6 June 2014

Lilac time


I say this every year, but I love lilac time!  I have six lilac trees; three in the front and three in the back.  The lilacs at the front were gorgeous.  The ones at the back had just a few blooms each.  The ones at the back of the house are more protected so it can't be because of the weather that there weren't many blooms.


This is one of my favourite shots.  I love how the lilacs look against the picket fence.


The marmalade jar is a recent find.  I was thrilled to find it at a craft/vintage show last month and I know it will show up again in photos around my home.  I tucked some cutlery into it for now but it will get filled with flowers (and probably other things) too.


Lilacs don't last long - either inside or out!  The blooms are pretty much faded now but I enjoyed cutting them to bring inside while I could.


I told you they were covered!



I love the detail on the handle of this vintage ironstone pitcher. 


I'll never get my fill of lilacs! I don't think there's any such thing as having too many.  Sadly, it will be another year until I can enjoy them again.

Just a quick health update ... I had another CT scan yesterday.  While I was being scanned I kept praying for it to be good.  I see my oncologist Wednesday for the results.  

Have a lovely weekend!

12 comments:

  1. Wow! I am totally impressed with that prolific lilac. Is it really sunny in the front yard? Are all six lilacs lavender? I like the marmalade jar and it looks really nice with the cutlery. Oh I am praying with you for a great report!

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    1. Our front yard does get a lot of sun. All the lilacs in the front are lavender but at the back I have two deep pinkish ones and a white one. The white one usually gets a lot of flowers but not this year. Oh well. It's resting up for next year.

      Thanks for your prayers!

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  2. Really lovely post as always. Lilacs are a favorite of mine. Praying that your scan results are miraculous!

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  3. Oh, I like very much lilac, but our season ended. We have many peonies!
    Wonderful photos!
    Pleasant Sunday to you!

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    1. Thanks, J.J.! Ours has ended now too and the peonies are just starting to bloom!

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  4. These are so beautiful, Lynda.
    We had no lilacs this year. :-(
    I am guessing it was a symptom of the tough winter we had.
    I really missed them.

    You have styled each of these photographs so beautifully. They look like pages from a magazine.

    Praying for the very best results from your scan.

    You are always in my thoughts and prayers, my friend. xo.

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    1. Thank you, Lisa! :) Our lilacs did well but the hydrangeas got hit very hard. They're really struggling and I'm not sure if well have many flowers this year.

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  5. hello Lynda ~ such beautiful lilac photos. just came in from the garden where I was looking at the faded, spent lilac blooms & missing them already ♥ I didn't cut as many for the house this year as they were a real bee magnet & I know the bees need them, so after cutting a few branches for inside, admired them from our kitchen ... the scent alone is always so incredible. love your little marmalade jar (I have been looking for one for YEARS). sending prayers, love, and positive thoughts your way always! xo

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    1. I wish lilacs lasted longer! Thanks for your prayers, Deb!

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  6. Lilacs in the spring are so beautiful and your bush was indeed full. Such beautiful images of yours both in and out, love that new "find". Lynda, you are in my prayers for good results.

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