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Mark Your Calendars!

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018 Roda18 Comments

One week from today, the fabulous four will, once again, celebrate the beauty of fashion and nature! You won’t want to miss the June addition of When Fashion and Nature Collide, next Wednesday, June 20th!

The Arty Plantsman

3CStyle

Lismorepaper

June is going to be incredible! But, while you are counting the days until next Wednesday, why not check out our past editions!

March Edition

April Edition

May Edition

“There is something magical about being nestled among a field of wildflowers or resting on a fern covered forest floor, waiting for gifts from Mother Nature. For me, it is not just about photography…it is about being one with magnificent creatures, up close and personal.”
~ Roda

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Nature’s Lens

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A Bloom Fit For a Faerie

May 31, 2018 Roda33 Comments

This morning I took my morning walk through the gardens, knowing that our irises are just beginning to bloom. It is extremely difficult for me to have a favorite flower, but I must admit, irises are at the top of my list! I was not disappointed, for the blooms were magnificent. Many seasons, due to late frosts, few of our bearded irises even bloom. This has been the strongest year, in the past three years. I guess there is something positive about a slow beginning to Spring weather!