Peonies are my favorite
Peony season has (sadly) come to and end ...
Beauty
Morning light
I took a walk in the morning yesterday, and I thought the light was particularly beautiful.
Spring Blossoms
Fall has always been my favorite season, but over the years that seems to have changed. At the moment our Spring garden - our whole neighborhood, really - is a an explosion of blossoms. It feels like a piece of classical music, different trees and flowers rising in a crescendo, and then fading as new… Continue reading Spring Blossoms
Signs of Spring 2022
This time of year always fills me with hope. 🌸 The featured photo is the witchhazel in our front yard, then some crocuses from my morning walk, and finally, a forsythia from a nearby park. 🌺
Latest blooms
Loving the latest blooms from our Spring garden. <3
Signs of Spring
We’re seeing the first signs of Spring in the garden. I love seeing the snowdrops come up, and the first daffodils, too. We’ll be seeing more varieties of daffodils and the tulips soon, too - I can’t wait! Not sure what these are ... we’ll know soon!
So much snow …
It snowed multiple times this week, and this is the most accumulation we've had since moving to Chicagoland ten years ago. It is really peaceful and beautiful, in spite of the cold. Though it feels like it will take forever to melt, and Spring seems very far away ...
Fall plantings
I went out to run some errands today and could help but snap a picture of these beautiful cabbages in planters.
Fall splendor
Due to Covid-19, I spend most of my life in the house. I get a feeling for the change of seasons mostly from the shop - short sleeves and doors open in Summer, bundled up and heater on as Fall arrives apace. On the days that I’ve had the energy, it’s been a pleasure to… Continue reading Fall splendor
Neighborhood beauty
I've been trying to get out of the house and exercise a little more regularly. The area around our home is so beautiful it is a pleasure to be out and about!
Lilies
I think playing Animal Crossing has given me a new appreciation for lilies! They have all just burst into bloom around the neighborhood, and I just love the variety of color when I'm out for my morning walks.