Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Time Travel Thursday # 38 - A Bounty of Blooms at the Cottage


CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS FOR THE PARTY HERE!

And be sure to join me for the finale of Funny Faux Pas Follies this Friday.


Welcome to the 38th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage.

Are you ready for our next trip back in time and into the future?

Then let's get started!


The warmer temperatures have brought with them a bounty of blooms to the cottage.


And while the sunny daffodils and the sweetly scented hyacinths raised their lovely little heads weeks ago—while there was still yet quite a nip in the air—most of the cottage blossoms...


dared not emerge from their winter's nap, until they were assured of consistent warmth from the sun's cozy rays. 

But, they've since decided, it's time to shine!

What an unparalleled delight it is to watch the spritely spring parade of kaleidoscope color popping up all around me each year.


As the fragrant flowers of the plum trees begin to fade, the pretty peach blossoms arrive on the scene—ready to steal the show.


Their resplendent colors are a beaconing invitation to the bees and butterflies to come and taste of their sweet nectar.


And their delicate pink blooms are even more breathtaking set against the brilliant blue Carolina sky.


The Asian pear—while devoid of the flashy color exhibited by many of the other cottage blooms— 


puts on a showstopping performance...


of its very own.



The glorious details of the ever-changing landscape are just one more reason why I LOVE living in the country.  ; )


Joining Susan for Outdoor Wednesday, Tracie for Cottage Flora Thursday, Cindy for Show and Tell Friday, Bev for Pink Saturday, and Mary for Mosaic Monday.

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20 comments:

  1. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What beautiful blooms! Your photographs are wonderful! Thanks for the party!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  2. very merry vintage styleMarch 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful photos--I know spring is on it's way here... just can't wait! Thanks for hosting-
    Mary

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  3. Create With JoyMarch 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    OH your flowers are GORGEOUS! I grew up with blooms like these but do not have them in my current locale. Thanks for sharing them and bringing back such sweet memories!

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  4. JeanneMarch 30, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Opps! Please delete my 2nd entry (#13) JSelep - China Finds. The Linky was acting like it did not work, and now I have two entries. How embarrassing. Thank you for hosting the party!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Great shots!
    Thanks for the party:)

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  6. BiljanaMarch 31, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Dear Liz, thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage blossoms:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 31, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Had to come by and see your blooms, Liz! We've got nothing but some green come up from the ground and I'm pretty sure there are some buds on the trees. Of course, we have snow showers in our forecast today, so that could be stalling things! : ) It looks like the weeds are coming along nicely though.

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  8. Stacy'SweetsMarch 31, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thank you for hosting! I look forward to Thursdays just for this :)

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  9. MarthaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks for hosting- have a great day!!☺

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  10. Fishtail CottageMarch 31, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Hi there....wanted to pop over to say hello & tell you how much i love your pear tree...i've been thinking about planting some of those to line the other side of my fence to give some privacy during the summer months - would love for you to share your personal thoughts on the tree with me? Thanks for linking up to my Garden Party today & sharing Cottage Flora Thursday's w/your friends too! Excited to see your garden grow! xoox, Tracie

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  11. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 31, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks for hosting-beautiful flower shots.

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  12. OliveMarch 31, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    The asian pear is lovely. Spring is so thrilling in the garden. Visiting from Tracie's. ♥olive

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  13. Sharon LovejoyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Always a joy to drop in for a taste of your southern hospitality, style, and charm.

    happy spring!

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  14. JeanneMarch 31, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Joining the party so late!
    I gotta say, TODAY the snow has melted enough for me to see the tulips popping up. THANK The LORD! Could Spring really be sprining? Thanks for the hope! Your Hyacinth is gorgeous.

    xo Jeanne.
    http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/

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  15. LindyLouMacApril 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Calling by from Cottage Flora Thursday, really enjoyed your glorious blooms very similar to blossom that is out here, although our daffodils are over now.

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  16. SusanApril 1, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Your cottage blossoms are so pretty!!

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  17. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Awesome pictures, you have a keen eye.
    Happy April PS ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/5

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  18. Ricki TreleavenApril 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I love peach blossoms! I have a painting of one over on my blog. I am linking over from Flora Thursday.

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  19. LorrieApril 4, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Such gorgeous blossoms. Spring is so full of color. The blue hyacinth is my favorite - love those curly petals.

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  20. SuzyApril 4, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    I love all of your blooms but especially the fruit trees. They are so delicate looking. Hard to imagine they turn into fruit :-)

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