Signs of Spring Gone Wrong

Yesterday it was my intention to write about the celebrated Boston Marathon as a sure sign of spring.

It is usually such a positive celebration of humanity. I've never actually attended it, but it was always there as one of Boston's best days, Patriots Day, a much loved tradition in "our fair city". 

I'm sure you've heard about the bombs, the dead, the injured, the devastation. Our hearts are sad and I feel like this is just one more piece of innocence lost. I know Boston will rally, but this day will be forever tainted with the memory of what happened yesterday.

The sun is shining today, and I'm going to purposefully go out and look for signs of spring and hope.

Let's all have a good day!

Signs of Spring #10

Forsythia

Finally, my forsythia bushes are blooming, with a burst of yellow blossoms along the top.

It's a cloudy day, and the bright yellow flowers are a welcome sight!

And on the front door, a little spray of flowers welcomes the season.

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

More Signs of Spring

Making Paper Gerbera Daisies

 Last night I took a another class with AnneMarie Gallivan

 and we made these beautiful flowers!

When I got home, I decided I wanted to add leaves, so I made some this morning.

I love the centers of the daisies...

I still have materials to make a yellow and a light pink flower, which

I plan to do another day.

Of course, as usual, Rosie had to investigate!

Hope you're having a creative day!

Signs of Spring #8

Pansies!

Last week I went to the New England Quilt Museum with friends

for an exhibit called Masters II, an exhibit of international quilts by members of
SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates). Although I took several pictures, we were asked
not to publish photos from the exhibit on blogs or Facebook.

The quilts were wonderful, and the gift shop was full of interesting items,

including hand made quilts

and wall hangings.

After the exhibit, we went out for lunch, and were greeted by 

a pretty grouping of  pansies on the concrete steps of the restaurant!

Always a lovely sign of spring!

Hope your week is going well!

Signs of Spring #7

OPENING DAY AT FENWAY PARK!

GO SOX!!!

Signs of Spring #6

Jonquils!

A cut paper card made by my friend Elaine, several years ago.

I never grow tired of it!

Have a wonderful day!

Signs of Spring #5

West Coast Spring

My friend, Dr. Juliette, who lives in California, sent me this beautiful photo!

Thank you, Julie!

Wishing everyone a lovely Saturday!