LIFE AT THE COTTAGE

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Time Travel Thursday #43 - The Brambles of Brambleberry Cottage



Welcome to the 43rd Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage!

Are you ready to do some traveling?  Great; 'cause time never stands still!


It's that time of year, when the Brambleberry Cottage becomes enveloped by the beautiful blossoms of the blackberry brambles.


Their pretty shades of pink and white present a lovely contrast to the other natural elements in the fields surrounding the cottage—


like the spiky green needles...


of the young pine trees...


and the muted tan blades of the field grasses.

Each unique location offers its own interesting study in contrasts.


But of the numerous spots where the brambles grow—all around our tiny farmstead—my favorite places to observe this simple beauty...


happen to be around the rustic barns and outbuildings.


Their showy blooms—set against a massive sea of flashy green leaves—seem even more delicate...


splashed upon the timeworn grays of the old barnwood.


Yet, the one location where I most enjoy their lovely display...


is the one location where their existence will be short-lived.


For while their beauty is undeniable...


and their "seemingly delicate" appearance believable...


there is really quite a thorny issue at their very core! 

So rather than risk an encounter of the most unpleasant kind, the beautiful brambles around the barns will have to be banished.

But there are plenty to spare—hence the name...


Linking to Susan's for Outdoor Wednesday, Mary's for Share the Love Wednesday, Kathleen's for White Wednesday, Tracie's for Cottage Flora Thursdays, and Cindy's for Show and Tell Friday.



IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.

25 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos here!!! so inspiring!!
    Glad to have found you to follow!

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  2. Your property is so pretty; I'm loving those bushes--thorns and all! Lovely photos. I'm joining in the fun by Friday evening I hope--a little behind schedule this week. Thank you for hosting--I love being here. Patty

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  3. These are so pretty. Are they growing OUT of the buildings? Such a beautiful time of the year at the cottage.

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  4. How lovely your blackberry brambles. You are surrounded by natures beauty. Thanks for sharing and for hosting the party......

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  5. Beautiful photos! I can almost feel the lovely warm sun and the smells that go with the season, nothing beats Mother Nature! Thanks for sharing and hosting!

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  6. Hey there. I really enjoyed rambling through your brambles. Love the greens and the old barns and everything. Very nice and thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it a lot! Looking forward to visiting w/others tomorrow. I didn't realize it's so late already. Where does time go? I guess, it travels, right? Hugs, Jenn

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  7. How beautiful...can almost smell the blooms.
    Following you.

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  8. What a wonderful place to live...it must be exceedingly beautiful. Lovely pictures. Do these berries make good pies?

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  9. Oh Elizabeth..what beautiful pics! No blackberries or raspberries here yet in Ohio.
    Thanks for hosting this fun party!

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  10. Wow, this is so totally beautiful!!! Wishing you a Happy Thursday!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  11. Thanks for hosting, Liz! If I don't "speak" to you before, Happy Mother's Day!

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  12. Oh, I remember picking blackberries as a child. I would take my little basket and fill it up so my mom could make blackberry cobbler!!! Thanks for the memories!!!

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  13. Good Morning Liz. Happy Cinc De Mayo! Thanks for showing your blooms. Gives my hope for my Ladies Mantle and Tulips which are right on the edge of popping.
    xo Jeanne.
    http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/

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  14. They are so pretty....I worry of the snakes lurking around waiting on the birds to eat the berries.....

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  15. I so love the spring and every thing starting to bloom out.

    My tulips are gone but the Iris are up and beautiful

    so ready to dig in my flower beds

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  16. We are known for our blackberries (on the West side of Washington) and I miss them. We have them here but nothing like the Westside. I love the wild abandon of their growth,lovely against the old barn boards! Great photos.

    I enjoy visiting all the posts below...everyone is so creative.

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  17. P. S. I love the new blog look...don't tell me you changed it a year ago!!!!!

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  18. Thanks for hosting the party, leaving such a wonderful compliment on my blog, and for following me. I will be partying with you often.

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  19. Love those pretty flowers peeking through the barn--what gorgeous property you have! Thanks for linking to the Share the Love link party--I'll be back to link up here as well!
    Mary

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  20. Hi Liz~

    Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing & hosting such an inspiring link party. :)

    Drop By The Tattered Tag

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  21. What lovely pictures. thanks for that journey. I especially love the one near the time worn Barns. thanks for hosting once again
    Caroline

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  22. Love all of these photos! The flowers and the rustic, weathered wood are divine! Must smell wonderful, too!
    Blessings!
    Becky

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  23. Thanks so much for joining Fishtail Cottage's, Cottage Flora Thursday's! Lovely post & thanks for hosting your party too!

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  24. Thanks for hosting!! I finally had something to come and post on your link party.

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