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Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Happy Things

I thought I'd share some things currently making me happy and thankful.  A yummy Victorian sandwich cake...
 ...and flapjack.
 Some cheerful yellow daffodils.
 Crocuses coming out in the garden.
 Buds of Prunus Incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' starting to green up in the sunshine.
 Silky flower buds of Magnolia 'Susan' against a beautiful blue sky.
Snowdrops in the garden - this one is a double.
 Tulip buds hopefully promising a colourful Spring.
Flower buds from Blueberry 'Blue Pearl'.  
 A little china pot bought for £1.00 in a local antiques shop.  It was so pretty, I just had to buy it.  It will look lovely with primroses and grape hyacinths in it.
 My seasonal tree, full of wintry-coloured decorations.
Finally, a pretty mug from my friend Alison.  Lots of happy things.
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20 comments:

  1. joy25 February 2014 at 16:21

    I love to see all the things that make people happy, I'm doing my photo 365 this year of things that make me happy and that I'm grateful for. Isn't it great that spring is almost here.
    Joy x x x

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    1. Ellie Foster25 February 2014 at 21:08

      Thanks, Joy. Sometimes little things get taken for granted but are really worth celebrating! I'm looking forward to Spring a lot.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Mii Stitch25 February 2014 at 16:33

    Spring is in the air! :)

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    1. Ellie Foster25 February 2014 at 21:08

      Thanks, Mii Stitch. Yes, it is definitely on the way.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Unknown25 February 2014 at 18:23

    Lovely lovely lovely! Cx

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    1. Ellie Foster25 February 2014 at 21:09

      Thanks, Chrissie. I really enjoyed putting this post together to celebrate happy things.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Stins25 February 2014 at 19:16

    What a lot of pretty things! Makes me happy too...;-)
    Love from Mirjam.

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    1. Ellie Foster25 February 2014 at 21:11

      Thanks, Mirjam. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the post as well. A bit of sunshine makes everything happier (whether it is real or in daffodil form).
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. gilly26 February 2014 at 08:16

    Lovely, pretty happy things! Isn't it fab to see the little shoots start to sprout up in the garden ? A lovely reminder of the Spring that's to come :-)
    Happy Wednesday,
    Xx

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    1. Ellie Foster26 February 2014 at 17:09

      Thanks, gilly. It is lovely to see signs of Spring (although I'm still not convinced we won't get Winter proper). In the meantime, I am enjoying the buds starting to show themselves.
      Hope you had a good Wednesday too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 15:45

    I think your happy things are "my" happy things too..I love seeing the spring flowers opening...but we are a little behind here in the Moorlands... so I shall have to be patient!
    Thea xx

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    1. Ellie Foster26 February 2014 at 17:11

      Thanks, Thea. I have some small Tete a Tete daffodils in flower in a pot at the front door - so cheerful. I am sure your garden will catch up.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. Annie Cholewa26 February 2014 at 18:05

    Your garden always looks so pretty, and that is an amazing snowdrop!

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    1. Ellie Foster26 February 2014 at 21:43

      Thanks, Annie. The double snowdrops are beautiful if you lift them up and look at the inside. It's very kind of you to say the garden looks pretty - it has nice little bits which I can isolate in photos, but the whole thing is very messy and has stuff everywhere (a bit like me!). One day, when I have my larger garden, with a greenhouse and cold frames and space, all will be beautiful...*sigh*...(although knowing me, it will probably be just as messy with even more stuff everywhere!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  8. Mari26 February 2014 at 22:15

    I was just writing a comment and it disappeared somewhere. I'm browsing your blog, so many beautiful things and fun read :) And the above things would make me happy too!

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    1. Ellie Foster27 February 2014 at 18:13

      Hello and welcome, Mari. I am glad that you found some nice things to read about. Sometimes I forget just how lucky I am, so it's a good thing to be thankful now and again!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  9. Joy26 February 2014 at 22:32

    What pretty sights you've gifted us with today Ellie - your Victoria sponge and flapjacks look delicious and then I spy all those beautiful blooms, love love those crocuses - so long since I caught sight of a crocus, and the magnolia and double snowdrop - well - magic - Spring is springing fast at your place! Your little pot, seasonal tree and mug magnify the sheer prettiness of this post - thank you for sharing it all with us. Cheers, Joy xo

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    1. Ellie Foster1 March 2014 at 13:04

      Thanks, Joy. Spring is starting to make its presence known, I think, but we have had some frosts overnight which will hold things back again. I am very lucky to have all these things to be thankful for.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  10. Anne28 February 2014 at 21:53

    Lots of lovely happy things indeed Ellie. I love the seasonal tree and am going to get out my drift wood tree from Christmas for my Easter bunnies and things!

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    1. Ellie Foster1 March 2014 at 13:05

      Thanks, Anne. I am pleased that I finally got the seasonal tree decorations for Winter done - I am going to keep them on there for a while yet. I am going to make some Spring birds next - thanks for your suggestion!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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