The wisteria is a little late this year because of all the cold wet weather, but since the last few days have been deliciously warm, it has...

Happy Spring from here Amongst The Oaks. The Joseph's Coat roses are looking splendid just now. This first flush of blooms will last tw...

I just love Spring and some of my favorite things about Spring are the scents. Like these Easter Lilies on the buffet in my dining room. Eve...

I'm joining Mary at The Little Red House with this Monday Mosaic.

Last Sunday we visited McLaughlin's Daffodil Hill near Volcano, Ca. The newspaper article reminded us and we'd been wanting to go...

The weather is starting to warm here and we are hanging linens out in the sunshine, watching the ferns unfurling, enjoying the antics of bir...

Blog Muggle n : a person who is totally unaware of blogs and blogging click to see entire photo Ok, TravelBug, I get the message. I have b...

Isn't the blogging world an amazing place? Just when I think maybe I've said all I need to say and shown all I need to show, someone...

Wisteria season Amongst The Oaks. Perfume hangs in the air sunlight plays on purple blooms tender leaves unfurl.

Lilac season Amongst The Oaks

A springy little vignette I put together for you using my hand-me-down violets and a few treasures I've collected. Click to enlarge. Ha...

I have driven past this tree for about thirty five springs and always admired its delicate pink blossoms. It is a weeping cherry tree and f...

Edited to add: These are in a cream pitcher and each flower is about 1" across. Every spring when the violets bloom I collect a bouquet...