Our Trip To The Garden Centre

On Saturday Karen and I went to our local garden centre (Karen's favourite place). 
I did say to her  that I definately was NOT going to buy anything this time. 
 Ha, how long do you think that lasted?  
 She is definately a bad influence on me, lol. 
Yes, I indeed did purchase something - we came home with 3 azalea plants, 1 pink, 1 red and 1 purple. They are lovely though!!!

While we were there I spotted this strange looking thing - I did look to see what it was called  but have since forgotten, doh!!!
They had just been watered - I think it looked amazing. So what else could I do but take out my trusty point and shoot and take some pictures.



I spent yesterday afternoon cleaning our dining room - took the curtains down and washed them, cleaned the windows, the floor and all the skirting boards. It is now shining like a new pin :))
Right which room is next!!!

How was your weekend.

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Nancy said…
I have no idea what that flower is, but you are right -- it's a stunner!

And good for you regarding your house cleaning -- on my list this week as well. :)
30 April 2012 at 11:07
Jill said…
Great shots. Your azaleas will be so pretty and worth it.
30 April 2012 at 11:58
Sandra said…
Now Ellie, have you ever seen someone go into a garden centre and come out empty-handed?! That plant you show is rather amusing and seems to be having a bad hair day!!!
I just came back from the garden centre woth snapdragons and dahlia! Your azalea plants sound lovely, they come in such gorgeous colours!
30 April 2012 at 12:19
TexWisGirl said…
it almost looks like an insect. neat!
30 April 2012 at 13:58
Pat said…
Great shots of an interesting flower!
30 April 2012 at 14:39
Misty DawnS said…
That is really neat! Definitely unique.
30 April 2012 at 15:45
Karen said…
Oh beautiful shots! I would have taken one of those home!
30 April 2012 at 16:00
Laura said…
beautiful and unusual flower...love it!
30 April 2012 at 21:16
Julie G. said…
What an interesting looking plant. I really like it! Your photographs are wonderful! You captured the details and shapes beautifully. Love the little water droplets. Very cool!
30 April 2012 at 21:46
Jeanne said…
This is a fascinating looking ???flower??? that you have photographed.
30 April 2012 at 22:37
geetlee said…
Ooh lovely pictures! I have no idea what it is, it looks so interesting though.
I spent a very long day finally getting rid of unpacking materials and other junk. Then of course came the cleaning. So I know what you mean :)
Have a fun week ahead!
30 April 2012 at 23:11
Kala said…
You've captured some great details!

Happy MM
30 April 2012 at 23:48
Debbie said…
it really looks like a spider/bug in the second shot, but it is very beautiful!!

i have been spring cleaning as well, i would much rather be at a garden center!!

did we ever finish the bathroom??
1 May 2012 at 02:23
Kim, USA said…
Very beautiful looks rare and unique! ^_^

Kim,USA
1 May 2012 at 02:28
Rose said…
I do wonder what it is...we had our granddaughter for the weekend and had a great time.
1 May 2012 at 03:04
Paul said…
A great shot of a most unusual looking flower!
1 May 2012 at 07:27
Anna said…
Hi Ellie,
Whatever this plant is called, I think that it gets a prize for exotic, interesting, and camera-worthy form. I like the your last capture the best. Very nice!
I think your next rm should be one in my house. Sound good?
Take care and have a super week:)
1 May 2012 at 14:41
Pat MacKenzie said…
You've just reminded me that spring cleaning needs to be done. Yuck.

The flower is lovely, although the individual petals look like hairy spider legs.
1 May 2012 at 18:01
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness said…
The flower is very different. I don't think I have ever seen anything like it before.
2 May 2012 at 03:02
orchid0324 said…
Dearest Ellie,
What a GORGEOUS azaleas and I wondered what kind when I visited here♡♡♡
Oh, hard worker you are♪ House chores always tough, aren't they☆☆☆

Love you always, xoxo Miyako*
2 May 2012 at 08:28
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