Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Tulips and Sunshine



A bunch of tulips from my honey on Valentine's day, and some much-needed sunny weather, combined to raise my spirits this week. Isn't it amazing how little it takes to raise my spirits? lol




Of course, the tulips immediately went in a milk glass vase, and the vase went on my favorite tole tray.




I am so thrilled to see the sunshine -- it's been so cold and gray and snowy this winter that a little sunshine is an amazingly lovely sight.




I adore pink tulips... and purple and white and yellow... well, you get the picture. :)




So that's about as exciting as it gets around here -- I've got tulips and sunshine!
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28 comments:

  1. Vintage GalFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Mary ~ I received white tulips from hubby for Valentine's Day. It's supposed to be 40 degrees here in Ontario and I am smiling. Your tulips are beautiful ;-)

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  2. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    In your post, I see tulips, sunshine, a beautiful sitting room and wonderful photography!

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  3. The Bear's BlogFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Mary,

    And...with tulips & sunshine comes the promise of spring. The days are getting longer & in a few weeks the time changes and the evenings will be lighter - ah, the promise of spring. (o:

    Hugs

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  4. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Hello Mary
    Tulips and sunshine would do it for me too. I received a large mixed bouquet so I'm halfway there - the weather is gloomy and snowing here today.
    Judith

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  5. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Well that's a combination you just can't beat....tulips and sunshine! Thanks for a lovely post. Tulips are my favorite flower. Almost all of the flowers at our wedding were white tulips with just a few orange blossoms thrown in for eternal love.

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  6. SheilaFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Your cozy room is brightened by the tulips and the sunshine through the windows. Very pretty!

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  7. Pamela GordonFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I love tulips and sunshine too! Your living room is so lovely and cozy. Enjoy your tulips and I hope the sun keeps shining. Blessings, Pam

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  8. SusanFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hi Mary...Your tulips and sunshine combo also make my heart soar. And with Eva Cassidy singing in the background it's perfect. It's true that a little bit of sunshine cheers up our souls. Susan

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  9. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Tulips just bring that much needed spot of colour to our lives at this time of year. Beautiful! Liz

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  10. g.suzieFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Thank-you for sharing it helped raise my spirits too!
    Beautiful. . .
    Sue

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  11. VeeFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Tulips and sunshine are definitely not to be despised. Lovely picture of your cozy living room...

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  12. SoutherncookFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Your tulips are just gorgeous. Hopefully it will warm soon in your area. Here in N FL I cut my first daffodils and posted on my blog. There are signs of Spring in some areas of our country. I hope you will check out my post and be lifted by it. My photos are not nearly as beautiful as yours, still a novice with my photo efforts.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  13. PondsideFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I've got tulips and ............snow. This is particularly insulting in the Pacific Northwest this late in the year!

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  14. SuzFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Looking at your photo reminded me of putting my glasses on and seeing
    wonderful post
    beautiful room filled with cozy clutter
    and love

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  15. LorrieFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Tulips are so wonderful at this time of year. They look beautiful in your cozy living room.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Sweet man....smiles.

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  17. FarahFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Bautifullllllllll simply makes me happy from the heart... they are in so lovely colours...
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  18. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Good Morning Mary!
    What beautiful photo's and such lovely subjects. Funny how such a simple flower can bring such joy to our lives...especially at this time of year. I hope your day is a good one and that you get to enjoy some beautiful sunshine.
    Maura :)

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  19. Southern LadyFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Tulips and sunshine would do the trick for me! Carla

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  20. BonnieFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Love the tulips and the milk glass. So sweet! I believe the sun knows we are all ready for him to hang out for a bit. Lovely!

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  21. Country GirlFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    My gosh, that's a gorgeous room.

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  22. GailOFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    every single angle of those tulips is gorgeous! The sunshine is stunning too:)

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I purchased tulips and they barely lasted two hours after I got them home. Yours look divine!

    DI

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  24. M and MFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Your capture of the light in these photos is literally breathtaking, I gasped at that perfect delicate light on those tulips. So beautiful. Thank you!

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  25. CharFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    lovely shots!

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  26. GeorgiannaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Incredible photos, Mary! That purple color is stunning and I'm so glad your spirits are lifted. The sunshine and tulips are a wonderful combination. We've got heaps of rain here, but some sunshine in between. hugs xo – g

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  27. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Your gorgeous living room makes me smile! A combination of all my favorite colors. The tulips are sweet and lovely. Happy day to you. Tammy

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  28. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Springtime... It's coming! It's coming! My husband just counted 120 daffodils and 300 tulips peeking through the ground in our yard. I can hardly wait! Thanks for the reminder with your beautiful tulips They are wonderful and definitely lifted my spirits!

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