Monday, May 9, 2011

Blue Monday - Blue Orchids

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I had a super Mother's day, and I hope that you did too. After church, Johnny and I went over to our son's house. His oldest daughter and her boyfriend fixed us all dinner, and boy, was it good! I spoke on the phone with Debi and Jane and received several neat gifts. I am so blessed.

Do members of your family get into the Blue Monday? fun by looking for items of our special color?

My son spotted these gorgeous Blue Orchids for sale at the Home Depot. Being the well-trained person that he is, he took this shot for our Blue Monday day.



Notice the price! Normal orchids sell for half as much--around $15.
However, I must say, I think they're worth the money.
What do you think?


Happy Blue Monday!


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70 comments:

  1. ClavelMay 9, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    happy blue monday Aunt Sally.
    clavs

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  2. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)May 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    They are very lovely indeed!
    I am not sure I would pay that but they are unique!
    Happy Blue Monday too!
    Cindy

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  3. LeoviMay 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful flower with a nice blue color. Very beautiful

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  4. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Pretty flower Sally! I am so happy to get to join in your Blue Monday party!! I finally got my guestroom done and it's blue!!!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  5. Susan FreemanMay 9, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful, but pricey! Now if I could only get my hubby to take some great shots like that when he is out and about! Happy Blue Monday and thanks for hosting!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  6. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMay 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Wow that is a vibrant blue. I have never seen a blue orchid, guess thats why they are so pricey.

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  7. Jeanie CallaghanMay 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Happy Blue Monday! Gorgeous flowers!

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  8. Lina GustinaMay 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Those orchids are unique and gorgeous! Perhaps I'll buy it, but just one...

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2011/05/appreciation.html

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  9. LVMay 9, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I think orchid is truly a delicate and lovely flower. I do not recall seeing any in this bright blue.

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  10. w0rkingAth0mEMay 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, i like the blue flowers!Blue Monday

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  11. JudiMay 9, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally *hugs*
    I hope you had a very lovely Mother's Day..

    Those orchids are beautiful and I have actually never seen any that colour. They are so full and gorgeous. I think that price is fair because around here they are more than $15. to start with. In any case they look worth it.

    have a wonderful day
    Judi

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  12. JeanneMay 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Good morning Sally, The blue orchids are stunning. I have had orchids and had bad luck with them. And, that was when I lived in Florida. There is a lot to know about raising or taking care of orchids. I would admire them but would not own them. Your son is a sweetie. The photo is very nice.

    Wishing you happy days.
    Love, Jeanne

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  13. black eyed susans kitchenMay 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Sally, Lovely orchids...I was admiring them in our nursery a few weeks ago!

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  14. DonnieMay 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I think your son taking the picture was "priceless"...lol...Glad you had a wonderful day. Take care, Donnie

    Posted under DJ' name. It's not easy to figure out the team part on blogger....lol...

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  15. EdenMay 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Pretty orchids.

    Happy Blue Monday

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  16. Visits With MaryMay 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful orchids, I've never seen any that blue. Hope your Mother's Day was awesome, have a wonderful Blue Monday ! !

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  17. MariceMay 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    wow! lovely orchids! Happy belated Mother's day to you Sally!

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  18. Tina´s PicStoryMay 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love orchids at all, but this blue ones are really marvelous. LG Tina

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  19. Tina´s PicStoryMay 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I forgot something - sorry, I´m new here. HAPPY BLUE MONDAY :)

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  20. LisaMay 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Happy Blue Monday! I left a link to my edible vintage jewelry post. Hugs, Lisa

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  21. liberal sprinklesMay 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally. Those are very unusual colors for orchids I think. Very bright and cheery!
    Grace

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  22. DorincardMay 9, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I can tell you that there are over 25,000 species of orchids, and you can read by yourself what the name means, etc.
    Those super-blue orchids may seem unnatural, with extra pigments/silicone/steroids or something...
    But Mother Nature has many intensely-colored things.
    Happy Blue Monday, Sally! :)

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  23. DaniellaMay 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Sally!
    This is my first Blue Monday party, and I'm totally excited!!
    Your blog is awesome!
    xxDaniella

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  24. ☺lani☺May 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    How I love those blue orchids! Happy Blue Monday!

