Forcing Spring...

We had a  little cherry tree that was dying in our front yard, so we had to cut it down last week.  I grabbed a branch and brought it inside to see if it would bloom (there were a few little buds). It rewarded me with some beautiful blooms which made me even sadder that the little tree had to go.

so pretty in pink....

Old House love and Take a Walk in My Backyard...

There are times when those of us who live in older homes wonder why we do.  Maybe we have visited a friend with a lovely new home, complete with the latest floor plan, soaring ceilings, and all the modern amenities, or we have had a particularly trying time with the multi-generational wiring or decades old plumbing, or plaster.  We find ourselves sniffing after that "new house" smell and are longing for something that just seems easier (and less expensive, at least where repairs are concerned).  It happens.  But then, when you least expect it, something happens to remind you of why you chose this place, warts and all. 

Yes Ma'am, I took a walk around my backyard this morning and I fully remember why.

Linking to Beth at Unskinny Bop Wednesday Garden Party

Spring is coming...

On Sunday afternoon it was so beautiful I had to snap some photos of what is blooming in my yard.

 The Bradford Pears are doing their part to encourage Spring to make her entrance!

 Please excuse all the electrical lines, we live in an older neighborhood,

 so we still have them above ground! 

Of course, the camellias could not be out-done!

One my favorite early spring bloomers,  the Saucer Magnolia! 

Those pink and purple blooms just sing...Spring is coming!

Even our Carolina Jessamine has decided Spring is close by!

The Dogwoods are preparing for a beautiful show along with the Azaleas (my absolute favorite!).

 We have had lots of wind the last couple of days...March winds arrived a day or two early!  When it settles down, I am going to be taking some photos around town to show you how gorgeous things are looking here.

So, I know lots of you are still feeling the grips of Old Man Winter,

but I promise.... Spring is on her beautiful way!