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Friday, 27 March 2009

I picked my first bunch of blooms

and I am ever so happy.
Pink and white hyacinths are sprouting in the garden  - delicate and sweet scented  - they are a real sign of warmer times to come.
 
Have a wonderful weekend, xv.
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63 comments:

  1. Callie Grayson27 March 2009 at 12:22

    mmmm, i love hyacinth. My hyacinth is purple and is blooming in my kitchen window. it's still cold outside here and is supposed to rain then turn into snow tomorrow:(
    Lovely photo!! love the pink and white. Very inspirational, I think I will need to add these lovely colours to my garden when I move into my house.
    Have a wonderful weekend! Hope the blooms keep blooming to full loveliness.
    xx
    callie

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  2. Sue27 March 2009 at 12:30

    So beautiful. I love the smell of the house when a bunch of hyacinth's are in residence. Enjoy your lovely weather.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  3. A Gift Wrapped Life27 March 2009 at 12:39

    Simply gorgeous aren't they? And whatever is that feather thing on the left? Is there a story to it?
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. C'est la Vie27 March 2009 at 12:41

    These are lovely...Our weather has been so spring like also.. Now this weekend we are suppose to have a major frost..My poor blooms... I love all the French inspiration...Especially since I live in Texas.. So need a nice escape sometime..

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  5. Blue Muse27 March 2009 at 12:43

    Ooo Vicki, I can smell them from here! Gorgeous! I hope the weekend is full of continued blooms and beautiful weather for you!
    Happy weekend,
    xo Isa

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  6. Tess Kincaid27 March 2009 at 12:46

    Gorgeous! Happy Springy Weekend, to you, as well! :^)

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  7. Tarnished Royalty27 March 2009 at 13:04

    Hello,
    Your hyacinth bouquet is GOR-GEE-US!
    Enjoyed visiting your blog this morning.
    ~Ann

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  8. Mary27 March 2009 at 13:12

    Lucky you - we are to expect snow Saturday and Sunday ! Have a wonderful weekend - thanks for the vision .

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  9. ceecee27 March 2009 at 13:18

    Gorgeous! And I bet they smell divine! Have a wonderful weekend, Vicki.
    Catherine

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  10. Marie27 March 2009 at 14:41

    Ohhh, they're so lovely Vicki! I'm sure they smell wonderful. Bon week-end in Provence!
    -marie

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  11. vicki archer27 March 2009 at 15:26

    A Gift Wrapped Life - That feather thing is an old collar that I have stuck on top of a hat stand. No reason - just another one of my eccentricities! xv

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  12. Auntie sezzzzzz...27 March 2009 at 16:26

    How wonderful, that you can pick flowers again! Seems that deserves some Champagne.

    Aunt Amelia

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  13. Miss Kris27 March 2009 at 16:55

    Ohhh Vicki! They are beautiful, I can smell them all the way across the pond. We are just getting some blossoms sprouting out of the earth this week. Thank you for the beautiful touch of Spring!!!:)

    May you have a wonderful weekend!
    ~Miss Kris~

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  14. Unknown27 March 2009 at 18:56

    Oh Happy spring Vicki! Beautiful flowers. I love how your home is decorated :) Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for sharing your gorgeous Spring flowers with us! I can almost smell their scent!
    xoxo
    Judith~

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  15. Debra27 March 2009 at 19:00

    Heavenly scent! Do I spy a few fabulous Limoges trinket boxes there?

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  16. Anonymous27 March 2009 at 19:28

    Mmm...hyacinths are one of my all time faves! I love spring flowers in general---seeing them peeping out from the bare wintry ground is my favourite part of this season of renewal!

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  17. studioJudith27 March 2009 at 19:52

    I feel better knowing there are hyacinths somewhere - and if they are anywhere on the planet they should be in YOUR garden!
    We awoke to a lovely snow and our own version of a Mistral . ..
    I'll light a fire and curl up.

