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Carpe diem...

{Beautiful magnolia tree near maison no.20}

So beautiful and yet oh so fragile.

I adore the Magnolia tree and it reminds me of New Zealand as my grandmother had a beautiful tree in her garden which I adored.

Carpe diem roughly translates to "seize the day" and I think that this phrase is well suited to the magnolia as the flowers appear and then disappear as quickly as they appeared.

A useful phrase that we can also apply to life in general.....

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend/Je vous souhaite à tous un fabuleux week-end......

Leeann x

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  1. Natasha in Oz25 March 2011 at 08:27

    Hope you have a gorgeous weekend too!

    Best wishes always,
    Natasha.

    PS Whenever I hear that phrase I always remember the film "Dead Poet's Society"...I must watch that again soon!

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  2. Louise25 March 2011 at 10:21

    I love magnolias too. Thanks for the reminder of spring. It's autumn in Australia so it's nice to see the memory of spring.

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  3. design elements25 March 2011 at 11:13

    love magnolias too. beautiful photo! happy Friday

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  4. Mary Ann Pickett25 March 2011 at 16:57

    What a strikingly beautiful magnolia tree. Ours have just a few cream blossoms.

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  5. Charo25 March 2011 at 17:29

    So pretty!

    Have a great week end!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  6. alice25 March 2011 at 19:30

    Is there anything as magnificent as enourmous lush blossoms like this?!?

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  7. Sunday Taylor25 March 2011 at 19:50

    What is it about this time of the year that makes us want to "seize the day"? Must be the promise of warm weather, new growth in our gardens, time spent outdoors, and lovely spring clothes. Thank you for a post that exactly matches my mood!

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  8. Caterina Giglio26 March 2011 at 00:31

    carpe diem to you as well! thanks for the reminder!!

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  9. Draffin Bears26 March 2011 at 04:11

    Hi Leeann,

    There is nothing prettier, than a magnolia tree in bloom.
    Glad to see that Spring is there for you.

    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  10. Anonymous26 March 2011 at 06:28

    This is one of my favorite sayings and it is a wonderful motto to life!
    Bonne weekend!
    X

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  11. under spanish moss26 March 2011 at 15:48

    This magnolia tree reminds me of the one that was in my grandmother's garden. Brings back great memories of her. Thanks for sharing!

    Angela

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  12. KiwiStyle27 March 2011 at 09:48

    Fabulous blog and great to see the Kiwi connection. Jane (NZ)

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  13. Unknown27 March 2011 at 21:04

    very sweeet blog :)

    http://girlynote.blogspot.com

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  14. Beadboard UpCountry27 March 2011 at 21:08

    Hi Leeann!
    I think your Friday flowers are always best when it is something of yours.........Also I love the picture of your shop! Looking so pretty! Thanks for your positive remarks about the new look......I had a magnolia, it went south last year,it was sick, we had to have it taken out.....Yours is beautiful! Maryanne xo

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  15. Marie Söderberg27 March 2011 at 23:19

    Beautiful floders and carpe diem to you to

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