A view of the Flatirons (foothills of the Rockies) through crabapple blossoms
Spring is so lovely here! Here's just a few of the many things I'm grateful for these days:
Flower showers, when the wind picks the petals from the trees and sends them spiraling to earth.
Songbirds: robins, finches, chickadees nesting in my garden.
Fresh air wafting in through open windows.
Tulips opening along the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO
Grassy areas turning green: ready for egg hunts, barefoot walks, and picnics.
Sunshine and outdoor restaurant seating.
New sandals!
Baby lettuces, chard and spinach, pansy flats - fresh and organic at the first farmer's market of the year.
Crabapple blooms arching overhead in fragrant pink clouds.
The return of street artists and musicians along the Pearl Street Mall.
Kids playing tag with balloon swords; balloon man making more toys in front of Peppercorn.
Artworks and sculptures on display plus free days at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.
Color blooming in the landscape and people's clothing :)
A sketchbook and colored pencils, time to play on the page.
Inspiration from other artists: The Jealous Curator, Hula Seventy, Camilla Engman, A Creative Mint
Renewing relationships; crafting with girlfriends; learning new skills. Stretching boundaries!
Pink parrot tulips blooming on Pearl Street
Isn't spring glorious? What's making your heart sing today?
Spring, glorious Spring!!! Thank you for your lovely photos, observations, humor and new sandals=pedicure
.... Springtime in Boulder is truly a gift!
Posted by: Cathy Bentley | 04/09/2012 at 07:59 AM
Thanks Cathy! (yep, a pedicure is definately in order.)
Posted by: the teacup incident | 04/09/2012 at 09:20 AM
This post is so full of JOY!!! Thanks for sharing it, Sharon!
I've been away from then internet for too long! Missed so many beautiful posts, but what fun it was to catch up!
Eventually I'll post about the versatile blogger. I'm so behind with blogging!
Hope you had a lovely easter! Happy Spring!
Posted by: anne | 04/09/2012 at 09:50 AM
LOVE your post!! It makes me happy :)
I just wish the weather would follow the blossoms here, it's almost as cold as Winter and the central heating is ON!! It's good to see that someone, somewhere, is celebrating Spring ;)
Did you draw those radishes? They are so lovely! I just ate some on my cheese sandwich :)
Posted by: Yvonne | 04/10/2012 at 07:14 AM
My heart is singing today because I have crossed some very pesky things off my "to do" list...not very glamorous, but oh, so nice to get them done! Now, on to an afternoon in my sewing studio!
Loved all of your glorious spring photos. I was waiting at a stop sign this morning as a drift of apple blossoms snowed down, magical!
Posted by: KarenLR | 04/10/2012 at 09:43 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments! Yes, Yvonne, I drew the radishes after the farmer's market. Spring's the time for radish sandwiches :)
Posted by: the teacup incident | 04/10/2012 at 02:12 PM