Mar 21, 2011

Welcome to Spring...

I am running a bit late welcoming in spring!

In truth, I think spring is running a bit late in arriving
this year...

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But, I am filled with cheer...


I adore old vintage aprons
in their cheery colors with ric-rack edges...

Since my kitchen and I are still separated
with the nasty floor refinishing...
it means less cooking,  less dishes
and it's easy to see the romantic side of an apron
 when it hangs lazily on the back of a chair


a crisp bow
tied from it's soft faded fabric...

(windflowers and unknown white blooms)

It's pocket filled with posies...


Happy Spring to You!


I am joining
and

Thanks for stopping by today,

Mar 17, 2011

For Japan with Love...

On March 18th
I  will be joining my fellow bloggers
for a day of silence
for Japan...

Keep them in your heart...

visit
to help.

Keep hope in your heart...

Mar 16, 2011

Feeling Springy...

We have been enjoying a bit of spring in the air
and I am feeling springy :-)

A little sunshine and color
do so much to cheer my soul...

Wanna look around the garden?

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The Crocus are so happy this year...

last year when I snapped photos here
there were only six flowers by my bunnies nose...

If you would like to see last years crocus blooms
and you can see my first garden mosaic...


purple and blue dominate my spring garden,
then in summer the pinks take over...


The Hyacinths are just beginning to open...

To me they are the fragrance of spring,
strong and heady...


I shared the local
 Daffodil farms with you last week
if you missed it and wanna see a working flower farm click here...

I thought you would enjoy seeing some in bloom:-)




The Daffodil's by the rock wall have a straight trumpet,
I like these ruffled ones better...


If you know me
then you know I can't resist bringing flowers in...

I made a little bouquet in an old footed butter dish...


Floating a Camellia...


I tucked in a few sprigs of Winter Daphne...

If your climate allows for them
you should try them.
They are evergreen and early to bloom
but,  best of all they smell incredible!

They perfume the whole garden 
and a little sprig will perfume a room...


I hope you are feeling springy too:-)

I am joining,
and

Thanks for stopping by...