Spring Blossoms

Spring could easily be a time for fairies.  Everything has exploded in blooms.  Even the grass; which would normally not be magical, looks as if the fairies have been tending garden here.

Here is my town's most famous resident, the albino grey squirrel. He comes down from a tree to investigate what sort of magic has been at play.

This is one of my favorite spring flowering shrubs the flowering quince.

So many beautiful blossoms all blooming at once due to the long winter.  Has spring's magic been at work in your neighborhood?

 Sherry
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Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style 

Home at Rose Chintz Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants 
Country Whites Weekend at The Country Farm Home

Mother's Tea

I have a little set of china I picked up at Goodwill for $5 (for 13 pieces).  I have been trying to decide what each piece was meant for. 

There is no maker's mark on the bottom, but they look a little Japanese.  I put this little cup in this "saucer" and it looked very much like a tea set.  But, I am not sure.

What do you think?  Does it pass for a tea set.

  Whatever it is, I used it for a little Mother's Day tea for me.

I am loving the pattern and colors on it.  Thanks for viewing my tea!

This was a re-post from 2011.  I knew this spring was going to be crazy busy and it is!

Sherry
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 Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life

Share the Shelter at A Sheltering Tree  

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season  

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove 

A Little Vignette

I have this little vignette in  my kitchen window ledge.  The light there is bad so I moved this to the good window for some pictures.  The tulips are too big for the vase but, I love the look of this little vase.

I found this vase at the thrift store for 50 cents.  It is a Laura Ashley product it still had the sticker on it.  On closer inspection I believe it is a toothbrush holder.   Ha!

I really didn't care I have always loved Laura Ashley home decor.  
What has been your recent thrifty find?

 Sherry

I will link this to:

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home 

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove  

Blue & White Spring

I was in the mood for a pretty picture.  So, I pulled out some blue and white and paired it with my spring blooms!  I finally have beautiful weather here and flowers blooming everywhere.

I was out of the house most of the weekend enjoying the pretty weather.  Hope you are having a beautiful spring!

 Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Mosiac Monday at Little Red House
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home

Spring Flowers

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Let's enjoy some spring flowers from the past.  We have very few this year, but in two weeks I think it is all going to bloom.

 Sherry

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A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Blissful Whites Wednesday at Timewashed 
Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Easter Tea

I am re-posting a tea I used in 2011.  That is hard to believe that has been two years ago.

It didn't seem to be complete until I put an image of the real reason for Easter.  I don't know why it only seems we pull the bible out to read the Christmas story, the Easter story is just as compelling and worth a reread every year.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

Sherry
I will link this to:

Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life

Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
A Pinteresting Party  at Tutus & Tea Parties
Share the Shelter at A Sheltering Tree

The Love of a Mother for a Son

There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son,

that transcends all other affections of the heart.

It is neither to be chilled by selfishness,

nor daunted by danger, nor weakened by worthlessness, nor stifled by ingratitude.

 She will sacrifice every comfort to his convenience;

 she will surrender every pleasure to his enjoyment;

 she will glory in his fame, and exult in his prosperity; and if adversity overtake him, he will be the dearer to her by misfortune;

 and if disgrace settle upon his name, she will still love and cherish him; and if all the world beside cast him off, she will be all the world to him.

Washington Irving

  Even He that died for us upon the cross, in the last hour, in the unutterable agony of death, was mindful of His mother, as if to teach us that this holy love should be our last worldly thought,—the last point of earth from which the soul should take its flight for heaven.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

 

 Sherry

I will link this to:

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Spiritual Sundays  
Blissful Whites Wednesday at Timewashed 
Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Let's Just Pause a Moment

The next few weeks and months are going to be busy.  I am taking just a little pause today to reflect.  I can't think of a better way to reflect than enjoying a pretty picture.

Our daffodils aren't blooming yet it has been so cold here but, a few roses can fill in for them.

A mosaic of pictures from previous springs.

 Sherry

I will link this to:

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Sunny Simple Sundays  at Sunny Simple Life

The Scoop Party at Cedar Hill Ranch 

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House
Mosaic Monday at Little Red House 
Spiritual Sundays