I think the sight of fresh, bright green shoots pushing up through brown earth is very perfectly March-ish don't you? I bought myself some Muscari bulbs from the supermarket on Monday and popped them out of their plastic pot and into this little broken jug which I keep purely for popping Muscari bulbs in. It's never used for anything else, just for my annual Muscari Appreciation. I have an odd attachment to this little broken jug as I found it in the back yard covered in dirt when we first moved here. I feel it belongs to the house, I wouldn't dream of throwing it away even though it is a bit defunct. Can't wait for the sweet little blue flowers to arrive, but in the meantime the sight of those fresh green stems on the windowsill is making me feel very happy indeed.
I'm on to my third? fourth? round of hyacinths on the mantel now too, they continue to deliver huge dollops of pleasure on a daily basis. So pretty! And so smelly! I think on balance I much prefer the blue flowers :: these pale pink ones that are scenting the room right now are very lovely but I kind of wish they were brighter that's all.
I'm so happy we are now into the month of March as it means all things Spring-like are right around the corner, yaaaayyyy!!! February was OK I guess but we did seem to be dealing with pesky coughs and colds throughout most of last month, so I'm looking forward to a dose of lighter, brighter and hopefully warmer weather to kick the germs into touch.
My calendar pages have been turned on time (in fact, I turned them a day early, thinking it was March on Monday) and the images made me sigh with gratitude for the Coming Of Spring. Greenery re-appearing. Longer days. Drying laundry outside again. And that certain hard-to-describe feeling of Spring in the air.
Oh, and Connievan-ing again yippppeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping, hoping, hoping with all my heart that some time towards the end of the month it might possibly be time. Time to wake Connievan from her Winter slumber and take her on a little outing into the countryside. We need a mild spell, some sunshine and warmth and off we can jaunt. I've been having some very vivid fantasies just recently about revamping Connievans curtains. I told the man in the fabric shop that I had been fantasising about blue and white gingham curtains and I hoped very much that he did indeed sell blue and white gingham because I would be needing some very soon. He told me matter of factly that I'd be best to keep my fantasies to myself. This is a true story. Only in Yorkshire eh.
We had rather a lot of very welcome sunshine at the beginning of the week, and my front garden crocuses went wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and flung open their petals in sheer delight. They looked so beautiful!
And next to the crocuses (is that word right? Seems to sound odd saying crocuses!)...err where was I, yes next to the purple crocus(es) is a resilient little clump of snowdrops. Gosh, I do love these little flowers, they are so humble yet so captivating and beautiful. Lovely.
On Tuesday which was the first day of March, I took a few of my usual snaps from the attic window. Living with this view for over three years now hasn't made it any less special and it continues to fascinate and delight me. I just love to observe the changing light throughout the day, it really does make for happy viewing....
01:03:11 :: three snaps taken at 08:27, 11:30 and 14:31.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the hill "greening up" again, it'll be another few months more before that happens and I can't wait. Ahhh I feel all happy and glowy just thinking green and springlike thoughts!
On that happy note I shall love you and leave you for now....it's 9.50pm here and it's my bedtime. Off to go get my hot water bottle filled to the max and get myself snuggled up under my feather duvet and my wonderful BB. Bliss ♥ !
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Dear Lucy bulbs are great this time of year. I was so pleased to see my snowdrops when they first appeared. Spent a day over the half term break
(as weather was warmish and sunny) chopping and trimming in garden.
Planning what to grow but whatever will hopefully be as colourful as possible! Look forward to your project reveal. x
Posted by: Sarah west mids uk | March 03, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Hi Lucy. Wish I lived where you do. All I have on the ground outside is snow, and I'm getting mighty sick of it. I'm dying for some warmth and flowers and sunshine right now. I'm also dying of anticipation. Where's the promised post on your new "Tiffany Blue" cupboard? You whet my appetite and then you make me wait. Cruel, indeed. Just want to let you know that I think yours is the best blog of all, and I can't get enough. Cheers.
Posted by: Kari | March 03, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Hello Lucy, thank you for sharing your bulbs and pretty flowers with me this evening. I have been busy knitting this week with one eye on the garden, itching to get out there and start planting (vegetables) - the weekend I think although I am planting 'in tune with the moon' this year so it all depends when the best day will be!
rAcHeL x
Posted by: rachel | March 03, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Hi Lucy
We are going into the start of autumn and I am not looking forward to winter but then there will be spring again. Your posts are wonderful thank you - looking forward to your Secret Project viewing. Thank you and take care Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Porter | March 03, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Blue gingham...way to go!
Posted by: Andrea at Apples and Pears | March 03, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Lovely, lovely post! Isn't spring just the best time of the year? And blue gingham curtains sound just delightful. What a wonderful addition to your Connivan.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Louise | March 03, 2011 at 10:58 PM
loved the scenic photos.
Posted by: Enid Shaw | March 03, 2011 at 11:03 PM
a very enjoyable, bright and cheery read, thank you! I love to see your calendar pages and view. I know how you feel about the view as I grew up with such wonderful views that I love dearly and I love to see how it changes through the day and through the seasons!
Posted by: Louise | March 03, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Oh there is nothing like snuggling up under a crochet blanket is there? I am snuggled on the sofa right now, feeding my little baby and looking at the many spring boquets we were sent as congratulations. My favourite being a bunch of multicoloured tulips (must snap them for my blog).
