Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Celebrating Summer

The yellow-winged Tanager woke me this morning, and there was all Summer in the garden; a window swathed in roses, cool green grasses, cotton clouds on the brink of baby blue skies, the subtle perfume of honeysuckle permeating the air... Oh, I so wish I could stop time and set the earth’s clock to an eternal June! That’s how much I love the perfect days of June... but, of course, who wouldn’t love waking up to this every morning!
Straight I walk to the garden every morning—the ground covered in rose petals, Collette roses reaching up the skies, blue delphiniums diffusing beauty around me, smiling pansies and the Golden Unicorn roses saluting the morning; Nature entwining my spirit with June’s own aura. I love it all! It feels like I’m walking on sunshine... simply beholding the budding renewal of my garden brings so much delight in me. How I want to drink it all in, feel and hold each day in the palm of my hands lest I miss any part of it.
I have always admired and love images of enchanted windows swathed in roses in books and magazines, and then this morning I looked about me and realized with pure joy that I too have an enchanted window!
A pleasurable feeling runs through my body as the sun warms my skin, and there’s this sort of magic created by blossoms fluttering everywhere... I love how they cascade from above and settle down at the floor of the garden, like pools of white satin. A gift to receive and to behold...

Angels are smiling down at the garden I’m sure... I think they have something to do with all the loveliness I see around me... I can almost see them blowing magic down at the garden as they smile at me...
...But I don’t want to keep all this magic to myself! I want to share it with you! And with my friend Kathy, at A Delightsome Life, who is celebrating the beginning of Summer with a virtual party today.... so please make sure to pay a visit to see what others are celebrating, as they open this beautiful day.

A Delightsome Life

I'm also linking this post to the following parties:

Tuesday Garden Party

Outdoor Wednesday

Cottage Flora Thursday

Amaze me Monday

I’m throwing sunshine and magic your way, so catch it please!

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37 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJune 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Oh- I love walking through your garden with you. This is the first house that I have lived in that does not have some established gardens. I am working on them but it is not to the point that I would like it to be...which is why I get such pleasure from living vicariously through gardens like your own. I love June days too but ours have not been pretty this year. We have had lots of rain and not much sun. I am praying for a few June days in July now~ xo Diana

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  2. DeniseJune 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Oh so magical.Thank you so much It's lovely of you to share your blessings with me.

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  3. www.MaisonStGermain.comJune 21, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  4. BernideenJune 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Outstanding garden views! I would walk there if I were you too! Everyday!

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  5. Terra June 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I enjoy seeing through your enchanted window in to your gardens. Now I must get me some heavenly blue delphiniums to plant. June tis a grand month, I agree.

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  6. Fishtail CottageJune 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Your garden is so beautiful! I am sorry i didn't get to link up to your party on Sunday...blogger wouldn't allow me to upload until today - so i will be back next Sunday again. Always love coming by for a visit...hoping you will link this garden post to Cottage Flora Thursday's this week - everything is so gorgeous!

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  7. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Pure magic, my friend. Gorgeous days of June!! Enjoy every minute, as, yes, we can hold on forever...but, that's what makes you appreciate it more, the fact that July and August will come soon. Love, FABBY

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  8. GaylaJune 21, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    How beautiful! I love all the beauty in your world and in your heart. I have been re-reading old posts from your blog long ago, and the garden IS your heart made visible. I love it.

    I joined the Summer Garden party, too...

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  9. Michella MarieJune 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Everything is gorgeous!! I love it!! Especially your pink roses :)) My favorite!!
    Have a wonderful day!!
    Sincerely,
    Michella
    www.michellamarie.com

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I'm catching the magic too! I love summer and Tanagers. They are much like a pretty flower too! Such a fabulously beautiful garden you have! Happy first day of summer, Cielo!

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  11. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful, Cielo. I celebrate with you! Happy, Happy Summer!

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  12. THE VERANDA HOUSEJune 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    CIELITO I LOVE YOUR WORLD CAMING UP ROSES IS A PLESURE TO VISIT YOUR GARDEN I CAN TRANSPORT MY SELF IN MY MIND TO YOUR PEACEFULL CAMING UP ROSES WORLD I CAN SMELL ALL YOUR ROSES AND BE AT PEACE WITH MY INNER SELF..EJOY EVERY DAY OF YOUR WORLD IN HE GARDEN .I AM HAPPY FOR YOU CIELITO I KNOW THAT YOU LOVE TO BE OUT IN YOUR GARDEN ... A BIG HUG FOR MY SISTER FRIEND CIELITO

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  13. THE VERANDA HOUSEJune 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    QUE DISFRUTES DE TU HERMOZO MUNDO MI QUERIDA HERMANITA ,ESTOY FELIZ DE QUE TU VIDA ESTE LLENA DE GOZO Y ALEGRIAS,CAMINA POR LA CARPETA DE PETALOS DE TUS ROSAS Y COMO SIEMPRE TE E DICHO BAILA ENTRE LAS ROSAS Y EL ARCOIRIS QUE DIOS TE ESTA REGALANDO...UN GRAN HABRAZO

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  14. LVJune 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Has to be a little bit of heaven on earth.

