Sunday, May 1, 2011

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

For this Show Off Your Cottage Monday I had planned to share with you my newly decorated guess room, but you must forgive me for not doing so... truth is, I forgot to take pictures. Ah yes, I must had lost all sense of duty and responsibility! But who wouldn't! You see, something marvelous happened today... Out came the sun and all the birds decided to serenade my window—wrens, and big fat robins and violet-green swallows and the White-throated Swift and mourning doves; they all came looking for me early this morning. All my little garden friends were there too. They all wanted to show me how lovely the garden is already looking…

And so, I was outside all day today enjoying the sun and did nothing related to the inside of my house… I planted, and divided perennials, and moved some plants to new locations for better adaptability, and I even made a special house for my friends, the mourning dove couple who live in my garden, although I guess they much rather live in a house made of thorns because, again this year, they made their precarious house amidst the green leaves of the Sally Holmes climbing rose… you tell me!
I also rearranged the furniture in the porch and gave it a fresh new look with clean linen...
It was a perfect spring day, so perfect I wanted to hold still the moment for ever, hold still the slow movement of the afternoon light across the porch floor, and the measured flight of the birds against the bluest sky of this first day of May, and the sway of tulips popping out of the ground everywhere in the garden… I knew this day wouldn’t last forever, but for a while it felt like it could and that’s what I’m celebrating today! The first true day of spring in my little world! And what are you celebrating? Here are the rules: Enjoy each moment, give thanks for what you have, and link, but don't forget to link back to The house in the roses!
The House in the Roses
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  1. KathyMay 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Hello Cielo,
    Spring is blossoming beautifully in your garden. I did the very same thing today - early I walked around - it was so cool and the birds were singing - this evening I walked around - and my husband asked me what I was doing - taking it in - it all changes so very fast!
    Thank you for once again hosting this lovely party,
    Kathy

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  2. CarolynMay 1, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful garden! Your furniture is soooo inviting!

    We have had incredibly heavy winds the past few days and I can't do anything outside... hopefully the winds will die down this week so I can plant stuff! :)

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  3. maría ceciliaMay 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Qué bello jardín, Cielo!!! hay tanto romanticismo en tu casa y jardín, es tan lindo, muy lindo todo!!!! Hermosa la decoración de tu terraza!!!
    cariños
    p.s. espero alcanzar para participar en tu fiesta...

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  4. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hi Most Beautiful Cielo! Oh, your garden is looking so pretty - your tulips! How I love tulips! We have morning doves too and I just love to hear their cooing each day.
    Your porch is gorgeous!
    Thank you for hosting this party.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Susan FreemanMay 1, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love that sweet little nest among the thorns. The egg is safely tucked away be thoughtful parents to be!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  6. Amanda LeeMay 1, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Who can blame you for not taking guest room pics when the day was so lovely!
    ~Amanda

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  7. NanaDianaMay 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    It is beautiful Cielo~ Your gardens are looking beautiful. Here our grass is green but nothing else is blooming yet. I am so anxious this year. You are so like me-wanting a perfect day to last forever. I always have such a sense of the passage of time and knowing that the day will soon be history....and wanting to remember the perfection I found in it.

    Your porch looks lovely and fresh. I hope your week is wonderful! xxoo Diana

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  8. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMay 1, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Oh your garden looks so pretty!!I agree I love tulips and yours are so gorgeous.

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  9. Ricki TreleavenMay 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your porch is an absolute dream. I don't think I would ever leave it! I hope you eat most of your meals al fresco, Cielo!

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 2, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I love seeing your fresh linens on the porch. That shot of the dove and nest is wonderful too! Thanks for Cottage Monday, Cielo!

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  11. Double mattressMay 2, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Ohhhhh...

    really beautiful shots....

    nice post....

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  12. OliviaMay 2, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Cielo,
    Your garden looks so fun and delightful! I hope to get some pictures of mine this week if it will please stop raining!!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  13. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 2, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Love your furniture and the picture of the Dove and her egg is so amazing! Thanks for the party Cielo!

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  14. La Vie QuotidienneMay 2, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    What beautiful fields of tulips...just georgous!

