A Rosy Note

Hello, My Pretty…

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Pink pastel ranunculus flowers with blue turquoise cups.
Hello everyone. Well, if you’ve had a yearning to see some pretty pastel cups and rosy pink flowers, then today is your day, since that what I have cookin’. 
 
Last week I made a stop at one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie, where I spied these turquoise beauties. They have a stamped pattern and a crazed, crackly finish and, let’s just say, they called out my name.  Can’t you just see yourself sipping a tasty drink from one of these?  Me too…along with something delicious to nibble on, of course.
Pink pastel ranunculus flowers with blue turquoise cups.
Since my mind spends a lot of time focusing on photography, props and the like, I knew these cups would be perfect for some photos. I paired them with some ranunculus, which is one of my favorite springtime flowers.
 
As I started styling everything, the petals began to fall from some of the blooms.  I often find that when I just let things evolve naturally with my photos things seem to turn out better than when I give it too much thought. Do you find that to be the case for you too?
Pink pastel ranunculus flowers with blue turquoise cups.
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who left their condolences on the passing of my grandpa.  Your kind and thoughtful words mean so much to me. I’ve gotten a little behind in my visiting, but I hope to be around soon.

I hope you’re all having a good week thus far.

xo  Tricia

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  4. Rachel Pallas says

    Im so sorry about the passing of your grampa. Your post about him was so sweet my friend. LOVING your beautiful photos..you have a talent for sure!! xoxoxo

  9. Blondie's Journal says

    This is just the prettiest post you have ever done! The flowers, the cups {I'm ready to run off to Antropologie!} Your styling is always so perfect, magazine worthy!

    I hope you have a lovely week, Tricia!

    XO,
    Jane

  13. Henrietta Hassinen says

    These are SO beautiful and I'm always so envy about your light conditions in your house. These look like professional styling pictures (or maybe you are pro, don't know). Really really beautiful .
    Hugs
    Henrietta

  15. Anne Marie says

    absolutely beautiful…I'm sure you needed the dose of beauty at this time…
    I'm so very sorry for your loss Tricia…how very sad…but your memories are also beautiful

    God bless you and your family…and him,
    Anne Marie

  17. Pam says

    I had never seen ranuculus before last year and now I'm seeing them all over the stores. I have to get me some. Love those turquoise cups!

  18. Kia says

    Happy Spring, Tricia! Love your stunning Ranunculus and beautiful turquoise cups. Lovely captures and processing! Enjoy your day! 🙂

  19. Ruth says

    Wow, such beautiful images, I love all the component parts, pink, blue, ranunculas, teacups! and together they're soo wonderful, great images as always 🙂

  25. Sarah says

    I'm sure you could take the ugliest thing and turn it into something of beauty with your camera… 🙂

    The colors you captured are amazing – I love how they're soft and faded. I happen to be going to anthropology today…a long awaited trip!

    Hope you are doing well!

  28. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    Ranunculus are my favorite flower, and paired with the Anthropologie cups make for a beautiful display. So nice to see, now that our weather has turned cold again!

    We had our flower order ready to go for our youngest daughter's October wedding with orange Ranunculus being the star of the show. THEN we were told the cost would be astronomical because the flowers were "out of season". In the end, we had to settle for orange tea roses with bright green berries. Sigh.

  40. i.ikeda says

    I love those cups, truly. I've been in love with turquoise and the pattern in the cups make them that much better. What a happy find!

  41. michelle says

    Sweetie these are so so beautiful! I love the mugs that you picked up and the way you used them with those gorgeous flowers. YOU are a natural.
    xoxo

  42. Sandra van Doorn says

    Yes the cups are gorgeous, I wish I could drop by to have a cup of something with you 🙂
    Tricia, your work is amazing; this series is full of poetry and beauty, and prettiness …. Do you ever do anything a ugly?
    I'm just such a great fan…
    X Sandra

  44. Deanna says

    Oh Tricia, this series is just over-the-top stunning. Love those sweet cups, I may have to make a trip to Anthropology

  46. lisa says

    Tricia, these photographs are truly so beautiful. Such wonderful spring colors, and I do love those cups. You have a truly wonderful talent in composing your images!

    Sending you wishes for a fantastic week ahead!

  48. Kim Klassen says

    and thank you for having captcha turned off…. it's been driving me crazy today… so hard to comment when you have to type the crazy words….

    xo

  51. Mona's Picturesque says

    I'm a huge fan of yours! Pink is my favourite color and I'm so excited to study all these wonderful pink pictures today 🙂 Your shot is without a question – the most beautiful one ♥

  58. Butterbean Row says

    Hi Tricia,
    Your photos are fabulous! I tried to grow Ranunculus because I love them, but alas, they do not do well here in Georgia. Oh well, I can enjoy yours.

    ♥charlotte

  60. Sylvia says

    So so lovely !
    Beautiful flowers and the cups are gorgeous !
    Sorry to hear about your grandfather, my thoughts are with you …
    Nice week,
    Sylvia

  65. Faded Charm says

    Beautiful!!! Both the cups and the flowers. I wish I knew where to et some of these. The local places don't sell them. Maybe Trader Joes???

    xoxo
    Kathleen

  72. hootnonny says

    Would love to rush out and buy something so pretty to drink from and create such beautiful art with, but at my store there would be a cup w/a John Deere tractor on it!

  74. Nancy Claeys says

    So sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing, Tricia. I know he will be missed.

    Loving the cups! The color is perfect. Wonderful captures, dear. 🙂

  76. Al says

    Your photos never disappoint! So gorgeous, the sense of light and composition… fabulous. So sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing. My condolences. -Al

  78. Nikki says

    Tricia, I love looking at your images. Those cups and flowers are a perfect combination.

    I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of your Grandpa's passing.

  80. Linda R says

    Ohhhhh… Those cups look lovely. I just love sipping my coffee out of a pretty cup.. I do believe it taste better that way! I just love your soft photos.. So pretty! I hope you are enjoying your week so far!

    Hugs, Linda

  81. Rosalie says

    The pictures are gorgeous! So delicate and lovely. Quite wonderfully photographed.
    Thanks for your letter. Come visit me soon … I'm looking forward.
    Greetings Dear Rosalie ∙ ∙ ♥ ♥ ∙ ∙

  84. Cindy says

    You never cease to amaze me with your bautiful photos! I LOVE the colors of your cups paired with the beautiful flowers…just lovely!

  87. Mrs. Sutton says

    What BEAUTIFUL cups – such a gorgeous colour, and the way that you've photographed them is stunning. Personally, I can never get enough cups, flowers OR pretty colours, so if that's what's on offer – I'll be first in line every time! Lovely to have found your blog via a comment on Modern Country Style. We share a love of Stella Mccartney's garden – I just did a post with that amazing front door with the wisteria – totally gorgeous! x

  89. Cindy Garber Iverson says

    Ooooo! Those bowls are lovely! You're so right… they are the perfect partner for the ranunculus. I find the same thing when I'm photographing… the less I try to manipulate the better. The fallen petals in your shots look divine.

    Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage

  90. PriscilaPetersDecor says

    Tricia,

    What a coincidence! I posted about Anthropologie pretty bowls/plates this week. I love the ones you picked out.

    The pics are fabulous! Tricia, I've been just waiting to buy camera, can't wait!! I had to buy a different sewing machine, so my money went toward that. I'm going to wait until I move away, then nothing will stop me!

    I have a giveaway, hope you can participate!

  91. Vintage Home says

    Tricia…
    Been a bit behind in my visits.
    Condolences on the passing of your Grampa.

    Your photos are sweet bliss…Ranunculus are just the sweetest start to this season!
    And paired with these amazing cups are so dreamy!
    Thanks for making my day!

  92. Becky says

    Oh it's just so lovely. The flowers paired with the color of the cups are gorgeous! You're very talented at photography.

  93. Heaven's Walk says

    Oh, Tricia….I was so sorry to hear about your sweet grandpa. Praying that each day brings you comfort. ♥

    I think I'm going to have to start stopping by the Anthro site more often. Those cups are so pretty! And what a perfect vignette with the ranunculus.

    Sending you hugs, sweetie.

    xoxo laurie

  98. Mira Crisp says

    I am sorry to hear about your grandpa. Mine passed away 11 years ago and I still miss him.
    Anyway, I love that cup! I bought something similar last week. Your cup makes a lovely picture with those flowers. Beautiful photographs as always!

  100. Georgianna says

    Lovely photos, Tricia – the soft blue of the cups is so spring-like and darling with the ranunculus. And yes, it's often better to not manipulate the props too much – in the end it makes a more natural and beautiful composition.

    And the photos you created on your last post as a tribute to your Grandfather are among your very best, I think. So full of emotion.

    Happy spring and looking forward to more of your blossom photos!

    xo

    – g

  101. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com says

    Oh my everything about these photos are beautiful! Loving the new cups you found and those are my favorite flowers too! They just need a prettier name. It just doesn't fit their beauty. You should think about selling copies of those photos. They would make lovely notecards 😉