An Enjoyable Project

A new project with Malabrigo yarn.  A different color

combination this time. 

Circular needles are my preferred knitting tools,

and this "smoke ring" scarf will be an enjoyable project.

Meanwhile, snow has been falling all day.

 Is this winter's last stand?

Scented Violets

Tiny scented violets that can fill a room with

their fragrance.

What's in Bloom?

The answer is, not much.  Not in my yard.  Crocus and

snowdrops are in bloom, but weren't very photogenic today.

Pulmonaria 'Pink Haze' is in bloom.  The cool pink

and icey blue shades don't look out of place in the winter.

Be Thou My Vision

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C. Canada

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Ancient Irish hymn, possibly from the 8th Century, tr. by Mary E. Byrne



Favorites

 Some of my favorites at today's dog show.

Wire-haired dachshund. 

Norwich Terrier. 

 Jack Russell Terrier. 

Appropriate attire for showing a Scottish Deerhound.

I would like one of each of these dogs.  But in reality I am

a cat person!



Pink Primroses

Simple party decorations.  Six pots of pink primroses

placed in a vintage cutlery tray.

A sweet, subtle fragrance.

Hardanger lace is so pretty without being fragile.

Girls Night Out

Amy at her first "Girl's Night Out" party. 

It Popped!

The Cornelian Cherry Tree has popped. 

The soothing sound of buzzing bees fills the air.

Yellow flowers against the blue sky, beautiful.

Time For a Change

Time to change the front door wreath 

for something "springy". 

Silk Forsythia branches will do quite nicely.

Tulips at Butchart Gardens

I know it's too early to see tulips blooming in my garden zone,

but I am cheered by these photos taken in May at Butchart Gardens,

Victoria, B.C., Canada.

Creamy yellow tulips and Forget-Me-Nots. 

I like the combination

Tulips and Bergenia.  Why not?

The sunlight shining through this color combination. 

Beautiful!

A sea of tulips.



White tulips outlining a manicured lawn, so elegant.

You Are My All In All

Juneau, Alaska

You are my strength when I am weak

You are the treasure that I seek

You are my all in all

I'm seeking You like a precious jewel

Lord, to give up I'd be a fool

You are my all in all

Beautiful Hellebores

Hellebores floating in a bowl.  Photo taken 1 year ago today, at

Northwest Garden Nursery in Eugene, Oregon during their annual

open house.  They are open next weekend, too.

Bounty

Dessert table at church Valentine's banquet.

Winter Color

This Witch hazel (probably Hamamelis mollis), is a little

past its prime, but still has an interesting frangance and adds a lot

of color to the February landscape.

The flowers remind me of dried-up potato shreds.

I don't think the shape is very graceful, and probably would not

make room for this shrub in my yard. 

It's About Time

Yep, it's about time to pick these branches.

And turn them into a new wreath like this old one.

My Favorite Yarn

Malabrigo "Rios" is a beautiful yarn.  Lovely soft texture

 in the most gorgeous colorways.

Even a beginner knitter like me, can make something

special with this yarn.

Countdown

How many days until the Cornus mas is in full bloom?

A Shelter in the Time of Storm

North Shore, Kauai

The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide,
A Shelter in the time of storm;
Secure whatever ill betide,
A Shelter in the time of storm.



Tips for a Successful Vacation

Read a good book.

Watch TV.

Play games.

Observe nature.

Enjoy the sunshine.