Mossy Bottom Designs

I had forgotten how beautiful these blooms can be. The deer usually eat mine before I can appreciate them. This year, I have hundreds of them. My flower beds look like a sea of purple. Do you know what they are? Flip through for another angle on beauty in the mundane. #vallecrucis #boone #wataugacounty #westernnc #appalachia #appalachian #flowerlover #highcountry #westernnorthcarolina #southernhighlands #ourstate #flowersandmacro #bhgflowers #mossybottomdesigns #blooooms #bloooom #pursuepretty #hosta #purplicious

Do you know what this pretty little thing is? Oh, you do. You definitely do. Most people are too busy looking 'four' her luckiest leaves, but it's the bloom that makes me swoon. If you're up close to this beauty, you're lucky enough already. Flip through for more hints and your answer. Ordinary = Beautiful #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #ourstate #appalachia #appalachian #mountainlife #westernnc #westernnorthcarolina #wildflower #flowerlover #ncwildflowers #mossybottomdesigns #southernhighlands #clover #pinkilicious #bhgflowers #flowersandmacro #pinkclover

Early Yellow Rocket found growing everywhere right now. They look like little clouds of happiness. I scared a frog half to death trying to get a photo of this one. Flip through for a closer look at the baby buds and the whole plant. #earlyyellowrocket #wildflower #flowerlover #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #appalachia #appalachian #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #ourstate #mountainlife #highcountry #southernhighlands #mossybottomdesigns

Wild Blue Phlox found at the untended end of my driveway. A lovely surprise if ever there was one. Flip through for a peek at that bud. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #appalachia #appalachian #blooooms #bloooom #pursuepretty #westernnc #ourstate #mountainlife #flowerlover #wildflower #westernnorthcarolina #mossybottomdesigns

Everyday beauty rediscovered. Do you know what this is? Take a guess and flip through for a fresh perspective on these sunny little charms. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #ourstate #appalachia #appalachian #bloooom #bhgflowers #flowerlover #pursuepretty #wildflower #flowerlover #flowersandmacro #dandelion

My son found me lying on the ground under a giant rhododendron with my legs sticking out in every direction, trying to get a decent photograph of a spectacular crop of these luscious beauties. He crawled up beside me and said 'they look like a patch of fairies, Mom'. Then he reached out and picked this one for me. Flip through for a closer look at that color and texture. #trillium #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #appalachia #appalachian #blooooms #bloooom #ncmountains #ourstate #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #mountainlife #flowerporn #wildflower #flowerlover

Gorgeous color and texture found on a dirt road in Valle Crucis this afternoon. Just the remains of summer weeds, and a reminder that lovely things will be blooming soon. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #ourstate #appalachian #appalachia #lovelydeadthings #milkweed #seedpod #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #ncmountains

Another tiny bit of random beauty found in my mother-in-law's garden....one of my favorite places to be when we go home. Her garden and flower beds are packed with treasure that inspire me. #troutman #iredellcounty #iredellcountync #troutmannc #flowerlover #flowersandmacro #bhgflowers #mossybottomdesigns #color #texture #leaves #dscolor #dscolors #lovelydeadthings #pallette

Sweet Sultan prototype is finally coming together. I have loved working on this gorgeous flower. More colors coming soon. Flip through for more angles. This one was still wet when I took the photos and the lighting was terrible, but my time is up too soon (as usual), so these will have to do. It's bath time around here and my mom job is calling. #sweetsultan #paperflowers #paperflorist #paperart #blooooms #bloooom #pursuepretty #paperartist #crepepaper #crepepaperflowers #papercraft #cheapjoes #flowersofinstagram #mossybottomdesigns #vallecrucis #southernhighlands #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #ourstate #mountainlife #flowerporn #botanicalart #ncart #ncartist #papergardensociety #pgscastle

Today's lesson in nature was all about color, texture, shimmery glaze and unexpectedly slippery rocks. Found all these gorgeous treasures on the trail to Flat Rock, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a perfect 30 minute hike with a startlingy lovely view at the top (if you can tear your eyes away from all the beauty lying right on the ground at your feet). Flip through to see what's out there waiting for you. #brp #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #blueridgemoments #blueridgemtns #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #ourstate #appalachia #appalachian #blooooms #bloooom #pursuepretty #flowersandmacro #bhgflowers #flowerlover #fallfoliage #mossybottomdesigns #highcountry #hiking #galax #whiteoak #deermoss

