Sunday, February 19, 2012

Spring Romance At The Abbey


A stroll through the garden center at Home Depot...



...brought pretty pansies, pink hydrangeas 
and spring time thoughts...



Downton Abbey....did you see it tonight?
Wasn't it a lovely ending?
Lady Mary and Matthew....together at last.
~ sigh ~
I thoroughly enjoyed it...
...didn't you?
:)
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45 comments:

  1. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I am so ready for pretty flowers - thanks for sharing.
    I must have missed something - why was Bates found guilty if he was not there when it happened. :(

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  2. Low Tide High StyleFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Your flowers are a beautiful reminder that spring is not too far off, and yes I loved tonight's episode. I hate that I will have to wait so long to see the next season!

    Kat :)

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  3. Amy BurzeseFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    It was a wonderful ending . . . Beautiful snowy ending. Can't wait until next season. Bates has to come back!

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  4. SusanneFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Oh, no! Spoiler alert! Ha! I've been watching them on line at my leisure. So good.
    Susanne.

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  5. claireFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Yes! I am so enthralled with the series! I just bought the companion book today and recommend getting the hard cover- it is just as beautiful as the show.

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  6. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Your floral photographs are so beautiful they look as though they are right in front of me.
    '
    My word, just lovely!

    So glad you can get flowers! I am looking SO forward to it!

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  7. EviFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    it's about time these two got together. Can't wait for the next season!!!!
    And the flowers...gosh how pretty. Spring really is right around the corner.
    Hugs, kisses,
    Evi

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  8. DeseraeFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful flowers! I can't wait for spring :o)
    ~Des

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  9. sheilaa131February 20, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Loved the ending with a big smile on my face seeing Lady Mary and Mathew together. Hate to see it end...
    No one does it like Masterpiece!

    Sheila in S.F.

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  10. W. theAntiquesLoversFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Nice fresh and springs pics Laura!!!

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  11. hong kong propertyFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    the flowers look so pretty!

    Hong Kong property

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  12. Paula ParrishFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Laura, Your photos are so stunning. Smiles, Paula

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  13. DearHelenHartmanFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    The flowers are so cheerful on a gray, winter morning. I am the last hold out not watching Downton Abby.

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  14. Clara February 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing.
    ~Clara

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  15. Muffy's MarksFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I do that too, I love to go to grocery stores and take photos of the fresh cut flowers. Beautiful photos.

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  16. Karen in VA (was CT)February 20, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    ... oh yes, Downton Abbey did not disappoint ... renewed for a 3rd season and I cannot wait ... lovely post to follow a good ending ...

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  17. Pura VidaFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    February flowers are intoxicating

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Laura,
    Beautiful photos!! I am so ready for Spring!
    I haven't see Downtown Abbey, we don't watch T.V. other than movies on our DVD player, so I'll have to go and buy the first season.
    Hope you have a lovely week.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  19. oldgreymareFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    LOVE DA but no spring flowers yet PLEASE..My yard is SOOOOOOOO not ready... sigh..
    xx
    z

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  20. LizlovesVintageFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I needed some Spring today!!
    Thanks Friend,
    xxx Liz

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  21. Susan FreemanFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  22. www.mysoulfulhome.comFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Love love the flowers...but had to stop short of the end of the post...I haven't seen it YET!!! Watching tonight...I did see a snippet of what you wrote/saw M & M find happiness....wonderful. I am so hooked as are you...I hope that it goes on and on. Sadly many shows I adore go by the wayside somehow...
    Kelly @ My Soulful Home @ Etsy

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  23. joanneFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    beautiful....hydrangeas are among my favorites...

    as for downton abbey........sigh : ))

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  24. SantaBarbaraTalk.blogspot.comFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Beautiful photos...thanks for sharing. My sugar snaps are peeking out of the soil, and the bunnies have found them. Need to fence the snaps. Loved, loved...DA. Am so happy that Lady M and Mathew are together at last. A year without is a long time!

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  25. Nancy Blue MoonFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful eye candy..So tired of seeing all the gray outside..Hurry spring..

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  26. LindaFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Beautiful, flowers and DAbbey was fantastic...now I want to see Mr Bates set free and him & Anna together at last!! <3

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  27. CaroleFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I thought they might keep us hanging for the next season so it was nice to see them finally get together.
    Can't wait until the next season starts.

    x
    Carole

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  28. Vickie @ Ranger 911February 20, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I'm so sad that it's over for the season! I'm loving the spring flowers.

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  29. White Lace and PromisesFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Absolutely adored the Abbey last night...ah...so so sweet! Looking as is everyone else for a few of the treasures I saw...the perfume bottles, the copper, the silver, the divine dresses. Just can't wait til next season.

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  30. www.MaisonStGermain.comFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I didn't see it but am very happy that Home Depot is selling a bit of Spring. I will definitely pick up some pretty flowers to plant. Yours are delightful!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  31. BailiwickStudioFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Oh yes, it was a perfect ending! And how hard it will be to wait 10 months or so until the start of season 3! ::Jill

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  32. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    My goodness! I have to get to the nursery!! Yes, we loved the big finish! I watched it again twice on line.

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  33. Tanya February 21, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Who would have thought Home Depot could be so beautiful! Happy Tuesday...Tanya

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  34. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful blooms Laura!
    I have yet to see the show but have promised myself to start with season one as I paint all my signs getting ready for the show!

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  35. V I N T A G E O L O G I E February 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Such a nice sight to see the garden areas getting ready for spring!

    I'm going to have to check out this new show you've been raving about Downtown Abby ... I wonder if I can get it on dvd?

    xo
    Jill

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  36. February 21, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    hydrangeas are so elegant, beautiful and sturdy! I, too, am ready for Spring and her flowers. C.

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  37. sweetpeaFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    yes, i loved the episode. so much that i saved it in the dvr so i can watch it again. love the tour.

    hugs,

    shelley

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  38. ElizabethFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I am Elizabeth, your newest follower. I too love Downton Abbey.I did not want it to end!

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  39. prince snow farmFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Love Downton Abbey...I want to live there! You have a beautiful blog.

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  40. Gray BranchesFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Again you have inspired me to take pictures of the hydrangea plant I bought recently at Wal-Mart. I was stopped at least 15 times by other customers asking What it was! Missed Downtown Abbey...

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  41. French Basketeer.comFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Must admit, no time to watch...but you have made me feel I must rush out and get some hydrangeas!

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  42. momto8February 23, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    the beautiful flowers are great reminders that it will soon be spring..and full of color!! beautiful pictures...I am your newest follower...pls follow back if you can.

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  43. miss flibbertigibbetFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    OK...I haven't read any comments because I am WOEFULLY behind! Oh no.....we need a Downton Abbey marathon this weekend!
    New follower! Hope you'll visit back!
    Lorraine

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  44. IvyFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Loved the Downton ending! Why does Matthew have to be so darn womderful? And Carlisle... thank goodness he's outta there!

    Evie

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  45. Andi KedingFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I should get to my local store. OOps..It is still winter here. Just got our 2nd drop of snow. Andrea

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