Friday, May 24, 2013

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!


In honor of all the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces to protect us and give us our freedom - Thank you!


All week long I've been humming Mr. Roger's little song..."it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood..." to all my flowers that have finally decided to come out an play.   With temps in the high 60-70's this past week, I have been treated to so much wonderful eye candy right in my own yard.  The bleeding hearts are swaying the soft blowing wind, the wisteria are hanging long and showing off and the rest of the yard is filling up with lots of color and texture.  Hubby keeps telling me I need to cut back and let some of the gardens grow in as "we aren't getting any younger".  Well I look at it this way, it's like crazy quilting... color, texture, and all the pretty embellishments just make for a beautiful place to play and like CQ... it is addicting!

How about a little walk through my pretties...








 




Lily Lee and I wish you all a beautiful weekend and a wonderful start to the summer of 2013!
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Nii, your flowers are beautiful.And poor Lily had to rest after all that yardwork!

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:42 PM

      Pat, you and Danielle need to come over for a visit and take a walk through the yard - it is exploding with beautiful colors!

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  2. FrancyMay 24, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    your yard is beautiful and your puppy is adorable!

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      Hi, Thank you and thank you for stopping by my blog. The colors are still popping!

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  3. Emily CMay 24, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Lovely flowers, the white/purple ones are my favorite.

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  4. margaretMay 24, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    good to see you back blogging and sharing such a lovely garden with us. Yours is certainly a beautiful picture of colour and some beautiful plants Lily Lee certainly looks as though she is enjoying herself in the photoPlease pass some of that warmth and sunshine to us, it is still cold here, rain, hail and wild winds yesterday, all the apple blossom etc blown off the trees and my birds table blown over and broken.

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:48 PM

      Hi Margaret! Thank you for visiting - my wisteria no longer look so pretty as the rain came down like crazy yesterday and washed away all the blossoms. Guess it's time to let some other flowers take center stage. Hope the warm weather has made its way over by now. Your package was sent so I hope you receive this one soon.

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  5. FlowerLady LorraineMay 25, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Thank you for the lovely walk through your wonderful, happy and color filled gardens. Lily Lee is a sweetie pie.

    Have a great long weekend ~ FlowerLady

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      No... thank you for visiting. I get my inspiration for wanting a pretty garden from you. Lily is a sweetie but oh so lazy!!

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  6. SuztatsMay 25, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Is Lily Lee snoozing in your scent-filled garden? Lucky puppy! I can almost smell the aroma from here.....
    Happy weekend!

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:51 PM

      Suz ... you should smell the yard right now - the lilacs are just now starting to bloom and the gardenia are smelling so sweet - what a treat!

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  7. JayardiMay 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    • • • Have a great weekend/holiday Nicki. Great photo of Lily Lee.

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:54 PM

      HI Jean, Thanks for stopping by. I know we've kinda been strangers lately but we'll catch up soon. Hope you are doing well! Hugs!

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  8. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Wow beautiful garden! Just stopped by to say Hi and Happy Memorial Day!
    Been thinking about ya!! PS Way behind on my CQing but will catch up!
    Hugs Marilou

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    1. NickiLeeMay 28, 2013 at 10:52 PM

      HI Marilou, Thank you fro stopping by for a visit. I'm sure with the long lazy days of summer you'll be able to squeeze some time in for CQing... I sure plan on it! Enjoy your summer!

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  9. Quilt knitJune 30, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Lily Lee? Can I come curl up with you for the Summer. I promise not to slobber on the grass to much! Your Hotel, Looks so inviting. Do We get Fresh Cool and some Special Summer Kibbles and Bites of Special Treats. I really just want to share the Cool yard with You.
    Summer Love.

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  10. My Creative House July 5, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Nicki what a wonderful garden you have, all the flowers are so beautiful, love your "Mermaid's Fantasy Land" so wondefully made.
    Anni

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  11. Sew so crazy!July 24, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, what a beautiful garden!!Just like your embroidery!
    Jenny

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