Pop!

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When we left for Massachusetts, the azaleas were getting ready to blossom.  One week later and bam! they are all starting to burst open.  This is the one by our front deck - its bright beauty made bringing in all those loads of groceries just a *little* easier today :)

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Would you like to learn more about these beautiful bushes?  Go HERE!

All Abloom

Sophie and I took a little field trip around the back yard yesterday. Daddy worked in the yard all weekend, so we wanted to admire his handiwork and see what plants were coming to life.

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We found loads of little wild violets in the side yard.

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The bleeding heart plant that I bought as a gift for hubby a few years ago comes back stronger each year.

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The berries are bright on the ornamental bamboo.

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The azaleas are just beginning to blossom. Yes, that's a bee. A large bee!

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I love to plant annuals in our windowboxes at this time of year, but it is always so exciting to see the perennials pop up. It makes me feel hopeful and full of appreciation for the nature that abounds in our little corner of the woods. What's blooming in your part of the world?

Spring Bouquet

Welcome spring!

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New sosorosey vintage fabric and crochet~edge gift tags are ready to be listed. I LOVE making these, but it is more of a production than you'd think to round up all the necessary supplies.

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Pre-made tags, fabric, pinking shears, fabric glue, hole punch, crochet thread, small crochet hook, regular scissors... I got smart this time and made a little kit (ie. a baggie with all the stuff zipped inside) so that I can just make tags whenever the mood strikes and time allows!

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Thank you very much to all who voted for the makeover fabric yesterday. I was especially happy to see some new faces (hi Kathryn!), and hear the thought out opinions of many of you. Between the votes left here, and the ones I got from an Etsy forum thread, the winner is.........

number 3!!!

That one got 10 votes, #2 was second with 6 votes, and numbers 1 and 2 had 4 votes each. Come on back Monday to see how it looks all done up!