Thursday, May 24, 2012

Amidst the Blooms


Late springtime flowers hug the old porch with fragrance and color.
'Million Bells' spills deep pink from a rustic pot.
'Henryii' clematis twining around the post.




Sweet English lavender dances with even sweeter roses.




Soft, cushy pillows tossed onto a vintage wicker sofa under an azure sky...




whisper of sleep.




'Walker's Low' catmint lining the brick walk fills the air with invigorating scent.
Shade deepens along the woods hem.




Frilly, feminine 'Josephine' blooms happily on the arbor by the porch.






Tree peony blooms nod heavily.
Their fragrance intensely intoxicating.




Sweet and ruffly 'Sarah Bernhardt' sighs in the warm sunshine.




Fragrant "Knock Out" roses budding yellow sunshine
and opening to vanilla ice cream.




Green embraces white.




Lanterns filled with fairy lights will glow softly with falling dusk.




A catnap amidst the blooms calls to me...





 ~ Blessings ~





Next week Friday (June 1), I'll be guest posting over at Stacey's beautiful blog, A Sort of Fairytale. She's been giving some fabulous house tours, and I was honored to be asked to share my shabby French-Nordic farmhouse with you.
You are cordially invited to join me there!


Linking to the parties on the lower right of my sidebar.
Just click on the buttons.

66 comments:

  1. Beautiful post Laurie! I could feel myself there!!
    Pamela xo

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  2. i wanna smell the peonies!

    smiles to you, laurie.

    michele

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  3. Such a beautiful post. The bedding looks on inviting on a beautiful sunny day in a beautiful garden. Thanks for taking me there! I feel more relaxed already:)

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  4. Oh my! This is incredibly gorgeous...seriously so dreamy and heavenly! Can't wait to have you over for the home tour...will be sending you info very soon for it.
    :)

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  5. Heaven's walk, indeed! How lovely! What a beautiful space - florals, wicker, pillows - truly heavenly!

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  6. Beautiful! My peony are not blooming yet, the clematis is amazing too. Have a wonderful weekend, Laura

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  7. Beautiful flowers, and such a wonderful place to sit and relax.

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  8. What a beautiful outdoor space you have! I can just imagine sitting out there enjoying the sunshine :) xo K

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  9. So beautiful and peaceful. Have a wonderful weekend and I can't wait to see your home tour at Sort of Fairytale next week
    ~Cheryl

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  10. oh my goodness..your garden is divine laurie! love the white seats and the pillow covers!! :) i see you're enjoying spring.
    x

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  11. What a delicious looking post-just beautiful...your deck and all the pillows and plants. There is only one thing missing that I can see- a good looking young lawn boy- just sayin.... xo Diana

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  12. I love that sofa!!! Beautiful images, Laurie.

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  13. Clematis, peonies and Roses -oh my! Love all these sweet blooms...and your patio with those beautiful fabrics are so dreamy ~ can I take a catnap out there too? Thank for sharing your beautiful post over ere at Fishtail Cottages garden party today!!! Hugs! Tracie

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  14. Je veux bien que vous m'accordiez un moment dans votre jardin... Vos photos sont magnifiques et m'entraînent à la rêverie... aussi un petit arrêt dans votre merveilleux salon de jardin est le bienvenu.
    Gros bisous à vous.

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  15. It is all so lovely Laurie, I just want to relax there all day long. Have a lovely weekend xx

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  16. Lovely pictures, it is so calm and relaxing. Have a nice day.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  17. Owwww i will sit their....next to you !!!...what a beautiful place....love love love Ria...xxx...

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  18. Simply stunning! I can imagine myself, sipping ice tea on your lovely wicker sofa enjoying the warm breeze. Diane

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  19. Wat een mooie post, je rieten stoelen,gecombineerd met die kussens in zo 'n mooie omgeving, geweldig. De clematissen zijn ook prachtig, ik heb er net een aantal aangeplant, maar er zijn er al 2 helemaal opgegeten door z.g. woelmuisjes. Bedankt voor je mooie foto's.

    Groet,

    Marieke.

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  20. So beautiful, Laurie. It's beckoning me to have a cool glass of ice tea and sit and rest for a while.

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  21. Oh Laurie, what a beautiful, beautiful post! You have created a little piece of heaven here on this earth. Looking forward to your home tour next week.
    Mary Alice

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  22. It is all so pretty-no wonder you want to linger among the blooms. I love Josephine too.

    Have a great weekend.

    Carolyn

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  23. mmmmmmmmm....so lovely, Laurie.
    Have a wonderful weekend on that gorgeous deck.
    xxxooo

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  24. Look at all your beautiful flowers! I could sit there forever amongst all your pretty linens looking at that view. Wish you lived closer ;)

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  25. This is so well written and beautifully photographed! I love how romantic everything looks. Can't wait to see your home tour!

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  26. This is so lovely. I want to come over for a chat - sit on that sofa and sip some sweet tea!

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  27. Soooooooo dreamy!! Love it all. I wish my peonies would bloom!! Every time I drive past someones yard who has them blooming I just sigh. :)
    Blessings~

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  28. Your blog is so beautiful. I love to meet new "sisters-in-Christ" in the blogworld. Visit me over at Every Little Birdie. Have a blessed day.

