
Hello sweet people. Happy Tuesday to you! I hope you’re all having an amazing week.
So far, so good here. As I’m sitting here typing this, there are glimmers of sunlight just peeking over the trees…little bands of light are sprinkling themselves over all the leaves and flower buds that are growing fresh and new. Oh, it looks wonderful! It’s been kind of dreary and I feel like I’m craving some rays.
One of the things I love about spring, in addition to the sunny days and warmer weather, is all the pretty flowers that are coming into season. Ranunculus is one of my favorites…along with big, beautiful peonies and heavenly-scented lilacs. I got a few flowers the other day, along with that little vase. I’m really loving the pink and turquoise color combination…I’m going to remember that for future photos.
I always look forward to all the trees that flower during springtime too, don’t you? A few weeks ago, on my Facebook page, I talked about how we had a few chilly nights and I figured my trees wouldn’t end up to bloom. Well, my plum tree never did, but my snowdrift crabapple tree has surprised me with a few pretty, white blossoms. Oddly they seem to be all on one side of the tree though…luckily it’s the side I can see.
I’m still trying to figure out what to do about a garden. I really want to see some veggies growing outside, in addition to all the pretty flowers. I can just imagine their yumminess, not to mention how interesting the whole process would be for my children. The Mister isn’t really jumping into action as far as my outdoor plans are concerned…I’ll figure something out though.
Anyway, time’s just ticking along over here. I feel like I’m busy with a whole lot of nothing…mostly cleaning, organizing and purging. I’m having a hard time blogging lately. I don’t know if it has to do with the weather or what, but I’m feeling kind of restless and it’s hard for me to come up with things to share with you.
It was my birthday last weekend and I had thought about putting up a photo of myself since I never do that…maybe you could’ve guessed my age or something. LOL. Luckily, the smart part of my brain thought better of that idea. I have been thinking of doing a post on photography though since I often get emails about that. Maybe that will be next week’s topic. What do you think?
Well, so long for now. I have a hair appointment today. The weather is always so glorious when I have to go to the salon…of course.
xo Tricia
Cottage and Broome says
Your photos are beautiful, love the sweet vase with the ranunculus. I always wish those flowers lasted longer into the season. Only tipi on photography would always be welcomed! Laura
Cottage and Broome says
That was, any tips on photography would be welcome. Hate went I hit publish to see I have typed something that does not make sense, sorry, Laura
Susan @ Afford Your Passions says
Happy Belated Birthday, Tricia! I hope you had a lovely one.
I would love a blog post on photography – your blog is the prettiest one in my reader, and I love what you do with your flowers.
I'm glad that you didn't lose your blossoms with the chill!
tinajo says
I'll go for tomatoes, we love that a lot in my family – but besides that I think I'll have mainly flowers this year. I've grown other veggies a couple of years but don't think I'll have time to take care of them this summer.
Lorrie says
Your photos are indeed beautiful. Tips on getting so much light on your subjects would be most welcome.
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says
Happy Belated Birthday! You should have posted a pic of yourself! 😉
I love ranunculus flowers so much – but I have never actually had a real live bunch of them! I can't find them anywhere here! As always, your photos are so inspirational and stunning!
Jo-Anna
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
Lovely, lovely photos!! I ove pink and turquois/aqua too.
I hope you had a very happy birthday!!
Are the white flowers from your crab apple tree? I took my boys on a picnic at the forest preserve near our house and I took some photos of some white flowering trees. They smelled really good.
I hope to plant some herbs soon!
Keeping it Cozy says
I would love to read some tips on photography! Every time I visit I'm blown away by your beautiful photos.
Megan says
Lovely pics of flowers! They all make me crave spring again 🙂
Megan @ Storybook Love Affair
Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop says
What a simple…pretty post…thank you!!
michele says
hi tricia.
your photography of the flowers just made my morning with their cheery vibe and luscious pink.
best to you, and happy tuesday!
michele
Juliana says
О, які ж чудові фото!
Просто неймовірні. Сповнені чарівною атмосферою, затишком і спокоєм…
Бажаю гарного тижня!
xoxo, Juliana
MRivas says
Lovely photos! Those flowers are gorgeous and I love your lighting too.
Kia says
Awwww, gorgeousness! ♥
Женя Joy_L says
Happy Birthday to you!
Your photos are wonderful, love them much!
Hugs, Evgenia
Alabaster Rose Designs says
Happy Happy Birthday Tricia!!~ I hope you had an amazing day!!~
I would be absolutely thrilled to see you do a post on photography!!
Your photos are always stunning and you are a true inspiration to me!!
Have a lovely day!~
Sincerely,
Melinda
Kelly_Deal says
Happy belated birthday! Your photos are gorgeous!
Sylvia says
Happy birthday, Tricia! Be an inspiration for all of us.
