Happy Chinese New Year!!!

I bought these pretty "bulbs" from IKEA last week, when they were still a "baby" ... never quite expecting it to bloom so fast!

It produces a nice fragrance & brings a sort of "hopefulness" along with it (at least to me) especially when I admire it many times during the day, & seeing the changes it's going thru.

Started out with a pale pink, which eventually darkens into a hot fuchsia when in full bloom. Unfortunately, it dont last more than a week. ^^ However, what a florist at the market told me makes sense: that it's still worth buying a potted plant which is almost in full bloom (for seasonal flowers) & enjoy it's beauty for a week or two, rather than buying fresh (cut) flowers which probably wont last as long, & cost double the price.
Here's wishing all my Chinese friends & customers a Happy Chinese New Year, may this year be a prosperous, joyful & safe one for you ^^

For others not celebrating Chinese New Year, I'd like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! May love & your heart's desire be yours ;)

God Bless YOU!