Yippee! It seems that spring is making her way into the hills of North Carolina, and it makes me want to sing! I woke this morning and for the first time in months did not have to build a fire in the woodstove. Though the temperature outside at 7 am was about 36, it felt warm enough in the house from last night's fire, especially when I dressed and put on a loose wool cardigan.
Abby and I went outside this morning and did a little looking around. Well, she sniffed, I looked. And here are a few things I discovered, along with the most beautiful spring blue sky.
Daffodils about to burst...
Blueberries budding...
Yellow-bellied sapsucker in the walnut tree...
The peach tree just beginning to bud...
With all this gorgeous color abounding in the yard, I just have to get into the painting studio today. I've been working on the ivory etchings for a couple weeks now, and I have truly enjoyed it... but now it's time for color and the smell of oil paints.
I hope you enjoy your day as I know I'm going to enjoy mine!
What great inspiration! It feels so warm here too. . .I think I appreciate spring more and more every year:)
ReplyDeleteI just love these photos!
ReplyDeleteI noticed my blueberry bush (I've only got one remaining after these past few years of drought) has buds all over it today too. Daffs and crocus seem to put up a new bud or bloom daily... Forsythia is now showing tiny golden buds... Spryria bursts into bloom anytime the temp is above 40 (at least these that I have do!)...
Yay, spring!
Wow, exciting to see spring coming. Just lovely photos. Enjoy the coming bloom!
ReplyDeleteWarm thoughts,
Cheers,
Jo