Resiliency...

The force of nature

is something I marvel at..

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The tenacity

of the seemingly delicate Crocus...

to stand tall under it's blanket of snow...

this group of Crocus in a sunnier location,

pushing forth

in the frigid weather...

Some may find the tattered beauty of the Primrose sad,

but I admire it's persistence...

fresh blooms already on the way...

I live in a state full of evergreens

but it is the softer green foliage of early perennials

that speak of spring to me...

giving me the resiliency to keep waiting,

spring is but around the corner.

I am joining...

Today's Flower

Saturday Nite Special

Seasonal Sundays

and

Outdoor Wednesday

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Bella

Spring on the Brain...

Here it is late winter,

and spring can't come fast enough...

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My bulbs are up,

some are blooming....

It's all looking good....

Then Mother Nature

proves she is not done yet,

and turns my garden into a big snowglobe...

several perfect pristine inches...

So today

 I thought it was time to begin to build my own

snow free snowglobe...

That is the joy of cloches,

an empty space to build your very own little world...

A world where the birds are singing...

A world under glass

climate controlled by me :-)

I hope you have found your bit of spring today?

I am joining...

Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday

Sherry for Home Sweet Home Friday

Debra for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Cindy for Show and Tell Friday

and

Pink Saturday

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Miniature Roses...

Last Year

I picked up a Miniature Rose Bush

at the grocery store...

I planted it last summer

and was surprised to see it thrived...

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So I was thrilled to see them in the grocery store

again last week...

and picked up three...

I will have perfect tiny blooms all spring,

then to the garden they go...

a clever friend asked last fall if

the beautiful leaves of Dusty Miller

could be dried?

I had to try it...

yes... Jacqueline,

they dry perfectly!

You must go see what other clever ideas Jacqueline has

at Cabin & Cottage!

Besides it is White Wednesday

her favorite party of the week

and she never fails to delight you!

Of course Pink Roses are my favorite!

the pure romance

of just a wisp of pink blush....

Tonight I am joining

White Wednesday at Kathleen's...

and

Saturday Show Off with Hakan

Thanks for visiting me today!

First Spring Planter...

Time for a confession?

I am Bella and I have had

the world's very worst kitchen floor....

(Well really.. the whole kitchen)

The kind that when Oprah had a search

 for the worst kitchen in America

I would not dare show it:-)

I have been procrastinating ripping the floor out for years,

because I knew it was gonna be a horrible job..

A long long weekend

two layers of very old linoleum,

 a sub floor,

gallons of chipped up glue

and I can see the original wood...

there is still a long way to go...

So during trip number three to the hardware store

to buy more scrapers....

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I gave in and bought spring plants...

To fill the old laundry tub by the front door,

yes,  it's a bit early...

but they are so welcoming to come home to...

and they are easy to throw a sheet over over at night

if it gets a bit too cold...

The cheery colors of spring!

brighten my soul...

A nice sunny morning....

even coaxed the Snowdrops

to unfurl a bit today...

a Rose just because :-)

I hope you are enjoying your long weekend!

I am joining

Cielo for Show Off Your Cottage Monday

 Susan for Metamorphosis Monday

Susan for Outdoor Wednesday

Kim for Wow Us Wednesday

and

Tracie for Cottage Flora Thursday

at FishTail Cottage

Thanks for stopping by...

Hellebore on a Rainy Day...

I had planned

 to take you into the garden today.....

Snow is in the forecast

and I wanted to share the little spring blooms

before they were buried...

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But...

It is gloomy and rainy...

the Hellebore's usually droopy heads,

are pointing firmly downward...

even with a little propping up

they are not up to par...

So I brought a pair of pink blooms inside

 to share instead...

besides,  it's much warmer in here :-)

they are too pretty not to have their

moment in the sun...

I am joining

Outdoor Wednesday

Cottage Flora Thursday 

Saturday Show Off

and

Todays Flower

Thanks for visiting me today!

Out of Focus...

One of the things

I most enjoy about blogging

is the photography...

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I am always excited to get a good shot...

 

 To create a mood..

Be taken to a place

where the point of focus

between real and imagination blur...

I am crazy for a photo

with an ethereal mood...

I was thrilled to find and join

Tracy's Bokeh Party...

So today

I dug through my files

and shared some of my favorite shots

from the last year..

Come join the fun at...

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

and

 visit Kim's new party

 Wow Us Wednesday

Thanks for stopping by!

The Key to Love...

Happy Valentines Day!

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I hope everyone

is enjoying a wonderful Valentines Day

with the one they love...

I am joining

Marty for Tabletop Tuesday

and

Kathlenn for White Wednesday

Thanks for stopping by...