A Few Signs of Spring

It’s gloomy and damp outside, but I’m relishing the day today. Because tomorrow, the temps will drop, we’re expecting a high of only 45 and several more days of winter! Maybe that’s because it IS still winter! I can’t really complain though, because we have had so much beautiful, mild weather this year.

Here are a few things I’m enjoying this morning –

 

The first few blooms on our climbing rose bush. In a few weeks, it will be covered with hundreds of gorgeous blooms like these. Wow, we really need to paint our gate!

 

These petunias have been in this planter since last fall. I brought them in during the few freezes that we had, and they have rewarded me by blooming in an assortment of colors. When I bought them, they were all the same dark purple!

 

New impatiens will be divided and planted all around. These hanging baskets are great for dividing, with their full, large plants. There are usually 4 or 5 in each basket.

 

Our jasmine vine only has a few blooms this year. I think most of them were frozen when, after a warm spell, it was ready to bloom in January. Or maybe I should have cut it back last fall – does anybody know?

I adore this cardinal mat. And the price, $7 at Big Lots! We have two pairs of cardinals who visit every day. They are so tame – I think they may have been the babies who were practically eating out of my hand last spring.

It’s starting to rain! Time to bring in the outdoor cushions and pillows!

Comments

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home]

Hi!
I just wanted to thank you for stopping by my Lavender Hill Studio blog to see my office/studio post.

I have enjoyed reading through your past posts. I have added your blog to list of favorites right here:
http://wonderfulblogstovisit.blogspot.com/

I also wanted to let you know about my other blog, where I post about my home, gardening, flea marketing, etc. Here is the link:
http://thecomfortsofhome.blogspot.com/

Nice to meet you! Hope to see you again soon.
Penny

[Susan Carson]

I just came from Daisy Cottage, and I love your studio pics! Your flowers are also so beautiful! I long for spring here in Colorado, it's been cold this week! Hope you'll check out my blog and my studio pics I just posted! Cheers!
http://thecozychickadee.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-very-own-spot.html

[Rhonda]

I came by way of Penny's blog~ The Comforts of Home.

I was admiring the lovely Sunflower themed picture of yours that she had displayed when I realized I have the same vintage yellow rose tablecloth and a similar vintage whitework topper.

I thought I'd come over and say "Hello." I have enjoyed my visit, you have a lovely blog:-)

Rhonda

[bj]

oops, I don't see a place to sign up as one of your followers !!??

[the pleasures of homemaking]

I came over from Penny's (Comforts of Home) to say "Hi!". I amazed at your petunias! I'll have to try that this year and see if I can keep them going.

Manuela

[glorv1]

Hi, I just came from Penny's at Comforts of Home and she talked about your blog and how she so taken with it. She was right, you have an awesome homish type of blog. I love it and I will keep you on my reader's list so that I can follow your posts. Thx for sharing.

[Dena]

I came from Penny's too, and I am loving all of your flowers, especially the impatients. Nice to meet you :)

Hugs,
Dena

[Rachael]

Hello, I came from Penny's as well. Beautiful flowers, lovely blog, nice to visit with you:) Rachaelxo

[Louise]

Hi,
Nice to meet you!
I came over from Penny's....
Love the flowers...

Louise

[Kris]

Hello,

I found your blog via Penny (the comforts of home). She said you had a beautiful blog and she wasn't joking. Love all of your photos and enjoyed reading the post. I'm going to check out your Etsy shop now.

Have a happy day

Kris