Ah spring, full of hope and promise, is there really a better season? It never fails us unlike the summer which is often water logged!
I've done my bobble stitch tutorial now and since Dotty Angel has just revealed her bobbley crochet blanket it has been viewed quite a bit already. I'd love to link to your basic stitch explainations but don't feel I can without your say so. Please may I?
xxx
ps Blue gingham *sigh*
Posted by: Cuckoo | March 03, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Hi Lucy , what a gorgeous post . I think the sunbathing crocus(es) are my favourite ...What a beautiful colourful sight. I planted some in the autumn but they all seem to be coming up creamy yellow....not sure what happened to the purple ones . Nevermind, great to see yours,they made me smile :0)
Jacquie x
Posted by: Jacquie | March 03, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Dear Lucy, nice to see you say hello.. very cute caravan artwork! Who did it? I must tell you that we have a reservation at a Pacific Ocean side RV park for my birthday in late April. Ohhhh I hope the weather is fair. Nevertheless I'll be taking a plethora of photos to share. We just found this place last year and this will be our 2nd stay there, I'm just amazed at how close the ocean waves break from the trailer! Just right there!
Hope you get to go on a Connie-van trip soon and share the photos. Hugs from Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge. :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | March 03, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Dear Lucy.
Oh how lovely! I really like the snow drops. Spring is in its way where I am too, and I can hardly wait for the cherry blossoms.
Kim
Posted by: Kim W. | March 03, 2011 at 11:18 PM
O you just reminded me I forgot to post the pic I took of some purple crocuses peeping up in my flower bed which I spotted when I was out in the garden on Sunday taking pics of the quilts I had finished. Lovely cheerful post, it made me smile :-)
Posted by: Sarah @ FairyFace Designs | March 03, 2011 at 11:22 PM
It's always a pleasure to drop by to see what is happening in your little part of the world. I love the spring bulbs - just lovely - and the scent....mmmmmm.
We are just heading into autumn here (sub-tropical Queensland), and I'm looking forward very much to the cooler weather.
Posted by: Sandi | March 03, 2011 at 11:26 PM
What a view!!! You're so lucky and it's great to hear you don't take it for granted but appreciates it day after day after day.
Thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous crocuses!!! And snowflake of course!!!
Bye,
Marian
Posted by: marian | March 04, 2011 at 12:11 AM
I love your blog - I paid hommage to it on my little blog this week. http://vividengrossments.blogspot.com/
:-) I am even starting to dress in brighter colors because I realized how much your crochet work and color selections cheered my spirit. Kudos!
Posted by: Karen L. | March 04, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Wonderful pictures! Lovely spring flowers! And re the crocus(es)...if the name is from the Latin the plural would be, I suppose, "croci," so would it be pronounced "cro-chi?" Now, that really sounds odd. Also pedantic. Too complicated...best call them crocuses.
Rained all evening and most of the night here in Hollywood, but today's a mild day. We have Jacaranda trees all around here, and I'm seeing the leaves paling a bit, as the trees' energies start their shift to producing the clouds of purple blossoms that will begin to appear next month. Ah, spring!
Posted by: Margie | March 04, 2011 at 12:57 AM
How I love your posts, Lucy! I've lived most of my life near Sydney but spent one glorious year in the UK about 15 years ago. Your comment about the crocuses flinging open their petals brought so many memories flooding back of my first experience of a British Spring. The seasons kind of blur into each other here, and I remember being amazed at how distinct each one was in the U.K. Thankyou so much for sharing the little pleasures of your life!
Posted by: Mari | March 04, 2011 at 02:02 AM
Happy March :-) For you that means spring and for me it means Autumn - but that's okay I like the colours of Autumn just as much as the colours of Spring. Can't wait to hear of more Connievan adventures :-)
Posted by: Katie | March 04, 2011 at 03:13 AM
Hi Lucy,
Love your blog.I look forward for a new post from you every morning.Thanks for sharing the little pleasures of your life. Reading your blog,I have started to look for such little pleasures in my life too. Love the pictures too. Keep blogging. They make my day! :)
Posted by: Jyothsna | March 04, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Every time I see a little trailer I think of you and your Connie-Van. Blue and white gingham would be lovely as curtains.
Thank you for your breath of spring, we're still a bit cool and drab here. Hope everyone is feeling better or is on the mend at the attic. Can't wait to see your crochet reveal....
Posted by: all8garden | March 04, 2011 at 04:51 AM
Aye Lass - only in Yorkshire!
Posted by: Kate | March 04, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Gorgeous bulbs! I just love how they're filled with such promise of spring being round the corner ... X
Pen
Posted by: Pen @ Oliver Boliver | March 04, 2011 at 06:33 AM
I must admit that you was this close to draw my attention to this dear signs of spring, buuuuut.......I have not forgotten the new project....you know, the secret one made with your magic crochet....Hmm?
I'm still waiting....
;)
Posted by: Mihaela | March 04, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Beautiful pictures Lucy! I can't wait for the weather to improve in this country. I am from Brazil and I miss the sunshine. Well... I just think you are trying to make us forget your new project :-) but take your time if it was me it would take a year to be finished!
Posted by: Fernanda | March 04, 2011 at 07:54 AM