~ blossom time ~

 

The winter chill bites at this time of year.
Frosty mornings, piercing winds.
We tread warily in the mornings for the ground is icy.
We are bundled in layers of puff, wool, scarves and gloves.
I leave an extra five minutes to melt the frost from my windscreen before we leave for school.
We light the fire early in the evening, we gather around it.

But....spring is coming.
Ridiculously pretty blossoms garland the skies.
Singles, doubles, pink, white - speaking the language of hope, anticipation and joy.

~ floral friday ...blossoms ~

 

I admit to being completely obsessed with blossoms
Especially the first ones that appear now - in the midst of cold, grey days.
Their flounciness*, pinkness and hopefulness just gets me every time.

Happy weekend!

♥

* if that's not a real word it really should be

~ beautiful blossoms ~

I simply love this time of the year when the streets are lined with marshmallow coloured blossom and magnolia trees. 

The skies lighten, the air warms and the mood lifts.

Happy weekend everyone

♥

~ garden mood board - August ~

My garden is certainly ready to farewell winter and welcome spring (just like I am).
The blossoms are out, green bulbs are pushing their way through (slightly) warmer soil.
It's the seasonal of renewal, of new beginnings.

We haven't anything to harvest (except lemons and herbs) so I'm concentrating on the pretty blossoms and bulbs that make my heart sing.  I've filled pots with seedlings and bulbs and can't wait to see them bloom over the next few weeks.

I'm joining in with monthly garden mood boards (and I'm always a day late!) with Karin.

♥

~ a mixed bag of gratefuls ~

I find it so much easier to be grateful when the sun shines and there are garlands of blossoms hanging across blue skies.

And I have so much to be grateful for this week:

*bathers ordered on ebay that actually fit and (almost) flatter 
{thank you Seafolly and your tactful ruching}

*I discovered a hidden pack of mini eggs 
{my favourites} 

*a fabulous day time trip to the cinema with my lovely (potential) sister-in-law to see a wonderful film (The Sapphires)
{we laughed and cried}

*the delight in my children's eyes at dressing up for book-week

{and their ongoing love of reading

* that my phone was revived by the lovely Apple man 
{and that my complete devastation at being sans instagram, email, contacts, camera etc was only very temporary}

 * a totally yummy haloumi salad for lunch from the cafe around the corner 
{my new regular}

Spring is coming.

Life is good.

What's your grateful list this week?

Linking up with other lovely grateful people over here

 ♥