Friday, April 27, 2012

Can You Smell It?....

The minute I walk into the room it surrounds me. I haven't even seen it yet but I  know it's there. The most beautiful aroma in the world. It fills my dreams and, now, my waking hours.






Lilacs


You are the smell of all summers,

The love of wives and children,

You are brighter than apples,

Sweeter than tulips.

Amy Lowell


The first lilac bloom in the spring garden.


Happy Weekend....Judy
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  1. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeApril 27, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Judy! Love the picture! You are right in saying that Lilacs have a beautiful aroma. Have a lilac filled day!

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  2. DebApril 27, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I am anxiously waiting for our lilac trees to bloom. Pretty photo.

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  3. sunnyskiesandsweetteaApril 27, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    What a pretty little arrangement! I can almost smell your lilacs.

    :) Amy Jo

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  4. dee deeApril 27, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Judy,
    Our Lilacs bloomed a few weeks ago and are on their way out... please enjoy the aroma for me!
    dee dee

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  5. KerinApril 27, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Oh you are so correct.. lilacs always perfume the air with the sweetest scent.

    We have just begun to get a few lilac blossoms. I'm looking forward to getting enough blossoms that I can cut a few and enjoy inside.

    I've just found your blog, and I'm now following you.
    I'm looking forward to getting to know you and reading your posts.
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  6. NanaDianaApril 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Judy-Those are my very favorite of the whole season. I wait all year for the lilacs to bloom. Ours should be out in about 2 weeks. xo Diana

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  7. White Lace and PromisesApril 27, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    And I do love the hobnail vase!

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  8. Het lijstje van brocanteApril 28, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    I can smell them through my screen ...... what a great smell ..... the beginning of the spring!!
    Thank you to share this with us ..... I will put them quickly into the water!!
    A happy weekend for you to and your family.
    With warm regards,
    Silvia
    XXX

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  9. Jacqui WiseApril 28, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    What a pretty arrangement. I love the way you have picked up the colours of the lilac and the citrus green/yellow vase in the little china plate. My neighbour grows lilac and the sweet scent wafts over my fence in the breeze when I sit at the end of my garden. I might have to sit under an umbrella this year to enjoy it though if this rain doesn't stop!

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  10. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comApril 28, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Beautiful lilacs Judy.
    A lovely arrangement.
    I have yet to find out if they will grow here.
    I do have the hiacynths.. is that the same!
    this year i put them in the water too late and they are a little stunted.
    Happy Saturday
    xx

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  11. RitaApril 28, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Och Yes I can smell them :) Love those lilacs to ,love to have one to in my livingroom smells good I have a very young plant in my garden there are photos on my blog ,it is a young plant but is blooming already they are dark lilacs ...enjoy your weekend Judy :) ...and love your photos !

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  12. Mr PaulApril 28, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Judy, any friend of Lilacs is a friend of mine. Theres something so luxurious about cut branches of Lilac in the home that have me reaching for the secateurs every April. The scent is incredible isn't it!
    Paul

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  13. Special 'K'April 28, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful blooms. I can only imagine the beautiful sweet smells. Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  14. Victorian1885April 28, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I too love the smell of Lilacs... yours are beautiful! Have a great weekend..

    Wanda

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  15. MarinaApril 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful Lilacs xx If you pop over to my blog you will see that i've mentioned your and your lovely blog xx

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  16. Ruby and ArthurApril 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Judy, I love lilacs, too. They are one of my favorites. I just purchased a Bloomerang lilac to plant, supposed to rebloom thru the summer. Have a nice day! Jean

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  17. Ivy and ElephantsApril 28, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Hi Judy,
    That's one of my favorite scents, and you've displayed it so well. I've been snooping around your blog and find it enchanting! I'm following you. Great blog!
    Patti

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  18. Lady of Sutter CreekApril 28, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I have a picture of one of your lilac clippings you put on your dining room table which I just love (couple years old now). As you saw, I have a lilac bush in my backyard (the flowers are kind of small compared to the one we had in Scotts Valley). But I get out there so little with all the boxes to unpack, and this weekend I had two guests and could have put those fresh lilacs on my new glass table!!!! YET ANOTHER MISSED OPPORTUNITY IN MY LIFE. I think the last time I ever put lilacs on my table (in Scotts Valley), wouldn't you know, there were tiny black uninvited guests fanning out from said bouquet!!! :-(

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  19. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 30, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Hi Judy,
    Yes I can, in fact, we have some in our yard. They are beautiful too!
    thanks for sharing Judy and also for stopping by my blog and leaving you kind comments. Enjoy your Monday.

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  20. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Judy,

    I love your "Mother's Day" blog. It was fun looking at the pictures of family members. I still can't get on as a "follower".

    Your friend,
    Cheryl

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Your comments are so special to me...Judy

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