    Jjj

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  18. cotedetexas27 March 2009 at 21:31

    your house must smell heavenly! have a wonderful, peaceful weekend!
    Joni

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  19. Lee27 March 2009 at 22:17

    What a beautiful bunch of rooms for your room. I can only imagine that the scent must be divine! Love your hat block too!

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  20. La Mom-an American Mom in Paris27 March 2009 at 22:44

    Absolutely stunning! You're going to have a happy weekend looking at those flowers everytime you walk into the room.

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  21. Noel Solomon28 March 2009 at 00:40

    Aww Vicki! Those blooms are the best. I love that you wrote about that. It is so special.. appreciating the little things it what counts!
    Have a fun weekend! - noel

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  22. Mindy28 March 2009 at 04:21

    Please *do* read 1000 Nights in Venice. It is pure magic. Enjoying your blog from misty and mossy WA state.

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  23. Mindy28 March 2009 at 04:22

    Please do read 1000 nights in Venice. It is so romantic. Enjoying your blog from mossy & misty Washington state.

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  24. Pamela Terry and Edward28 March 2009 at 04:44

    Don't they have the best fragrance? I planted some in my Mother's garden last autumn and they are glorious now. You can smell them the minute you get out of the car in her drive.

    Happy weekend to you!

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  25. Mélanie28 March 2009 at 10:02

    So beautiful . I love so these flowers

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  26. M28 March 2009 at 10:25

    Just gorgeous. I have tried without success to grow hyacinths a few times. I am going to have one more go this year, but I think Perth is just too hot.

    Have a lovely weekend.
    x

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  27. Things That Inspire28 March 2009 at 10:58

    How I wish I could go out and pick some blooms...we don't even have those lovely flower stands all over the place like they do in the bigger cities. Luckily the grocery store has a decent selection.

    I used to have hydrangeas in my side yard, and I planted them so I could have some beautiful blooms to enjoy in late spring/early summer. Alas, only bush survived (the light/shade scenario was not ideal for them), and this lone survivor had to make way for the new puppy last year.

    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  28. High Desert Diva28 March 2009 at 12:05

    Lovely....

    And....that....hat!!!

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  29. Zita - Mlle Magpie28 March 2009 at 12:29

    Just lovely, Vickie!

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  30. Helen28 March 2009 at 15:13

    The enhanced beauty appeared when I enlarged your photo for all the exquisite detail ~ right down to the water bubble in the vase!

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  31. annechovie28 March 2009 at 15:19

    How beautiful, Vicki! Nothing smells as sweet as hyacinths - the scent of Spring! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  32. the paris apartment28 March 2009 at 15:23

    Oooh they're glorious, I can smell them from here! Would love to see pics of your garden and grounds in the springtime!

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  33. Fifi Flowers28 March 2009 at 16:48

    Truly BEAUTIFUL... flowers are divine... and ones that have a great fragrance are even BETTER... ENJOY your weekend!!!
    Fifi

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  34. Margie’s daughter Leiny28 March 2009 at 17:34

    Have a great weekend Vicki. Lovely hyacinths, I love their smell. Hugs Margie.

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  35. alice28 March 2009 at 18:25

    Oh they are so pretty! Especially next to all your pretty collections on that table!

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  36. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop28 March 2009 at 22:50

    How lucky you are, we are weeks from that yet...beautiful photo too!!! All the best, Chrissy

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  37. Velvet and Linen28 March 2009 at 23:52

    Hyacinths are one of my favorites. How can you not love something so beautiful that has such an amazing fragrance!
    I need to know the story about that feathered headpiece, Vicki. It's fantastic.

    xo
    Brooke

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  38. Linda@ Lime in the Coconut29 March 2009 at 02:15

    Oh sweet sweet Hyacinth! Go pick more and put them in every room.

    Heaven.

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  39. gina29 March 2009 at 03:26

    How pretty and I bet the smell is just as good. great post. I hope you get more blooms.

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  40. parisbreakfasts29 March 2009 at 04:38

    Exquisite!
    Did you buy them in Paris???

