Lilacs in the Bathroom

Finally our lilacs are out here in Southern Ontario.

I've been seeing them on many blogs and was eagerly awaiting their arrival.

We have a large lilac bush in the front yard.

It smells heavenly.

Unfortunately, they don't last long.

So, I got the clippers out and started clipping.

I wanted to fully appreciate this flower while I could.

We recently had Marshall's come to town and this was one of my purchases.

I love the crackly look and that it looked like a coffee cup.

And the price.

$5.99 Cdn.

I had a fake green plant in here but I thought it would look pretty with lilacs in.

The opening of the pot is large so I put water in a smaller container,

which would also give the bouquet a more controlled look.

I decided to put it in the main floor bathroom.

It's a small two piece bathroom so it gets tricky when trying to decorate.

I've had a variety of tables and cabinets here, but when I

saw this corner table at an antique mall I grabbed it.

A perfect fit.

A natural air freshener!

Lilacs in the Bathroom.

I made a few more bouquets.

But, I'll show you those later.

I woke up with this scripture in my head yesterday so I thought I would share it with you.

A good way to start your week.

 

Blessings,

 

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Tulips and the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands

We didn't plant any bulbs last Fall, but we did get a few

tulip stragglers.

I decided to bring them in the house to enjoy.

As I was deciding on where to put them, I remembered that it is

 the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.

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The Dutch celebrate the anniversary every year on May 5.

They are so grateful to the Canadians for coming.

Thousands died the winter before to starvation.

Many died just because they were Jews.

Many died for trying to help the Jews, or trying to save their country.

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The children are taught about this in school and join in on the celebration with appreciation.

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There are still some veterans who travel to the Netherlands for the annual celebration,

but there may not be any for the next big one.

Every time my father met a veteran he would offer his sincere gratitude.

Children learn by watching and hearing.

The Queen fled to Canada and stayed in Ottawa during the war.

Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa

 and as a show of appreciation to the Canadians for taking them in and looking after them,

they send hundreds of tulip bulbs each year.

You can read the story here.

They come in so many beautiful colours.

I've noticed that since having a more neutral colour in my home,

flowers stand out a whole lot more.

And it doesn't matter what colour your flowers are cause they will always work.

 

Flowers look lovely together or on their own.

I think I mentioned in another post, but I'll say it again.

Flowers make my heart smile.

We had a beautiful day today.

 Warm sunshine.

Smell of cut grass.

Wearing sandals.

Good deal at the thrift shop.

 

Have a beautiful week!

 

Blessings,

 

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The Touch of a Flower

On Friday I bought two bouquets of flowers at the market.

The plan was to separate them to design many smaller floral creations.

I bought a large bouquet of light-purple daisies,

and a bouquet of pink tulips.

I got right to work when I got home.

I didn't take any pictures of the flowers cause I was so busy thinking of how to separate them.

I shared a similar post to this a little bit ago. You can read what I did with all the little bouquets here.

This was the first thing I wanted to do.

I've seen pictures of a grouping of vintage glass jars, each with a single flower, and I loved the look.

Glass on a silver tray.

The beauty of a flower.

A gift from God.

I don't always get to this particular market, but they have excellent produce,

and beautiful flowers.

I put a single stem on either side of my recent ironstone platter find.

Both of the vases are thrift store finds.

The top of my buffet

Full view and playing around with effects.

I tucked some little arrangements on my self-made hutch.

It looks so pretty with the ironstone.

This old picture frame is an antique find. I kept the picture in it.

The container I used here was purchased as a candle.

It was so cute I decided to use it as a mini vase.

 

I'll share my tulip vignettes later.

 

Can you imagine a world without flowers?

Makes me sad just thinking about it.

As beautiful as flowers are, they do not last.

Very soon we'll see them push their way up from the ground.

We'll be planting them in our gardens.

We'll be able to enjoy them for a season or two.

 

Flowers definitely leave a touch from God.

They are so lovely.

So was the sunshine today and the disappearing snow!

Spread some loveliness around your home in the places you will see them the most.

I put one in the bathroom but I forgot to take a picture.

 

Blessings,

 

 

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God's love never ends!

Don't you just love this scripture!!

The author includes the adjective "steadfast".

The verse would have been wonderful without that word.

Not only is His love never ending, it never wavers at any time!

 

How unlike us a lot of the time.

Our love wavers and it doesn't always last for the long haul.

God help us to be more like you!

I had a birthday this past week.

My husband got me a bouquet of flowers.

I recently shared a post about how beautiful daisies looked in this vintage pot.

But truthfully, any flower would look beautiful in it!

 

I always think of my Creator when I see flowers.

So much variety and so beautiful!

Unfortunately they fade away and have to be thrown out...like my daisies.

But God's Word stands forever!

Do you need God's love today?

Do you need His mercy right now?

It's there for you, cause God's love and His mercy never end.

 

Have a wonderful Sunday!

 

Blessings,

 

 

 

 

 

 



Here a Touch,There a Touch...of Daisies!

 

I'm a little nervous.

It's been awhile since my last post.

I feel like I'm starting for the first time again.

 

It's hard to get back into the groove when you've been out of it for awhile.

I've missed it.

But I put too much expectations on myself.

Especially when there are so many beautiful blogs out there.

I honestly just don't have the time.

But why do we always have to measure ourselves to others?

We make ourselves miserable.

I make myself miserable.

 

I've been wanting to post again for awhile. Took pictures. Visited Pic Monkey.

 Then I ran out of steam.

What catching post title should I use?

There are so many others with much more interesting stories to share than me.

 See there I go again :(

 

Ready for today's post?

Here goes!!

 

The other day, I bought a bouquet of daisies for $10 and a bouquet of Baby's Breath for $3 (50% off), with the intention of making many smaller bouquets.

I didn't take any pictures of my mess, but I'm sure you can picture it.

 

As I was separating the flowers I was thinking about when Jesus took the bread and fish and they just kept multiplying!. Wouldn't that be cool to do?! Maybe one day!

Back to the daisies...

These are some of the finished products all lined up for your viewing pleasure.

 (I had to take everything off anyways to dust it)

A little ironstone vignette I have near the kitchen sink.

 

The bottom half of my display shelf. (Working on the top shelf)

Ironstone, glass jars, and daisies!

I love this little milk jug I found at a thrift shop.

 And of course the old mason jars always make a good vase!

 

All the white looks so fresh and pretty!

 

 Flowers on old books.

 

I love Baby's Breath.  Sometimes I use it alone for decorating.

It adds a quiet floral touch.

 

I have these two sitting in my kitchen window.

I bought four mini jars at the dollar store for this reason,

 but once I got the flowers in only three would fit.

Another view. I'm still working on where home will be for this box.

 

A daisy is such a sweet simple flower. They grow everywhere. Not expensive to buy.

They make your soul smile.

I love things that make the soul glad.

 

One bunch of flowers that can spread sunshine all around the house.

 

Do you have a flower that makes your soul glad?

 

I want to give a very special "Thank you" to Patty for the encouragement to keep posting.

That meant more than you will ever know.

 

Looking back over this post I have discovered that these weren't even daisies, they're carnations!

What a great return post! Ha! Yes, I am blonde.

I've been staring at daisies in front of me while I was typing. I'll show you those another day.

Oops!

Good thing I know how to laugh at myself.

 

Blessings,

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