These flowers are typically found in China, Japan and Korea and is also amusingly called Monkeygrass. They remind me of lavender plants but have buds instead of blooms
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Red berries
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Bench
Lantern
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This lantern looks really pretty hanging amongst the tree branches. I especially like the intricate patterns cut in the metal for the light to shine through, which will look even prettier when it gets dark
Thistle
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Embrace
This bronze statue called ‘The Meeting Place’ can be found at London St Pancras station and is made by the artist Paul Day. You may not be able to tell by the photo but this statue is huge, standing at 30 feet tall. My favourite part though, is the giant handbag on the woman’s shoulder and the backpack that the man has, which I’ve been told changes every so often for advertising
Soft blue
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Beehive ginger
This plant lives up to its name Beehive ginger and is found in South East Asia. I think it’s facinating and made me think of a beehive even before I looked up the name
Hand biscuits
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These biscuits were made by my sister’s friend and I think they are a really nice touch for a party or wedding. I especially like the detailed patterns imitating henna that women wear
Fir needles
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I think the needles (or leaves?) on this fir tree create a really interesting pattern, and it’s amazing to think that these tiny little needles make up a whole tree