Friday, December 30, 2016

Friday Flower Pick : Lake Shrine Finds

“There is one thing which gives radiance to everything. It is the idea of something around the corner.”

-G.K. Chesterton

Walking Path at The Lake Shrine - Center for Self Realization in Los Angeles, CA

Windmill at The Lake Shrine - Center for Self Realization in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Red Roses - Flower Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Beautiful Red Roses - Flower Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

White Winter Foliage - Flower Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Swan at The Lake Shrine - Center for Self Realization in Los Angeles, CA

Mademoiselle Mermaid Hiking at Will Rogers State Park, CA

Spectacular Ocean View from Hike at Will Rogers State Park, CA


After the holiday hustle, I'm craving a little nature and serenity...and I'm finding it right in my own backyard!! Gorgeous winter weather and a free afternoon were just the inspiration I needed to head off and out to a few of my favorite Los Angeles spots to breathe deeply. 

The first stop was Will Rogers State Park for a gloriously sunny hike, complete with spectacular ocean views!!

Then it was time for a little meditation at the Center for Self Realization, where Friday Flowers were plentiful...and peace of mind, easy to find!!

HappyFriday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle
Mermaid

Friday, December 9, 2016

Friday Flower Pick : H♥T on the Trail

Hot Pink Roses - Flower Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Pink Camellias - Flower Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Santa Monica Winter Sunrise - Photo by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Early December usually means I'm hot on the trail of some seriously pretty pinks!! There are those brilliant pink, purple, 'n blue Santa Monica sunrises that start the day...
Soft and sweet camellias that speckle the sidewalks all along the way...
And how about a surprising splash of hot pink in a local rose garden as the icing on the Christmas cookie?!


HappyFriday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle
Mermaid

Friday, December 2, 2016

Friday Flower Pick : Glitter in the Grass

Bokeh Effect in the Grass - Dreamy Nature Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Bokeh Effect in the Grass - Dreamy Nature Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

Bokeh Effect in the Grass - Dreamy Nature Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid

If I could have just three wishes for a Friday Flower Pick, I'd probably gleefully blow them on bokeh, sparkling dew drops, and golden morning sunshine!! 

No need to wish for any fancy blossoms...those ordinary blades of grass will do just fine=)...

Wishes granted=)...

Dandelion - Make a Wish in the Morning Sun - Nature Photography by Mademoiselle Mermaid


HappyFriday!!
Love,
Mademoiselle
Mermaid