Ticking and Toile says
I think: since I was looking at your pictures & deciding if I should email you about what camera you use etc….and THEN saw your idea for a post…the answer it YES!! hehehehe! Your pics are amazing!!! Happy belated birthday! So fun to get the hair done huh? 🙂
xoxo,
Shellagh
jessica says
Beautiful photos as always!! I am so loving all the bushes/trees in bloom right now!
Have a beautiful day Tricia 🙂
Rachel Pallas says
So beautiful! Have fun at your hair appointment! xoxoxo
Angela says
Gorgeous photos! I was so happy to see you had a new post today! I can stare at your images forever. Have you thought about selling notecards or greeting cards or prints?
kerrie of sea cottage says
Its always so beautiful and light over here. Loveliness.
Svenja says
i love the pink and turquoise combination :))
i think its a good idea to do a photography post… i would be interested in that!
have a nice evening tricia, hugs, svenja
Deborah says
Hi Tricia!
Those flowers in the turquoise jar are so gorgeous! I love peonies and lilacs too.
But I haven't noticed those around here…hmmmm, I'll have to look! 🙂
I'd also love to see a post on photography since you excel at this gift.
And a photo of you would be most welcome!
Enjoy your hair appointmnet sweetie!
Deborah xoxoxooxoxo
Stephani Cochran says
Just gorgeous! I hope you'll do a post about lighting. Your lighting is just always amazing.
Debby says
Happy Birthday. I love your pictures. DOn't be afrid of posting your pictur. I think it helps to get to know one a little better.
I hate to say this and maybe it is my computer………but I can haardly read the prit on your blog. It is so light. Maybe it is just me…..but I Love your blog.
Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig says
Gorgeous blooms! And you should absolutely post those pics of you, are beautiful!
Jo says
Tricia – I know you didn't grow those ranunculus. Where did you buy them? I love them and can't find them. I thought maybe you got them at Trader Joe's but the last time I was there they didn't have any. Care to share? Your blog is beautiful.
Tricia says
Hi Jo. I usually get my flowers from Bachman's 🙂
Shannon says
Your pictures are so gorgeous! Love these peeks into your beautiful Spring 🙂
Home and Lifestyle says
Wonderful pictures…thanks for sharing!
Many hugs, Ingrid
Vickie @ Ranger 911 says
Our trees aren't in bloom just yet, but there are only a few little spots of snow left in the yard. I would love if you would share a photography post with us! Your ranunculus photos are pretty enough to frame and hang on the wall! Happy belated birthday!
Tereza says
such beautiful photos, what a great time of year when all the flowers and trees start blooming!!
happy week to you 🙂
Deanna says
Once again a beautiful post with lovely spring colors. Maybe you have spring fever? a common malady at this time of the year. If you are considering a post on photography and need more votes to convince you, my hand is raised. You have a very unique style of "styling" your photos. Maybe a post on styling with photography…huh?
Tiffany says
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Hope you had a special Birthday.
Tiffany
La Vie Quotidienne says
Happy Biurthday…I hope it was a good one with lots of fun celebration.
I would absolutely love for you to do some posts on photography, it would be wonderful.
Have a lovely day.
Ruth says
A gorgeous set of pictures as always, I love Ranunculas, you always set up your still life so well 🙂
i.ikeda says
Happy belated birthday! I agree with you on the turquoise and pink combination – it's a winner. You know, we've had snow the past couple of days, snow. But still our apple trees have blossomed and they look as pretty as your pictures show. Also, you should definitely plant some veggies! I did that last summer for the first time, and oh my. Can I just tell you how delicious the homemade salsa and tomato sauces were? Amazing. My daughter also loved taking care of and picking up the veggies (we had carrots, tomatoes, green onions and cucumbers in ours). I recommend it.
Cathy says
you inspired me to buy these flowers today for the first time. well i found out quick that they are a challenge to photograph! they want to flop over and face downward, that doesn't make for a good photo : ) as usual, yours look beautiful and soft, and the blossoming tree photo is so bright and cheerful and lovely.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
What beautiful flowers, Tricia! You always take the most lovely photos! Your header looks so sweet, too! Hope your birthday was wonderful!
DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says
Happy Birthday,Tricia!
Your post and photos are lovely today! So pretty and bright!
We would love to see photos of you! Do share!
Enjoy your hair day!
~Lynne
w/L.
Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says
Happy Birthday! Love that picture of gorgeous blossoms. Spring is for sunshine and daydreaming. But it's nice you took time for some beautiful shots!
Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says
Happy Birthday!
Also, it was my little one's B'day on last weekend 🙂
Very beautifully written and amazing shots! Any tips on photography would be welcome.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
lisa says
As always, such beautiful photographs Tricia!
I think we all get to "stuck" times at one time or another. For me, it usually happens when I simply have too much that I need or want to do, as it seems to pass when things slow down.
I would love to read a photography post written by you!
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!
xo.
Maria at inredningsvis.se says
LOVELY PICS:)in every post..Im a strawberry addict mmm:)
I really like your blog and I want to follow but I dont see twitter or facebook in here??
