Antique Blue Glass Jar, Yellow Forsythia and Romantic Homes Magazine

Loving the early morning light this time of year...

This antique blue glass jar came from

 the cellar of Mr. Flea's grandmother.

It's one of my favorite things...

...the blue color, the bubbles in the old glass, the two seams...

and of course...that it is a family piece.

Have you seen the new, May issue of Romantic Homes yet?

It is a particularly lovely issue...filled with lots of inspiration.

And it was so nice to see that 

Carol Spinski's shop Raised In Cotton

has an 8 page feature with wonderful and captivating photos.

 The article discusses how she and her two partners

 have managed to own a successful business together

 while remaining good friends.

Thank you to those who emailed me or left comments about

 Romantic Homes' little feature on 52 FLEA

...and to Rachel from French Farmhouse 425

for mentioning me on her post here.

I was delighted when asked if I would send a few photos for the May issue to be included in this section featuring various blogs.

Thank you Romantic Homes for thinking of me!

:)

Still time to sign up for my Give Away for the book

Romantic Prairie Style

Click HERE for a chance to win!

The Colors of Spring...Fresh and New

This morning brought more sunshine and perfect spring temperatures...
Walking out back I couldn't help but notice the yellows and light greens of early spring...



...everything fresh and new...
...another new beginning.



...a lovely way to start the day!



At the flea market last weekend I bought a huge box of buttons...
...which I emptied into this glass jar...



There are really some beautiful and interesting buttons here...
...I started to sort through them...
...but soon realized that I could spend hours sorting and playing with these buttons...



...so I decided to put them aside for a rainy day...



We are so fortunate to have won tickets to the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center and tomorrow we will see Rossini's Armida.
I have not been to the opera before but look forward to the experience....
Rob, a musician and singer is very excited to be able to see and hear Renee Fleming who has the starring role.
...another new experience...
New beginnings are exciting!

I hope your Friday brings something fresh and new!
:)

Easter Blessings

Grateful for all the blessings and gifts that we have been given...
especially for family and friends...

Happy Easter!
Happy Passover to our Jewish friends!
Happy Spring to all our friends everywhere!

Rainy Day Blue With Sunshine On The Way!

Rain, rain go away!



My forsythia bushes are blooming....
...had to bring some of that sunshine indoors!



The sun is supposed to come out tomorrow afternoon...



...and the rest of the week will bring sunny, spring like and warm weather...



You know what that means?

Flea markets!!!

...and time in the garden...

...and a beautiful Easter Sunday!

:)