Monday, April 4, 2011

dogwood optimism.......

~ such a glorious spring weekend!!!!!

~the Dogwood trees in my backyard, have opened their lovely faces to the world........

and sprinkled the woods with garlands of lace.......







~is it possible to view

a faithful old tree....

dressed up in spring flowers.....


and not feel

optimistic?


i think not.

21 comments:

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Absolutely gorgeous! We've had nothing but dust storms the past two days. :/ Have a great week. Tammy

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Hi again Erin, I just saw your doily bowl post. Wow! You were certainly inspired! I can't believe you just used regular school glue and didn't even water it down? I have a doily somewhere that actually turned out more like a bowl than a doily so I need to try this process. I just gotta find where I put it first. Thanks for sharing! Best wishes, Tammy

Gerry Snape said...

Ah Erin...you do our souls good with these beautiful pics. Thankyou!

Allie said...

Such beautiful photos. They reminded me of the dogwood tree that was at my childhood home. It bloomed in light pink petals, that I would collect when they fell on the ground. Thanks for that memory.... Have a great week.

oldgreymare said...

Spring glorious Spring!

xx
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Glenda/MidSouth said...

So Pretty - definitely says Spring.

Tammie Lee said...

so very beautiful! thank you for the flowers.

Carolyn said...

Beautiful! I love dogwoods.

Carolyn

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

Amazing photos...so very pretty!
I am looking forward to spring in NY.
Take care, Laura :)

Unknown said...

Your photos are always so stunning! I now really have spring fever!

Donna said...

Erin,
Beautiful!! I love dogwoods and they are blooming everywhere. I was driving in the countryside today and the dogwoods were just gorgeous! I especially love the pink ones.
Hugs,
Donna

Anonymous said...

Hey that is our provincial flower. I never appreciated them before, but you make them look nice!

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

ahhhhhh... dogwood. One of my favorites.. They are just beautiful Erin.

Seawashed said...

These are beautiful photos...I believe you just might be painting one of them someday.

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Better late than never; I am so late, but never disappointed, for your photos give me such pleasure my friend. Enjoy the dogwoods...I so miss them from the Boston area! Blessings, Anita

KarenB said...

My fondest memory of living in Tennessee was Springtime, especially the dogwoods and redbuds blooming beneath the canopy of trees. So incredibly gorgeous. Thanks for reminding me of that. ;-)

Deb said...

Beautiful images Erin. It's been trying to snow here today :-)

koralee said...

Stunning my friend.....I can not believe your dogwood is out...still will be a while here. Your photos always inspire me. xoxoxo hugs

Carole said...

Taking my breath away as usual. We are just starting to see a few daffodils now but no dogwoods.
I'm not complaining....last yr the daffs went by too fast.
xx
carole

Unknown said...

Gosh I want to come there, I love those trees and they don't grow here.

beth said...

beautiful blooms and oh that sky.....wow !