The Weekly Photo Challenge is ‘Twinkle’, and a twinkling sparkler on a birthday cupcake is always a lovely addition.
My pet lizard is also very jazzy, and for obvious reasons, I’ve named him ‘Twinkles’.
Christmas is the time of year when lots of twinkly stuff appears in the stores.
These snow globes remind me of my childhood. I had a plastic one with a snow scene inside, and decided to try to take it apart, with rather sad consequences.
Manufacturers are very clever at making twinkly stuff to tempt us, but Mother Nature doesn’t even have to try. The sun over Lake Titicaca created a myriad twinkles which could never be recreated in a factory.
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Oh what a beauty Lake Titi-thingy is, Ad! 🙂 Gone are the days when a snow dome gave such pleasure. To think I could play with one for hours! 😦
Yes, Lake Titi-whatsit was spectacular. I wouldn’t mind another snow dome. I’d promise not to try and take it apart. 🙂
Love the sparkler on the cupcake! What a fun idea! I bet my kids would love it. Happy Holidays Sylvia! 🙂 I sure love this time of year and all the sparkles!
Thanks so much, Nicole. Christmas sparkles are the best. 🙂
From beginning to end, this was a wonderful response to the challenge. Twinkle, indeed! 🙂
Thanks so much, John. 🙂
Gorgeous twinkles, one and all, love them 🙂 xx
Thanks, Sherri. 🙂 xx
You’ve got twinkles covered! BTW, I’m crazy for snow globes.🔮
Thanks, Lulu. Love your tiny blue snow globe. 🙂
LOL on your snow globe AD2P 🙂 and lovely twinkles all around!
Thanks, Tina. I really got into a lot of trouble over my snow globe. 😦
Love your shiny, sparkly selection Sylvia. The last one is the show stopper! 🙂
Thanks so much. 🙂
Lovely twinkles!!
Thanks so much. 🙂
Nature puts on the best show at twinkling, but the others run a very close second… 🙂
Thanks so much, Pauline. 🙂
Ahhh … the last photo has the best twinkles of all … magical water captured. 😊
Thanks, Issy. There’s nothing like the real thing. 🙂
Wonderful choices for the challenge (as usual)!!! 😀
Thanks, Gunta. 🙂
Such a lovely picture of Lake Titicaca.
Thanks, Cathy. 🙂
Lovely al these twinkles
Thanks, Marylou. 🙂
Great twinkles! Have a wonderful week!
Thanks so much, CG. You too. 🙂
Nailed it with the first photo…the others were bonuses! 🙂
Thanks, Lorna. 🙂
First the sparkler is an amazing freeze frame then my eyes moved to the china and champagne! So festive!
Thanks, Kathryn. It was a lovely afternoon. 🙂
The twinkly water is the best!
I agree. I could do that boat ride again in a heartbeat. 🙂
Seriously how I am expected to comment on “Twinkles” ha ha
Hahaha. Well, you actually did. 😀
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What a neat response to the Twinkles! I love snow globes. Sat for hours shaking one. lol
The tea set with the sparkler is lovely.
Thanks so much. Yes, it was a very happy birthday party for hubby’s 70th. 🙂
We never get too old for sparklers. 🙂
Those are some nice twinkles…loving the ocean shot! Always look forward to those twinkles by the beach. Make me feel better about a lot of things.
Thanks, TG. Yes, that lake really did twinkle in the early morning sunlight. 🙂
I really enjoyed your take on the wpc – and you are so right with the marketing use of twinkles – so right. and there is just something fun about a sparkle- my last few years of teaching were extra fun because – well – the glitter paints and sparkle supplies that came out – some fine dusty glitter – pellets – and then glitter paints in many choices.
anyhow, ending with the natural glisten twinkles – loved the variety 🙂
Thanks, Yvette. Glad you enjoyed my twinkles. Glitter dust seems to be everywhere these days. It keeps falling off my Christmas ornaments hanging from my chandelier over the kitchen counter. 🙂
Brilliant shots for this week’s challenge. Twinkles, what a name for a lizard. He looks and sounds very friendly. Oh dear, your poor childhood snow globe. I always wanted to take one apart to see what’s really inside, but never have… 🙂
Thanks, Mabel. I don’t recommend taking anything apart. Mostly it can’t be put back as it was. 😦
That bottom shot is FABULOUS. And I love the twinkler in the cupcake.
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
I like the sparkling firework on the cup cake. That was a nice capture. I am wondering can you still feel safe to eat the cake?
Thanks, YC. The cake was really just for show. We’d already had dessert. 🙂
Beautiful and stunning twinkles! 😀
Thanks so much. 🙂
So pretty! Great variety for this challenge, Sylvia. 🙂
Thanks so much, Lisa. 🙂
Pat yourself on the back for a job well done, Silvia. Olivia, Oscar, and I also love to see what you’re up to. 🙂 I love that little lizard … takes me back to my days spent by the creek catching salamanders.
Thanks, Marcy. I do love the name “salamanders.” Haven’t heard it for ages. 🙂
Thanks for the wonderful post, Sylvia. Thanks also for all of your support on my new site. I saw where you left your mark repeatedly. Thank you so much! 😉
🙂 xx
Love all the sparkly twinkles! 🙂
Thanks, Linda. 🙂
Nice. Christmas decorations always work and you’ve got some nice twinkles out of these ones.
Thanks so much, Norm. 🙂
What a wonderful variety of twinkles Sylvia. Taking the snow globe apart…yes a sad day I am sure. 🙂
Thanks, Sue. Haha….yes, I think our son inherited my curiosity to see how things work. He was always taking things apart. 🙂
I love the lake… 🙂
Thanks, Jude. It was certainly a day to remember. 🙂
stunning twinkles! I love Titicaca and water ignited!!
Thanks, Cybele. I’ll always remember the magic of that boat ride. 🙂
I do love the manufactured glitz but you can’t beat nature!
So true, Gilly. Thanks. 🙂
Heeey the strawberry gets hurt… 😀
Brilliant idea and very well captured… 🙂
Thanks so much, Drake. Roast strawberry is so tasty. 😛
so pretty~
Thanks, Cindy. 🙂
Your lizard looks like he’s wearing jewelery on his back 🙂 cool!
He’s the coolest lizard I ever saw, Andy. 🙂
For sure! 🙂
Lovely twinkles, especially Twinkles!
Thanks, Carol. I fell in love with Twinkles and he had to come home with me. 🙂