Thursday, February 24, 2011

Dreaming...

I am so winter weary.  It's been a long one and although we had a brief taste of spring last week, we have been inundated with snow ever since, with more on the way tonight.  I am so tired of snow and cold that even the  promise of another snow day doesn't make me look forward to more flaky weather. 
Just look at these photos. Don't you long for the colors and scents of spring?
1. Chickadee After Breakfast, 2. Crab Apple Blossoms, 3. Vanity (365/175), 4. Basket Case, 5. Some More Bokeh for you Sherry..lol..:O)), 6. Spring flower, 7. Spring Flowers, 8. Desert Tissue Spring Flowers Joshua Tree National Park, 9. Happiness
I'm going to dedicate myself to revamping this blog for spring in the next few weeks. Out with the old and in with the new, I've ignored this creative outlet long enough. Hopefully I can inject some fresh air and sunshine here if nowhere else.
Any ideas for a spring blog party out there?

32 comments:

Mica said...

The pics. are wonderful and very Spring. We have cherry blossoms on our trees already! But we don't have snow like you...kee warm and hope in time you will find sunshine again... If you do a blog party...let me know.. I am all out of ideas for now but the idea sounds fun.... Hugs,Mica

Sandy said...

Hang in there.....I live in Az and it has been on the verge of spring for awhile...but then we get really cold and everything froze! I can't wait to get some flowers out! How about for the party we show off our backyards or flowers and gardens????? :) Sandy

Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs said...

These pictures are beautiful and so springy...I'm definitely ready for some sunny weather :)

Anita Kehn said...

We haven't had hardly any snow at all and some cold but not over much. Cold & snow is not my favorite weather either. I hibernate and do lots of crafting in the winter ~ then I don't mind it too much. This too shall pass and so it shall.

Terri said...

I cannot wait for Spring!!!!!

Sewn With Grace said...

I'm right there with ya Kathy! I have had enough. At least when we had the ice storm the sun was shining and the sky was blue. This is painful...

Terra said...

Your photos are so like spring I want to walk right in to them. Very pretty.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Such beautiful photos! I am ready for spring! We have had some gorgeous days but it's too early for anything to bloom. Well my daffodils did come out and that bright yellow is a welcome sight.

bee'nme said...

That's a beautiful montage Kathy...ahh, so sweetly serene and colorful. I LOVE Spring and I am up for a blog party! Maybe one that involves our favorite craft, decorating project, or recipies that sing Spring. All things birds, bunnies, flowers, gardening and such...just brainstorming here...

If you come up with something, I'll sure play along!

Can't wait to see your upcoming blog updates...it feels so good to refresh things a bit...I'm sure it will be awesome!

Have a great weekend! Hugs & Blessings,
Becky

Adrienne said...

Thank you for a peak at Spring. It's a breath of fresh air. We've had snow today and now the sun is shining - and the snow is falling! All at the same time. Spring, where are you?
~Adrienne~

Auntie Bliss said...

Beautiful photo collection!
We are under a tornado watch and flood watch right now :)

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio said...

This happens to me every Feb. It is the shortest month, but it also seems to be the worst weather wise!

Your pictures are beautiful and I would love to look out my window and see that...
Hugs,
Penny

Blondie's Journal said...

You hit it on the head with the word "weary", Kathy. That's how I feel, but it comes with a measure of guilt because I never want to rush the seasons. So I can settle for just looking at pretty pictures of flowers like you have posted!

How about a spring garden party?

XO,
Jane

Mimi Sue said...

Makes me feel a little better looking at your beautiful pictures! More snow for us coming in tomorrow and lasting for a few days. HELP!! Mimi

janet said...

Dreary and rainy here this morning...I am so ready for Spring!
Beautiful photos..they made me smile.

Janet xox

KarenHarveyCox said...

What glorious photos. Spring and gardens seem like a distant memory with this winter weather. We are getting snow outside my window as I write this, and more tomorrow. Guess that old Groundhog was fooling us.

Well, thank you for your lovely photo choices. Spring is beneath the snowflakes I promise. As I write these words it is so blustery outside with the wind picking up...I am thinking I am like that old groundhog.

Karen

bj said...

This is a lovely spring/summer mosaic, Kathy. Hope you link it to Little Red House on Monday...and Blue Monday at Smiling Sally's..there's a Mellow Yellow at some blog, Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound, Outdoor Wednesday...oh, my....the list can go on and on. You actually covered a LOT of meme's with just this one photo. :))

No..THIS wasn't a link. The post that is up now is the first.
You are all signed up and ready to try for a win.:)) Good Luck.
xoxo bj

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

I think of you every time I hear about snow in Michigan! Yes, spring could not get here any sooner. We may even have snow in here tomorrow! Has not happened since 1976 - and I was in high school...so long ago!

Have to tell you that I could hug you for sharing the kitchen picture. You are just so real!

Any cupcakes left?
So pretty!

love ya,
Becky

Sue @ Not the Good Scissors! said...

Your mosaic is beautiful. It certainly cheered me up. Like you I am soooooooo ready for Spring.
Take care.

Daisy Cottage said...

I so love your photos and your heart.
You are a beautiful light in Blogland... never forget that.
Thank you for being you Kathy!

xo,
Kim

Pondside said...

If the snow would just let up I would feel more like bringing spring onto my blog.....I keep whispering 'spring, colour, spring, colour'....but so far it's just snow, snow, snow!

Snap said...

Your spring post is beautiful ... colorful and bring on Spring!

buyffxivgil said...

Lovely photos! Spring, who wouldn't want the scent of fresh blooms and the sun's rays after those freezing winter hibernation. Wonderful.

Cora said...

I've been so ready for spring too...and it is here..actually been rather HOT for a couple of days. I'm fighting the urge to turn on the air! Spring is my favorite time of year...so I hope it lingers a while and does not go from winter straight to summer here in the south!

Lallee said...

Kathy, winter got to me this year and you know I'm a Florida girl! I shouldn't complain. Spring has sprung here and I wish I could send it your way. Keep drinking in the colors where you can find them. That really helps! Turning the calender to March this morning is making me breath deeper.

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hi Kathy,

I haven't visited in awhile, and I am so glad I'm here! So many pretty pictures, and things going on! I love your roses, and those brownies! Oh my! The little bunny picture is darling. Looks like out beloved rabbit we lost several yrs ago. Happy Spring!

Debbie

bj said...

I have just a few little tiny green things, peeking up thru all the dirty, dry leaves. If we don't get moisture out here soon, I think I won't have any flowers at all this year. I just came from Cozy Little House and she is surrounded with pretty blooms. I walked outside and, boo hoo...not a flower one.

FrenchGardenHouse said...

It's almost spring! Thanks so much for entering my blog GIVEAWAY!

Rose Haven said...

Ohhhhhhhhh...I'm so ready for spring too! This winter has been VERY long...and I'm ready to see it go!!

Kerrie said...

You go girl! Cannot wait to see!

Merci-Notes said...

HI!
Thank you so for the Beautiful reminders of happy colors and warm temps!
We are getting into the 60's, YES the SIXTIES and I don not mean that turbulent decade!

Thank You for adding me to your Etsy circle!

With Kindness,
Mary

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My idea for a spring blog party is a tea party. I have a hat and I like small sandwiches and baked goods.

Oh...that's not what you meant? Oops!