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  15. KathyJune 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Cielo,
    Your garden certainly is enchanting! I love seeing all your beautiful roses - what a treat to have a window surrounded by roses - I am sure your garden must be heavenly! Thank you for sharing it with us at Savoring Summer!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  16. My Cozy CasitaJune 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Ola querida amiga que alegria me dio leer tu comentario hoy, estoy en mi cas en Miami estoy contenta por una parte pero por otra estoy triste ya que mi esposo quedo en California y ahora no bemos cuando hay vacaciones o holydays a bese la vida nos toca y ahora me toco a mi
    pero tengo mucha fe que nuestro senor ponga su mano sobre mi familia y bobamos a estar junto.tu jardin en un sueno de adas que marabilla difrutalo mucho como tu mereses amiga que Dios te bendiga siempre carinos de una amiga
    XOX
    Isora

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  17. JacquiJune 22, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I have lifted my soul by walking in your garden today!! There must be nymphs and fairies and angels all around such beauty!!!

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  18. The TablescaperJune 22, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    What a gorgous garden. Your window does look enchanted. Walking through your garden is like walking through a dream: the delphium, the lupines, and of course the roses. Just gorgeous!

    I'd love to have you share this with Seasonal Sundays this Sunday!

    - The Tablescaper

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  19. CindyJune 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Your garden is absolutely gorgeous!! So many lovely blooms, so many gorgeous blossoms!!!
    I love your roses and lupines best!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  20. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I am mesmerized by your post and pictures. I just love your blog..it is so pretty! Happy Summer.

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  21. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Qué bello rincón! Qué bellas flores!

    Gracias por tu visita a mi blog.

    Me preguntas si es difícil photoshop. Lo parece, pero poco a poco consigues buenos resultados.

    Un abrazo!

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  22. Rose Garden MalevikJune 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Hi Cielo
    Your Garden is just amazing :)
    And I think that would be a lovely idea with a Rosetheme next monday...
    You can borrow any picture you like :)
    Hugs from Håkan ( The Roseman)

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  23. deborahJune 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I love your roses, delphiniums, lupines and yep pretty much your whole garden. I am a new follower. Stop by and see the delphinium I have blooming today!

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  24. SweetladyelaineJune 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Your garden is so beautiful!I would love to walk in your garden with you. You must spend alot of time grooming it to look so wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings My Friend,

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  25. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 22, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Your garden is beautiful, Cielo! Love the roses and lupins! I can almost smell the fragrance of them.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  26. maría ceciliaJune 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Haz creado un jardín amoroso y muy bello querida Cielo!! es un placer pasearse por aquí, todo es maravilloso, cuánto color y variedad de flores ahhhh!!!!
    haré lo posible por participar en tu fiesta.
    abrazos

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  27. Reading Tea LeavesJune 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Oh Cielo, I wish the same could be said of our Midsummer. We've had deluges of rain and the gusts of wind are blowing all the petals from the roses. It didn't rain from late March through to May and now its raining too much!

    Oh well, at least I can dream with these images of your summer garden ... such pretty roses.

    Jeanne
    x

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  28. DonnaJune 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Cielo, your garden is oh so lovely. The roses and delphiniums are beautiful, some of my favorites!

    Donna

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  29. BessJune 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Cielo, what a blessing to be surrounded by all that loveliness! Beautiful photos! Bess

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  30. Flea Market LynnJune 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Your garden is just gorgeous.....you are an inspiration to all! I'll have to look for the collette roses......alway love a climbing rose. I'm also a new follower of your blog. I hope you can stop by and follow my new blog too. Lynn

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  31. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hello Cielo
    I always find your gardens so enchanting and you have colour everywhere - just lovely.

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  32. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Your pictures and narrative are so beautiful! As a lover of gardening and magic myself, I am hitting the follow button. Thank you for ramble!

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  33. JOJune 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    lovely garden!!! enjoy your summer..

    joarduo.com

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  34. EliaJune 24, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Wonderful!!!
    your blog esso special..
    I love the garden and the magic there...
    hugs from Spain!

    eljardindemiduende

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  35. Fishtail CottageJune 24, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! So many pretty blooms! xoxo, tracie

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  36. Ana Cristina CaldattoJune 24, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    que delicia..fiquei aqui um tempo somente ouvindo a musica do seu blog...e aproveitando apreciando cada foto..cada detalhe...


    formidavel escolha da musica!

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  37. Ana Cristina CaldattoJune 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    suas fotos são divinas... me senti como uma fada sobrevoando suas fotos no jardim!

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