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~ Wordless Wednesday + Color Your World – Razzmatazz ~

          

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day March, 2016 ~

Thanks to John Viccellio for leading me down some new garden paths! Today is Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day, sponsored by Christina at My Hesperides Garden. Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a long-time favorite of mine, since it is perennial, with early spring … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase on Monday: Early Spring Mix ~

In an effort to spice up my posts, I’m trying out new challenges. This one, In a Vase on Monday, is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Daffodils though still bright, are looking rag-tag from the wind and rain … Continue reading

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~ Lovey Doves ~ Weekly Photo Chalenge – One love ~

For the past few years a pair of Mourning Doves have made our backyard part of their spring to fall habitat. They are such sweet birds. All afternoon into this evening, they gleaned in the primrose rock garden, drank at … Continue reading

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~ Petal Power – Almost Friday Flyers ~

It’s downpour time here in the Pacific Northwest, at the same time my two mature flowering plum trees are in glorious full bloom. Though the light is not the best, I know this is my last chance to get photos … Continue reading

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~ Flowers in the Hood ~ WPC – Harmony 2 ~

On a recent walk through the neighborhood, flowers brightened the day. Spring has sprung! My very favorite season brings harmony to my heart. Harmony

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~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Twins ~

Twin Rhododendron buds. The above photo was taken the end of November, 2015, the header photo is from this morning, March 3, 2016. Spring marches in!

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~ Dahlin’ ~ Color Your World – Mauvelous! ~

I’m on my way to a class today at Independent Publishing Resource Center in Portland, to learn how to make Japanese Stab Bound notebooks. Hope to have snaps to show soon! For today, a little rosiness seems fitting!

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Seasons ~

After another week of rainy days, today the sun is shining. I love this time of year when late winter gives way to early spring. To celebrate and “embrace the season” here are some photos taken of flowers in my … Continue reading

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + Color Your World – Cerise ~

Cerise – the French word for Cherry. This week’s color challenge is to explore the range of tones of pink to magenta. What a lovely topic on a dreary grey PNW day! Color Your World – Cerise |  

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