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  25. Gypsea NurseMay 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Happy Blue Sally~ Hope you had a wonderful weekend..
    Thanks so much for hosting!
    Smiles~
    Cat

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  26. AnnesphamilyMay 9, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love all the blues today! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! For me the work week begins! Happy Blue Monday! Anne

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  27. Chubskulit RoseMay 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    The price is like that over here too Sally that is when I saw some orchids on sale for a dollar last december, I immediately grabbed some. I am happy that they are thriving to live although its my first time to have orchids. Beautiful shot!

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  28. Victoria TsavdaridouMay 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Happy blue monday !!!!!

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  29. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Sally! Glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day! I'm joining you for Blue Monday!! Love flowers and it's funny how our family hops in to help with our Blog parties!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  30. AnnMay 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Your Son is truly well-trained. These orchids are just striking. Love the deep color. My granddaughters are becoming trained too, the other day one of them said "Is there any thing for yellow or orange, I have something".
    Ann

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  31. MyleneMay 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    They are lovely. This is my first time to see blue orchids.Yes, they worth the money.

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  32. •°°• IcyBC •°°•May 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful blue orchids, Sally! I haven't seen one before..got to go..to Home Depot that is..

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  33. jlshallMay 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Such pretty blue orchids! But then I would expect wonderful orchids down there where you live. Glad you had a great Mother's Day. Hope today is nice for you, too!

    ~Joy @ Joysweb

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  34. Loui♥May 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Definitely BLUE!
    I saw the same at my local supermarket..
    as much as I adore the color blue,
    I much prefer orchids in their natural colors found in nature..
    have a Happy Blue Monday!!
    warm sandy hugs!!
    Loui♥

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  35. Grandmother WrenMay 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Very pretty orchids. I love the color. I get scared when plants cost that much - it's been my experience that the more expensive a plant is, the more likely it will be that I will kill it. Same with fish for the fish tank. I always buy the little feeder fish - they live for years!

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally

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  36. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMay 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Sally,

    I'm so happy to hear that you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I did too, and incorporated that into my post today. I love your blue orchids!

    Have a wonderful week and God bless,

    Kathy M.

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  37.  gmirageMay 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    wow are those authentic? Gotta have them! Happy blue monday! -Mirage

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  38. Maria's SpaceMay 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Those are beautiful flowers. Love the color.

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  39. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    It's a family fun time,glad you enjoyed Mothers Day,what a great and wonderful time eatin' with your children,and they cooked making it even better.
    Love the blue orchids,son was so sweet to get the photo.
    They are lovely.
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  40. Gin HanssonMay 9, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Those orchids flowers are absolutely beautiful. I really love orchids especially blue...

    Happy blue monday Sally. Mine is up now...

    http://jenny-thewayiusetobe.blogspot.com/2011/05/blue-monday-3-unique-post.html

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  41. Hooked on MemesMay 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful blue orchids. Happy Blue Monday!

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  42. DiannMay 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Wow! What a vibrant color! Glad to hear you had a nice Mother's Day. Happy blue Monday!

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  43. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)May 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Oh dear Sally, the Blue Orchids are so vividly blue and beautiful!!! The make me smile. :o)

    I'm so happy to hear your Mother's Day was super filled with love, family and good eats too!!!

    God bless ya and have a beautiful week dear one!

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  44. DhemzMay 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    oh my! the price is outrageous...it's gorgeous, but I can't afford it...lol! nice one Sally!

    have a good one!

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  45. Inger-MMay 9, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, I have never seen blue orchids before, they are so beautiful!

