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September 19, 2010

Unfolding Drama

The weekend has been quietly busy here at Casa P.  In the midst of cat baths, crafty projects and crocheting, I keep finding excuses to go outside.  Mostly to check on this datura flower.
While I am enjoying every stage of its unfurling, I am eager to experience its nocturnal perfume.  The flower itself is darkly magical with its leathery outer layer and curling ends.  In my anticipatory state words come to mind easily--mesmerizing, enthralling, spellbinding.  All quite appropriate to a plant with such an infamous history.

I hope you are enjoying the weekend and finding time for creativity, or at least for relaxation. 
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3 comments:

  1. The Muse of The DaySeptember 20, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    I wish I could fly into that flower. When we lived in Florida we had a huge angel's trumpet tree. The scent that came from those upside down flowers was intoxicating. Mine was yellow. I would have loved to have a deep purple one like yours. I would also love to be able to recreate that magic in fabric. Last, but not least ... yes I have that Kaffe book. Did you ever doubt it? Carolina

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  2. Melissa PSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    No...I never doubted this one would be on your shelf. It has a good home with your other inspirational reading. :)

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  3. JenniferSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    I feel like I will be able to smell it...love the way you describe it's beauty!!

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