Friday, March 4, 2011

{ plunking primroses }


before my hubby left on a snowmobile trip a few weeks ago

being the sweet man that he is

he surprised me some springtime...

he knew how my soul was yearning for it


sweet little primroses


that i just plunked into a couple vintage clay pots


and set on the kitchen windowsill in the welcome late winter sunshine


i'm dreaming of tending these flowers soon...


of getting on my knees and sinking my hands deep in that chocolate cake dirt


and smelling the sweet heavenly fragrance of my favorite lavender, peonies, and catmint


then sitting here to enjoy them

with a glass of homemade fatcat*happydog wine



and thanking God for warmer weather



wake me up when spring gets here, will you...?


{ hugs }


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38 comments:

  1. KaybeMarch 4, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    What a nice hubby! Very pretty - come on Spring.

    Take good care,

    Karen

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  2. DonnaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I am so ready for spring, too Laurie! What a sweetheart your hubby is! And I can almost smell all of your gorgeous flowers, your garden is just stunning!!! So bring on spring:)

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  3. TeteMarch 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Hi Laurie-
    Your hubby is the best kind- those colors are so bright and cheery sitting on the window sill. Oh, to be digging in the dirt again...
    It's coming- I found crocus, tulips and daffodils coming up today! And some lilies and iris. I am so ready for this spring.
    Hugs- Tete

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  4. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 5, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I love primroses...are they perenials for you? Here they come back every year in the garden if they are planted in a place they like. They are like flowers from a fairy tale...so magical and in such beautiful colors.

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  5. A Few PenniesMarch 5, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Lovely garden! I get inspired seeing your pictures--thank you for sharing.

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  6. All That JazzMarch 5, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Tell me about it! It has been very wet and cold here~ blech. I am SO ready for spring! Your garden looks so pretty!! I just do pots on my patio, but want to do a better variety this summer and some herbs, too!
    ~michelle~

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  7. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Your primroses are so pretty!! We are having Spring like rains here...lots of it, but it still feels very cold outside. Can't wait for warmer weather to get here!!
    Have a great weekend.
    ~Cindy~

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  8. It's meMarch 5, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Haahhahahha!! lovely post ...i must laugh about you ....wake me up when spring gets here!!!!!! yes yes !!......hahahahah!! have a nice weekend darling....love love Ria...xxx...

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  9. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 5, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    What a Sweetie!!! Primrose are such dainty little flowers and they are so pretty planted in your pots. It won't be long Laurie, Spring will be here soon...Blessings, Cindy

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  10. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Sorry, can't help you .... I'm still hibernating too! Isn't that just what you feel like doing all winter???? It works for other animals and what a great way to drop a few pounds in the process. Hubby is very thoughtful and your garden photos are DIVINE! It won't be too long now! xox

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  11. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I'd say that hubby is a keeper! Your garden is just beautiful! All my favorite colors and mmmmm peonies!
    I'll give you a little tap on the shoulder when Spring arrives :)
    Have a wonderful Saturday!
    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  12. DonnaMarch 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Laurie, I just love primroe. The colors are so vibrant and cheerful! How sweet of your hubby! Your gardens are gorgeous. I should have you come and design our poor back yard. The problem is, it doesn't get much sun so most of the plants I'd love to have wouldn't thrive. Enjoy a wonderful weekend. Loved hearing about your kitty and cut flowers!... Donna

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  13. michelleMarch 5, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Oh sweets those are just beautiful and your garden is gorgeous! Will you come help me with my garden this summer please! Or is can just come and sit with you, I will bring my porch swing. :) I hope that you have a great weekend and thank you for the pictures of Spring and Summer! Love them and you! :)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Your primroses look so beautiful sitting in the light of the windowsill, Laurie! I love seeing all of your gorgeous peonies, girl! I hope my newly planted bareroot peonies bloom this year... please, please, please (insert whining sound here)...
    Spring will soon be here, sweets... you'll see. :)
    Have a wonderful weekend... I'll be moving heavy boxes... joy... lol!
    xoxo,
    Jo

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  15. Blondie's JournalMarch 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Your husband is a sweetie...just the pictures of those pretty flowers perked me up! And I love your garden, it's gorgeous and reminds me of how much I love to work in mine. Soon, I hope!

    Happy Weekend, Laurie!