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  15. MyrnaMay 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Oh! Your blog makes me SWOON!! So lovely!! I'm playing along in Show off Your Cottage..thanks for hosting!!
    Blessings,
    Myrna

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  16. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresMay 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Wow so, so pretty!
    I have Mr. and Mrs. Dove who live in my yard!

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  17. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~May 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Hello Cielo, Your posts are poetry. I love my visits here. I joined your Monday Party this week. This weekend was spent in the garden also. The weather was delightful so we enjoyed it each day. Your porch is lovely and the pink rose tablecloth, wow. We have lots of doves also but I have never seen where they nest. What fun!

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  18. Elizabeth and Gary May 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Cielo,
    Spring is here and your porch looks beautiful! So fresh and pretty.
    I have always been told that if a dove makes her nest at your home, its good luck....it might be an old wife's tale, but I like it...
    Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

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  19. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Hi Cielo,
    Your garden is looking wonderful! It will be a while yet before I see any blooms in mine; so cold here! I would love to have you join me for tea and Wednesday is fine to link up. Have a lovely day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  20. Lisa's Creative DesignsMay 2, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Love your garden! I have been working in mine for the past few weeks and I am really enjoying it. Its not too hot and everything is blooming. I love this time of year.
    PS. I am your newest follower!

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  21. TerriMay 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Cielo, I can feel your delight in the day within your post! I am so thrilled for you that you spent the day outside amidst the plants and birds.

    Yes, you can link a day late for Tea Cup Tuesday. You are welcome anytime at all. I look forward to reading your post.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  22. CarolynMay 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hi Cielo,
    Who could blame you for spending the day out in your already beautiful garden!
    I love your porch and the new linens are perfect!

    Thank you for hosting,
    Carolyn

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  23. Lynn at Cottage and CreekMay 2, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What a lovely time you must have had tinkering in your garden and fluffing your porch. You did a beautiful job. I love the linens on the porch - how inviting it looks! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this inspiring party.
    ~Lynn

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  24. VintagesouthernlifeMay 2, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Your porch is so pretty! No one can blame you for enjoying such a perfect day! Isn't spring great?

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  25. THE VERANDA HOUSEMay 2, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    QUE CONTENTA ESTOY DE QUE TU DIA EN EL JARDIN TE HAIGA REGALADO TANTA FELICIDAD EL SENOR SOL YA NO SE IRA POR MUCHO TIEMPO.YO SE QUE PREFIERES ESTAR FUERA EN TU SEGUNDA CASITA EL JARDIN YO TAMBIEN,CIELITO DE AQUI PARA ADELANTE TODO SERA BELLISSIMO,CON EL SENOR SOL.TE ENVIO MUCHOS CARINOS CIELITO Y BENDICIONES.....SANDRA

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  26. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    It's easy to see why you love being outdoors. Your cottage porch is so lovely and inviting with the pretty pillows, and the garden is full of color. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

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  27. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)May 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Cielo, I love seeing your gorgeous garden...it's positively dreamy! This is such a wonderful time of the year to enjoy our feathered friends. :)

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  28. Wanda LeeMay 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh yes dear Cielo,

    I would love to have you come by and link up with our tea party; wednesday will be just fine as the link is open then also..,

    What a fabulously dreamy, Spring garden post! Everything from the awakening garden to the newly arranged furniture are pure, blissful inspiration!

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  29. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Cielo things are looking so beautiful in your yard!! We had snow Saturday and Sunday and a little flurry yesterday too! No pretty yard here yet but my room I am redoing is SLOWLY coming along. I am thrilled with the color- I mixed several cans of oops paint to come up with a really pretty almost robin egg blue!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  30. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Being new to the world of blogging, I have to say that I am in awe of your rose embraced life

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  31. mudderbearMay 5, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I have to say, I am completely charmed, as usual. The bunny in the pot has just totally captured my heart and the angel sitting on the flower bowl too. It is all so perfectly like I would have if I could. You are such an inspiration...it's such magic.
    thank you for sharing.
    justmeRosalie/mudderbear

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  32. Miss JaniceMay 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Your garden is fabulous!

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