Sweet Box...

Today was one of those days...

those glorious winter days,

when a taste of spring is in the air...

a day to do some garden clean up

and prep for spring...

a day for little surprises...

the blooms of the Sweet Box

never cease to surprise me...

not because they are showy...

actually their tiny flowers

would never catch your attention...

it's their scent...

on these winters days,

when the earth smells alive,

damp and mossy...

the Sweet Box adds it's sweet scent...

the first smell of spring...

I bring in little bundles...

since they have very little visual appeal,

I tuck them into colorful china dishes...

pink rosy china entertains my eyes,

while I inhale the sweet smell :-)

I hope you find a bit of sweetness this weekend!

Today I am joining,

Saturday Show Off

and

Pink Saturday

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Groundhog Day...

We have reached mid-winter...

Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog

has risen from his hole

and has seen his shadow....

his verdict

six more weeks of winter...

but, 

 I am not sure....

I have seen the crocus breaking ground in the garden,

  the buds of the trees are swelling...

still to mark Phil's announcement,

I bought roses...

a little birdie

told me it was a good idea....

and well...

 truly,

roses are never a bad idea...

I hope you have found a little sunshine

on this mid-winters day...

Today I am joining...

Show and Tell Friday

Home Sweet Home

Fresh Cut Fridays

 Saturday Show Off

and

Tabletop Tuesday

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Power Outages and Tea...

When harsh winter weather hits,

when the power is out...

a hot cup of tea

makes it all more civil...

pretty floral dishes,

let your mind drift to the spring days ahead...

something as simple

as a bright cheery tablecloth

can lift your spirits...

flowers...

just let you sigh...

after several long nasty power outages,

we bought a generator...

and we were glad to have it last week...

baking is a favorite luxury,

a generator allows..

and the pay off is two-fold,

everyone likes to gather around a warm oven,

breathing in the sweet scent

and a hot treat is so welcome!

(I think that was three-fold!)

these orange snaps were a new recipe

and pretty tasty:-)

I hope you are staying warm

and snuggly!

Today, I am sharing tea at these lovely parties...

Martha's Favorites

Teacup Tuesday

Tea Party Tuesday
and
Sandi's Two Year Tea Time Anniversary

Tea Time Tuesday

Thanks for stopping by today!