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Another blanket of snow fell last night...
and another blanket went on the bed
our low temp was in the teens...
The wind blew a crazy storm all night
The snow flew sideways...
Nothing was spared a coating of the white stuff!
My little rabbit sits in the gazebo
it's entire floor is cover in inches of snow...
But as is life
the calm after the storm is an amazing sight!
The bluest skies!
The roses on the front arbor trying to hang on!
Showing contrary to belief,
roses are not delicate flowers!
This tiny mini rose's last bloom of the year
bends under the snow's weight...
My pond statue
was wrapped in a stole and cap of snow
and holds a basket of icicles...
The leaves that blew into the pond
are frozen in a layer of ice...
My favorite garden swing
where we shared lavender lemon aide this summer...
is better suited to hot cocoa today!
The seed heads of the Pink Spirea
packed with snow...
This old watering can covered in snow
created a beautiful silhouette....
Mother nature had a sense of humor!
In all her blowing last night
she created snow balls
in the seed heads of the Lily of the Nile...
Creating a whimsical delight...
I mentioned last month
the Anna's Humming bird is a year round resident here...
The other hummers leave but the Anna's are unique..
Their diets change to include insects
and their heart rates slow a bit during extended cold spells
so they don't need as much food...
They are of course glad to find a sip of sugar water
and are a treat to watch...
my close up is a little fuzzy...
But, this males colors were so pretty
I wanted to share...
Today I am joining...
Faded Charm for White Wednesday
A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday
(because sometimes in freezes!)
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
and
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
Thanks for stopping by...
59 comments:
Your home is so lovely!! L
such gorgeous pictures. What a surprise for me to hear about these different hummingbirds!!
What beautiful pictures.Looks so cosy.
Beautiful! And I like the look of the round boxwood with the snow on them. They look like a row of snowballs....Julian
Beautiful post...it looks like a winter wonderland! I can't beleive you got such a gorgeous shot of the hummingbird! Your house and garden look beautiful in the snow!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bella!
XO,
Jane
Feeling a bit jealous here in California, although we have a frost warning for tonight. Such a thing of beauty to wake up to, keep warm, stopping over from Kathleen's, hugs tami
Bella- Your house looks like a fairy tale cottage covered with all that snow. It looks just as sweet and sparkly as a postcard covered with glass glitter. Love it all. You do a marvelous job of putting pictures and story line together. It is just enchanting. Hugs- Diana
Your pictures look great! this is the only way I can enjoy the snow since I don't like the cold, so thank you so much for sharing them!
Hi Bella,
Your home looks so beautiful with the charming picket fence and all the snow! Of course your garden looks lovely too. i remember those little hummers- so cute! We don't have the Anna's here.
Take care,
Carolyn
It looks beautiful there all covered in snow. We have Anna's visiting us too now and fighting over the feeders.
What a wonderful post! I enjoyed your pictures and the descriptions as well. ♥ Wasn't it a crazy windstorm last night?? We got snow all over our porch and I was so surprised when I saw it! And it was such a gorgeous (cold!!) day today! :)
The last shot is gorgeous!
Watery Wednesday
Dearest Bella,
What a charming winter home you have right now! The agapanthus' snowballs are indeed humorous. And the best you show are the St. Anna's Hummingbirds. The male's colors are incredible against the white snow; what a sight! For that I do envy you...
Oh, it is wonderful to cuddle up in bed under a fluffy down duvet when the temperature drops that low!
This was a very cheerful blog to read, especailly on my b-b'day.
Enjoy your week!
Mariette's Back to Basics
Almost like a Christmas Card.....so beautiful, I sure love the roses in the snow image.
Had no idea that hummers would hang around in the COLD like that...they seem so very delicate...thought they would freeze clean thru after one night in that stuff.
Is that your home....how DARLING is that ?
Rose
Oh no, I am not looking forward for snow time. Great shots you have though, my favorite is the last one.
My Watery Wednesday
I love that you have a hummingbird visit even in the cold! Excellent!
you have a pretty home! the bird flying mid-air is just perfect! Gee, the weather looks so cold.
I am tickled pink to see your hummingbird during snow. How delightful to have them in winter! ♥O
So beautiful! Amazing pictures of the hummingbird.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautiful....loved seeing the hummingbird, I miss mine so, wish he stayed year round!
Hi, I am new to blogging just about 2 weeks now. Tonight I came across your blog and I have to say everything about it is perfect, beautiful! I cant wait to see more. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Lorene
Great photos! Hope we don't get any of the white stuff here.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Wow snow really is so pretty! Fiona.
Bella, your photos are beautiful! It must be nice to see Hummers in the wintertime. We don't have them here as our climate is simply too cold for the little guys. Love your shot of the male! Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Sandi
The snow one the rose is lovely! And you captured a Hummingbird!