The argument for stalking your idols is that you might get to work with them one day. This lovely blue thistle is from the treasure chest of @fuschiamossfloral, who graciously allowed me to watch her create something magical yesterday. Thanks for having me on your team for the day Fuschia! #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #flowerlover #pursuepretty #blooooms #bloooom #appalachian #appalachia #mossybottomdesigns #ourstate #southernhighlands #thistle #flowersandmacro #bhgflowers #bluethistle #seaholly #weddingmagic #weddingmagician #florist

So much drama! They remind me of heavy velvet curtains being drawn back at the beginning of a play. It's the moment when our anticipation pushes us into the rabbit hole of imagination. I love being transported into an irresistible story. I found these growing wild by a road in my hometown. Flip through for more amazing color. #troutman #iredellcounty #iredellcountync #flowersandmacro #flowerlover #bhgflowers #lakenorman #mossybottomdesigns #wildflower #morningglory #purplicious #pinkilicious

An adorable little mushroom know as Green Elf Cup or Wood Cup. Found on the Grandfather Profile Trail today. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #southernhighlands #ourstate #flowersandmacro #flowerlover #bhgflowers #mossybottomdesigns #appalachian #appalachia #mushrooms #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #greenelfcup #greenwoodcup #profiletrail #grandfathermountain

Such a fierce center for a tiny little bloom. They're sprinkled along every road and river bank in Appalachia right now. BFF's with Queen Anne's Lace and Jewelweed. These three are like teenagers at the mall.....inseparable in the wild. Known locally as Horse Nettle. Flip through for views of the bud. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #appalachia #appalachian #blooooms #bloooom #ourstate #southernhighlands #horsenettle #flowersandmacro #bhgflowers #flowerlover #pursuepretty #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #solanumcarolinense

Found this amazing pod amd flower on a dirt road in Watauga County, NC. If you can identify this seed pod and flower, please do. It may be a wood poppy, but I cannot find photos to confirm. The pod shape is different, the bud opens differently, and the leaves aren't quite the same. Flip through for more views. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #ncmountains #highcountry #southernhighlands #ourstate #flowersandmacro #bhgflowers #westernnorthcarolina #westernnc #appalachia #appalachian #blooooms #bloooom #seedpod #mossybottomdesigns

Alien landscapes. Do you recognize that pod? Hint: This one embodies the phrase 'love hurts'. Flip through to see the beauty within. Extra credit if you can find the tiny critter.

Ever wondered what this is? Jewel weed. (Impatiens capensis) I love their flame color, and tiny fragile bloom. They can be found all over the Great Smoky Mountains.

Tiny landscapes on my mailbox

Bupleurum from Goldenrod Gardens. I love these tiny yellow centers and green leaves that look like flower petals. Check out Goldenrod Gardens at the Watauga Farmers Market today. Lee always has the most wonderful blooms and greenery, all grown locally Just do me a favor, and try not to get there before I do. 😀 #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #highcountry #ncmountains #northcarolina #appalachia #appalachian #ourstate #southernhighlands #mossybottomdesigns #bupleurum #flowerlover #bloom

A collection of loveliness found on the patio this morning. Rhododendron in all its sticky glory and fern moss.

Another spectacular beauty from this weekend. I put it on my work table for a minute, and looked down to realize it was glowing. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #highcountry #ncmountains #northcarolina #southernhighlands #appalachia #appalachian #dahlia #mossybottomdesigns #dscolor #glow #flowerlover #bloom

Sometimes I come across a flower so lovely that I can't stop taking photographs of it. This one nearly died before I remembered to put it in water. She's currently taking my breath away in a vase by my bed. Thank you @goldenrodgardens. You know how to make me swoon. #vallecrucis #wataugacounty #boone #highcountry #ncmountains #northcarolina #appalachia #appalachian #flowerlover #bloom #dahlia #southernhighlands #ourstate #mossybottomdesigns