(periwinkle)

I love this plant.
How about you?
I took these photos when out on my walk today.
Periwinkle blankets the ground everywhere in the woods.
There is something so appealing about the glossy leaves and sweet little flowers.

More about periwinkle/vinca/myrtle here.

(bloomin' trees)

*for Bloomin' Tuesday*

This year, the flowering crabapple trees are laden with blossoms. Every place I look on my street...there are shades of pink and burgundy!
So beautiful...

***
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
~Martin Luther~

(forget-me-not)

When bees hum in the linden tree
and roses bloom in cottage plots.
Along the brookside banks we see
the blue wild forget-me-nots.

Shy flowers that shun the prying eye -
content to let the daisy hold,
The glances of the passers-by -
with brazen stare of white and gold.

Forget-me-not!
From long ago it stirs the thought
of happier days.
For memories like wildflowers grow -
along the heart's untrodden ways.

~by Patience Strong~

(for you)

Enjoy this day!
Cherish every single moment.

(completed WIP)

*Crazy Quilted Clutch Bag*
...to go with my dress for our son's wedding...

(vintage book)

I love old books...but you knew that.
I saw this gem on the book shelf at my son's house while sitting for the grands. Taking a closer look, I discovered that it was published in 1899. The stories and illustrations are wonderful.

*for mom's day and Show & Tell Friday*

(sweet daughters o' mine)

Jessica knows I adore Claudine's collage work...and gave these to me last night.
It's an early mom's day gift.
Sweet girl.

***
ETA:
This arrived today.


Rachel's a keeper, too.
*sigh*

(tiny bubbles)

Our little E recently spent some time here with her Aunt Jessica....blowing lots of bubbles.
"Blowing bubblth ith hard work, you know."
:o)

(what's bloomin' today?)

this...

...and a lot of these...
:o)

*for Bloomin' Tuesday*

(5/31)

...taken with my digital through the viewfinder of an old Brownie camera...

More Brownie memories here.

(4/31)

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
~Isaiah 40:8~

(nsd!)

*wedding tag book*

It's that time, y'all...
National Scrapbooking Day is here!
Get out your stash and make something!
There are many places in blogland doing giveaways and tutorials today.
Start at Creating Keepsakes and go from there.

(tiny roses)

My mother gave me this vintage cup and saucer many years ago. She wanted to add this one to a collection that my DH started for me when we were dating. She also gave me ten china plates with a simple gold rim...so that I could properly serve tea using my variety of china cups.
I love the delicate design of roses and leafy vines, don't you?

*for Kelli's Show & Tell Friday*

(childhood toys)

My first doll, Nancy...with a little me at 15 months of age.

I received this huge clown for my third birthday in 1955.

My favorite doll of all was this Miss Revlon Doll made by the Ideal Company. She measures 10 1/2 inches.
More of her wardrobe can be seen here.

* for Jessi's Favorite Childhood Toy Celebration*

(may day)

Imagine a knock on your door...
Imagine your surprise at discovering these posies in a sweet little May basket left on your front step!
All for you!
Happy May Day, my friend.

*postcard photo courtesy of vintageviews.org*