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  41. Rebecca Corvese29 March 2009 at 07:45

    They are gorgeous Vicki! I can just imagine the smell now! You are so lucky to have them growing outside your front door.

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  42. My Castle in Spain29 March 2009 at 10:44

    Vicki,
    i love your fragrant hyacinths but am definitely enamored of your glass boxes and the delightfully eccentric hat stand !
    Have a great sunday !

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  43. Here, There, Elsewhere... and more29 March 2009 at 11:03

    I love hyacinths too - pink and white is such a great combination and so right for early Spring...

    Mine aren't quite out yet - we're having another cold spell here in the Alps - can't wait though...

    Bon dimanche :)

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  44. Chris 29 March 2009 at 14:05

    That is such a pretty picture. I love the whole setup and the flowers just add the perfect touch.

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  45. tangobaby29 March 2009 at 17:02

    I can almost smell them. How lovely!

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  46. massi29 March 2009 at 19:53

    Thanks, and I hope You had a w.we too!
    Love hyacinths...their scente...
    Even if my balcony look a crowded street when they were blooming U can smell them over the pollution!
    It sounded like the revenge of the beautyness of nature.
    Ciao.

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  47. Anne Marie29 March 2009 at 23:19

    What a great textural photo...I would love to have a millners stand like that-
    What a fresh bouquet- and blessing to pick already..we are still getting snow!
    *Very nice to meet you*

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  48. Mindy30 March 2009 at 00:56

    Vicki ~ I just came in from the garden...my lilies are beginning to poke their heads up. And my muscari is just starting. Love grape hyacinth for an early shot of color. I am *so* excited for the season too! Thanks for dropping by.

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  49. abeachcottage30 March 2009 at 03:16

    oooh I love hyacinth

    beautiful pic

    Sarah

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  50. Relyn Lawson30 March 2009 at 03:23

    What a marvelous picture. Thank you for following TB over to my blog. I'm so glad you left a comment so that I could drop in to say, "Hello." There is really nothing quite like the smell of hyacinths, is there? Delicious!

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  51. la la Lovely30 March 2009 at 03:33

    Hyacinth are always the first at my house too and they smell soooo good. We had a snowstorm yesterday and it all melted today. Hopefully it is the last and spring will now be in full bloom.
    Have a great week!
    x Trina

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  52. Courtney30 March 2009 at 05:57

    I love hyacinth and your pink and white ones look absolutely beautiful! How wonderful that they came from your garden. xo

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  53. Di Overton30 March 2009 at 07:59

    Any chance you can box some of that summer up and send it over here?

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  54. Millie30 March 2009 at 11:00

    May there be many more of these exquisite little gems to bring inside to brighten your day dear Vicki. What a wonderful peek into what Spring has in store for you.
    Millie ^_^

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  55. Fashion Moment30 March 2009 at 13:15

    I like this amazing post!

    FM~FP

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  56. liz30 March 2009 at 14:55

    what a gorgeous tablescape!

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  57. Alison Gibbs30 March 2009 at 16:18

    Vicki what beautiful hyacinths, such a pretty shade of pink
    Alison

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  58. TBM30 March 2009 at 17:37

    Such a beautiful addition to an already lovely home. It's gotten cold again here in England. At least the sun's out!

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  59. Monica30 March 2009 at 20:36

    Very pretty. I'm sure they smell divine.

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  60. Crave30 March 2009 at 20:45

    Beautiful! A bit cold for flowers here still but I'm planning on putting up window boxes in my new place for beautiful blooms like these!

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  61. The Bloom Girls31 March 2009 at 04:02

    Utopia...hence, any place or state of ideal perfection.

    Thank you Vicki for your kind comment on my new blog.

    Nola
    Nashville, TN

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  62. Unknown31 March 2009 at 10:37

    Hyacinths are my favorite of all flowers and this photo is just gorgeous! Love!

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  63. The Daily Connoisseur31 March 2009 at 23:07

    Enjoy your blooms Vicki- they are stunning! xo

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