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  46. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashMay 9, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Love those blue Orchids. That is actually a good price compared to the Orchid farm I go to. Most of them are 30 and up to about 200!

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  47. Müge TekilMay 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    The blue orchids are very beautiful! I would love to buy them! Have a Happy Blue Monday, ciao! :)

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  48. Dena E's BlogMay 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Sally Sally Sally, I'd been kinda worried about you last night, just ask Hubb's.. When I arrived here late last night, actually 12:0? something. There was NO new BLUE Monday post up yet....
    Here I am again,,"HI Sally and Everyone!!!" And look how late it has become to add my link,,arggggggg...
    (did i spell that ok?)
    Soooooooo HAPPY though, that YOU are OK, and able to be here with us and for the new post too!!!
    ..Praying alllll is well with YOU...
    I'll sure keep you in my prayers Sis...
    Hugs Dena

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  49. Sara ChapmanMay 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Glad you had a good Mothers Day. Since all of us had mothers, I think everyone should celebrate it. I never saw orchids like those!

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  50. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Happy Blue Monday! Thank you Sally for hosting, I'm new at all this, so I saw your Blue party and I had done MD's in my Blue Onion china pattern for my family, so what a better party, right? I love your stunning orchids, I need to grow some. I'm sure you had a winderful MD's. God bless.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  51. Sweetened by KagiMay 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a fab linky party! I hope you have a great week :)

    http://sweetenedbykagi.blogspot.com/2011/05/musical-barnyard-cake.html

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  52. MomgenMay 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Pretty blue flowers...

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  53. xinexMay 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I have never seen orchids with an intense blue color like that, Sally. They're gorgeous!...Christine

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  54. SalmagundiMay 9, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    What an unusual color for orchids. Thanks for hosting today and Happy Belated Mother's Day. Sally

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  55. Dena E's BlogMay 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Yep Sally, we are correcting the link OK...Hugsssss

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  56. Fashion MommaMay 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Lovely blue flowers!

    My Blue Monday.

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  57. joyh82May 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What beautiful flowers! I don't think I have ever seen a Blue Orchid before. My husband the gardener..didn't have much luck with orchids. Happy Blue Monday!

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  58. ☆Mama Ko☆May 9, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I love the blue Orchids. Gorgeous

    http://www.sheaky.com/2011/05/mym-bm-train-station.html

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  59. ☆Mama Ko☆May 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Submitted my other BM

    http://www.jnjmilestones.com/2011/05/find-real-and-fake-baby.html

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  60. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMay 9, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Gorgeous Blue Orchids!
    Happy Blue Monday!
    Coralie

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  61. LeoviMay 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Sorry, I have withdrawn my not having blue link to view the owner of the blog. Fact that I respect and follow as she is responsible. My post has all of five images and themes are blue, NOT the dominant color and is in the fundamental parts of the work, But There is blue and has an important function of contrast. If anyone is curious can visit off-topic:

    http://lafotografiaefectistaabstracta.blogspot.com/2011/05/foto-abstractas-de-1418-1422-anteo-ante.html

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  62. anneMay 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Very nice, I didn't know there a color shard blue for orchids, hehehe

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  63. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    the price can never equate the feeling of the receiver. What a gift!

    http://www.clarizzatomacruz.com/2011/05/08/fun-market-market/

    http://www.bongabonlife.com/2011/05/08/sctex/

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  64. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I didn't know orchids came in blue! Beautiful!

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  65. The TablescaperMay 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks for hosting.

    - The Tablescaper

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  66. Richard CottrellMay 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for letting me join your blue Monday and I am your newest follower. Richard at My Old Historic House

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  67. annies homeMay 9, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    beautiful blue flowers

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  68. Lina GustinaMay 10, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    I'm confused. I've submitted my link twice but it doesn't appear!

    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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  69. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Lovely Blue orchids...

    Happy BM Sally.

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  70. bermudaonionMay 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    The orchids are gorgeous. I would consider buying them at that price if I thought I wouldn't kill them.

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