Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Sweet Lily of the Valley





For the beauty of the earth...
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.

Grateful for this season of spring...
Everything is fresh and new!

A new day...
...a new beginning...
...another chance to try again!

:)
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43 comments:

  1. erin's art and gardensMay 4, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    sweet laura,
    i am feeling your renewal. i am feeling your joy.

    hope springs eternal.......

    erin
    xxoo

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMay 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    oh mine are blooming, better make a bouquet!

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  3. The Feathered NestMay 4, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What a precious post sweet Laura....and so very true ~ the seasons are beautiful aren't they? Spring is such a wonderful rebirth ~ hugs and love, Dawn

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  4. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydMay 4, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    You sure are getting close to My Heart with these recent posts.... 1st You had the Lilacs & now the Lily of the Valley, My 2nd Favorite Flower.... How I long for Ours to Bloom! Thanks for Sharing!

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  5. karen - Simply InspiredMay 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    your lovely lily of the valley photos took me right back to memories of my grandmother's spring beauties that grew along the side of her garage...thank you for the gift!
    -k.

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  6. very merry vintage styleMay 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Your photos of these flowers have been really amazing--excellent eye candy and I love the pretty words to go with them too!
    Mary

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  7. cheryl kuhnMay 4, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Lily of the Valley are my favorite flower. I just love the light delicate scent that always brings me back to my childhood, you did them justice!

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.May 4, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful! I love lily of the valley. I went to Catholic school and I would always take lily of the valley to school during the month of May as we celebrated the month of Mary - sweet memories.

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  9. eliMay 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I love so much the lily of the valley! It reminds me of my grandmother (whom we called Mutti), who also had many lilacs. One of those plants of my childhood is in my house now :)

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  10. BarbMay 4, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Your photography and arrangements never cease to amaze me! You have such wonderful "goodies!" Luv the "crown" jar and your lilac posting was breath-taking! Thanks for the beauty you bring into our lives. Ü
    Barb in Texas

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  11. High Street CottageMay 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Laura those are so pretty, I love Lily of the Valley. Gorgeous vintage bottles too.

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  12. foreverdecoratingMay 4, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Love the smell of Lily of the Valley, hate how it takes over a garden space. So I don't grow it anymore but I sill love it's scent.

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  13. haileylilly@gmail.comMay 4, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Awww...I just love this post! Is there a more perfect flower than lilly of the valley? The ancient watery-blue glass, an embossed crown and crackled old white paint. Perfection.

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  14. aimeeMay 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    such sweet words. i read it several times. i think ill print it,decorate it, and frame it.
    blessings,
    aimee

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  15. Mary AnneMay 5, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    The chippy white paint, the antique blue jars and the freshly picked Lily of the Valley. . . what ever could be better!! So simply beautiful.

    ox m.a.

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  16. TriciaMay 5, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Beautiful post...words and photos :)

    ~tricia

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  17. Burlap LuxeMay 5, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Beautiful, and as always your photos are inspiring!! :)
    xx
    Dore

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  18. Andi's English AtticMay 5, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    The garden is changing daily. Every morning brings a new surprise.
    Lily of the Valley - my mum's wedding bouquet was made up of them. They are special. xx

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  19. It's meMay 5, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Have a nice day.....enjoy freedom.....xxx...

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  20. sassytrashMay 5, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Stunning photos!! These grow in my woodland garden and I just love them!

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  21. Vintage GalMay 5, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    What lovely pictures ~ LOVE lily of the valley ~ one of my favourites ;-)

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  22. One Shabby Old HouseMay 5, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    When I read that hymn I thought immediately of my sweet Granny and sitting nest to her in church with her gloved hand on mine.

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  23. barbaraMay 5, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    One of my favorite hymns ... the melody will be a companion today, and that's a gift.

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  24. Joyce - Quilted NestMay 5, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I think I'm gonna have to go snip some of these today. Just beautiful!

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  25. Swanky Salvage DecorMay 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love lily-of-the-valley, it's my favorite flower, along with peonies. I never had a set of china when I got married, so I started picking up Kayson's Golden Rhapsody pieces when I find them because they have lily-of-the-valley on them.

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  26. CyndieMay 5, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    love lily of the valley.....as old as I am, the scent of it still reminds me of my First Holy Communion.

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  27. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    just lovely...your pictures...your words....your blog!

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  28. lillyMay 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Belissimo seu blog!!!!!

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  29. lillyMay 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Não só belo, como de bom gosto.

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  30. Susan McShannon-MonteithMay 5, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Ah the seduction of the early Spring flowers... though their Summer garden counterparts may rival them for intensity of colour, most pale greatly when it comes to their heavenly scent.
    Beautiful photos!
    Susan x

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  31. LaPouyetteMay 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Simply beautiful! Stunning images and wonderful words! Merci,
    Karin

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  32. TrouvaisMay 5, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Ahhh...first lilacs and now lily of the valley! You are SO lucky to be able to grow them! It's so wonderful to see what's popping up in everyone's yard, all over the world! Merci Laura! XO Trish

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  33. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh, Laura! I so enjoy looking at your pictures --- they make me smile. I find you love the same things that I do, but you picture them in a much more eloquent way. And now I see that we also enjoy the same music -- I'll have John Rutter's arrangement of "For the Beauty" running through my mind all day today. Sweet music! Thank you!
    Barbara

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  34. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Just beautiful! I loved May flowers as a child during our Mother Mary processions at school, I still step back in time whenever I smell them.

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  35. BleudelavandeMay 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Oooh Laura another amazing post!!!! I love those photos!!!!
    Have a nice evening.
    Big hugs my friend.

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  36. jadeMay 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a lovely post my dearest Laura.......so wonderful words and sweet flowers......looove it!!!! Have a wonderful weekend,

    love and hugs, Jade

    PS: I have to wispher you something: always when i visit you now, it reminds me, how old i am ;)))....it´s not 25 but nearly the same;))!

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  37. joanneMay 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    gorgeous.....happy spring to everyone...xx

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  38. GailMay 5, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Boy-o-boy I heart the smell of lily of the valley, but have only 2 surviving plants. Thanks for sharing lovely photos of the flowers (and the hymn)

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  39. Karen in VA (was CT)May 5, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    ... man o man that Crown jar was a "find" ... Lily of the Valley is the best - those and the wonderful Peony ... lovely use of a verse of that wonderful hymn .. love your blog .. XO

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  40. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love the old bottles and jars.

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  41. Southern Shop GirlsMay 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Laura,

    "For the beauty" indeed! Jennifer and I have our eyes peeled for a Crown jar. They are so wonderful. The Lily of the Valley is the icing on the cake!

    Paula

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  42. SuzMay 5, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Laura,
    That is one of my very favorite hymns. And lilies of the valley are one of my very favorite flowers. I am grateful because today, in our brown Minnesota garden, we have one bright yellow daffodil!
    Big hugs, Laura. I hope the new life of this season helps to heal your heart.
    Suz

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  43. jabrebMay 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    With your new camera and more photography skills, your photography has improved drastically - virtually leaps off the page!! Just beautiful......

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