Monday, April 23, 2012

Heavenly Promise


The rains came last night.
Today was dark, dreary and cold.

But earlier this week...the sun shone brightly
 and the dogwoods in our yard put on a show.











Isn't it comforting to know the sun will come out again?
And things will seem brighter.

promise.
:)


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38 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Hi there,
    Those are the most beautiful dogwood photos I have EVER seen.
    Gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Dorothy~~

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  2. WinnibriggsHouseApril 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Beautiful pictures. They really do speak of sunshine and springtime. It has been very wet here for a few days now so these were a lovely splash of colour to brighten my grey day!

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  3. Pura VidaApril 23, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    A MAGIC show!

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  4. Mary Palumbo CollingsApril 23, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    AMAZING... We don't have Dogwoods here, and i've only seen them blooming once when I was visiting my daughter while she was at school in Seattle. Soooo gorgeous, i'm in love!!! Beautiful photos!
    Ciao,
    Mary

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  5. AnnApril 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Your Dogwoods are so beautiful, I would love to have them in my yard.
    Ann

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  6. www.MaisonStGermain.comApril 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    They're gorgeous! Hope you are having a fabulous week:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  7. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 23, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful dogwood photos, WOW!

    Yes, that promise is a good one, because rainy days and Monday's always get me down.............

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  8. LindaApril 23, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    rainy, snowy, dark and crummy here today...
    those dogwoods are "doggone" georgeous!!

    lovely photos!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  9. oldgreymareApril 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Dogwoods. My front yard in Peters Township PA circa mid to late 50's...sigh
    xx
    z

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  10. Muffy's MarksApril 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Gorgeous photos of the Dogwoods, You are lucky to have them in your yard. Wish they grew in the north. Have a wonderful rest of the week, hopefully basking in the sunshine.

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  11. All Things Chic 2April 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Hello
    These lovely pics make me happy...
    Blessings Lori

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  12. Libby April 23, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Laura: These are just stunning pictures! We don't get such gorgeous dogwoods down here in N.C. I remember some of the most beautiful ones were up along the Hudson, just above Rhinebeck. So pretty, in the woods there...

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  13. The Feathered NestApril 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Just beautiful sweet Laura!!! And the legend of the dogwood tree is just as beautiful....I hope you are doing wonderful sweet friend, hugs and love, Dawn

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  14. Anne LorysApril 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Gorgeous!
    And you are so right about brighter days always coming after the rain.
    It's what keeps me going sometimes.

    XO,
    Anne

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  15. CarolynApril 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I love your dogwoods! Everything seems brighter when the sun shines but I do enjoy a rainy day once in awhile.

    Carolyn

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  16. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicApril 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    So pretty! I love your dogwoods. The sky seems so blue after the rain.

    ~Shanon

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  17. Vintage HomeApril 23, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    The creator is the best artist...amazing trees you have in your back yard!

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  18. GailApril 23, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Your photos are stunning, thanks so much for sharing them!!

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  19. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 23, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    How lovely...and uplifting, Laura! Thank you!

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  20. Beulah BeeApril 24, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I've never seen a dogwood in person but your photos explain why I've heard of them. Are they fragrant? It was 103 where I live today, I miss green, I miss wet. Celebrate your seasons for someone who has none.

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  21. Mary AnneApril 24, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Laura:

    What a beautiful dogwood bloom and what beautiful pictures. So much in bloom here and everything starting to look so beautiful. The cold snap is not good for these little blooms, but we must trust that MN knows what she is doing!! I agree, HOPE. So glad I don't reside on the East coast!!! Thanks for sharing the newness of this wonderful season

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  22. BleudelavandeApril 24, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    They are just gorgeus!!!!
    Nice week to you my dear Laura.

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  23. W. theAntiquesLoversApril 24, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Wow, i would love to walk trough your garden!! :) Yes Laura the sun will came out again!

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  24. Bluebells and LavenderApril 24, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    What beautiful spring blooms, thank you for sharing with us. Have a lovely week. Sharon:)

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  25. Maison BeldecorApril 24, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Hi dear Laura,
    wow, so wonderful spring impressions love the great dogwoods and your lovely lilac pics!
    Wishing you a sunny time, many greetings from a very cold Germany
    Bine

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  26. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's April 24, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Oh my goodness what beautiful blossoms! And I see blue skies behind them. It's been very wet in our little part of England, and somewhat chilly for mid April. Most of our blossom are still in buds. x

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  27. sylviaApril 24, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    how wonderful...all these beautiful promissing colors!!

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  28. ChiPPy-SHaBByApril 24, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Just G*O*R*G*E*O*U*S... ALL those colors too...
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  29. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    LOVELY PICS:) I really adore your blog and I want to follow but I dont see twitter or facebook??

    If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
    Have a great week.

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (Sweden)

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  30. Tutti ChicApril 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    such happy spring-like pictures when the outside is so dark & dreary laura! the rains have brought much needed lushness here to massachusetts so I'm trying to be a good sport about it-lol. :) chris

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  31. CindyApril 24, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    So beautiful! I miss the dogwoods from NC! Not many dogwoods in central Texas! Lovely photos as usual!

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  32. Bargain Hunting Treasure SeekerApril 24, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Just gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  33. LizlovesVintageApril 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Great dogwood photographs Laura. I always wanted one of these trees in my yard.
    Have a great Wednesday :)
    xxx Liz

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  34. Stan and Jody GabaraApril 25, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Love all your photos! The dogwood is beautiful...



    Jody

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  35. Les CotrionsApril 25, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Ciao Laura,
    wonderful images!!! Yes it's very comforting to know the sunshine will come out again!!!! And yes...my neighbour's tree is still very interesting! As you see... sometimes things are always the same!
    Lots of hugs to you all!
    Vale

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  36. time worn interiorsApril 25, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Lovely photos!

    My dogwood blooms came and went while I was in Texas! Boo Who!

    tot

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  37. The Blue FarmhouseApril 25, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    A few clippings of those beautiful branches in a tall vase would absolutely gorgeous. Oh, and yes the sunshine does come on....tomorrow:)

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  38. Woodside ParkApril 26, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Oh, our dogwoods are long gone here in DC :-( We had a very dry and warm spring. Now, the irises are in full bloom!! From my garden in DC, Loi
    Tone on Tone

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