If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
Have a great week.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)
Linda R says
I love this time of year also.. But here in the desert it goes by to quickly and before you know it the weather outside will be to hot to enjoy. But for today I am loving it.. Such pretty photos..
Hugs, Linda
IMPRESSION "ein lebensgefühl-emotion of life says
Hi Tricia
I love your post!!!!!!!
So beautiful!!!
Love,
Elvira
cathy @ ma vie trouvée says
Happy Birthday a little late! Oh yes tips on photos – I have been waiting for you to offer an on-line class : ) Gorgeous photos this post – always!
A Cozy Cottage in the City says
Hi sweet Tricia! Happy Belated Birthday to you once again!!! I LOVE your images – your blooms are gorgeous, not to mention all the vibrant colors in your pics! I'm also thinking about growing veggies in our backyard…but I'm such a beginner in gardening, that I'm a bit reluctant. I'm just starting to grow blooms…do you have any advice for the novice gardener like me? Especially in regards to those pesky little bugs that seem to creep up on my growing blooms?!?! Do you use organic sprays, or regular old insecticidal sprays?!?! lol Hope all is well over there!!!
Hugs from here,
Jessie
Val says
Beautiful indeed….you need to tell me your photography secrets…BEAUTIFULLLLLLLL
Nancy says
Happy Birthday! Lovely vignettes as usual, Tricia.
Katherines Corner says
Happy belated birthday ( I hope you get your birthday wish) Happy spring! Hugs! P.S> I hope you will join us at the hop tomorrow 🙂
Miniature Patisserie Chef says
Happy Belated Birthday! I got to know your blog through a friend Jacqueline. I adore your blog and photos! Ranunculus is becoming one of my favourite flowers too!
Pei Li
Donna says
Would LOVE a post about photography! Your's is Always gorgeous!
My hubby isn't too keen on planting either…I guess I just need to get Out there and get busy…
Happy week!
hughugs
Donna says
Oh, PS!! Happy Late Birthday!!
Blooming Rose Musings says
A Very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! Your blossoms look beautiful and larger than most ranunculus…they are beautiful. I think most of us have spring fever and are having a problem staying at our computers and blogging. I think with warm weather and sunshine we all need to take more time outdoors and enjoy the gifts of nature more.
I hope you had a very special and happy birthday celebration.
The Artful Diva says
These photos are so bright, colorful and happy – I'm blown away!
Sandra van Doorn says
oh Joyeux Anniversaire! hope you had a wonderful day ( well we know it was sunny!)
a post about photography would be great. inspire us!!
xo sandra
Sandra van Doorn says
and. i didn’t have to come back for this, we all know it already: your photos are just gorgeous.
PriscilaPetersDecor says
Tricia,
Hope you had a lovely Birthday.
Your flowers are just lovely.
Meisha.Style says
these are so pretty!!! happy.birthday. =)
Sandy says
Your photography is stunning! I say post some tips about photogtraphy next week. Hope your had a lovely birthday. Wishing you a beautiful year
Bohemian says
Your Springtime Images are a breath of fresh air! Just Beautiful! We tend to move from Winter right into Summer heat here in the Desert… our temps are already past 100 degrees…
Blessings from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian
Nely says
Your photo is so adorable,so fresh..
Many hugs,Nely!
Ellie says
Such pretty pictures of those lovely flowers. I would really like a photo tip post if you are doing one.
I hope you had a lovely birthday.
Privet and Holly says
Doesn't the spring
seem extra long and
lovely this year? And
I am surprised at how
long the blossoms on
the trees are hanging
on. I just love a soft,
green spring evening
like tonight. Looking
forward to your photo
tips!!
Happy Tuesday,
xo Suzanne
elizabeth says
Hi Tricia!
Oh do try both the ginger cookie recipe and the french bread recipe I blogged about. So delicious! And yes, my healthy eating regimen kind of got blown today. 🙂
CV Love says
So beautiful!!!
Barb says
Such an absolute delicious treat for the eyes . . .
Caroline says
I love the feminine feel of your photos…always so pretty! I know what you mean about coming up with new things to blog about! It's not easy. Hope the waether is sunny and beautiful in your neck of the woods!
Cindy Garber Iverson says
Turquoise and pink is one of my favorite color combos! I'm looking forward to seeing what compositions you come with in the future. I'd also love to read about your photography experiences. It's always a treat to read about someone else's process.
Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
Special 'K' says
I so adore visiting your beautiful place. I love your pics they are gorgeous. Thanks ever so much for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
Michelle says
Happy belated birthday. Beautiful photos as always…I love the one of your crabapple tree!
Rosemary Aubut says
Gosh Tricia, simply gorgeous! So pleasurable to view!
LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious says
Tricia,
I cannot get over how AMAZING your photos and photography skills are. You have found your niche for sure. I'm surprised some magazine hasn't snatched you up to be their official photographer and set designer.
I always smile when I visit Y♥U.
♥Lee Ann