Late Easter Afternoon

The only time I have a beautiful

Lily flower arrangement  in my home, is

during Easter.  I remember, as a child, calling  them

"Easter Lilies" ....associating them with Jesus and

His resurrection.  Our Christian churches have

Lilies about the church all during Holy week.

The Mister brought me  this

beautiful white Lily.

I suppose

he's been doing this so many years

it's become an Easter tradition for him.  They

are an elegant and lovely flower.......

I placed it in an old

galvanized bucket.....

just seemed the thing to do.

Looks real nice in the room

we seem to be in the most.

It's late Easter afternoon,

and I am deep

in thoughts of the day.

Oh what a Savior

Oh Hallelujah

He gave His life for you and me........Dee Dee

The Message Of Easter

"I send greetings to Christians around the world

as they gather to celebrate the resurrection of

Jesus Christ.

Jesus' life and teachings continue to speak to every

generation, and Christians believe His

miraculous resurrection provides hope for the future

and offers us the promise of new life.

Through His ministry and sacrifice, Jesus demonstrated

God's unconditional love for us.

For those who observe Easter, our faith brings

confidence that good will overcome evil and that

joy is everlasting."

~President George W. Bush

Have a blessed Easter everyone.......Dee Dee

Painting by Tissot

Just In Time For Easter

We found this beatuiful pot of

pink Periwinkles at one of our

favorite flower nurseries.....

Brought it home,

watered and admired it.....

In no time at all, it began

spilling over the edges of the

hanging basket.....

.......and before we knew it,

the pink Periwinkles claimed

ownership of the prettiest flowers

in the whole garden.

And.....just in time for Easter!

Blessings.....Dee Dee

click on photos to enlarge

I've Been Creating

She had just come from the pool,

her hair wet and clinging to her

pretty little head......

Her very essence is amazingly

beautiful.....

I'm in the mood for drawing and painting

again.  Midst all the Easter activity, I might

squeeze in a bit of art.

Enjoying the moments......Dee Dee

Springtime Scenery

I miss springtime in the Carolinas.

For years, spring was white and

pink Dogwood trees, Azaleas, Tulips,

and Daffodils.....just to name a few

of my favorites.

Here on the Gulf Coast of Florida,

spring looks a whole lot different.

The Bougainvillea seems to be

everywhere this year.........

In the small coastal town of

Safety Harbor.....

spring has arrived.  Lovin' this

potted Bougainvillea by the doorway

of an antique store......

Says "welcome" to me,

and "come on in."

We drove down side streets,

finding older coastal homes.

The older trees were absolutely gorgeous

with the Bougainvillea blended in with the

Spanish Moss.......

Oh, there were lots of other blooming flowers

to see today, but my camera's focus was

on the vivid  color draped  high up in

the magnificent old oak trees..........

Have a beautiful day.....Dee Dee

click on photos to enlarge.....soooo pretty

Give It Away

Have nothing in your house that

you do not know to be useful,

or believe to be beautiful.

~Wm. Morris

I'm trying to live

by this rule,  

and finding

when I give possessions away

that are no longer useful

to me.....

 my heart  is completely happy,

and the recipient is even happier.

Blessings ........Dee Dee

A sleeping Crab Apple tree has awakened....

Spring has returned.  The Earth is like

a child that knows poems. ~Rainer Maria Rilke

This beautiful tree grows in

Cooperstown New York.....there it abides

being nurtured and cared for by

someone dear and close to our hearts.

Have a blessed day.....Dee Dee