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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Lilacs And Violets


 My lilacs have burst into spectacular and fragrant bloom!
And the wild sweet violets have scattered themselves throughout the dappled shade.
Spring has painted the world with beauty!



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A package arrived for me yesterday!


My Easter chick helped to unwrap all the pretty gifts!



Two cheery tea towels, whimsical spring garden platter, bright butterfly notecards, 
and delicious ginger lemon creme cookies.
I was the lucky winner of this sweet spring giveaway!
THANK YOU, Molly! 
I hope you will pop over to visit Molly's darling blog, birdie blue.

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33 comments:

  1. diane bApril 16, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Spring sure is painting the northern hemisphere in pretty colours. Congrats on the prize. Looks cool.

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  2. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    I love lilacs.......when mine bloom they are always covered with visiting butterflies!!!
    Can't wait!!!
    Have a great week!
    Chris :o)

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  3. LynnApril 16, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    What a fun package, lovin' your new platter! I'm eagerly awaiting the lilacs, probably another week or so. I'll enjoy yours in the mean time! Happy Weekend:@)

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  4. Reginas CottageApril 16, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    hi
    i love lilacs......
    have a nice day,
    regina

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  5. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 16, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Love the lilac! my is white and almost ready to bloom.

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  6. SherriApril 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I know Spring is here when I smell lilac blossoms and yours are beautiful!! What a lovely package you received.

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  7. Musings from Kim K.April 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I'm so envious of all your lovely lilacs and violets. It'll be June before we have lilacs in bloom. Your pictures are just gorgeous. What a fun package too! Have a splendid weekend.

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  8. SueApril 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Beautiful lilacs, Oh! how I miss mine. Congratulations on your treasures, always so great to win! Enjoy this beautiful spring.
    Sue

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  9. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)April 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Ohhh the flowers are so pretty. Our lilacs are just beginning to show buds - can't wait until they bloom - but we need warmer weather first.

    What a great give-away - lucky you.

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  10. DeannaApril 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Gorgeous Spring! I thought she'd never get here and am so glad she has.

    Congrats on winning the give away. What a great prize!

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  11. ClaudiaApril 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful lilacs! Mine haven't really started yet.

    Congratulations on your giveaway win. A package full of springy goodness!

    xo
    Claudia

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  12. A Gardner's CottageApril 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Ohhhh....love the lilacs! They bring back such fond childhood memories. I sure wish we could smellnet. Ha! and what a lovely spring giveaway/package you received. Enjoy those cookies.

    Nancy

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  13. Happy@HomeApril 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Oh how I wish I could smell your lilacs. They look beautiful. I love them, but they don't do as well in the south.
    Congratulations on you lucky win. What a beautiful, springy gift.
    Enjoy.

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  14. LynnApril 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I can't wait for the lilacs to bloom but I'm afraid it will be some weeks yet. My neighbor has a row of them and I'm hoping I'll be able to smell their beautiful fragrance from my office window. Thanks for sharing your pretty pictures! And congratulations on your giveaway win! What a nice bundle of goodies.
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  15. Blessed SerendipityApril 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I can almost smell those lovely lilacs - pure heavenly scent. Cute giveaway that you won.

    Danielle

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  16. KathleenApril 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Oh what pretty gifts. It is still very chilly here, we won't get lilacs till June. I love the aroma!

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 16, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    What a sweet gift! I'll go visit her! I like the name of her blog already! ♥

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  18. Missouri GalApril 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Very nice gifts! I'm jealous of you lilacs. They smell wonderful!

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  19. birdie blueApril 16, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    your lilacs are beautiful, gayle. i love lilacs, and can't wait for mine to bloom. the best scented flowers in the world.

    i'm so glad the package made it there safely. enjoy, my friend.

    xo
    ~molly

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  20. MelindaApril 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Love the smell of Lilacs--ummmm.
    Those goodies look like fun.

    melinda

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  21. hi-dApril 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    I love Lilacs! They are so fragrant! Growing up, I remember stringing the petals onto some fishing line and wearing the necklace to church. They didn't last long, but oh so pretty and such a heavenly scent.

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  22. xinexApril 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Congrats on winning those lovely items! Your flowers are so pretty and I can just imagine the fragrance....Christine

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  23. PoppyApril 17, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What beautiful lilacs!

    Lou xxx

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  24. no spring chickenApril 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I am so praying for lilacs this year. It's always a guessing game. Will they come or no? Every year I get beautiful buds and barring a freeze at just the wrong moment we are gifted with the fragrant loveliness that is lilacs...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  25. gillyflowerApril 18, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    The lilacs are beautiful, and i bet they smell glorious!
    Wonderful giveaway goodies, very springlike - will be a joy for you to use all those lovely things!

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  26. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)April 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love lilacs!
    I am wondering if our's will ever bloom this year.
    And congrats on the win, cute stuff!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  27. baukjeApril 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Your lilacs are lovely, I think I can smell them.....

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  28. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Your lilacs are gorgeous, and what a great prize. Congratulations! laurie

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  29. ConcettaApril 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Your lilacs are so magnificent! Congratulations on your spring winnings! I have the yellow cup set out just for you - hurry over!!
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    Concetta

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  30. JoriApril 19, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I am SO jealous of lilacs! They are my favorite and they don't seem to grow here. Congrats on your spring package! It is so fun!

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  31. Savories of lifeApril 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Spring is making full force in many states. Your lilacs are wonderful. Ours are in bloom too. I sjut posted flower pictures on my blog this week. Your blog is very nice.

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  32. sharonssunlitmemoriesApril 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I love the photo of your lilacs. They are such special flowers (and last such a short time!) I've just moved from a house that had a beautiful white lilac tree in the front garden - it was in full bloom when I left - I was really sad to leave it behind.

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  33. TJApril 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Lilacs are my favorite! I would love to plant one in my yard.

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies