Sunday, March 17, 2013

Mosaic Monday: Anticipating Spring




It's snowing here in New Jersey as I write this (on Saturday).  It's not supposed to amount to much, but it is coming down pretty hard right now.  Less than a week till the start of spring, and it's snowing.  :(

So I've decided to anticipate spring if only in my dreams.  These are some new spring images currently in my etsy shop.  What could say "spring" better than snowdrops, daffodils, forsythia and primroses?

And maybe a day without snow?

Wishing you all a very happy St. Patrick's Day!  xoxo

Here are the instructions to join today's post:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post. The post may be about any subject you wish. The only stipulation is that it include a collage, or mosaic of photos.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.

That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.net

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic.
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38 comments:

  1. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Thanks for hosting again this week.
    Great shots! I took my camera on a walk last Friday to capture a few signs of Spring, but did not have much luck.
    Hope you are enjoying the weekend.

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  2. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeMarch 17, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    We are having gorgeous spring weather in New Mexico! Thank you so much for hosting...hugs, Penny

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  3. A Garden of ThreadsMarch 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Mary. We also had snow today, so your spring photos are welcome to starved gardener.

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  4. Judith @ Lavender CottageMarch 17, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I'm anxiously anticipating right along with you Mary, it was snowing this morning. But, I can see green sprouts poking out of the ground at the front where the sun hits in the afternoon.
    Judith

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  5. eileeninmdMarch 17, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Happy Saint Patrick's day, Mary! Your spring flowers and images are just beautiful. We had a light snizzle today and they are calling for more snow tonight. I am so ready for some warm spring weather and flowers. Thanks for hosting, have a happy day and week ahead!

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  6. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 17, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Hi Mary, thanks for hosting. Happy St Patrick's Day. Look forward to joining in.
    Joy

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  7. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Here, too, it's snowing
    This is very strange!
    Until yesterday it seemed almost spring
    beautiful pictures
    hugs
    Mari

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  8. Regina March 17, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    How delightful!

    Have a great week ahead.

    xo
    Regina

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  9. Pamela GordonMarch 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Very pretty mosaic of spring's earliest blooms. Thank you for hosting. Pamela ~ playingwithmycamera

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  10. VeeMarch 17, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Definitely more spring-like your way. I love the softness of these photos...the blooms look fragile...the feeling of early spring.

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  11. sandyMarch 17, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Love your signs of Spring! Can't wait to see this around here! We're going to have another snow storm tomorrow!

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  12. Clara March 17, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful photos Many. Thank you for hosting.
    ~Clara

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  13. The French HutchMarch 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Love your daffodils and the early blooms of spring! Thanks for hosting.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  14. LuluMarch 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    In Houston, it is spring, the most perfect time of the year. Yours will be there soon.

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  15. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 17, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    I want to see Spring blooms like that in our yard too!! However, the forecast said we might get more "winter" Monday night!!!! Keep enjoying your blooms!!!...:)JP

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  16. LorrieMarch 17, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    YOur images are lovely and I hope they will tide you over until your yard begins to bloom in earnest. Thanks again for hosting Mosaic Monday.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 17, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Happy Saint Paddy's Day, Mary. It snowed here in NE Missouri this morning and has off and on all day. Thankfully it is one of our typical March snows, so far. Beautiful and short lived. Hoping it stays that way, melting quickly...this is wedding
    week.:-)

    I love the shots. Absolutely incredible as always!

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 17, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    These flowers really mean Spring no matter where you live! Enjoy your afternoon! Happy Monday!

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  19. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Happy St Pats ! : ) weather here...well we are supposed to have ice, freezing rain, then maybe snow on top and later changing to rain sometime tomorrow afternoon. We'll see...3/4 of the time they are wrong

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  20. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    We are also expecting snow this week. Just when most of it had melted, we'll get a new dusting. Love your photos today, and your Spring photos on your Etsy shop.

    Happy Monday.

    Karen

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  21. GayleMarch 17, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I love the overlays you applied Mary. Rain falls almost continually here in the Pacific Northwest, but the yellow daffodils announce the miracle of spring returning. Thank you for hosting us!

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  22. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursMarch 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Here in East Tennessee it's been a glorious weekend, but mid-week is expected to be below freezing at night. That's good for the tulips, so I won't complain! Your photos are beautiful "dreams!"

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Thank you for hosting and for sharing your beautiful dreams of spring! That's all I can do, dream because none of these beauties bloom where we are! But I have wonderful memories from when we lived in Oregon!

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  24. PondsideMarch 17, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Such tender springtime images, Mary! It's lovely to be back at Mosaic Monday - I so appreciate this link!

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  25. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 17, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    We had a few spring like days, mary, and all the snow melted. I actually saw crocuses blooming! Have faith --Spring is on it's way:)

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  26. Seraphinas PhantasieMarch 18, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Wonderful signs of Spring and marvelous photos. Best regards, Synnöve

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  27. Pride In Photos BeautyMarch 18, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Your spring flowers are precious. Happy Monday to YOU>

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  28. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Your photography is exquisite of those beautiful flowers ~ Enjoy ^_^

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  29. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 18, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    It's the daffodils that are speaking to me! Lovely portraits.

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  30. Cass @ That Old HouseMarch 18, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Hi Mary -- batten down the hatches for more snow later today; I think we'll get 2 inches or so.
    Not a lot, but SO annoying at this time of year, when what we want to see are the little baby bulbs popping up.
    My crocuses are going to be SO ticked off -- the foliage is happily poking up thru the winter cover, totally unsuspecting.
    Love those daffodils; love your pictures.
    Let's hear it for SPRING!
    Cass

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  31. sandyMarch 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Well, this winter seems to be taking longer all over the world! I had to use Spring images from LAST year! I'm bringing Spring INSIDE though so it's not TOO bad! Have a wonderful week!

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  32. Shane PollardMarch 18, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    OH everything is about to burst into full Spring glory in your little corner Mary!
    I love the quiet little snowdrop hanging her head alongside the vivid cheeky crocus!
    Nature creates the most wonderful bed mates!
    I enjoy joining Mosaic Monday each week - thank you Mary!
    Shane ♥

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  33. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 18, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Your spring florals are just exactly what I need today: it is cold, grey, blustery rainy and AWFUL to day.

    I need a shot of spring big time!! I think we ALL DO!!!!

    Thanks for hosting.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Wonderful photography and so spring like ~ Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful blog hop ~ delightful ~ Enjoy ^_^

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  35. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMarch 18, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Your mosaic is lovely, Mary. We've got spring galore here.

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  36. GailOMarch 18, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    As I sit here reading this on Monday night it is snowing again:( I feel like crying! The one good thing about it is that I know it won't last long at this time of year...

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  37. ShirleyMarch 19, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    These photos are so beautiful Mary! We are still covered in feet of snow here in Edmonton, so the florals here are a warm reminder that this will soon pass. I used photos taken last year in the garden for my mosaics, tying in the theme of green for St. Patrick's Day. You are all invited to come for a visit: http://shirley-agardenerslife.blogspot.ca/2013/03/a-visage-of-green-for-st-patricks-day.html.

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  38. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I am desperately in need of spring and green. Your pictures are wonderful reminders of what it will be like.

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