Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Almost!


 
A few more days and our lilacs will be spectacular!



Our Japanese cherry tree will be in full bloom
 with hundreds of soft pink petals...


...and the white and pink dogwoods lining the driveway
 will be glorious!

Almost!

Don't you just love this time of year?
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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I know Laura....I can't wait for all my lilacs to bloom...I keep checking them...have sooo many blossoms this year (thankful I fertilized in the fall)! :) My Japanese cherry tree died 2 summers ago and I was too late getting one last year...getting one on Friday...just love that tree-so beautiful....
    patti

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  2. mary pernulaApril 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Yes I do love this time of year! You are a little ahead of us..........I have been able to get in the yard a bit, I have a lot to catch up on, many many wind storms since last October and with over one acre and a quarter I have a lot to pick up. Hugs Mary

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  3. Jen PriceApril 27, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful flowers! I'm finally perusing my Spring copy of Artful Blogging and found you in there. I'm super excited to be in the Summer issue!

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  4. AllieApril 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    My lilacs are ready to burst too! Can't wait to smell their divine scent. Always a treat in Springtime. Check out the latest post on my blog, and become my newest follower :)
    www.skylarkmanor.com

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  5. amy of studio four cornersApril 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I was just noticing today that my lilacs finally have buds on them - so I'm probably 10-14 days behind you! Lilacs are one of my favorites so I look forward to their blooms - especially on my nightstand. your photos, as always, are lovely!
    amy of four corners design

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  6. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    OH Laura those cherry blossoms are to die for.. my Lilacs are in full bloom here, as soon as it quits raining I can go cut some and enjoy them...

    Pattie

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  7. Joy@aVintageGreenApril 27, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Now those flower photos were very encouraging - soon, soon.
    - Joy

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  8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Beautiful photos... I can hardly wait for the blossoming here!

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  9. Susie~From My Home To YoursApril 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Jealous!

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  10. Heaven's WalkApril 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I do! I do! I do! Our lilacs are just beginning to bud and I'm so excited just about that! lol! Love your photo of the lilacs next to the lavender vase. So pretty! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  11. Julie@beingRUBYApril 27, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    beautiful shots Laura.. so pretty!!!
    you are making me jealous with all that talk of spring!!! Have a great day.. night.. tomorrow.. you know.. ciao xxx Julie

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  12. Anne LorysApril 27, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Just achingly gorgeous, Laura! :-)

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  13. Anji JohnstonApril 28, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    My favourite time of year. We are a bit ahead of you in Virginia - all the blossoms have blown away and now the time for azaleas - bliss!
    Enjoy every single pink petal Laura - I know you will.

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  14. LorrieApril 28, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    You are waaay ahead of us. I'm looking forward to the lilacs blooming, their scent is one of my favorites.
    Such pretty photos.

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  15. Blondie's JournalApril 28, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Nothing says spring more than lilacs...we are way behind you here in Illinois! Just a lot of cold and rain. Love the pictures of all your pretty blooms and love that vase!

    XO,
    Jane

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  16. manon 21April 28, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    J'adore le lilas..celui du jardin de ma maman est spectaculaire.

    Belle journée à toi ma chère Laura.


    Manon

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  17. pamqApril 28, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Nothing on the lilacs here yet but some teeny tiny leaf buds.......

    But I'm enjoying your photos now and I'll get to enjoy my lilacs around the end of May or the first of June!

    Can't wait!

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  18. peggy aplSEEDSApril 28, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    gorgeous!

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  19. SuzApril 28, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Not fair, Laura. Not a bloom in site here!

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  20. Rummet för välbefinnandeApril 28, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Ohhhh - I love this time of the year. Absolutely fantastic. Here it´s spring and we haven´t got so much flowers as you have.... But soon - I think - the lilacs will show their beauty here also. Maby in a month or two.....
    Take care Laura and have a fantastic day!
    Mia

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  21. It's meApril 28, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    I love it........enjoy it darling.....love love Ria....xxx...

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  22. RaeApril 28, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful photos! And I love the amethyst colored vase! Now- if it would just quit raining here!

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  23. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    If only it looked like this....it's not Spring quite yet!

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  24. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    i DO love this time of year. Lilacs are my most favorite of springtime blooms. They smell just heavenly! Can't wait to see yours. happy day!

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  25. High Street CottageApril 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I do love this time of year also. The pretty bottle in the photos is nice too;)

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  26. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    spring is so glorious!

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  27. Andy's AtticApril 28, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    You are so far ahead of us. Our lilacs have only a few leaves on them. We have a few bulbs in bloom but the rest will come along later!
    Annette

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  28. Sussi / SussinghurstApril 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Yes we do - love this time of year

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  29. found and sewnApril 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love this time of year! Lilac smells amazing

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  30. Zita - Mlle MagpieApril 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    So much beauty to look forward to, Laura! Unfortunately we are way behind on the budding here and it will be a while before we start seeing flowers. Nonetheless, I am getting excited like you...

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  31. LizlovesVintageApril 28, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Aww, so delightful! We are so behind in my neck of the woods. Spring is late! That Mother nature needs to get back on track. I'll post mine when they arrive. Thinking of you:)
    xxx Liz

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  32. Burlap LuxeApril 28, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful spring over here Laura!
    Even if it were not in bloom you would create bloom with your euro chicness in all you create!

    Love that that you post!
    See you and your inspiration soon!
    xx
    Dore

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  33. HeatherApril 28, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Ahh! So jealous of your lilacs! The very few branches on ours that looked like they might bloom don't seem to be doing so :( But at least I have some pretty pictures to look at!

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  34. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    beautiful photos and marvellous flowers !
    love
    http://lesfillescolline.canalblog.com/

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  35. LauraApril 28, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Such a beautiful post! Thank you!
    Laura

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  36. LaraApril 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you, Laura! :)

    Even your lilac buds look spectacular!! Wow, you have a Japanese Cherry tree - you are very lucky! Those are the prettiest trees, ever!! Enjoy all their glory! And I saw your mention in the issue ~ congrats yet again to you!!
    Hugs,
    Lara

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  37. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Love lilacs and sure wish mine would start blooming! Planted them 2 years ago and they are still not giving me any pretties :(

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  38. GailMay 5, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Yes, I do love this time of year. I walk more, enjoy the woods/gardens near my house, do more projects.
    You seem happy with your decision last year to leave corporate world.
    Happy Spring.

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