Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Family Lilacs



I look forward to our lilacs all year.
Today they were glorious in the spring sunshine.





 

I just had to share them with you.
Hope your week is going well!
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49 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Jealous. Still waiting for things to get green here. Can't wait until my lilacs bloom!

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMay 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Mine were not to generous with blooms this year...

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  3. French CuriositésMay 3, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    They are beautiful....so far we only have bleeding heart and orchid trees that have opened up ;(

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  4. DagmarMay 3, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    what beautiful photos...you can almost sense the how wonderful the lilacs smell..
    What a joy it is to read your blog on a daily basis.
    ox

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  5. Sweet Young JourneyMay 4, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I love the way the lilacs look against the chippy paint! Abosutley beautiful photos!

    Cheryl

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  6. PearlMay 4, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    One of my favorite flowers, I just planted new ones in my yard a year ago and this year my 2ft. ones are blooming! Once there up nice and tall it will give me much needed privacy from my neighbors.I know it will take years but I have the patience. Yours are gorgeous!

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  7. AngMay 4, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    The pictures are beautiful~Lilacs are my favorite spring flower and yours are just lovely.

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  8. Patty MarkerMay 4, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Gorgeous lilacs. We don't get them here in Southern California so I just have to enjoy yours!

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  9. Faded CharmMay 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Such beautiful photos of one of my favorite flowers. Ours bloom later becasue we live at a higher elevation, but I'm noticing them everywhere down in the valley. I think Spring has finally sprung:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  10. AnaMay 4, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I just love Lilacs. I could even smell them from here.

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  11. Donata CurtottiMay 4, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Many thanks for sharing with us your gorgeous flowers! Are so so sweet!
    Thanks for your kind words!
    Have a beautiful day!
    donata

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  12. Clear Crick CottageMay 4, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    The biggest drawback living in southern CA is that we don't have the weather for lilacs. I lived in MI for 2 years, and nearly drove off the road everyday with wreckless glee because there were hedgerows of lilacs there. Thank you so much for filling my heart and mind with this beautiful gift of spring, Laura!! These are just so perfect. You are a lucky girl. :)
    xoxo
    Sherilyn at Clear Crick Cottage

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  13. It's meMay 4, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    They are so beautiful Laura!!!...lovely day !!...love Ria...xxx...

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  14. YvonneMay 4, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Ohh Laura, they are so beautiful, and i can smell them here, because i have also a tree full of lilacs in my garden :-)

    Have a nice day
    Yvon

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  15. susanaMay 4, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    hi Laura, thank you for your sharing, those lilacs are extremely beautiful.
    cheers, susana

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  16. Carol RMay 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Such beautiful lilacs!

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  17. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogMay 4, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Oh Maura! Your lilacs just hurt my heart!! I miss them so!! I even went as far as buying a lilac scented Yankee Candle air freshener for my car...just not the same! Thanks for sharing your farm with us! You're so sweet that way! Love your photos!!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  18. Susan McShannon-MonteithMay 4, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Just beautiful and their fragrance is heavenly...
    Susan x

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  19. LizlovesVintageMay 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    My fave flower of Spring time.
    We have esp! gosh, ha, ha! I was thinking yesterday when they bloomed, how was I going to photograph them. Aww, you beat me to it. Lovely!
    I'm waiting, patiently;)
    xxx Liz

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  20. Paula ParrishMay 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Hello Laura,
    The photos of your lilacs are stunning; I can smell the flowers thru my computer screen.
    Smiles, Paula

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  21. High Street CottageMay 4, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Laura, such gorgeous blooms. You have a way of displaying flowers that just gets to me. In a good way;)

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  22. CarolMay 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    They are simply beautiful. I so enjoyed them when I was in Massachusetts last May. Sadly, we can't grow them here in Texas.

    Smiles,

    Carol

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  23. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsMay 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Ohhhhhh goodness those are gorgeous!!!
    I just love lilacs! They are already all gone here ~ I wish they lasted longer because they are just heavenly!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  24. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Just gorgeous. Don't have any lilacs. I need to see if they do well here.

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  25. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Just divine...I can almost smell them! Gorgeous photos!

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  26. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    ...g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s!!!!
    I can almost reach out and touch them ~ AWESOME pictures laura!!
    xo, Rosemary

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  27. SusyMay 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I've heard they don't grow well here in our climate - so I'll enjoy yours. Are you ever torn between leaving them on the bush, or cutting them for a vase?

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  28. Joyce - Quilted NestMay 4, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful photos - beautiful staging!

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  29. Glenda/MidSouthMay 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful flowers.

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  30. MODERN COUNTRYMay 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Oh my gosh, did I come to lilac heaven ?? I love Lilacs, the sight of them and the seductive smell. Smell of happiness, summer and sun :)

    Thank you Laura for always being so incredible sheerful and warm, I love having you over for a visit!

    Nice evening to you,
    Aina

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  31. lisaroyMay 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Lilacs are my favourite! I remember as a child bringing home bunches for my mom from a vacant lot on my walk to and from school - happy memories! :)

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  32. KayMay 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    they are so beautiful, they remind me of a house in Wales i lived in which was full of lilac trees...when i get my own garden they will be the first thing to plant!! xx

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  33. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydMay 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    My Favorite Flower.... I Love seeing Bunches & Bunches of this Sweet smelling Bloom~ Our bushes are just starting to leaf out, I can hardly wait~

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  34. joanneMay 4, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    oh what beauties your lilacs are!! i can smell the deliciousness all the way here to goodyear, az.....

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  35. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogMay 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Gosh Laura!!! I thought I was reading another blog when I responded to you!!!! Duh! Sorry I called you Maura! I do love your photos...and lilacs!!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  36. Poca LunaMay 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I am anxiously waiting for my lilacs to bloom. I may have some by this weekend. Thank you for your cheery photos and now I want some blue shutters...

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  37. Faithful CrafterMay 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Oh my goodness how lovely these flowers are. Just beautiful. Love your blog. Valerie

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  38. Linda May 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Hummmm I can smell them all the way over here.
    Ours don't come into bloom for another month or so.

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  39. www.MaisonStGermain.comMay 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!!!!! Mine are just starting to bloom:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  40. Beach House LivingMay 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Thanks for sharing the photos not a single bloom the last two years here!

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  41. Heaven's WalkMay 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Beautiful, Laura! I can hardly wait for ours to bloom. They're budding out right now, so it should be soon! :) They always remind me of my childhood backyard where we had a huge purple lilac bush!

    xoxo laurie

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  42. aimeeMay 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    beautiful! i love lilacs. my second oldest daughter lives near a lilac farm. we have plans to go and buy some of our own to grow :)
    blessings,
    aimee

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  43. Jen KershnerMay 5, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Just gorgeous! Thank you for the reminder to go outside and cut some before the chance disappears!

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  44. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 5, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Hi Laura,
    love the color combo of the lilacs and the shutters!

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  45. Vintage JaneMay 5, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Gorgeous ... I am smelling the perfume.

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  46. BrendaMay 6, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    These are soooooooo beautiful. Do you by any chance live in heaven?

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  47. Mélanie A.May 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    beautiful . You garden may look beautiful ... Lucky you

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  48. Catharina MariaMay 15, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I love your flower photos , great colors together !
    Love from the Netherlands ♥RINI♥

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  49. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJune 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    How glorious! OK, so far, you've posted on my three VERY favorite bushes - hydrangeas, peonies, and lilacs. Combine that with our shared love of rusty, crusty, chippy, vintage goodness and it's no wonder I've been camped here at your place for so long. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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