Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The magic of sunshine

Sunshine makes me happy. Sunshine makes me think of butterflies and pink clouds and of girls in ruffles dancing in sunlight as sweet golden drops of sunshine plunk all around them making magical sparkly swirls... like when the fairies in Sleeping Beauty waved their magical wands and the world around them filled with sparkles the color of rainbows and magical sounds.

So when I’m in the kitchen and I see sunshine shinning through the windows on my big square table, my heart skips a happy bit...

The green lushness that creeps in from the garden through the windows makes it extra special... I can hardly describe how fantastic and how very wonderful is to look outside and be given this extraordinary vision of a garden swathed in lushness and greens, instead of the accustomed shriveled vision of our long heartrending winter days...

So, if anyone complains again it is too hot where they are, I will send the most annoying elf to tickle their toes at night. And that’ll be my revenge! ;)

It is super hot here too; yet I wouldn’t change a thing. It feels like a dream, it feels as if every tree in the garden one day began to move; branches moved apart and birds flew high into the air. Fascinated, I pushed back branches and underbrush and leapt over cold and snowy winter on the other side of the world and I am now standing barefooted and blinking on the other side. The green is wild and abundant and the hedgerows quiver and the leaves are warm.

Wonderful

Wonderful

Wonderful

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12 comments:

  1. KarenJuly 19, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy.... I couldn't help but think of this old Glen Campbell song. Ever heard it? Love the sunshine when taking pics. Your picture is beautiful with the sun streaming across the table.

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  2. Sandy @ Cottage Style DecoratingJuly 19, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Sunshine makes me happy too and I'm really missing it this summer. Summer, oh summer, where are you? It's the end of July and I had to turn on the heater this morning. Unreal!

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  3. KarieJuly 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Oh, I am with you, Sunshine makes me happy. I have how it come through my windows and the changes it makes as the seasons change. Sunshine fills my soul with joy and happiness. Thank you for reminding me of how blessed I am to have sunshine and summer warmth right now. Hugs to you, Karie

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJuly 19, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Beautiful view! It is hot here, but I live in a desert country and sadly, there are no gardens outside my window. And with all the dust, I can't even keep my windows clean. :/ Enjoy that gorgeous garden. Best wishes, Tammy

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  5. SuzJuly 20, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Without the sunshine I wouldn't have my beautiful roses. Blessed sunshine!

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  6. Rose Garden MalevikJuly 20, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Hi Ciela
    YES,,,,,,,,Sunshine is magic :)
    And your photos too .....
    Hugs from Håkan

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  7. acorn hollowJuly 20, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I think the sun makes everyone happy. The heat when someone complains I always say it beats shoveling snow which will come soon enough.
    cathy

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  8. THE VERANDA HOUSEJuly 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    CIELITO COMO ME ALEGRO DE VERTE FELIZ TU JARDIN ESTA DIVINI Y ME ENCANTA VERTE FELIS.AMIGA DISFRUTA DE EL SOL Y TUS BELLAS FLORES..CON CARINO SANDRA

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  9. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyJuly 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hello Cielo!
    What a refreshing post...your garden is so beautiful and lush. Hopefully one day ours will at least lush but it's probably not going to be this year. I don't dare complain about the heat we're having...I don't want any nasty elves tickling my toes but when it is constantly 105 each day it get's a bit much. Could we PLEASE just have the sunshine without the HEAT...please? I must say sitting here reading your post with the AC on certainly did cool me off. Now I'm off outside. I hope your day is a wonderful one.
    Maura :)

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  10. KathyJuly 20, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Oh my! So it was YOU! I guess I have mentioned the heat waaaayyyy tooo many times! Laughing! Such a delightful post - love the white flowers, pitchers and lace...so airy and graceful! Thank you for once again making the day bright and cheerful! I hope you have a beautiful day,
    Kathy
    Oh my! There's Thunder! Praise the LORD for rain! I may go skipping in it!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Bom dia! Realmente a primavera e o verão são espetaculares, pois nos trazem alegria, principalmente quando estamos perto da natureza, seu jardim é muito bonito!. Abraço

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  12. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Che meraviglia queste immagini; una fiaba carica di polvere magica.
    Dimmi quale è il tuo segreto! Antonia

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