Spring Delights

Dear Friends,

As promised, a bit of an update on what is going on around here during our much needed spring break.   I’ve done a bit of this and a bit of that; tidying up the house, wandering around the garden, cleaning out a closet or two.

Living in an old house with a tin roof and without central air requires that attention be paid to the window treatments.  When many are lightening up for summer, we are putting heavy coverings over especially the south and west facing windows.  Today I covered one of the west-facing windows with a quilt I made for one of the boys years ago.  Hanging a heavy towel or old throw underneath will help keep the quilt from fading in the sun.

Princess of the Universe and I spent a couple of hours in her room.  I organized the craft closet while she culled clothes that no longer fit.  I’ve ended up with a nice stack of old clothes (fabrics) from which to make a memory quilt for her.  One of these days.

I noticed a little bunny had appeared in my sitting room, nestled quietly underneath a large arrangement of both dried and artificial flowers.  I guess he wanted to be here in time for Easter.

I’m not even sure what type of tree this is, but it has beautiful cream-colored blooms each spring.  One day I’ll identify it.  Any ideas?  I’ll try to show you more of the tree later.

The azaleas are beginning to bloom.  Pink…

and white.

Princess of the Universe was kind enough to take some pictures of me in a new dress.  A leisurely trip to the thrift store on Tuesday yielded some nice dress and blouse finds.  I love the easter-egg colored jumper.   The blouse is white cotton and very old-fashioned in design.

We filled all the birdbaths today.  I don’t know who enjoys them more, the birds or our cats.  The birds are usually quick enough to get away from the cats, but the cats actually like to jump up on the the eges of the baths and drink from them. 

Bleeding heart.  One of my favorite springtime plants.  So pretty and delicate.  Looks like a dainty white locket made especially for a garden fairy.

We’ve snacked on violets and made a nice nutritious infusion each day.  Much of yesterday was spent winding down, shopping, and washing my laundry, putting a bit of lavender in the water.  Today has been mostly spent inside, with scattered trips into the garden to just think and look and plan.  I am hopeful that tomorrow will be a big gardening day, getting hands dirty and really planting some things.  The weather is supposed to be gorgeous and I have nasturtium seeds and many other seeds I want to get started.

Thank you for all of your kind well wishes that I enjoy my spring break. It’s working!

Lynn