Spring Tulips and Lace

LaConner, Washington
What says “cottage” more than tulips and lace? I loved seeing this and it has become an all time favorite for me. I hope you are feeling the same. I took this photo at Tuliptown, one of the tulip farms that takes part in the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. You can find out more about it here;
http://www.tulipfestival.org/
Featured HAPPY HAVEN PHOTOGRAPHY group~1 April 2009
Winning image in “Tulips and something else” challenge of TULIPS group ~ 1 October 2009
I am featured member for the Tulips group this first week of October.
Avatar for the TULIPS group October 2009
Second place in “Lace Curtains” challenge of COTTAGE STYLE group ~ 25 October 2009
Featured in COTTAGE STYLE ~ 11 NOV 2009


The tulip was introduced to Europe in the mid-16th century from the Ottoman Empire, and became very popular in the United Provinces (now the Netherlands). Tulip cultivation in the United Provinces is generally thought to have started in earnest around 1593 after the Flemish botanist Charles de l’Écluse had taken up a post at the University of Leiden and established the hortus academicus. There, he planted his collection of tulip bulbs—sent to him from Turkey by the Emperor’s (Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor) ambassador to the Sultan, Ogier de Busbecq—which were able to tolerate the harsher conditions of the Low Countries, and it was shortly thereafter they began to grow in popularity.
The flower rapidly became a coveted luxury item and a status symbol, and a profusion of varieties followed. They were classified in groups; one-coloured tulips of red, yellow, or white were known as Couleren, but it was the multicoloured Rosen (red or pink on white background), Violetten (purple or lilac on white background), and, to a lesser extent, the Bizarden (red, brown or purple on yellow background) that were the most popular. These spectacular and highly sought-after tulip bulbs would grow flowers with vivid colors, lines, and flames on the petals, as a result, it is now understood, of being infected with a tulip-specific virus known as the “Tulip breaking virus”, a type of mosaic virus.
(Excerpt from WIKIPEDIA)

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Lucindawind
fabulous… so very pretty .. is this now ?
Marjorie Wallace replied
No, unfortunately. I am just hungry for spring and awoke this morning thinking about this photo I had taken at the tulip festival a few years ago. It has long been a favorite of mine. Thank you, Elaine for your sweet words.
Barbara Anderson
Very pretty, can’t wait untiil tulip time.
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thanks, Barbara. Me. too! Another month or so, right?
Jessica Jenney
What a beautiful and charming capture, Marjorie! I know what you mean! I’m hungry for spring too but am sadly expecting a heavy snowfall overnight! Your beautiful images are a wonderful respite!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Jessica for your nice words. Our photos can take us anywhere in our minds. Sorry to hear that you are expecting more snow. We had some a few nights ago, but it is lasting shorter times with each snow.
Pat Yager
Tulip Time!! And this picture says it so beautifully, Marjie! It’s lovely! – Pat
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, Pat. I snapped this at Tulip Town in Skagit Valley.
Lois Bryan
this is sooooo pretty!!!! I love the detail of the wood … everything about this one indeed says “cottage”!!!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Lois. I actually have some old window frames like this out in the garage. Some have mirror in them and others have old glass or nothing at all. They all have their special uses.
jujubean
how beautiful!!!!! hurry Spring!! LOL
Marjorie Wallace replied
Crocuses are here already. That is a good start.
HELUA
Very pretty and well composed !!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Helua.
MarianaEwa
What a lovely shot Marjorie.
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, Mariana.
lorilee
This is so pretty – just lovely!!!!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, Lori.
Lois Bryan
I have one hanging in my kitchen … it’s all wonderfully chipped and nasty … with mirror … and is one of my favorite things!!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
thank you, Lois.
Carol Barona
Beautiful!
Marjorie Wallace
Thank you, Carol.
suefel48
Gorgeous capture, Marjorie!!...... :-))
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Sue
Babcia
Great composition!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much. It was a favorite at the Art Fair too!
cieloverde
Muy linda !............
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much!
SandraRos
Oh man this is beautiful !!!! Another favourite for me !!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much Sandra. I think you and have have a very similar style of things we love.
shaneran
I love the tulips and the nice contrasting lace with the rustic window frame ! lovely !!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much. I am glad you like them, for they have also been a favorite of mine as well. Your comments are very appreciated.
Sharon Mau
I love the pretty Tulips with the lovely white lace, this is beautiful Marjie!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, dear one. This is one of the images I will be showcasing at the art walk. Sending bubblemail to you.
noffi
Very nice. The lace in the background sets the tulips off perfectly. Hurrah for Spring!!
Liz
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments and am also celebrating the onset of spring….. finally!!!
Sharon Mau
An artwalk!! How cool is that!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thanks, Sharon. I sure hope it will be fun. My first time…
SandraRos
Marjorie Wallace replied
Oh, thank you so much, Sandra. I feel very honored.
Patricia Montg...
I really love this one! Beautiful!!
Sharon Mau
Jacob and I are viewing your lovely images this morning!
I love you my dearest friend!!
I send you warm greetings from the islands and wish you a sparkling day!
SandraRos
Please remember to enter this challenge
Marjorie Wallace replied
Oh Darn!!! I had already entered another image and just saw your message today. Thank you, though darling Sandra for the vote of confidence. I should have thought about this one for it has been a favorite of mine ever since I captured it at the Tulip Festival.
Starz
i love everything about this beautiful image, the gorgeous flowers and their wonderful colours, the window is delightful !! i love the window and lace curtains.
Charming work Marjie ~ really lovely
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Karon. Your sweet comments make me smile. :~)
trueblvr
very pretty and homy
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much.
Paola Svensson
So romantic and beautiful!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, Paola. I think so too.
Angel Gold
stunning
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, ANgel. I am glad you like it.
Nira Dabush
Just BEAUTIFUL
A DELIGHT..!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Nira for your lovely comments. i so appreciate them. :~)
Cathleen Taraw...
Very, very pretty.
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much, Cathleen. I am glad you like it.
evemunich
I love everything about this capture. Great shot!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much. I am glad you like my image.
joan warburton
Beautifully composed photo!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much Joan. Tulips and Lace just spell “cottage” to me and I also love those little window panes. I thought they were a vision the first time I set eyes on them….. :~)
SummerJade
Fantastic! Just awesome!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your sweet message. I appreciate it so much.
Karin Taylor
such gorgeous flowers these are…beautiful tulips, pretty as a picture!
SandraRos
Pamela Phelps
Lovely vision!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, Pamela. I am glad you like it.
EvaMarIza
Love it !!!!!
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much, Eva.
Taschja Hattingh
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you very much, Taschja. I am so honored for this privilege in my favorite group. You have made my day!!! :~)
Cee Neuner
Marjorie congrats on all your features!!! So very well deserved!! :D
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Cee. I am happy for your sweet comments.
xoxox ~Marjie
Morag Bates
So very pretty – lovely shot – full of the joys of Spring !
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you so much, Moraq.
John44
Great mariage ..the Tulips in front of this window
Good eye Marjie
John
Marjorie Wallace replied
Thank you, John. I actually have many of these old window frames that I use for props. So effective for this old cottage style. I am glad you like it. xoxox