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Onagraceae - Endemic to North Island, New Zealand Trailing Fuchsia, Creeping Fuchsia Shown: Detail of flower displaying the bright red stamen filaments and strikingly blue pollen; unlike the pendulous flowers and flower buds of most Fuchsia species, those of F. procumbens grow upright "Fuchsia (pronounced /ˈfjuːʃə/ FEW-shə) is a genus of flowering plants, mostly shrubs...identified by Charles Plumier in the late 17th century, and named by Plumier in 1703 after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566).[2] The English name fuchsia is frequently misspelled fuschia. "There are about 100–110 species of Fuchsia. The great majority are native to South America, but with a few occurring north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand to Tahiti One species, Fuchsia magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America, occurring on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2–4 m (8 in–13 ft 1 in) tall, but one New Zealand species, Kotukutuku (Fuchsia excorticata), is unusual in the genus in being a tree, growing up to 12–15 metres (39–49 ft) tall." (Wikipedia) More botanical and cultural information on F. procumbens: ezinearticles.com/?Fuchsia-procumbens&id=1786 F. procumbens available online from: www.anniesannuals.com/plt_lst/lists/general/lst.gen.asp?p... Additional view: www.flickr.com/photos/jim-sf/4937752593/in/photostream/ Photographed in my garden in San Francisco, California
With inspiration from flowers, Sofie Refer has designed the new chandelier collection, Apiales. The collection consists of two chandeliers with 9 or 18 mouth-blown glass globes and are available in golden Brush Brass finish or the smooth Satin Black. From a specially-produced canopy, the arms unfold like flower stalks from which light is spread with grace.Apiales 9 and 18, with its 60 cm and 90cm in diameter, fits over the dining table, in the bedroom, or in the hall.Please note: Your payment does not include customs duties, local taxes, or any other import costs.If you have any questions about our products, please contact us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.Product Size9heads size: Dia 60cm x H 40cm / ∅ 23.6″ x H 15.8″12heads size: Dia 80cm x H 50cm / ∅ 31.5″ x H 19.7″18heads size: Dia 100cm x H 55cm / ∅ 39.4″ x H 21.7″DetailsMaterials: Metal, Glass.Light source: LED bulb or Edison bulbLight source base type: G9 (as shown below) Power: 3W18heads packaging size: 75*47*33Voltage: AC 110-240VMounting: CeilingEnvironment: IndoorWeight: 20kg / 44.1lbsBattery: NoDriver Required: NoFinishes: Black, GoldGlass Options: White, Smoky, AmberProcess: Polished, lacquer, Blown glassControl method: push button switch (not dimmable)Q: Does it support dimming?A: Whether it supports dimming depends on what type of bulb you buy. If you buy a dimming bulb, this lamp will achieve a dimming function.The bulb provided by default does not support dimming.We provide 150 cm / 59″ cables, which can be extended as needed.
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Belgian painter Alfonse Van Besten (1865-1926) embraced technology, utilising innovative color processes to transfer black and white photographs into vivid, at times lurid autochromes. The tableaux of his autochromes (a technology patented by the Lumière brothers in 1903 and the first colour photographic process developed on an industrial scale) are often bucolic and romantic. Demure ladies and … Continue reading "Alfonse Van Besten’s Dreamy Autochromes (1910-1915)"
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"Flower Hmong". Wednesday weekly market in Cao Son. Northwest Viet Nam. No photoshop applied. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hmong_people
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I’m never not in the market for a new, old rug. So you can see how after stumbling upon interior designer Veronica Hamlet‘s collection of vintage Moroccan rugs, pillows and baskets, I know I’m in trouble. The…
following the series 'skins' and 'second skins', miguel vallinas continues to reflect on identity, existence and personal choice through his latest collection called 'roots'.
About Porcelain hanging lamp with a spectacular design inspired by the petals of a flower delicately swaying in the breeze. This work is part of the lighting collection created by Marcel Wanders in partnership with Lladró. A novel, contemporary design that stands out for its ever-changing organic forms inspired by nature and for the fascinating effect that the light emanating from inside produces in the petals. A piece of great decorative potential, handcrafted in Spain.
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I love October, the warmth of Autumn sun making the golden leaves sparkle, the trees abundant with apples and pears, the smell of woodsmoke in the air and the donning of boots, gloves and bobble hats for the morning dog walk
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The perfect time to dig over that wild flower patch I'd long promised myself and chuck them all in and see what happened! Day by day week by week nurturing and watching them grow has been so rewarding. Nigella, cornflowers, ammi, camomile all have all begun to bloom this month.
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