Sunday, August 17, 2014

Small Promises of Springtime


What wonderful friends I have - who know me so well.
This beautiful hellebore was given to me as a late birthday gift from a special friend


Everywhere I look in the garden there are bulbs shooting through the soil, and the jonquils are in full flight - heralding the turning of the season.
Johnny Jump Ups are one of my FAVOURITE annuals, and I always have them popping up everywhere in the garden, as they love to self seed - I encourage this type of plant.
And as for my cushion story, well, I finished the cushions, and was flushed with success.  Always being taught to "go the extra mile", I went rummaging around in the shed and found some old paint from our last house.


. . . and it went from this, above - to this, below!

 What a cosy bed that looks like. 
No wonder my pussy cat loves to tuck up with me!
 I found JUST the thing for my little crotched basket - when I saw these at Masters yesterday, I couldn't resist.

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8 comments:

  1. JanAugust 17, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    So much lovely colour in your life, Annie! Happy Sunday.

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  2. JBAugust 17, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    That was a great bedroom make over...just for a bit of paint from the shed. Well done! much more cosy!

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  3. apiecefullifeAugust 17, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    your garden must be lookng beautiful!

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineAugust 17, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Great spring blooms and a wonderful paint job! I love how the color brings out your quilt colors. You did GREAT and I know you're going to enjoy the look.

    I've been looking at cans of paint too, but I've nothing to really use indoors.

    Have a great week ~ FlowerLady

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  5. PatsyAugust 18, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    What a different color made in the room. Very pretty, we are in the last of summer here, love spring.

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  6. EL RINCON DE CHELOAugust 18, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Preciosas flores y preciosos trabajos!!!

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  7. WJBAugust 21, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    I love the fresh new paintwork. It livens up the colours in the quilt.
    spring will be here soon

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  8. Elaine/Muddling ThroughAugust 24, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, Annie, I love your signs of Spring! It is full on red hot Summer here. And your nest is looking really good!

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