flowers in the house!

No time to write, but I wanted to share a picture of flowers in my house for Jane at her Small But Charming (very charming) blog:

Beautiful Hot Pink Peonies from the florist and Orange Asiatic Lilies from the garden.  I think they made a good pair, especially in my red dining room!

graced...

Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.

- May Sarton

Last night was a perfect evening.  Perfect for being outside, perfect for walking thru the garden and looking at all the new blooms.

Oh, how I wish I were a halfway decent photographer.  I think the key is to remember to wear my glasses?  Anyway...one of the first roses.  It was stunning.  Too bad you can't tell from the photo.

The end of the dogwood blooms.

The first Dianthus bloom!

And, of course, what southern garden would be complete without a couple (hundred?) Azaleas?

It was so nice out last night that the bf made a fire and we sat by it after dinner, with wine glasses in hand.  Monday's aren't so bad...

party at Jane's! yeah!

"Spring is Nature's way of saying 'Let's party!'" ~ Robin Williams


The always lovely Jane, over at Smallbutcharming.blogspot.com is having a flower party at her place!  This is what I'm bringing, just in from my garden:

Beautiful purple Irises!  Hope you like them!