The life of a floral display
In Summer there are countless celebrations across the Algarve, but it’s always a delight to arrive and find the streets decked with paper flowers. Last Friday in Tavira all was splendour, but after the weekend came the slow process of deflowering. What better way to share than a Collage?
It’s Saturday and yet again Debbie has six words to make you smile. Do go and join in! And have a great weekend!
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That’s amazing Jo 🙂 The bandstand at the top is interesting, it looks so British!
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We do have strong links with Portugal, and there are bandstands in most of the towns and villages. They look so pretty, dressed up 🙂 🙂
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I hadn’t realised that Jo, and you’re right, they do look very pretty 🙂
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A lovely collage of the flowers. Must have been a joy to see.
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I was grinning ear to ear, Ruth, as I very often am in the Algarve. 🙂 🙂
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I believe it. I can see why (through your photos)
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In one word: resplendent. 🙂
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That’s a very fine word, Buffy. 🙂 🙂 How are you doing?
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Thankyou, Jo… I like to be succinct. 🙂
It’s been an anxious few days, but there’s a quiet positivity in there, too. 🙂
I hope you’re having a lovely weekend enjoying the Iberian sunshine!
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Good to hear. 🙂 I’m back in a rather rainy Britain again, but I had a good afternoon at a surprisingly entertaining Brass Band festival, with friends.
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Ah, lovely to hear… haha yes, Brass Bands do have their moments (!)
Our great British sunshine resumes on Monday… so I’m told. 😉
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Such a beautiful display. The flowers look real from a distance.
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They do this kind of thing so well in Portugal, Ann. I’ve seen it many times and it always makes me smile. 🙂 🙂 Any progress at home? I just got back late Thursday and I haven’t really had time to collect myself yet.
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Simply gorgeous, Jo!
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They do know how to celebrate, don’t they, Ark? 🙂 🙂 Happy Saturday!
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I particularly like the reflections in the car window.
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They appealed to me very much too, Margaret. 🙂 🙂
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Oh, lovely! Welcome back to Blighty…..
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A wet day and a Brass Band festival at Durham today, Sue. Never a dull moment! 🙂 🙂 Enjoy your housewarming.
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Never a dull moment, indeed, Jo! 😊
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Wonderful photos and place.
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It’s a place that always finds something to delight me. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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That’s so beautiful, Jo. And what about that sky…YOWZA! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos.
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Didn’t I pick a lovely place for a second home, Jill? 🙂 🙂 Thanks, darlin!
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Lovely capture, as always, Jo. Thanks for the share.
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Thanks darlin! How goes the mobility now? X
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Think of all the people hours!!! I’m home alone tonight with four teenagers and at least 4000 decibels. Flowers are an oasis of peace. I’ve just managed to call my granddaughter’s boyfriend by the previous boyfriend’s name, so I really have it all under control! I hope your Algarve stay is wonderfully relaxing, my dear. A few extremely noisy hugs from here to there.
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Nope! Sunshine is a thing of the past. Back in rainy England and on my way to a Brass Band festival of all things! And with a bit of a sore head after a Girls Night. Silly me xxx
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How long were you away? I’ve lost all track of time.
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Just a week for Mick’s birthday. Enjoy your evening xxx
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So many white paper flowers around town, Jo. I wonder what happens if it gets windy or rains 😦 That said, very beautiful and looks like great sunshine weather too. Happy weekend and enjoy it. Busy one over here 😊
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I’m sure it’s happened before Mabel and they just get wet! Raining here in the UK this morning. Joy! Thanks and you too xx
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oh wow this is amazing – do this hold this festival every year or was this a something special for this?
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Pip just asked the same question. 🙂 I thought the Saints day for Tavira was mid June and we’ve never managed that. We have seen this one before though so it must coincide roughly with Mick’s birthday.
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Now i know 😊 and another great excuse to return same time next year.
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Is this event on every year at the same time, Jo? We’d love to go along We always hear about the event after it has happened 😦
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I think so, Pip! We just caught the tail end but there’s always something happening. There’s a link to the TI that gives you details of upcoming events but we usually just arrive and are surprised. 🙂 🙂
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Wow! You’ve captured it brilliantly Jo and the collage tells the story so well. There are some gorgeous reflections in there.
Good to have you back, and I hope you survive your busy start to the weekend.
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I’m missing those blue skies, Debs! Nothing but a memory now, but a lovely one. Thanks, darlin! Busy one for you? (silly question!)
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Oh, just gorgeous. Such a festive place that is.
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Hiya Julie! 🙂 🙂 Eager to find out where you ended up but I have a full on day. Will visit later.
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beautiful flowers!
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Thank you! 🙂 🙂
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Wow, what a nice way to decorate for a festival …. and paper flowers … I have very mixed feeling when real flowers are being used for festivals, even if it’s beautiufl. Great entry, Jo, Welcome back!
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Thanks, sweetheart! I’ve just been smiling at your sculptures. 🙂 🙂 Dispelling the weekend gloom. All go here- it was a Girl’s Night last night so I’m feeling a little frail, and I’ve got zumba soon, then meeting friends at a Brass Band Festival in Durham. Not sure my head can cope. 🙂 Saturday hugs!
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Nice collection of nice subjects, Jo and clever knocking over of two challenges in one.
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Got to do it, Ken! There are just too many challenges to fit into a week. 🙂 🙂 Happy weekend to you!
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and to you also, Jo 🙃
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