Showing posts with label Snowdrops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snowdrops. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

64 Degrees in March, Now That's What I Call a "BONUS DAY"!

My facebook memories remind me that last year on this day, I was strolling the beach in sunny Sanibel and a few years before that I was skiing in Vermont, quite a dichotomy! But today there was no place I would rather be than home sweet home! 




I rook advantage of this unseasonably warm and sunny March day to get some fresh air and shake off cabin fever! Honestly, I cannot complain, this winter has been a picnic compared to the snow and arctic temperatures of last year. Nice days like this are unquestionably a bonus!


The first thing I encountered out on my walk were the snowdrops in my front yard! This is definitely an early sign that spring is on the way!! Hooray!


Walking around the neighborhood, I took a path that I normally do not and look what I found! How quaint is this? A little library! A small little house holds books that others have read and want to pass along! I love it! Inside, a found a romance novel, just exactly what I love to read (oh...romantic me). 

Coincidentally, earlier this morning, after my Zumba class, I headed to the library and renewed my  card. Bringing home a nice selection of books; several on vintage repurposing, a few cookbooks and an Adriana Trigiani novel. Since I am getting a workout for my body, I told myself to also exercise my mind! I am going to be busy .... finding new projects, new recipes to try and a getting lost in a good book! 

Today was a wonderful day! xo


Wednesday, April 1, 2015

My Snowdrops Have Announced at Long Last... It's Spring!


Happy Spring Declare my Snowdrops!
Every spring these enchanting and hardy little flower bells pop up under my hedgerow. How they make me smile... because they are so sweet and more importantly Spring has Sprung!  Yippeeeee!

Whimsical Little Bells

The other day a few ladies at church were discussing how much they loved snowdrops! My goodness, how could I forget mine! As soon as I was home, I raced outside and there they were, just popping open their sleepy heads to greet Spring! My spirits soared! 

The snowdrop is a symbol of hope, purity and cleansing. They are first to appear in the garden and aren't afraid to burst forth covered with snow!  They are perennials and the scientific name for the snowdrop is Galanthus Nivalis. 

Snowdrop Fairy

This charming vintage picture was illustrated by artist Cicely Mary Barker. I love the magic of fairies ... and adore snowdrops!

Happy Spring! xo