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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

charming gardeners...

our snow has melted and the rain has settled in.
i gathered dogwood and forsythia branches from the garden, for forcing.
of course, little miss daisy had to join in on the fun.
hopefully, in a few weeks, the bud-laden branches will open and spring like blossoms will fill the room.


and if not, i still love the bare branches for their natural architectural beauty.

























let us be grateful
to people who make
us happy; they are
the charming
gardeners
who make our souls blossom.
~marcel proust
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thank you so VERY much for visiting my little bloggy!
you take time out of your busy lives, to come here and visit,
and you leave me the nicest, most sweetest comments!
i am constantly touched by your positivity and love......
YOU are MY
CHARMING GARDENERS.



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29 comments:

  1. oldgreymareJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Ah forsythia, Dad's favorite. Gone 11 years yesterday. How I wish I had branches to force to see him more clearly . I tried three years to grow it here....but finally gave up.

    Sleeping kitty picture could not be ANY sweeter....

    BTW I HAVE that exact vase . Cool huh?

    xx
    z

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  2. KarenBJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Dogwoods were some of my favorite memories about living in Nashville. I'll never forget seeing them bloom before and underneath the bigger trees in the Spring. Those and redbuds! My favorite. Miss Daisy looks like such a good helper.

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  3. EllaJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Gorgeous photos with such a lovely sentiment of grace~

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  4. CatherineJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Your photos are always so beautiful! Of course, photos of kitty are always extra special. :)

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  5. BeccaJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I always love seeing your photos Erin, and the photos of your kitty are so sweet.

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  6. Susie~From My Home To YoursJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I just love forsythia. Unfortunately, it doesn't grow here in Florida! Occasionally I find it here at the garden center, so I'll be watching for some! Awesome pictures...hope the branches bloom, but I agree that they look good bare!

    Blessings,
    Susie

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  7. koraleeJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love your little bloggy....thank you for it's beauty. hugs.

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  8. It's meJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Beautiful pictures Erin....lovely pussy.....all is so so so beautiful always a party to come here on your amazing blog !!! happy day love love love Ria....xxx....

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  9. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Erin dearest, not only do you capture the perfect light, but you are able to capture the emotion in a CAT!!!!!! SHEESH! Now that is art. You are fabulous dearest, and I am so glad we found each other! Enjoy every still moment of the day...Anita

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  10. Custom ComfortsJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    I can hardly wait to see your branches in bloom, but you are right, they are beutiful even in their dormant barren stage of life. You Miss Daisy looks so sweet and comfortable :)
    Cindy

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  11. RebeccaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I see ProMIsE in several of those buds! Nature communicates so many wordless messages...

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  12. Drawn to The SeaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    ... I am drawn here like a bee to the honeycomb

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  13. DonnaJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I was just thinking about bringing in some forsythia branches...

    Your photos are lovely and Miss Daisy is so cute!

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  14. Antique ART GardenJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Always such a pleasure to stop by here, always peaceful , you capture beauty so well Erin.take care, Gina

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  15. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Great photos. Hope they bloom for you. Kitty is adorable.

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  16. michelleJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    SO beautiful Erin! I didn't know that we could force forsythia, I have some and would love some blooms inside right about now. I hope they bloom for you. :)

    Love all your photos and miss daisy is adorable.

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  17. CarolynJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful! I love the shots with little Miss Daisy.

    Carolyn

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  18. CaroleJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I knew I would love this post with that first image of Daisy. What an adorable face she has. I'm sure she's a handful though...she has a little devil in her eyes.
    Your photos are completely dreamy Erin.....I think you could sell them too.
    Happy forcing sweety!

    x
    Carole

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  19. DonJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    You know how to grab a mood and hold it. So peaceful.

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  20. PamelaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Lovely post and I adore your kitty Daisy! I'm a big kitty fan!
    Pamela :)

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  21. DebJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful post Erin & Daisy is adorable ♥ The photo of her gazing at the vase is so sweet!
    I cut a few branches from our French Pussy Willow to force ... I love that little bit of Spring inside in the the mid of Winter :-)

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  22. Angelsdoor * PennyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Dear Erin
    What beautiful photos.. Ahh yes, can't wait for spring..
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I remember back in October being gobsmacked right in my tracks and the photos of the little maple leaves attatched to the curtain...I lost you and now have found you again. I am so glad your work is magical.

    And this first song is from my favorite movie Serendipity.

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  24. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    I am so glad Anita recommended your world! Gorgeous calm. Blessings to you.

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  25. The Boston LadyJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Your pictures never fail to make me smile and relax. Forsythia remind me so much of my mother. She so loved the fact that they bloomed first in her backyard in Toronto. We don't have them here in FL. And the kitty, enough said from a total animal lover. But most of all your photos just give joy and positive energy. Thanks Erin. Ann

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  26. CandyleiJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    My first time here as Anita told us to come and visit! I love all of your photographs. So sweet! I love gardening as well. I have some seedlings on the table next to me, canterbury bells.
    Have a great weekend,
    Candylei

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  27. HWIT BLOGGJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Lovely lovely pictures!!!
    Have a nice weekend...
    Best wishes from T and HWIT BLOGG

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful photography & I l♥ve the kitty! =)

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  29. AgniJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Gorgeous photos!!!

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