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.
:)


38 comments:

Unknown said...

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

WinnibriggsHouse said...

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!

Pura Vida said...

A MAGIC show!

Mary Palumbo Collings said...

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

Ann said...

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

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

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

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Beautiful dogwood photos, WOW!

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

Linda said...

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

lovely photos!
Cheers!
Linda :o)

oldgreymare said...

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

Muffy's Marks said...

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.

All Things Chic 2 said...

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

Libby said...

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...

The Feathered Nest said...

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

Anne Lorys said...

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

XO,
Anne

Carolyn said...

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

Carolyn

Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic said...

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

~Shanon

Vintage Home said...

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

Gail said...

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

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

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

Beulah Bee said...

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.

Mary Anne said...

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

Bleudelavande said...

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

W. theAntiquesLovers said...

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

Bluebells and Lavender said...

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

Maison Beldecor said...

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

LeeAnn at Mrs Black's said...

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

sylvia said...

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

ChiPPy-SHaBBy said...

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

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Tutti Chic said...

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

Cindy said...

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

Bargain Hunting Treasure Seeker said...

Just gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

LizlovesVintage said...

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

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

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



Jody

Les Cotrions said...

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

time worn interiors said...

Lovely photos!

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

tot

The Blue Farmhouse said...

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

Woodside Park said...

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
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