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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Merry Merry Month of May!

"Sweet May hath come to love us, flowers, trees, their blossoms don; And through the blue heavens above us The very clouds move on.” 
~Heinrich Heine 


The weather has been so unpredictable in this neck of the woods! Spring came too early for us and winter was very mild, considering we are so used to getting multiple snow storms. We were enjoying wonderful spring weather lately and suddenly last week it started snowing and the weather turned for the worse, with cloudy overcast skies. However, this entire week has been just beautiful with temperature in the 80's, plenty of sunshine, blue skies, and lush greenery all around:) 
“Among the changing months, May stands confest The sweetest, and in fairest colors dressed.” 
~James Thomson  
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. ~Vincent Van Gogh:
I was pruning the lower branches of our apple trees, the other day and these Red Admiral butterflies were fluttering around everywhere. They seem to like these fragrant apple blossoms as much as I do. I love the colors on this one and how pretty it looks against the leafy greens:
Click the link HERE to identify butterflies species in your yard.
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment:
~Jane Austen
" Creation Songs"~  Muriel Strode
I know the thrill of the grasses when the rain pours over them
I know the trembling of the leaves when the winds sweep through them
I know what the white clover felt as it held a drop of dew pressed close in its beauteousness
I know the quivering of the fragrant petals at the touch of the pollen-legged bees


I know what the stream said to the dipping willows, and what the moon said to the sweet lavender
Mason jar filled with apple blossoms


I know what the stars said when they came stealthily down and crept fondly into the tops of the trees


 I'm loving this vintage postcard scene of the Eiffel tower. Click HERE for the image and HERE to view the same image used to wrap clay pots.
I like how this little pillow turned out :
I used white linen for the pillow:
I like the image-transfer sheets (I used the one for lighter fabrics) for ink-jet printers, so easy to use:
 I added a tag to the mason jar with an image of a butterfly found HERE:


The burlap square was added to the back of the tag as an extra layering. I love layering tags for different texture:


This oval wire basket is a recent find from my favorite Home Goods and I'm loving it!
I hope you enjoyed visiting my backyard and I enjoyed the pleasure of your company. I love the apple trees in my yard and look forward to their beautiful white fragrant blossoms every year. Click HERE to view my apple blossom tea party from last year:


My thanks to Mary @Boogieboard Cottage and Terri @A Creative Princess for featuring my love of creating  gemstone jewelry HERE and HERE
and to Bunny Jean @ Bunny Jeans Decor and more for my Frenchy pot feature HERE
Thank you ladies, you made my week absolutely wonderful and made me smile:)


Have a nice weekend, everyone!


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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Merry Merry Month of May

Apple blossoms swing and sway,
In the merry month of May.
All the fairy folks are gay,
’Tis the merry month of May.
In the trees the birdies call,
Apple blossoms softly fall,
Hear the robin sweetly say
’Tis the merry month of May.
- Traditional

Spring has finally sprung in this neck of the woods and the fragrant apple blossoms in my yard are blooming and what a spectacular sight it is! We have four apple trees and when they are in full bloom it is truly a sight to behold! I love the month of May. It's that time of the year when you celebrate Mother's day, Memorial Day, and also the arrival of spring with the daffodils and tulips and apple blossoms blooming all around and the birds chirping everywhere. Doesn't it feel wonderful to wake up to the birds singing outside?
So lets celebrate May, shall we?


On a carpet of lush green grass
Under the fragrant white blossoms of the apple trees
The table is set for a quiet 

TEA PARTY FOR TWO:for hubby and me



Best things in life are free:




 

Togetherness and Caring:
Misty Mornings and Sharing a cup of Tea:


 




I love these Hibiscus tea cup and the three-footed teacup I found in an auction house years back. They look so dainty and delicate and perfect for a romantic tea for two. Don't you agree?






Inspiration:


 

The fragrant apple blossoms:


 

 Life's Joy:
Lemon Slices in crystal apples:




Tea bags in crystal squares:


 Fruit preserves in Crystal boats:


Strawberries in Olive boats:




White Chocolate Raspberry Scones:



Table set with Brocade tablecloth and napkins:




 Loving and enjoying simple things in Life gives us the greatest pleasure:






My thanks to all the lovely ladies for hosting the weekly parties and giving us the opportunity to share our creativity and enjoying the beautiful things in life. I always look forward to reading your lovely comments, so thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!

Boogieboard Cottage; Masterpiece Monday


~POPPY~ 




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