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Monday, 30 January 2012

the happy flower

something i love about summer is the variety of frangipanis (plumeria) i see all around sydney. all shades of pink, coral, red, yellow and white.. they have been overdone in the past but i still love them in the garden and bringing some inside in summer.
it seems it was the fashion to plant a frangipani at the front of a house in the early 1900's. many federation homes in our area have them near the entry. the divine scent reminds me of happy times at my grandmother's house when we were kids. 
a small branch of frangipanis from our garden has added happiness & life to our living area. 










what flowers make you happy?

enjoy your week :)



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34 comments:

  1. Sarah30 January 2012 at 07:19

    What a beautiful plant! Oh how I wish I could come visit Australia right now and get away from our cold, Pacific Northwest weather. I am jealous of your summer days!

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  2. Kim@Snug Harbor30 January 2012 at 07:28

    I love that surfer photo - someone you know?

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  3. beachcomber30 January 2012 at 07:33

    hi kim..it's the legendary american surfer tom blake. i love vintage surfing prints. x

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  4. THE FARMHOUSE PORCH30 January 2012 at 07:50

    What pretty vignettes, love the old surfing pic!
    ♥Linsey

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  5. Kerri - Driftwood Interiors30 January 2012 at 08:27

    Love frangies - my fave flower for summer! My mum has a huge collection - pinks, reds, whites, doubles...even a rare lavender one. I have quite a collection too, they're just gorgeous. K xx

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  6. Unknown30 January 2012 at 10:12

    Beautiful flowers frangipani and they smell amazing! We have a few around here too but not like in Oz, they're lovely :) xo K

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  7. Susan @ Real Girl Designs30 January 2012 at 10:18

    I love frangipani, although we don't have them locally here in Texas.

    Hydrangeas make me happy :)

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  8. michelle30 January 2012 at 10:24

    That is a happy flower. Almost any flower makes me happy but I love tulips.
    xoxo

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  9. Leah - The Inside Story30 January 2012 at 10:57

    We have a frangipani tree out the front of our house and it is in full bloom at the moment. The smell is divine. I think any flowers make me happy. I love them all. Leahxx

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  10. Desire Empire30 January 2012 at 11:15

    Oh this styling is too beautiful. I'm so glad you have this story up today as I gave your photography a big shout out today in my Coastal Styling Post. As you know I love your shots

    Have a great week
    Carolyn xx

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  11. Arabella30 January 2012 at 12:36

    The frangipani's are gorgeous, Cheryl. I really love all flowers but Daisies and Roses are favorites - oh wait, I love hydrangeas too. lol.

    xoxo

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  12. Scandi Coast Home30 January 2012 at 13:08

    It's so FUNNY I saw this today as I was just WONDERING what to do with an old set of white painted shutters that have been taking up space in the garage......
    By the way, I just LOVE your house!!! I'm off to check out your ladder love post because I have some of those as well. Thanks for the INSPIRATION!
    Tania Maree xx

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  13. Suz30 January 2012 at 13:41

    I love this post. Beautiful. They look like plumerias.

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  14. Kate Nyquist30 January 2012 at 16:01

    all so beautiful. love your lamp- may i ask where you got it? Kate x

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  15. Ava31 January 2012 at 06:09

    We have an old Frangipani by our front door... I hadn't given it much thought but obviously a 1920's thing too . Happy 2012 ( better late than never !! ) xx

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  16. Kaybe31 January 2012 at 11:09

    Funny how we all have flower fragrance's that bring back grandma memories. Nothing has the heady smell on a summer night like a frangipani (maybe a jasmine) OK - now that is one long long board. Great picture.

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  17. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz31 January 2012 at 11:21

    I don't know this flower but it looks very pretty and tropical! I'm one of those types that hears a song, smells some food or a flower and it takes me to another place and time! In the spring when the Magnolias bloom and then the peonies flower I am in heaven! Too bad it's such a short lived love affair! Love your shelves and your displays...the paddles look awesome standing there~ that is one handsome man too!!

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  18. beachcomber31 January 2012 at 11:50

    plumeria in other parts of the world :)

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  19. All For Love31 January 2012 at 16:42

    Oh I am with you, frangipani's are the most gorgeous flowers. The scent, the colour, the soft sweet petals. Always makes me smile seeing a tree or a cluster of trees in people's front yards too. Have to say I also love roses and iris flowers :o) xo

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  20. scooter shops31 January 2012 at 17:39

    Different type of flowers are really increase beauty in the drawing rooms.I really inspire from this idea.

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  21. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life1 February 2012 at 00:13

    Love your pictures and all the beautiful vignettes. Gorgeous and that flower is stunning. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  22. Jane1 February 2012 at 06:55

    Hi Cheryl, i'm a lover of frangis too. We have a few in our yard. my other favourite is lavender. have a sunny day! Jane x
    PS. nice cup resting on the magazine.

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  23. Nellie's Cozy Place1 February 2012 at 12:07

    Hi cheryl,
    Lovely vignettes and pictures. We used to have a Frangipangi tree here in florida years ago, but think a freeze got it if I remember correctly. I loved the flowers too,
    and their fragrance is wonderful.
    I am a rose and hydrangea lover,
    course, honestly, don't think I ever found a flower I didn't like....
    well, maybe Marigolds, but only cause of the way they smell....
    the flower is pretty.

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful pics,
    blessings, Nellie

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  24. sealaura2 February 2012 at 06:36

    so lovely. I like bougainvilleas (spelling?!) they remind me of the carribean and California where it's tropical all year long!

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  25. very merry vintage style2 February 2012 at 14:26

    Gorgeous flowers and I love the vintage photo! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  26. Rose West2 February 2012 at 16:58

    I love plumeria! But didn't realize it has another name - very cool. Don't they just smell like heaven? A few early plumeria are blooming around here, but it will be a few months before they come out all together.

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  27. Komali Nunna3 February 2012 at 13:11

    I love plumeria. I grow 4 varieties of plumeria in my garden. This summer I will do a post about them. I like your arrangement and the color of frangipani. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. chateau chic3 February 2012 at 14:16

    Wonderful coastal inspiration. You have a lovely style.
    Glad to be your newest follower, Mary Alice

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  29. Unknown3 February 2012 at 14:33

    Fun post! I love the scent of plumeria. Your little arrangement is perfect for moving around the house.

    This post would be perfect for Fresh-Cut Friday. I hope you will consider joining the party! :)

    ~Liz

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  30. Mylise3 February 2012 at 18:40

    Merveilleux !
    That makes me dream...because, here in France, it's very cold !!!!
    Bon vendredi, Mylise

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  31. Unknown4 February 2012 at 12:00

    Thank you for joining in! :) I'm so glad you did!

    ~Liz

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  32. Amanda6 February 2012 at 11:00

    Oh my, are those gorgeous photos all of nooks around your home? They're lovely!! I love the blue and white striped throw on your couch - do you remember where it's from by any chance?

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  33. Janae6 February 2012 at 19:14

    All flowers make me happy! Love your photo's

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  34. The Charm of Home9 February 2012 at 04:51

    I just loved the foundation plantings at my Grandmother's house. This is a delightful tropical take on that. Beautiful flower! Thank you for sharing! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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