It's been so great watching the roses peak this spring. So many of my bushes are still new, thus not producing mature and strong blossoms yet, but beautiful no doubt. I am absolutely in love with David Austin English Roses. If you have not ever tried any in your yard, you are missing out. They provide that old world charm of antique roses, yet most have a longer blooming season than the antiques. The antique varieties are my second favorite. There is just nothing like tried and true! I can't wait for the bursting of my Seven Sisters climbing rose...she's just beautiful with her tiny blossoms in various shades of pink and is currently covered with hundreds of tiny buds! I bought this rose in remembrance of my Grandmother Bratcher who was one of MANY sisters.
My absolute favorite English Rose - Abraham Darby!
It is bursting with petals! Incredible apricot color that just screams vintage!
Wilson and Buddy seem to be enjoying spring too. They romp and romp and play together until one of them tires or gets annoyed. Their companionship is a comfort and pleasure while spending time outside. Although, they do make my bird feeding tricky and force me to hang feeders in out of the way places. But that's okay, we can all find a way to co-exist.
I recently hosted a Thirty-One gifts party in my home and the weather could not have been more perfect with the breezes blowing through the screens. Picture pretty day and a great time was had by all....I think. I love their products and sure enjoyed sharing them with others and welcoming guests to the blooming bungalow. The front porch was spiffed up, front door covered with a fresh coat of paint and the old squeaky screen door got herself a new screen, so we were ready to receive guests. Hopefully I can host another one soon and others who missed it will be able to attend. It was also another opportunity for me to create flower arrangements, which I dearly love to do. I chose my favorites, lime green and white. Just love it!
Is this not just the coolest vase? My dear friend, Kandis, gave it to me. I just love it! So fun!
I hope spring has sprung and you are enjoying your days wherever you are. Enjoy each new changing moment of this season, it will be gone before we know it and the scorching heat will begin to bake everything in site.
I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes.......
"How we spend our days is of course how we spend our lives." ~ A. Dillard
Make every moment count and find joy in all you can. Until we meet again.....
Blessings,
Kim
