Spring Unfolds

Golden daffodils with orange trumpets
unfold their sunshine petals
for all to see

Wild anemone raise their heads above last year's fallen leaves

Primroses, tender violets and a single daisy
draw our attention to the shady spots

and fluffy blossom trees line the streets

Down by the lake,
the early magnolia bloom

framed by nurturing branches and a perfect clear March sky

Closer to home,
Easter is being celebrated
with traditional hot cross buns

and the yellow duckling guards the baskets of tiny truffle filled eggs...
but not for too long, methinks!


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  1. Those little wild anemones and violets are wonderful, oh to be able to photograph those little gems. Such beauty is Spring but then every season is a new blessing. Happy Easter Sandra

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    1. Aren't spring flowers the best? I have a soft spot for wild anemones and violets too. I think it's there their wonderful tones of pale purple and mauve! Thank you for your Easter wishes!

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  2. Here's wishing you a joy filled Easter!
    Lovely post :)
    Connie

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    1. Thank you, Connie. Wishing you a beautiful Easter too!

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  3. Such pretty spring flowers!! Hope you have a lovely Easter!!
    Kate :}

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    1. Thanks, Kate. The sun finally came out here at the end of the day and lit up the spring flowers so nicely!

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  4. Happy Easter, Sandra! Thank you for your visit the other day. I finally got around to reply. :)
    Wow, I've not seen anemone before and just how gorgeous are they! I LOVE the colour. Are those in your garden perhaps or maybe on some country lane? Lovely photos. DAffodils are jsut so bright and happy too-- my fave flower.

    I had a huge smile in my heart when I saw those hot cross buns. I see that that tradition remains with you in Switzerland. It's been decades since Ive had those.

    I'll stop by again, later. Here's wishing you a lovely day.

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    1. Michael, Swiss people don't know hot cross buns, but I'm English so I've brought my childhood traditions with me here! I agree that those wild anemone, seen here in town, are very charming! Thank you for your visit and your wishes.

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  5. It looks like you are enjoying a beautiful beginning to spring, Sandra.
    Those anemones are so special.

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    1. Well, Lisa, spring is being a little moody and blowing hot and cold, but I'm out when the sun graces us with its presence and enjoy all the flowers and birdsong!

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  6. Love all the yellows and blues (almost periwinkle) in this post, right down to the tiny embroidered chick in that last photo. All so pleasant to look at.

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    1. Yellow and blue seems to spell the spring season, doesn't it? I hope you are getting your share of spring flowers, Barbara!

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  7. Lovely colors of Spring. Happy Easter!

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    1. Thank you, Laura. I hope your Easter was filled with flowers and sunshine!

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  8. Such glorious colors of spring! I love the hot cross buns!

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    1. We've all been waiting for all these spring flowers, haven't we, Sarah! I agree that traditional hot cross buns for breakfast is delicious!

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  9. Such wonderful spring sights, I especially love the magnolias. Hope you had a delightful Easter, Sandra....those sweet little eggs must be very tempting.

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    1. Well Gina, it seems to me that the magnolia is rather earlier than usual. These were seen down by the lake and they were not yet all in full bloom, still lots of buds. Luckily, I am not the only one eating these little eggs. They are so darned 'moreish'!

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  10. Happy Easter! Thank you for sharing your beautiful images.

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    1. Thanks, Sophia! Hope you had a peaceful Easter period also.

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  11. Oh, those wild anemones....

    Winter is tussling with Spring here in Wisconsin. At the moment Winter's on top, but I know Spring will eventually win the match. Then we'll have flowers too. :)

    Happy Easter, Sandra!

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    1. The seasons are playing tricks with each other. Each day we never know which one will win! Thank you for your wishes, Sue.

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  12. Another lovely post just bursting with Spring and Easter. Delicious in all respects.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  13. What a beautiful post! I love the little baskets, which I'm sure by now are quite empty! Spring is looking especially wonderful in Switzerland! We've pasted the early bushes and bulbs that bloom and are now preparing for the azaleas to pop open with color! Enjoy your day!

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  14. Thanks, Cathy. I do love this time of the year when everything explodes in such lovely colours.

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  15. So lovely to see what's blooming where you are. We are not quite there yet!

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    1. Kim, I think that winter and spring are still deciding about who's turn it is!

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  16. Oh, what a lovely explosion of petals and colours!

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  17. Thank you for visiting, Roberta.

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  18. Hi Sandra, lovely too see that spring is coming. Your spring is ahead of mine I can see :-))

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  19. So nice to see you, Lasse! You're welcome to enjoy our spring here! Sending you some sweet smelling flowers and fluffy pink blossom!

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  20. such lovely photos of spring flowers Sandra.
    they seem like joy and beauty to me.

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    1. Thank you, Tammie. Spring sings a song of joy to be sure!

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  21. I missed this post! What wonderful spring flowers! And the little crocheted items are so cute! I can tell you are enjoying spring in your part of the world!

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    1. Yes, Mary, we're enjoying spring to the full here, in-between the April showers which are quenching the thirst of all these flowers!

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  22. I seem to have missed this post, Sandra. Isn't it amazing how such delicate beauties bloom on the fringe of winter? The photos of the tiny blooms amid the leaves are beautiful.

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    1. Well Barb, despite winter being reluctant to leave, spring has been bursting out all over and bringing us such colourful joy in an explosion of flowers!

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