    XO,
    Jane

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  16. Pam KesslerMarch 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    The photos of your peonies are gorgeous. I just started planting peonies in the last few years and I can't wait to get another one in the ground this year. I think they are addicting.

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  17. Fishtail CottageMarch 5, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    dreaming right there along with you! We fertilized the garden today here at Fishtail Cottage.....which means - its time for spring and everything should start greening up! Hugs to you - thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursdays - i loved this post!!!! ooxx

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  18. SeawashedMarch 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Primroses are just the thing to cheer up a cottage. Yours are so pretty. I sat in the sweet sunshine out back in our adirondeck...it got so hot that hubby had to get out the umbrella. Now rain clouds are rolling in and a drizzle has begun. Watching Message In A Bottle now and sipping tea with lemon for my sore throat and chest. Yucky flu! ox

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  19. Simply BungalowMarch 5, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I'm so ready for Spring. The primrose are beautiful.
    ~Heidi

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  20. Simple HomeMarch 6, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    What beautiful flowers. We've had spring-like weather this week, and I spent today getting my garden prepped. I can't wait to plant :-) I hope it warms up there soon.
    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  21. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    He is so thoughtful! Thanks for sharing such pretty photos...perfect for this gray day!

    We have a storm coming but happily it is rain and not snow!

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  22. High Street CottageMarch 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful Laurie. I love reading your posts. they make me feel good. Your garden is wonderful. However I was distracted by "fatcat happydog wine" you'll have to share that recipe with us all one day ;) xoxo tami

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  23. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Laurie~ Such gorgeous photos! Your flowers are sooo pretty and am just loving your sweet porch area!! How beautiful!! Looks like an absolute perfect place to sit and relax!! I am so ready for flowers and warmer weather~ I had to stop myself from loading my Costco cart up with gorgeous geraniums yesterday! Thank you for sharing this loveliness at my party! Hugs, Courtney

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  24. CarolynMarch 6, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Laurie,

    Love your little touch of spring and I hope it won't be long until we are both out in the garden.
    Your garden looks so pretty!

    Carolyn

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  25. saltbox
    treasures    March 6, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Laurie, Enjoy your primroses . . . they really are the first sign of spring :). Hope your family members are doing well.
    Have a great Sunday!
    ~ Julie

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  26. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMarch 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The primroses are so pretty.

    I love the pictures of your summer yard! I love, love, love peonies and yours are beautiful.

    Have a great day!
    Pam

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  27. DebbiedoosMarch 6, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Gorgeous flowers, and pretty pots too. I love the primrose. Thanks for popping over.

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  28. Rebecca NelsonMarch 6, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Girlfriend~ You are something else. You are amazing and so are your flowers and pots. I can't grow anything except MOLD! Bah!

    xoRebecca

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  29. elizabethMarch 6, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I was just on your blog browsing around when I clicked back over to mine and saw your oh so sweet comment. You are a blessing to me too my friend.

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  30. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    laurie... i adore primroses... have you ever seen something so sweet? your blog looks beautiful.

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  31. TriciaMarch 7, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a sweet hubby for getting you those primroses. And oh my, your garden is sooo beautiful Laurie. I can't not wait for some warmer weather either.

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  32. Faded PlainsMarch 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I so need spring...it's snowing right now over here...yuck!

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  33. LaraMarch 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Thank you so much, Laurie! It's a cute font, isn't it? :) It is called AL Charisma. I don't recall which free font site I downloaded it from, but if you do a search for the font name, you should beable to locate it. Your garden is just beautiful! That is exactly the look I am shooting for with all the cool hues. I got a bunch of seeds this weekend for cutting flowers and next week I'll do some bulb shopping! Take good care and hugs!
    Lara

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  34. AntiqueChaseMarch 7, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Laurie!!
    Thanks for stopping by for a visit and also thank you so much for linking my Vintage Scale Giveaway!!

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  35. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    When I see pictures of your gorgeous garden I can see why you long for spring! It's so gorgeous!

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  36. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMarch 8, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    The flowers are just so pretty!!!!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    XO

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  37. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I am waiting and wishing for the same thing! I am so wanting to get my hands in some dirt!

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  38. Maya @ Completely CoastalMarch 8, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    So very sweet of your husband!!! A prelude to Spring for you..., while he's in the snow!

    Thanks so much for your birthday wishes!! I hope all is better with your family!!!!

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