Saturday, May 21, 2011

Can't help myself...

...from taking more pictures of my lilacs.

You need to realize that this is the most lilacs
I have ever had in one year so I just keep picking
them. Three small bushes, but they gave many
blooms this year. Must have been all the rain...
rain...rain. Did I mention that we have had a
lot of rain? lol

I stuck them here and stuck them there. Took regular shots, wide angle shots,
close-up shots...any way I could, but I still
always came back to using this chair.
I love it.

Lilacs and old lace...does it get any better than this? Last year I planted a white lilac bush and it produced one teeny tiny flower this year. Hoping for more next year.

I went around the lake today that is a hop and a jump away from our house and found a few goodies at some garage sales. Hopefully I can get photos taken of them to share with you soon. I am telling you the traffic was just crazy over there. Needed a traffic cop to direct. Many times you could barely squeeze your car through and there were lines of us waiting to move just a little bit. :)

It is a gorgeous day here in Michigan finally...no rain {there's that word again *smile*} But tomorrow is another day and with it brings more rain...or so they say.

Blessings~

at

16 comments:

  1. SheilaMay 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Seriously...I would do the same thing, their gorgeous. i hope you have an awesome weekend.

    Smiles and Blessings,
    Sheila

    ReplyDelete
  2. CarolynMay 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Your lilacs are beautiful! I can't wait for mine to bloom but it will be a couple of weeks yet.
    We had lots of rain here too.

    Carolyn

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnnesphamilyMay 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Those lilacs are so pretty. I love them so much! Have a terrific weekend. Your blog is beautiful. Anne

    ReplyDelete
  4. Simply JessabellsMay 21, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wow, I only got maybe 2 or three lilacs blooms on my 2 trees. My neighbor down the road got town this year. I like the way you have them set up. Lilacs and lace, always a perfect combination.

    Have a great weekend,

    Jessica

    ReplyDelete
  5. Julia @ Vintage with LacesMay 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Hi Sandi, I can very well understand that you can't get enough of those beautiful lilacs. They look really wonderful on that chair.
    Have a lovely Sunday!
    Hugs,
    Julia

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    *Swoon*

    Your lilacs are gorgeous and I just love the photos on the chair!

    I bought some last week and gave them their own photo shoot to to share this week!

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I know you had fun taking all those lovely shots, Sandi! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  8. Susan EvelynAndRoseMay 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Such pretty lilacs, Sandi! And they do look perfect on that chair with the lace. Our purple lilac bush finally bloomed fully this year. I think you're right about all that rain!
    - susan

    ReplyDelete
  9. DragonladyMay 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am so in love with all of your lilac photos. and I just have to ask, could I possibly copy one or 2 on this post to frame for my bathroom?
    I promise that I would not do anything else with them...I am a follower but do not comment much, actually, I think I spend too much of my time reading blogs....I have abandoned my own blog...
    my e-mail addy is;
    bvdragonlady1@aol.com

    hugs
    Brenda

    ReplyDelete
  10. Julie MarieMay 22, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Oooh Sandi...your lilacs are just breathtaking!!! I LOVE lilacs and you captured yours so beautifully!... xoxo Julie Marie

    ReplyDelete
  11. Custom ComfortsMay 23, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Sandy ~ your photos are stunning! I love lilacs. I was so busy with my open house and shop, I hardly had time to notice mine this year, but they did produce more than usual too. Like you said, must be all the rain. Raining again here as I write :(
    Do you have any tips on keeping the lilac blooms perky after picking? I get so discouraged cutting the blooms to bring inside, when some of them go limp almost immediately and others do just fine. They seem so finicky.
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  12. Lady PamelaMay 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    We had to move my Dwarf Lilac this year because my dad built my deck for me. I will have to wait until next year to see if it will flower again. It took 3 years to see the first flowers which were last years. Mind if I share yours?
    *Big Hugs*

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sweet Old VintageMay 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hi Sandi... Are you busy in your yard trying to complete things... My outdoors space is a real challenge this year... Bah hum bug... I have quite buying any flowers and am calling it quits for this year... What I do have out is being shredded by the wind today... I just decided to say I give up and not place any more money into it....

    ReplyDelete
  14. Passionate for WhiteMay 23, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I don't blame you...they're beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMay 24, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    How very very pretty!! These pics definitely deserve to be in a magazine, girlfriend!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

    ReplyDelete
  16. Melissa/Piney RoseMay 28, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Oh my gosh, Sandi - these pictures are so gorgeous! Wouldn't they be great for a blog header?

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I do LOVE your visits! I try to respond to each one, but sometimes that is not always possible.
If you leave me a comment I can reply back to you so much easier if your email is linked to your blog so please consider doing this.
Blessings~