Wild Strawberry Time!

 

Photo Source:  Photo Bucket

Wild Strawberries

The glad, glad days, and the pleasant ways-
Ho! for the fields and the wildwood!
The scents, the sights, and the dear delights-
Ho! for our care-free childhood!

Heavy the air with a fragrance rare,
Strawberries ripe in the meadow,
Luscious and red where the vines are spread
Thickly in sun and shadow.

The glad, glad days, and the pleasant ways,
Chorus of wild birds calling:
'Strawberry ripe! Ho! strawberry ripe!'
From dawn till the dew is falling.

                                  Jean Blewett

Tiny House Dreamin'

It seems like everywhere you look nowadays, people are downsizing. I totally get that!  Just this weekend I was looking at several "must have at one time" treasures that will have a spot at my May yard sale.   It's time that they were cherished by another who might be on a different path at this time in their life.  At this point in my own, the journey will be easier with fewer "things" on board!  Just one glance at this serene coastal tiny home is great stress therapy. Not a lot of square footage is needed to keep beauty within reach. The small yard is just the right size for the gardener that lives in my soul.  Ahh...the water's view...just a few steps to dip the toes on a summer day!  Tiny homes reflect the authenticity of a well examined life.  (Photos are via Pinterest)

The Big Easy

The Living Statue in the French Quarter

Carriages Await along the Mississippi River Front

The View from Amtrak Crossing Lake Ponchartrain!

Spring Break came and left so quickly a couple of weeks ago!  But, our train trip to New Orleans was fabulous.  It was my first long distance train ride, and I was amazed that we arrived so rested and ready to take on the town.  The train was awesome!   Rolling across the tracks over Lake Ponchartrain at sunset was a great entrance to one of my favorite cities.  Strolling the Quarter the next day, the Living Statue was amazing.  That gentleman knows how to simplify life!  All of the creative "vendors" in the French Quarter have a Bohemian flair that brings out my gypsy wanderlust.  The carriage rides on the Mississippi River Front remind you that you're in the genteel South where lazy days are not frowned upon!   It's so easy to love The Big Easy!  We love you New Orleans!  Can't wait to return!

Beribboned

Sweet Easter Plates Bring Back Memories

Touch of Vintage with Ribbon and Ric Rac

It's Easter Eve! I'm thinking back to a pretty china plate that was blanketed with real clover.  No store bought basket for this country girl!  I picked the clover myself from the yard that was bursting with thrift and roses and hyacinths that my mother had lovingly planted.  I arranged a few carefully picked flowers around the edge of the plate, in hopes that the Easter bunny would deem it worthy to place a big chocolate replica of himself! He always did.  The dyed eggs were so magical.  The little wire egg holder in the Paas Easter dye kit was quite a gadget. Beautiful childhood days.

These pics which were shared on Pinterest remind me of the innocent days of childhood.   It didn't take much back then to make a memory that lasted a life time.  Simple plates with eggs be-ribboned and covered with ric-rac are tres chic!  I love the little bunnies on the grass on the gold rimmed plate.  Keeping it simple makes unforgettable memories.  P. S.  Thanks, Mom, for making each and every holiday so special in your own way!  Happy Easter to you and Daddy!

I'm sharing this post with Beverly, our hostess for Happy Pink Saturday, at How Sweet the Sound.  "Hop on over" to see more Easter posts today!

Rain Flowers!

Source:  Better Homes and Gardens

Do you have Spring FEVER?   With all of the rain that has graced our little corner of the Southeast, this door decoration is perfect.  So easy to do!  Scour the thrift shop for a unique vintage umbrella to make it yours!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Photo Source:  Wild for Wildlife and Nature

It's the weekend!  'Nuf said!

For other Happy Pink Saturday posts visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!!!

Inspired by Vintage

Source:  Home Organization on Pinterest

Inspired by this one!!  What a neat idea to use a ladder to hold vintage tablecloths...or, maybe lap quilts and throws.  Lovin' it!