Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Spring Thyme

Just two weeks ago everything was brown and ugly in my yard but a little time has made a huge difference!  The Bradford Pear tree is in full bloom...


This one is actually in my neighbor's yard....but mine looks just like it.  This one was easier to take a picture of.  :)

The jonquils are in full bloom....


My herb garden isn't pretty enough to take a picture of though - the perennials are greening up and I have lots to plant.  I stitched up this little Spring Thyme bag to hold my seed packets....


This asparagus fern lived in the garage all winter - didn't it winter well?


The forsythia is blooming, but the Carolina jasmine isn't ready yet.....


And it's a typical March day with the winds blowing and blowing!


I wanted a picture on this tree but the bag kept blowing so far out I couldn't see the stitching.  :)


But finally I caught it in a brief moment of calm!
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47 comments:

  1. MaryMarch 24, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Marlene, your cross stitched bag is so cute.Just in time for Spring. We don't have anything in bloom yet. I am waiting impatiently.

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  2. SparkyMarch 24, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    ahhh spring is not even here, not a sign of it ...since this white stuff is covering most of our garden..BUT get to enjoy your view.... and your spring thyme..totally cool lol. or springie ( y) well you know

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  3. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 24, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Oh I am envious of your blooms. Maybe in a couple of weeks we will have some too.

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  4. Needled MomMarch 24, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Look at that beautiful pear tree! The little seed bag is perfect for spring thyme!!

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  5. em's scrapbagMarch 24, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Love all your spring flowers.

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  6. BarbMarch 24, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    The cross stitch bag is wonderful. So glad spring has finally arrived!

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  7. Robin in VirginiaMarch 24, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Enjoyed taking a wander in your spring time pictures! Your Spring Thyme bag is so cute and I really like the floss colors you used.

    Robin in Virginia

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 24, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Love all the spring pictures and your Spring Thyme bag is just wonderful.

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  9. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    What a wonderful spring! and we still cold ...
    embroidery is very beautiful

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  10. maria deminaMarch 25, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Marlene,you Spring Thyme bag is simply beautiful! Very tidy stitching and sewing. And I am happy to know that spring is in full bloom at your place! I miss green grass, flowers and leaves :) Thank you fro sharing your photos!

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  11. charlotteMarch 25, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Our Bradfords are blooming, the redbuds are beginning ant the daffodils are up in force. Spring definitely happening here too.

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  12. ChitterChatterDesignsMarch 25, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    So nice to see a bit of spring finally on it's way. We are starting to see the same here, so unseasonably warm for us though. I love this time of year with all of the pretty blooms...and bright colors. Your bag is just the sweetest.

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  13. LesleyMarch 25, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Wonderful to hear that spring has arrived somewhere in the world. Alas, we are still waiting. Love your bag...perfect stitchery!

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  14. AnnieMarch 25, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    That's a great bag to go with your spring gardening. And useful in so many ways.

    I suppose we will see spring at some point here as well, but it's not obvious at this point!

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  15. Mary AnnMarch 25, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Your new Spring bag is lovely!

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  16. Ray and JeanneMarch 25, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Thank you so much for the spring pictures! We enjoyed one really nice day and now have more snow! It is wonderful to see your pictures this morning. And I love your bag! ~Jeanne

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  17. Ray and JeanneMarch 25, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Thank you so much for the spring pictures! We enjoyed one really nice day and now have more snow! It is wonderful to see your pictures this morning. And I love your bag! ~Jeanne

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  18. VickieMarch 25, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Perfect and sweet!
    Looks so nice by you. We aren't there yet.

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  19. BarbiMarch 25, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    That tree is stunning!!!!! And that bag is perfect. Well done.

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  20. KristiMarch 25, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    I love the blossoms of springtime, and your little bag is very cute!

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  21. CarolMarch 25, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    So glad spring has reached your part of the world... I'm still waiting (very impatiently!) here in Pennsylvania :) Your newest spring finish is darling!

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  22. Dani - tkdchickMarch 25, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Its nice to see signs of spring SOMEWHERE in the world because I think we've been forgotten about! Great job on your bag!

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  23. RosaMarch 25, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Great to heard Spring has arrived,I`m still waiting it.Your bag is gorgeous!

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  24. Олеся March 25, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Very beautiful flowers! Very beautiful bag!

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  25. KyleMarch 25, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Spring is happening in your neighborhood.

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  26. sandraMarch 25, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Everything is starting to look like spring in your state. Canada is still cold but snow almost gone.your little cross-
    Stitched bag is really sweet.

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  27. PreetiMarch 26, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Your cross stitch bag is so beautiful :)

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  28. marlyMarch 26, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Flowers. Trees in bloom! I'm anxious to see what made it through our harsh winter. Thanks for the glimpse of things to come!

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  29. Тavifa-stitch - ОксанаMarch 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Красивая весенняя сумочка! Нежность! Красивая природа! С миром Божьим! :-)

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  30. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Same here.....but tonight Winter is making one last stand....
    Mama Bear

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  31. IreneMarch 27, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Qui piove ma i fiori cercano lo stesso di sbocciare, bellissimo il tuo ricamo

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  32. BrigitteMarch 27, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    So great to see the first daffodils and the first tree in full bloom. NO blooming trees around here yet but our garden is full of yellow primroses and the forsythias will take just a couple of days and open up their blooms. I can't wait.
    What a great spring bag you made for your seed packages.

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  33. BarbMarch 27, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Beautiful flowers and tote

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  34. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    Amazing photos! Great job! )))

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  35. gloria.March 28, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    thanks for visiting , your blog is very nice.glo

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  36. SusannaMarch 28, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Ciao Marlene,
    beautiful gifts of spring flowering and delicious your handbag.
    Nice to have made your acquaintance, now even I am your follower
    xxxSusanna

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  37. FlourishingPalmsMarch 28, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Your pictures are so pretty, Marlene! They looks so "midwest" that I could feel and smell the clear air. That blue sky! The pear tree, the forsythia... oh, such a wonderful day for good feelings about life. You're making me miss Iowa a little bit.

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  38. butterflyMarch 29, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful garden Spring is here.
    Love your stitched bag too, hugs.

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  39. LollyMarch 29, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Thank you for visiting,this bag is perfect!

    Lolly

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  40. Filando Rose e Cuori di NadiaMarch 29, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Very very nice.
    Good Spring
    Hugs Nadia

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  41. Caffeine GirlMarch 29, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Spring looks wonderful! Just wish it were outside my window. Instead, we're suffering through another bout of rain mixed with snow. I'm not sure I believe in spring any more!

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  42. JanetMarch 29, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    The bag is wonderful and what a great idea! I have my seed packets in plastic bags and small boxes all over the place. One could even put in dividers for the different types of seeds. Lucky you with all the wonderful flowers in bloom.

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  43. Annette-CaliforniaMarch 29, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    LOVE your bag! And what gorgeous jonquils and herbs! love Annette

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  44. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Not so green yet in Iowa, but we are ready for it!

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  45. PondsideApril 1, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Lovely to see spring where you are. That tree in full bloom is fabulous!

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  46. Nonna ArdeliaApril 1, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Your garden is beautiful and your works also. Brava!

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  47. ZabawaApril 1, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Марлен, у вас очень красиво! Цветущая груша - сплошной восторг! Сумочка очень мила, удачное применение вышивки.
    Удачи Вам, Тоня.

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