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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

amaryllis

If I had another daughter, I would name her "Amaryllis" - you know the origin of the word, Amaryllis, name for a country girl in pastoral poetry.
My holiday favorite is one simple Amaryllis bulb waiting to blossom!
Do you have one?

16 comments:

  1. Your amaryllis illustration is simply beautiful!

    -Rene

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  2. I love your simple illustration!

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  3. So perfect! Love your amaryllis. We have one with two red buds. I can't wait for it to bloom... - Jeanne

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  4. I have potted about 20 amaryllis pots this year - some with one bulb, some with three. I have been drawing and painting them at all stages ~ some are blooming and some are just coming up ~some simple and some exotic. They are one of my favorite things about Christmas. I have never thought of the meaning of the name. Thanks for sharing that.
    Love the illustration.

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  5. Beautiful art. Thank you for sharing. xoxo

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  6. Great name and meaning. Love amaryllis but do not have one this year....Your rendition is gorgeous.

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  7. Beautiful! I have one waiting to bloom, I wish I started it earlier! Also waiting patiently for my paper whites to bloom!

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  8. beautiful amaryllis illustration!

    http://design-elements-blog.com/

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  9. Hmmm...I was just thinking this lovely could be a wonderful Christmas card for next year's etsy shop. Seize the moment! :)

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  10. It makes me think of The Music Man. :) I saw an amaryllis display at the store the other day. Wish I had purchased one. They are so lovely.

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  11. I love amaryllis. they remind me of my wedding. we used them all over the cocktail area. this reminded me to look for some for my own house. i think they look great on a mantle. thank you!

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  12. Shhh... I never had a amaryllis. They are pretty, but I don't have a green thumb.

    I love your illustration my friend as always. I could be the president of your fan club! xo

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  13. i have 2 ... and have one every year... they are so amazing..xx

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  14. We just repotted all of ours! I am posting photos today, enjoy the holiday's! *Amy

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