The clocks changed yesterday, which suits me perfectly as I had been waking up far too early. At least now I am a little more aligned even though I know that the owls were hooting and there was a fabulous dawn chorus a little later on. Joining the arrangement today is the little bird whistle a present from my sister many years ago, as a mark of my enjoyment of the wonderful birdsong. We had a song thrush hiding somewhere in the tree. I decided not to hunt its position but simply enjoy its melodious song.
My vase today features three very pale daffodils which were growing only young leaves when we moved into this garden, some deep blue periwinkle or vinca major which was rampant and which I thought I had managed to eliminate. The Vinca was growing through the Mahonia aquifolium which currently is buzzing with bees. The sprig of Mahonia does not show too well in this shot but it is gently perfuming the air.
Each year my friend Jayne sends us an Easter Card. I love receiving this from her. It is the only card and therefore very special to have some kind hand written thoughts from her. Cathy speaks of love today in the form of poems and posies, acts of love surround me as well as happy memories of friends and sisters. Happy Easter.....
This change of clocks suits me too, Noelle, and for exactly the same reason - I have been going to bed earlier for weeks, so 'losing an hour' was not an issue.The blue blooms and shiny green foliage of the vinca are perfect the pale daffodils - the vinca appears in the hedge here and unless it becomes a real nuidsance I will let it be to give me the occasional vase material. I forgrt how fragrant mahoni could be and I noticed it was blooming as an escapee nearby, so is ready to be purloined too! Your little bird whistle is a great prop - I could do with one of those! Thanks for sharing, Noelle
ReplyDeleteThe daffodils look very elegant in that cobalt blue vase, Noelle. Our time change happened a couple of weeks ago and I'm only now adjusting to it.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed making use of the longer days after our time change in the US. Your little vignette is lovely, anchored with the striking blue vase. My sisters still send cards and it's so nice to have the handwritten touch of their thoughts. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteI was also glad of the clock change and have been enjoying the longer evenings already. A lovely Easter vase Noelle. Wishing you a Happy Easter too.
ReplyDeleteThat very soft yellow is much more appealing than the brash bright ones.
ReplyDeleteOh it's amazing how those plants you toil at to eliminate seemingly always come back to haunt you. The vinca has such pretty flowers though so perhaps you've forgiven it Noelle. I'm always a bit disorientated for the first day or two whenever there's a clock change but am already enjoying the longer evenings.
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