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Good ol' predictable Laura!  It'll either be a photo of a rainbow or a flower, most probably an orchid...


They make me smile!  Especially this one which is home grown and opened slowly yesterday.

Linking up at Friday Smiles!

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  1. Well Laura, you may be predictable, but you are also a SUPER incredible photographer. This orchid really made me smile. And to think you grew it yourself is cause to smile, too. Happy Friday Smiles.

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  2. Your orchid is beautiful Laura. Thanks for sharing it. Have a lovely week. Barbxx

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  3. Another stunning photo! x Jo

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  4. Beautiful flower. I see a blue orchid that is for sale locally and I often think I should buy it but am rubbish with flowers so rather look at it in the store than risk killing it at home! Take care Zo xx

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  5. What a gorgeous colour Laura....sooooo pretty and you are so lucky to be abble to grow them....I'm not so good with Orchid growing [I must have another go soon cos I love them]. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  6. Beautiful orchid Laura.

    Hope you have a fab Friday and a lovely weekend. Sue

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  7. Beautiful!
    Have a good week,
    Lisca

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  8. Spectacular! Beautiful colour too.
    Happy New Year from Jo x

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  9. Oh my! these are my absolute favourite flowers. Your photograph makes me smile lots. The first time I brought one back into flower I thought I'd really made it. I nearly wept when the lady across the road told me she throws them out when the flowers die off! can you believe it. I have asked her to pass them onto me and I will make them flower again. Happy Friday, Angela x

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  10. I lurve orchids so I never tire of seeing them. Such a lovely colour too.
    I have a few in my kitchen, though the books say they shouldn't like it. They obviously have not read the book!! Haa Haa!!
    Thank you for your visit. I wasn't sure whether to put it on my blog, but your comment made it all worthwhile. Please do take all the photos you can get away with!!
    Hugs
    xx

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  11. Well Laura, rainbows and flowers always make me smile too, and especially orchids - this one is beautiful, enjoy your weekend Robyn

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