I have been fighting a losing battle with a head cold this week . So I started looking through some of my photos for inspiration. I found a few of my favorite pink carnation photos to share. Oh how I wish I could grow these in the garden.
I love pink carnations. Well any carnations really. My Father told me once they were the poor man’s rose.
I still have a few in a vase on our table from Valentines day. I change the water regularly and they last for ages and they smell so good!
When asked; ” what is my favorite flower?” I have trouble choosing only one. I like so many different flowers and all for different reasons. I am always drawn to the fragrant flowers. Do you have a favorite?
Next Friday I will be announcing The Cutey Giveaway.:-)
Linking to Beverly’s Pink Saturday linky party.
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Ms. A
March 3, 2012 at 01:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I don’t know that I have a favorite, I like them all!
Poetesswug
March 3, 2012 at 07:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I must admit…I’m not that much of a fan of carnations. I’m a rose and bird of paradise girl generally speaking. Except for crochet flowers I mean! Then it’s all the flowers of the colorful rainbow!! LOL
Charlotte
March 3, 2012 at 08:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Gardenias. I think they have the best fragrance. Reminds me of my 8th grade graduation in 1950. The girls all wore gardenia corsages with different colored ribbons.
Alex J. Cavanaugh
March 3, 2012 at 08:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hope you win the battle with the cold.
Susan
March 3, 2012 at 09:44 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Carnations are always a favorite of mine. Their scent is heavenly.
Hugs,
Susan
Deborah
March 3, 2012 at 12:58 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
The photos are beautiful. My aunt loved carnations. I love the scent of the Freesia, I like Gerber Daisies a lot but I think I would say the Sunflower is a favorite of mine.
Beth Zimmerman
March 3, 2012 at 13:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I don’t have a favorite flower … okay maybe a Shasta Daisy … because I’m allergic to most of the real ones. (Sad face) But as far as appearance goes … I ALWAYS like the pink ones!
L. Starkey
March 3, 2012 at 13:58 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Sorry to hear you have a cold. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
Mina
March 3, 2012 at 18:37 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I hope you are feeling better soon, Katherine. I too, love carnations and truthfully prefer them to roses. I am so sorry to have missed your giveaway. I just cannot seem to keep up with things lately. I think I need a less stressful job.
Have a lovely week, my friend.
Jann Olson
March 3, 2012 at 21:11 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine, so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Hope it passes soon. I have heard carnations called the poor man’s rose also. I do like them, but somehow they remind me of funerals. Guess it’s because they use them alot. I have a few mini plants in my garden. Not the large variey like your pretty pictures. I love so many flowers, but i think Sweet Peas, Larkspur (Delphinums), and Fox Gloves are among my favorites.
Hugs,
Jann
Rachel
March 3, 2012 at 22:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I hope you get feeling better!
I don’t have a favorite flower. What I love changes all the time. I don’t have many favorites of anything for the same reason. I actually prefer the less fragrant flowers. For some reason I don’t like fragrances very much.
I had no idea changing the water would help flowers last longer. I’ll try that!
Rachel
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March 3, 2012 at 22:14 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love fresh flowers in the house. Sorry to hear you’ve be battling a cold. Hope you feel better soon.
shirley@housepitalitydesigns
March 4, 2012 at 04:00 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I should like carnations as they are my “birth flower” and I do…however, my favorite are hydrangeas..Hydrangeas of all colors and shape…..
Get better soon…!!!
Linda Adams
March 4, 2012 at 05:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Happy Pink Saturday Katherine, The Carnations are beautiful, thanks for sharing them. Joyous Wishes, Linda
Vicky
March 4, 2012 at 08:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I can never narrow it down to just one, right now I enjoying the lovely fragrances of a hyacinth that I purchased a few days ago. Thanks for sharing a lovely post
Little Susie Home Maker
March 4, 2012 at 09:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So sorry about the cold, I been sick all last week and know its not fun. Get better!
I really love carnations, too. And yes, can count on affording a little bouquet even if low on funds!
Blessings,
Susie
elisabeth@foodandthrift
March 4, 2012 at 11:54 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Gorgeous carnations. love, love carnations…poor man’s rose or not, they have such beautiful fragrance. You are so creative Katherine:DDD
Feel better soon…colds are no fun!
All Natural Katie
March 4, 2012 at 18:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love the first two photos. The flowers are gorgeous!
Honey
March 8, 2012 at 10:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday! I always appreciate your participation!