So Near, Yet So Far

Posted on September 6, 2009 by riihele

“The plant is so near,
yet so far …” thought Lumi, the Westie …

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Images & Words: Seasons

Posted on June 8, 2009 by riihele

“To sit in the shade on a fine day …”

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Picture Perfect: Up close ‘n Personal

Posted on April 18, 2009 by riihele

Hydrangea or as it is known in many countries Hortensia…

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One of those March Days …

Posted on February 28, 2009 by riihele

One of those …

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2 0 0 9!

Posted on January 4, 2009 by riihele

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow…

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Posted on December 25, 2008 by riihele

“WREATH with Red Berries”
Actually, it is not a ‘wreath’ – I’ve just made it look that – tis a branch of a tree! Take care n do keep well n swell. Rii xx

Photo: Riihele. All rights reserved.

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Picture Perfect: Intricate

Posted on October 19, 2008 by riihele

I wrote these lines summer last year about this picture: It is the final showtime, showdown for the flowers and plants before the onset of autumn….

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Picture Perfect: Old-fashioned

Posted on September 29, 2008 by riihele

‘The old Sofiankatu in the heart of Helsinki is a cosy open-air museum, which presents street pavements and street furniture from the late 18th century…’

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Picture Perfect: Joined

Posted on September 22, 2008 by riihele

It was balmy minus 36*C
that morn that
i took this photograph!

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Picture Perfect: WET

Posted on September 8, 2008 by riihele

The oil extracted from lilies has healing and softening properties. Especially, when the lily fragrance oil is mixed with that of Calendula aka Pot Marigold works wonderful for very sensitive skin. One can use this oil for massage, in a bath, after a bath, for babies, dry cuticles, and elbows, as a facial moisturizer, under-eye oil and hot-oil treatment.

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