A Natural Selection

Natural. 


What do you think of when you hear that word? 

Organic, off-white, ecru, earthy? 


This hydrangea flower captured my attention the other day 

and brought to mind some of the reasons I love this 

Natural, earthy palette.



























































Wishing you a happy Sunday and a 

wonderful week ahead! 


Becca 

Comments

TexWisGirl said…
nicely done, becca! mother nature would be pleased. :)
February 24, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Kate said…
Such a lovely post!!
Hope you have a great week!
Kate :}
February 24, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Beautiful photos, Becca...lovely different textures...I love the skeletonized hydrangea...
February 24, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Elizabeth Rose Stanton said…
What a gorgeous, soothing collection of patterns and textures. Love!
February 24, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Judy S. said…
Nice photos, Becca! I always marvel at the dried hydrangea blossoms. One day they're blue and then the next everything is tan!
February 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Tracy said…
Oh, this whole post is GORGEOUS, Becca... love the soothing neutral shades and BIG focus on rich texture. Wow! Happy Days ((HUGS))
February 25, 2013 at 1:58 AM
A Garden of Threads said…
Hi Becca, Natural is my go to colour:) with accents of whatever takes my fancy at the time. Enjoy the week!!!
February 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Katy Noelle said…
You know, Becca. It's this funny thing... I LOVE these colors but when I do anything - anything at all - it comes out all colors! =/ Don't get it! But, not my Pinterest page... it confirms that I love 'natural'! and I LOVE this beautiful soothing post! =]

xxo
February 25, 2013 at 3:57 PM
Unknown said…
You always have loved the natural tones.. So pretty. You photos look awesome my friend.

Hugs~
February 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Catherine said…
Mother Nature does indeed make the best of everything. Beautiful!
Wishing you a happy week Becca!
xo Catherine
February 25, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Silvina Soave said…
hermosa paleta de colores, me encanta! Preciosas las imágenes.Un abrazo grande.
February 26, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
Becca, you have presented these wonderful photographs so beautifully. I just love the colors, and that hydrangea is just gorgeous. Looks like lace.

I hope you have a wonderful week!
February 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Marilyn said…
I love all these beautiful natural textures, especially the "skeleton" blossom from the hydrangea.
February 26, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Caterina Giglio said…
any shade of brown is my favorite, you have me drooling over each photo... : )
February 27, 2013 at 5:48 AM
RURAL said…
Such pretty soothing colors, and great textures.

Love it.

Jen
February 28, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Tammy said…
So pretty. I do love all those earthy tones. Best wishes to you for a happy new month. Tammy
March 1, 2013 at 12:15 AM
Linda Vincent said…
I particularly liked this post as I'm doing Julie Prichards workshop 'Act Natural'. Your photos have inspired me! xx
March 1, 2013 at 1:59 AM
Halle said…
Love the photo selections you shared. That rich vintage feel to the colors really appeals to me.
March 2, 2013 at 9:37 AM
Lisa Graham said…
So pleasing to the eye...fantastic photos Becca!
March 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM
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