a most lovely weekend

this most lovely weekend scurried by but left me with lovely scents, colors, textures, images, hugs, kisses, laughs, tastes, more hugs .....

proper breakfasts with jill's liberty cozy on top

the next installment of the 100m natural dyeing

more about that later this week

my own seed mix for naturalizing some bare patches in the front garden

watering my seeds everyday 

gorgeous mother's day flowers from the girls and ray 

one of my very favorite cut flowers

last dance recital ever unless i decide to take up dancing ( deborah has been dancing since she was three)  Lots of tears were shed at the end of this chapter in her talented life.

tamara cooked up a culinary delight for both lunch ( pictured here) , japanese chicken curry and dinner ( pictured below ) sauteed fish wtih warm mint and pea pesto, baby potatoe salad with fresh peas and edible flowers and goat cheese with asparagus on baguette. Oh and I almost forgot my mom's favorite, lobster. ( we used alice's very helpful tools to crack them open and extract the delicious meat).

edgar was  on the hunt for catnip all weekend

the magnolia is ready to pop

the bees were enjoying the flowers

toadie ( yes that is his name) appeared for the first time this year

the garden ferns were unfurling

the violets joined the party

byron loves the scent of wood hyacinths

and in the forest the carpet of white trilliums has started to unfold

Happy mother's day to all my friends and happy birthday to my very dear friend elsita.

xxoo

m

Comments

[annri]

I'm glad you had such a lovely weekend! I like ranunculus too, that's a beauty.

[Lovely World]

A gorgeous day for you! Spring has truly sprung here as well. Doesn't it feel great? Take care.

[arounna]

a beautiful indeed!
these images makes me feel that spring really is here to stay
deborah is one beautiful girl!
glad to hear the recital went well
xx

[ilsa-fay]

I just love your photos! Those magnolia buds are gorgeous.

[k]

i don't even know where to start with all the awesomeness in these photos! what a fabulous weekend you had. here's hoping your week is just as good.

[Geninne]

Looks like a really delightful weekend! I agree with K...totally awesome photos! Deborah is a doll...so, so pretty. She looks just like her pretty mom :)

[Nanou]

A perfect Mother's Day week-end that is going to spread a delightful smell of love during a long time !
Congrats to gifted Deborah for her recital ! You could maybe train the kitties or Fern, now :)
Tamara is an amazing chef !!! She cooked a real feast for you !
Glad to see your week-end was so flowered and sunny and that you could all enjoy a wonderful time outside. Your porch must be very happy !
Wish you a lovely week !

P.S. Happy birthday to Elsita !

[Jill Wignall]

Oh what a happy collection of photos! and I'm happy that Spring has arrived for you, so warm that you are eating outside already!

[Sonia / Cozy Memories]

so many wonderful photos of wonderful moments ! I simply couldn't chose a favorite ! I'm a bit sad for D though, life is all about beginning & ending, happy ones or sadder ones. She'll enter another amazing part of her life now.
The 100m dyeing is making me want to see much more !
oxox hugs

[allison]

such a beautiful weekend to live and savor. those meals look delicious! you've got a talented family.

[Jannette]

What a treasure trove of a weekend..

[brooke]

what a marvelous weekend filled with so much nature, light and love!

[nicole]

Happy (slightly belated) mother's day. So glad to see that you were surrounded with what you hold dear.

[tara]

I had my first trillium spotting of the season last night. Happy Mother's Day, Margie. It sounds like you were rightfully spoiled.

[Lisa at Lil Fish Studios]

What a completely magnificent post. A feast for the eyes.

[melissa]

it's like everything around you is waking up. and it's all so lovely. xx