Sunday, May 15, 2011

No skies are as blue as those in San Pete County




Come and see for yourself and learn a new skill
July 15 and 16, 2011































Join us for a 2-day workshop and learn how to paint ceramics in the 500-year-old Italian Renaissance tradition.









 Come and  join us under the blue San Pete Skies.
Gina


All pictures taken yesterday, near our pond, behind our house.




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57 comments:

  1. Barbara F.May 12, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    It looks to me that you live in Paradise. That sky is incredible, the flowers look too perfect to be real. Wow....... xo,

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  2. GeorgiannaMay 12, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Paradise was exactly the word that came to my mind instantly, too, Gina. Gorgeous sky, heavenly narcissus. How I wish I could come! Wishing you a very successful seminar! xo – g

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  3. GinaMay 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Barbara, That is truly how the sky looked this morning, no photo editing...and the clouds yesterday, after the rain, were as puffy and white as snow.

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  4. GinaMay 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Those were the sweetest flowers in your last post. We are still far behind. As you can see, my trees are barely coming out.

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  5. Karen @ Pas Grand-ChoseMay 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    What a stunningly beautiful part of the world you live in - the snow-capped mountains, the lake and that blue blue sky!

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  6. alaine@éclectiqueMay 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful photography...you've sold me!

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  7. Barbara F.May 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Gina, my previous post seems to have disappeared. Truly a Paradise, the sky, the flowers are too beautiful. I would give anything to attend your workshop in July but unfortunately I cannot. Will you be doing another one? I hope so! I am not sure where we left off with the lioness tile. Do you have a photo or will it be on your Etsy site? xo,

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  8. GinaMay 13, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Hi Karen, We are very lucky. Especially, now that Spring has officially arrived we can look forward to a wonderful Summer.

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  9. GinaMay 13, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Alaine, What a compliment! Thank you. Thank you for visiting. Have been enjoying reading your blog posts.

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  10. GinaMay 13, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Barbara, Comments are not quite working yet. I think that I still have a lion tile. I Will take a picture of it and post it on Etsy tomorrow. But I can always paint a lion tile for you once I have an idea of what you really like.
    Gina

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  11. GinaMay 14, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Hi Barbara, Have sent you pictures of 6 Lion Tiles via your e-mail. And yes, I will have another workshop. Often, I teach one-on-one classes for those who can't fit into regular schedules.

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  12. LaPouyetteMay 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Liebe Gina,
    your place must be just beautiful - right now!

    Wunderschoene Maerzenbecher! the few we had - all gone weeks ago.

    Would love to join a class or 'paint-lesson', but unfortunately not living next door to you!

    Wuensche Dir ein schoenes und bluehendes Wochenende,
    Herzlichen Gruss, karin

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  13. The French HutchMay 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Such beautiful scenery, makes for gorgeous photography.........

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  14. FrancescaMay 14, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    gorgeous setting to learn about paining and making colors!

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  15. GinaMay 15, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Dear Karin, I had forgotten the name Maerzenbecher. Thank you for the reminder. Not much else is blooming in my garden...unlike yours where everything is already in full glory.

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  16. GinaMay 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Emily, Thank you for commenting. I do like to get up close with my photos.

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  17. GinaMay 15, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Dear Francesca, I bet your little hilltop garden in Italy is in full swing. Thank you for your visit.

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  18. SnapMay 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Oh, my. The beauty of these images just takes my breath away! Have a delightful week.

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  19. MaryMay 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Oh, how beautiful!!!

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  20. genieMay 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    What a gorgeous post this week. I love all daffodils, and your series is heavenly. So many varieties and all in bloom. What a beautiful sight. I love your painting. It is a shame you do not live close by because I would definitely be one of your students. You are such a talented artist.

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  21. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    If only I could...glorious photos so I'm sure it is a beautiful place to be!!! So much rain her in TN...
    Have a beautiful sunshine filled week!!!

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  22. PondsideMay 15, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    The two-toned daffodils are gorgeous! It looks like you are having about the same weather as we are.

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  23. NancyMay 15, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Gorgeous photos! That is a lot of bulb planting. I am in awe. Nancy H

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  24. BunnyKissdMay 15, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful daffodils & jonquils! I wish I lived closer because I'd love to learn to paint those ceramics!

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  25. VeeMay 15, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Spectacular backdrops for your sweet posies! The sky certainly does look blue...

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  26. Ingmarie WeMay 16, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Yes, really wonderful blue summerskies. Here they are grey at the moment. And so many lovely daffodils in the mosaic. Gina! I can see you are a very skilled artist.

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  27. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Hi Snap, thank you for your visit and your sweet comment. Have a wonderful week also.
    Gina

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  28. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Dear Mary, I am so flattered to receive such a wonderful comment from you. thank you.
    Gina

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  29. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Hi Genie, Our winter was a long one which makes it even more sweet when the flowers finally arrive. Just hop on a plane and come on over, many of my students do. And, thank you so much for your kind words.
    Gina

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  30. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Thoughtful, This is the time of year when I am so happy for the seasons. Thank you for your visit. Hope you come back soon.
    Gina

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  31. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Hi Pondside, A little late this year but Spring has finally arrived. Thank you for your visit. Your comment is so appreciated.
    Gina

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  32. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Dear Porch Days, Most of my Daffodils were planted in a very large area near the pond quite a few years ago. Unlike tulips, the critters don't like Daffodil bulbs...so they have naturalized. Thank you for your visit.
    Gina

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  33. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Hi BunnyKissed, Thank you for your compliment. Maybe another time. Come for a visit anytime and I will teach you how.

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  34. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Hello Vee, Our skies are always very blue with white puffy clouds...we live in the country with no industry for miles...we are lucky.
    Gina

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  35. GinaMay 16, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Hello Ingmarie, And welcome and all the way from Sweden. How nice that you came for a visit. Thank you. Please visit again.
    Gina

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  36. MeriMay 16, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    It's so interesting to see gardens from all over the country and what's blooming where and when. My jonquils and daffs have been gone for a few weeks. Even the camellias are finished We're on to violets, columbine, and almost peonies here in the Seattle area.

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  37. GinaMay 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Meri, I have always envied you your great weather for growing beautiful flowers. Here, everything is late this year. We might have lilacs in a couple of weeks. You are right, it is interesting to see other gardens. Thank you for your visit.
    Gina

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  38. Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a DairymanMay 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What stunning photos! Just beautiful! My first time here and love it:) Looking forward to more!

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  39. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Visiting from This Week in my Garden party!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  40. ElaineMay 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Visiting from Candy's Little Round Table, and enjoying your wonderful daffodils so much.

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  41. Candy @ The Little Round TableMay 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful daffs and great images! Thanks so much for joining the garden party. :-)

    Candy

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  42. KelseyMay 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Wow! Spectacular! Love them!

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  43. GinaMay 19, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Hi Wife of a Dairyman, I am so glad that you visited my blog. Thank you also for your very nice comment. Hope you come back to visit with me. Us girls, who live in the country, must stick together.
    Gina

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  44. GinaMay 19, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Cindy, Thank you for your visit. I love the green walls, paintings and fabric in your re-do. My kind of colors.

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  45. GinaMay 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Hi Elaine, Thank you for coming over from Candy's Little round table. Hope you visit often. Gina

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  46. GinaMay 19, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Hi Candy, Thank you for your very nice compliment. I love visiting your blog,..so many great ideas and so many wonderful pictures to admire.

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  47. GinaMay 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Hi Kelsey, So glad you liked my Daffodils. Do you grow them in your climate?
    Gina

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  48. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comMay 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Wow amazing, what great photos.

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  49. GinaMay 20, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Hi La Principessa, Thank you for your visit and thank you also for your compliment. Hope you visit again soon.
    Gina

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  50. La Vie QuotidienneMay 20, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Beautiful! Wish I could come...so much beauty and I do fool around a bit with pottery.

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  51. GinaMay 20, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Dear La Vie, I think us red heads ought to stick together. Come and paint. Thanks for the visit.
    Gina

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  52. TriciaMay 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Oh your photos are beautiful! Look at that blue sky. Thanks for sharing your post at Photo Feature Friday :)

    ~tricia

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  53. Barbara RosenzweigMay 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    These flowers are absolutely stunning and wonderfully photographed!!
    Thanks so much for sharing them. Mine finished a month ago (eastern PA) and it's terrific to see them again!
    Barb

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  54. GinaMay 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Tricia, Thank you so much for your compliment, and thank you also for letting me participate in your Photo Feature.
    Gina

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  55. GinaMay 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Barbara, you are so nice. Thank you. My Daffodils should be gone by now but it has been rainy and cool. The Pheasant Eye Narcissus are now blooming...they are probably my favorites. Thank you for your visit.
    Gina

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  56. High Street CottageMay 26, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Gina, you're right, the sky is amazing! Beautiful!

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  57. GinaOctober 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Hello High Street, Thank you for your visit. Please come by again, Gina

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