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  29. Laurie,
    After a hetic L O N G week @ work and two nights of preparation for our son and daughter~in~law to join us for our FIRST cook~out of the Season. A "cat nap" on Heaven's Walk with all its soothing hues and music...and you dear friend...are just what the Lord ordered to revive my wearing soul and body! Again, I come away filled with His love! Thank you!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  30. Wow...enchanting and dreamy!
    Visiting fromn Shabbilicious Linky party :)
    Roselle

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  31. Ok......seriously......I need to come over....... ;)

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  32. Oh so very heavenly Laurie!! What joy and delight I know those lovely surroundings bring you!! You are blessed, my friend! Love how you write, too!
    So very evocative and soothing!
    Hope your Memorial Weekend is filled with delight!
    Hugs!
    Becky

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  33. when's the garden party--we'll all come over:) its gorgeous, and comfy looking, laurie! the garden is so pretty! enjoy the weekend!

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  34. Oh my...how beautiful and soft, not to mention the INCREDIBLE fleurs! xo, Janet

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  35. Your garden is gorgeous. Great photos
    Mary

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  36. This is so beautiful! I want to come and just sit and smell the flowers! How much loveliness in on one patio! There are not enough words - - -

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  37. I have those same Linens and Love the Prints... so Romantic and Fresh looking. Your Garden is Enchanting and the Blooms, well, they have simply taken my breath away! That "Josephine" Flower is gorgeous, what type of flower is it?

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  38. How lovely Laurie!
    How do you get anything done with knowing you have the perfect spot to relax?!

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  39. I am so glad I came across your blog Laurie! I love that wicker sofa and the linens on it as well! I would definitely make myself comfortable there daily :) Your garden is just lovely as well. I am a proud new follower :)

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  40. Laurie,
    What a beautiful spot to sit and admire your beautiful garden.I can smell all the lovely fragrances around me now.Have a wonderful weekend.
    ((Hugs))
    Anne

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  41. Thank you for taking me for a walk through your garden. It looks so lovely and you made me want to be there. I wish I could write like you! Thanks for linking up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  42. I haven't visited your site lately and have been in turmoil about a relationship. The music, the flowers, the message of love, your talent and expression of faith touched me deeply and gave me peace. Philippians 8:4 Thank you.

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  43. OMG, Beautiful garden, I love peony. Love, love.
    Thank you for visiting my little blog.

    Julie x

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  44. What beautiful flowers and that wicker sofa looks so inviting with all those lovely soft pillows to sink into:)

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  45. As always a beautiful post, how peaceful a setting, and I always love visiting. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday's Best!

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  46. I want to take a catnap there, too, Laurie! Gosh, your flowers are stunning and I can just imagine how fabulous they smell. What a slice of heaven you've got there. You've set it all up magically, too!

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  47. Your garden is heavenly! Love peonies. Yours are gorgeous.

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  48. Hi, I saw the name of your blog as you made a comment on another's blog so I just had to come and investigate. It feels so lovely gentle and romantic so I've become a follower so that I can find you again. Just love the peonies and clematis. I wonder if we can get that variety in the UK? Joan

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  49. The Peonies are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing all the lovely pictures!! I'm so glad you linked up at Romance on a dime!!

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  50. Laurie, Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful post on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Your garden is just stunning with all your spectacular flowers. You have created such a romantic porch with your furniture and linens. Just Beautiful! Always inspired by your blog...

    Jody

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  51. Your blog is just beautiful! Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog. I have only been blogging for a very short time, but I have met the nicest people! I'll be visiting you often!! Penny

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  52. This looks heavenly! I could spend all day on that beautiful wicker sofa. And you have given me some ideas for my wicker chair that I just brought home yesterday! Thanks for visiting tonight.

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  53. Everything looks so Beautiful!

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  54. What a beautiful and serene setting. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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  55. I really enjoyed the cyber tour of your garden. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
    Joyce M

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  56. Thanks for visiting my blog but I'm just in awe of your beatiful landscape. Your photos are wonderful as is your wicker sitting area. Although we are going for more of a tropical resort look, I can only hope it looks half as good as your yard when it grows a bit.

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  57. ...aaahhhhh ~ peonies!!

    soooo pretty:)

    xo, Rosemary

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  58. Hello Dear Friend, I do believe you took us on a truly Heavenly walk through your garden. Your Clematis is fabulous! Love the beautiful Peonies -always and I am becoming enamored with Million Bells this year! I do appreciate you taking us with you through your garden at Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  59. The epitome of beauty and romance, dear Laurie ! Thank you for this " Heaven's Walk! Enjoy your peaceful place and stay happy!

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  60. HEAVENLY!!!!!! I found my mouth OPEN as I was reading it, LOL!!!!!
    I find so interesting that your stuff JUMP on the screen at me, Laurie!!!
    Like in a party, it gets my attention, I click on it and there you are!!!
    it happens a lot, LOL!!!
    I love your stuff!!!
    Have a great weekend!

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  61. That settles it. I'm moving in with ya! ;) Your spaces are so amazing - inside and out. I always feel tranquil when I visit. Thank you for that.
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  62. Looks lovelyyyy!! Thank you for sharing and participation in the party http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/ .
    We'll feature a few people and have a new party tomorrow.

    Hope to see you there again!

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