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One of these leaves is not like the other ... Three days after chasing a Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly through Meadowlark Gardens, I met another at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum . Even with a tattered wing, it was bravely flittering from rock to rock to beat the labyrinth. No matter how broken you feel, don't forget that there are so many wonderful things to be grateful for in this world. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Featured Flower Picks: Blue Hydrangea • Flower In Snow • Frozen Plant How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picked as a feature next week. I will be sharing my flower image on other blog hops, namely Wordless Wednesday , and welcome all family-friendly links from fellow bloggers. Crafters can even link up an Etsy listing or other shop product! But if you want ...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Wanda Bee for submitting the randomly-chosen 407th entry. Please reply to my email within 72 hours to claim your prize. Christmas arrived early for me! Janet sent a package stuffed with Jamberry wraps from the current catalog. I'm getting in the giving spirit and sharing half my sheet of Tinsel Poinsettia wraps with one of you. The winner will also receive an accent nail of each of the wrap designs I'm wearing in the image, Autumn Romance and Gold Crisscross . If you haven't ever tried Jamberry nail wraps, read my Jamberry Nail Wraps Tutorial on my friend Katie's blog. If their product sticks with you, comment on this post and fill out the Rafflecopter to enter to win before November 30, 2016. Sharing the worldwide giveaway and following my social media accounts will also earn you extra entries and glittery glee from me. I will ship anywhere, but will be super sad if the winner's country won't allow ...

Apparently I had tunnel vision when tailing this stunning Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly at Meadowlark Gardens in Virginia. I didn't notice until I uploaded the photos to my computer that a praying mantis was blending into the bush! They were probably giggling at me together. Follow my Instagram account to see another angle where he's more eye-catching next week. Featured Flower Picks: Rose and Raindrops • Geraniums Galore • Autumn Leaves How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picked as a feature next week. I will be sharing my flower image on other blog hops, namely Wordless Wednesday , and welcome all family-friendly links from fellow bloggers. Crafters can even link up an Etsy listing or other shop product! But if you want to promote a prize, please add it to my Giveaway ...

After ten years together, Ogre still gives me stomach butterflies sometimes. He also let me chase real butterflies during our anniversary vacation to Shenandoah Valley in Virginia last September. Despite their wily ways, I was able to capture several photos which I will be sharing this November. The first beautiful butterfly was meandering through Meadowlark Gardens, which we stopped at before we even reached our resort, thanks to a recommendation by fellow flower blogger, Denise In VA . And thanks to Vilt og vakkert for helping me identify the verbena, Purpletop vervain ( Verbena bonariensis ), that the orange butterfly is enjoying. Anyone know the type of the butterfly? Featured Flower Picks: Thistles • Autumn Colour • Albizia Silk Tree How To Plant Your Own Post for Flower Friday: The only rule to play is that you can only add one link per week! The post doesn't even have to mention flowers, but only ones that do will be eligible for being picke...