Spring arrived
on Sunday morning
with sunlight streaming
in the windows...
...and shining its spotlight
around the
Cottage.
No wait,
that's not exactly
how it
happened...
...morning
found the sun hiding
behind a sky of
gray clouds...
...and it looked like winter
was here to stay awhile longer.
Hopefully,
a few light touches
around the Cottage
will keep the spirits up
while waiting for
the real thing.
Lacy touches of white
mixed in
with an assortment of
spring greens...
...a vase of dried hydrangeas
from years past
that have held onto
their verdant hues...
...taking some liberties
with Picasa
(which won't be around much longer)...
...and adding in
a few old books
with
green bindings...
...a sprig of clover
on Irish Belleek
to pay tribute to
St. Patrick's Day...
...a small
faux primrose
for a
blush of color...
...and a touch of
spring yellow
to pull it all
together.
Some good news to report:
I finally figured out
how to set up
my "follow by email" button.
So,
if you would like to receive
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in your inbox,
just sign up
(top right corner of blog, under header)
and you shall receive.
...Judy...
Welcome to spring everybody!
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No doubt about it, Judy....you have brought spring along just perfectly!! I hope the real thing stops by soon, but in the meantime it certainly looks bright and sunny at your house!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are lovely, Judy! I love that softened look around the edges. Spring is showing up little by little, actually a little bit early---love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteJane
Everything looks lovely and very "springy" in your home. I love the spring greens, yellows, pinks, etc.
ReplyDeleteOur weather is being very changeable. It's warm one or two days and then back to the 30s. Folks along the eastern coast even had a bit of snow last week. The weather man said that that is "winter fighting with summer".
Enjoy your week.
Charlotte in Va.
Judy, I like the lacey touches along with the green colors. Our spring came a little early and then was gone since Saturday. I was cold yesterday. I want those hi 50's and 60's back. :):) Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteWell, after another storm yesterday it is bright and beautiful today. Cold though and windy. But Spring is here and we have warmer days to look forward to. I love your daffodils and the lace in the windows. Have a lovely week, Judy.
ReplyDeleteEaster blessings,
Sandi
Spring arrived with snow in our neck of the woods, but is supposed to be back tomorrow with green grass and temps in the 60s...now that's more like it! ;)
ReplyDeleteMy sweet Judy,
ReplyDeleteI love your new header !!!
And thank you for the lovely corners and details of your so cozy home you've shared with us, I'm truly delighted to be here, wonderful friend of mine !
Hope you're having a blessed week
I'm sending love to you
Dany
Everything looks very pretty to welcome spring in your cottage, Judy. Some of us have to keep thinking positive about spring when it doesn't look it outside. I noted you said Picasa won't be around much longer and nearly freaked out. I hadn't heard this and all my photos are on Picasa for the last 4 years - thousands of them! What is going on with it? I may have to start putting my photos directly on to Photos on my MacBook. I like editing in Picasa too and will surely miss that. Fill me in please. :) Have a lovely week and I hope your weather improves. xx Pam
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh Judy so pretty. Love all your spring touches. Happy week and have a wonderful Easter week end.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
Spring is full of new life and new promise---I just love it. Your home looks lovely, Judy!
ReplyDeleteWe may get a light snow tomorrow and it should melt quickly. I put down my crab grass preventer/fertilizer this afternoon. My hoses are still packed away so I figure snow is as good as rain to make it sink in!! I love my flower gardens but I'm also a lawn freak!!!
You mentioned the flats I bought. Not sure how you lost some of your toes, I hope it wasn't a painful accident. I have to work hard trying on flats, they are either too tight and hurt or too large and the backs slip. I float between a size 7-7 1/2. So far the temps in Vancouver haven't gone over 50 so I may be in boots the whole time!
Jane
Spring is looking mistily beautiful at your house, Judy. How pretty everything is. We are getting a foot of snow in the next 24 hours...and it is almost Easter. What is wrong with this picture? lol xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying a bit of an early spring here and I am so very ready for it! Your spring touches around your home are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy dropping by and seeing your lovely decorated home! Happy spring to you and happy Easter, too!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Dear Judy:
ReplyDeleteYou have such sweet pictures that welcome spring and your home looks so lovely and friendly! I wish you a Happy Easter. Thanks for sharing and linking.
Even if there was no sunshine your house sparkles with happiness and wonderful decorations. Happy spring my dear.
ReplyDeleteJudy you are so ready for Spring!!!I love your vignettes and your pictures are so pretty. Yellow is the color this spring...I have it all over our home. Thank you so much for sharing all of your loveliness at SYS and wishing you and the Captain a very blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteXO Barbara
We have snow on the ground in chicagoland too---kinda takes the fun out of trying to decorate the porch. I think the easter hunt will be inside this year, lol. Your house looks delicious, Sandi
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words. I appreciate them..Happy Weekend..Judy
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Fashions
It certainly does look like Spring is finally here. Lovely where you are and do like how you present your pictures. I am wondering to, what kind of plant is that in your last photo. I have been pulling up some that look just like yours thinking they are weeds, maybe they are not.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and your family
betsy