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This week’s contest winners are
Posted on 10. Dec, 2011 by maryanne.
Using a random number generator I have chosen my three print winners from my December Pears Blog. They are…
Jeanne Taylor
Deb Ronne and
Denise Myers
Please email me at maryannemorgan.com to let me know which 5×7 print you would like and your address. Thanks to everyone who commented!
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Peony Print Winner
Posted on 12. Jun, 2011 by maryanne.
I am happy to announce the winner of the Peony Print! The print goes to Sharon. This was her comment.:)
My heart swoons when I think of my precious newly wed daughter, Marabeth, and her husband. They were married on May 16th. She was absolutely so giddy that she cried until she laughed uncontrollably during the ceremony! You see, she wanted to get married 2 years earlier but waited 730 extra days {she counted, I promise} until they were further along in college [at her parent's request].
She also absolutely adores peonies. But because budget trade-offs required it, she gave up her beloved flowers in her bridal bouquet. I would so love to give her one of these pictures to honor the waiting and the trade-offs she’s made in this journey.
Congratulations, Sharon! Contact me at maryannemorgan@mac.com to claim your prize.:)
Happy Sunday everyone!
~Mary Anne
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365 Project Day 160: Swooning
Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by maryanne.
Peony Love Affair
Canon 5D Mark ll, 100 2.8 macro, 3.5 aperture, 1/100 shutter, 100 ISO
I have a long-standing love affair with Peonies. They were always my Grandmother Susie’s favorite flower. She adored them. Now, they are mine too. And yet, until today, I have never had Peony blossoms in my home. They always seem to be just out of season at the florists, and I do not own a Peony bush. (This shall be remedied very soon.) However, I see them in magazines, at weddings, and in classy floral arrangements everywhere. So today, I felt a little giddy getting about some to arrange for my own table. Okay, very giddy. My friend Denise Myers, who owns and operates TruSo Weddings, procured these pink lovelies for me, and let me borrow the milk glass I arranged them in as well.
I gave them a pep talk on the ride home, worried the heat would change their cheerful disposition. I discovered something new and wonderful about them once I held their sweet crowns in my hands. They are divinely fragrant. I inhaled their scent deeply, letting the soft petals enfold my nose. “Hmmmm….” I exhaled in satisfaction. “Peonies.” They seemed shy, almost coy, as they tilted their heads gently to the side, and downward. I tried to coax them out of their humility with cool water and gentle handling of their blooms. They seemed grateful, and began to open softly. They were indeed more exquisite than I remembered, their petals resembling translucent paper, each one uniquely shaped, crinkling and curling at the ends. Delightful. When I placed them in the sunshine, the light poured right through them, as if they were meant to be together, the Peonies and the sunshine. I swooned.
Yes, all of this over my very own Peonies. May you find something that delights your senses and your heart today too.
I love these so much I would love to give away an 8×12 print of one them. Leave me a comment telling me about something that makes your heart swoon and I will pick a winner at random this weekend.:)
Psalm 16:11 ~” You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Peonies in Milk Glass
Cheerful Palette
Kissing the Sunlight
Exquisite
Basket of Joy
Classic in Black and White
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Mother’s Day Print Winner Announced
Posted on 29. Apr, 2011 by maryanne.
The Mother’s Day Print winner is Wylene Myers!
Here is what Wylene wrote about her mom:
“My Mom, who has been gone 10+ years, was a true adventurer at heart. She loved life, tried new things, loved people, no matter who they were or their station in life. Changes never threatened her. Generosity and kindness were garments she wore daily. Respect and love followed her and it is my prayer that I will end my days just as she did, days filled with love of family, others, and most of all her God.”
Thank you to everyone who left a comment.
Wylene, contact me at maryannemorgan@mac.com and let me know which print you would like to have, along with your address.
Happy Friday!
~ Mary Anne
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Print giveaway winner announced!
Posted on 02. Mar, 2011 by maryanne.
Because I can’t stand just giving one photo away, I am choosing two winners for this contest. Lisa Atkins and Anna Bellury Volle. Please email me @ maryannemorgan@mac.com and tell me which print you would like and your mailing address.
So fun giving things away.:)