Theresa
aka:TOT
Quite a bit of snow.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
Hi bella Bella! So great to see around your place! Amazing in the snow. I was all set to tell you that your swing was my favorite shot and then I saw your pet hummer! OMG! So fantastic! I had to show Mr. Man! Great show! Your friend, Waldo
Having a pet hummer all winter must be a joy to watch and feed. Happy Thanksgiving!
Joyce M
How beautiful!!!! You make such a awesome blog with the snow and your sweet home.
Thank you for sharing!
Suzann
Oh goodness Bella, your house is just beautiful! I am not a snow lover but your house looks so beautiful all covered in snow! We have been covered in snow as well.. I have to agree the agapanthus snowballs are delightful- and how fantastic you have those darling hummingbirds year round. Beautiful pictures as usual- hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :)
Your photos are amazing! Sunshine on snow is definitely one of the best things in the world...and your little hummingbird is adorable..great shots you got of him...:)
That's lovely, Bella. You live in a beautiful house. I love the fence !
Just amazing to see the rose covered with snow with the blue sky behind.
Oh so beautiful!!
blessings
barbara jean
Oh my!
Beautiful pictures and wow what a beautiful home,the close up of the hummingbird is beautiful,the colors on him make him look like a glass tree ornament,
Stay cozy,
Love Kristina xxx
Oh Bella,
How beautifully you have captured the snow and its blanket on your lovely garden. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
Hugs,
Judy
Speechless!
This is WINTER WONDERLAND!
Can I come over?
So magic and enchanted.
Fra
Your home looks so beautiful covered in snow! I love all your gorgeous pictures.
Kathy
The snow is beautiful,we rarely get snow in southeast Georgia.Enjoyed these photo's.And I really love the info about the hummingbird/photo.I didn't know about these Anna's,that is amazing.So lovely.Your cottage is gorgeous!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
-Jo
-LazyonLoblolly
Bella, every single picture was more stunning than the next! Just absolutely gorgeous!
I have missed your posts (not been in blog land much) And as I read and looked at your beautiful photographs I will certainly do my best not to miss any more.
A pink house covered in snow I love your home and all your little things as well as furniture etc.
The little humming bird is divine well worth showing
Love Dawn xx
Your photos have captured the beauty of a late Autumn snow storm! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Fantastic captures, but you really caught GREAT shots of the hummingbird - they're hard to photograph!
Your first shot is like a postcard so beautiful!! Now I thought that hummingbird will migrate during winter. I haven't seen this kind of hummingbird in my area but I will try to put back my hummingbird feeder to see if in Winter an Anna hummingbird will come and visit me. Will see!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Watery Wednesday
HELLO BELLA,
YOUR PIC'S ARE GORGEOUS!! IT LOOKS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND MY FRIEND :) I LOVE THE HUMMING BIRDS!!!
HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY THANKSGIVING :)
XO~MARI
Dear Bella
You live in a beutiful place, all seasons are spectacular there...What a beautiful landscape!...It´s so different where I live!...and that pretty littlebird
...A lovely post
Kisses
Oh goodness, those beautiful snowy photo's took my breath away!
That was so lovely, especially the snow on the rosebud. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
First of all, Bella - what a beautifully charming home you have! Love the architecture! Second - I can't believe that you have hummies year round! How cool is that?? Doesn't your hummie food freeze, tho? Third - Beautiful photos of your snowy world. I fear that it's headed our way for tomorrow night! First snow of the season... :)
Happy WW and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
xoxo laurie
Glorious photos! I love snow, not quite that time of year here yet.
Oh Bella, these pictures are simply gorgeous! We are supposed to get snow soon too!
Hugs,
Olivia
Calling by from Italy as I am participating in Outdoor Wednesday and doing some blog hopping. Your snow photos are so very beautiful it almost makes me feel I would welcome snow. It has actually snowed in Milan today very early in the season!
Bella, I see I'm way behind on visiting your recent posts. These images of the snow are gorgeous. The stone rabbit, the hummer, the weather vane ~ each new image was a treat for the eyes. Thank you!
Your pictures are just breathtaking! I really enjoyed looking at each one. You have a lovely home as well. Have a blessed night!
What beautiful SNOW pics...love that bench!!!
Blessings,
Linda
I’m hosting a CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE on 12/9…would love to have you join in on the FUN!!!
Happy seasonal sundays darling....nice tos see you here !!! lovely day......love Ria....
Bella, a hummingbird in the snow-amazing! So glad you got the shot, everything is just beautiful:@)
Truly a beautiful winter wonderland. I loved looking at the snow. It seems you planted all the those lovely items in your garden just for the snow..
What wonderful photos. I loved the rose and the hummingbird. I had no idea you could see a hummingbird in winter. You captured the snowfall magically. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Such incredible photographs. I never had any idea that hummingbirds would be in area that has snow. What an incredble juxtaposition, hummingbirds and snow.
Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays! Can't wait to see what you're doing for Christmas.
- The Tablescaper
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