Signs of Spring #4

While Rosie hopes to catch sight of a bird or two outside,

I'm finding myself inspired by springy colors in my studio!

Signs of spring can be found anywhere!!

Have a wonderful day!

Signs of Spring #3

Getting ready for planting!!

Hope you're having a good day!

Signs of Spring #2

Nature's Persistence

In spite of today's blustery, cold weather...

the day lilies are pushing through the soil,

the forsythia are just beginning to bud,

and the daffodils seem eager to unfurl their beautiful blooms.

We are in the very beginning stages of Spring in New England,

but even Angus is reveling at the thoughts of things to come!

With his big paws, he is like an awkward teenager, just growing into his adult body.

Everyone is looking forward to Spring weather!

HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A WONDERFUL DAY!!

Signs Of Spring!

 The urge to wear a flower in your hair!

At the suggestion of my friend Andrea, I've decided to have as my theme for the month of April,

"Signs of Spring".

As I did with the heart theme in February, I invite you to send me your own images of spring, which I'd love to include during the month, and I will be creating a Pinterest board with this theme!

Hope you're having a lovely first day of April!

Wishing you a Happy Easter,

Happy Spring,

and a Happy Day!

Life Goes On

Hello friends - just wanted to say

"I'm still here!!"

Here's what's been going on -

Last week I visited my sister (who lives about an hour from here) and made her a pretty blue and lavender spring wreath.

Did I remember to take a picture of it? Of course not!!

But I did take a picture of her beloved cat, Emily Elizabeth (who once bit me, but we've made amends)!

I've also been thinking about having some changes made in our kitchen.

This is a b/w photo I'm working with. I'd love to have the cabinets painted a milky cream/white

and get some new countertops. That is a door to the porch on the left, but it is blocked off by a cabinet we purchased. The door is unnecessary since there is a sliding door to the porch in the next room. I'd love to have that cabinet painted white also. My husband and I have been contemplating this project for about 11 years, since we moved in, so I think it's time!

Snow still lingers, although the bulk of it has melted. Here is a photo from my porch, taken one pretty evening last week. Our forsythia bushes are lined up, neatly trimmed since last fall, waiting for some warmer weather to encourage them to bloom. I had thought about bringing in a few branches to force bloom, but never did. They will be a blaze of yellow before too long!

Unfortunately, I hurt my right arm and shoulder while shoveling snow last week, so I'm trying to take it easy until it gets back to normal. My husband returned from a two week business trip to Asia this past weekend, so I'm feeling like things are going well. It always leaves me feeling a bit adrift when he's gone. I'm still trying to organize, but it's slow-going at the moment. My blogging friend Paula in Buenos Aires calls organizing "a good energy shuffling" - I love that! She is doing a whole year of organizing her home and blogging about it, with helpful ideas for everyone. 

I've been trying to catch up with blogs because I love knowing what's going on with everyone in my blogging world. If I haven't visited you recently, I will soon.

Hope your week is off to a good start!

Wishing You ...

Hope you've had a lovely day!!