Amaryllis flower of the week with light and bright anemones

with light and bright anemones taking center stage

or even a great big one

A bit of turquoise underpainting peeks through in spots

Geraniums are a favorite here at our house

Amaryllis flower of the week with light and bright anemonesAnother favorite tradition in the McVey household is our annual planting of amaryllis and paperwhites bulbs, and forcing them indoors. It's such a treat to be able to watch something grow and thrive and BLOOM during the winter months when everything is so cold and gray outside! And there's just something about that gorgeous pop of color in the house once they bloom! So, as I was thinking about my favorite holiday and winter florals to paint, I had to