Saturday, April 13, 2013

A Lilac Montage





Are you finding that "April is the cruelest month?" If you live in a cold weather clime that may always be true, but it's been a tricky year. I felt a bit cheated out of my lilacs this spring, so I've made a montage from other Aprils.




How can you be melancholy in the presence of lilacs on the patio? I'm so glad they grow in New Mexico.









A lilac garden vignette. . . .










Yesterday's lilacs with English Garden china. . . .










A bumper crop year needed a celebration!








Lilacs in the garden with a beautiful white crocheted tablecloth that my DIL made for me.


















Happy springs days ahead!

Jacqueline




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21 comments:

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Lilacs do make it all seem good, yes they do!!! Beautiful Pics nd lovin those montages too... Happy spring day to you, a beautiful week is coming our way starting tomorrow, I am so excited:-)
Springy Hugs :-)

Pamela Gordon said...

Beautiful photos of the lilacs and the old metal containers! Your mosaics are gorgeous. Enjoy the weekend. Pamela

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

how glorious, waiting for my white one to bloom and fill my home with its delicious aroma.

On Crooked Creek said...

Jacqueline,
Lovely Lilac garen vignette!!!
I, too, have looked back at photos from the two years prior to our drought hereon the Prairie. I'm looking forward to Spring and the promise of greener pastures!!!
Fondly,
Pat

des ailes de papier said...

quelle merveille ce lilas!
j'en ai un petit dans un pot sur ma fenêtre et il va fleurir cette année!
belle journée
bises
Sophie

Marlis said...

gorgeous. I finally planted one this year. I hope it does well. it has certainly been a messed up spring. a freeze and snow last week and another expected this week. Hugs, Marlis

Marlis said...

gorgeous. I finally planted one this year. I hope it does well. it has certainly been a messed up spring. a freeze and snow last week and another expected this week. Hugs, Marlis

Jennifer Williams said...

What beautiful lilacs. They remind me of my sweet, precious grandmother, whom I lost last year at the age of 95. Growing up, she would always take me to her favorite lilac bush, which was as big as a car! I would cut blooms off to take back to her house. We would put some in each room of her 100 year-old house. With the windows open, and the breezes blowing, that amazing lilac scent would fill the whole house and make sweet dreams for me at night. I have tried to plant lilacs here where I live now, but it's too hot and they don't do well. So thank you for this beautiful post with all the wonderful photos. It made my day!

Linda said...

Beautiful!!
I am looking forward to mine, as well...

Cheers!
Linda :o)

Cynthia said...

Beautiful montage, I love lilacs they are so pretty and elicate and smell great. Just beautiful pictures.

Cynthia

Nancy said...

All of the pictures are so lovely. They do quench my taste for spring a bit.

Becky from TN said...

Just stunning! I so enjoy your posts. They are simply BEAUTIFUL...adore all the lovelies! I also collect lovely linens, china and anything with age and character! You have to just love, love, love all the beautiful flowers..Lilacs are one of favorites..love the aroma!
Happy SPRING!!!
Becky McGee in TN

Suz said...

Beautiful photo with the birdcage and the montage was beautiful and inspiring. I'm always inspired and smiling when I visit your blog.

Katherines Corner said...

stunning photos. I am crazy for lilacs. My like bush is struggling we had snow this week! Fingers crossed it will recover. I love the fragrance of lilacs. Hugs P.S. I invite you to stop by and get your entry in for my April Showers giveaway

Katherines Corner said...

oops type o , sorry -not like bush, giggle, lilac bush :-)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Lovely lilacs...I also love that old metal chair, reminds me of my Nana's summer cottage on Cape Cod!

Micupoftea said...

Just lovely, nice photos :)

Haworth said...

Spring really isn't here until the scent of Lilacs fille the house and your images are so evocative, Jacqueline, I can almost smell their lovely perfume! Oh, and that tablecloth is stunning... what a treasure.

Brooke said...

Gorgeous! I can smell them now. Thanks for the beautiful images. Enjoy your day!

Ivy, Phyllis and Me! said...

Good Afternoon Jacqueline, I adore lilac and last year I planted a couple of bushes in my garden. I also have a small plant which was given to me by my mother in law. The lilac she gave me was part of a large bush which her husband, Bob, planted 25 years ago.... it is lovely to know that the lilac bush lives on in my garden.
The perfume in your home must be absolutely gorgeous.
I have enjoyed my visit and have become a new follower. I would like to invite you to visit me at Ivy, Phyllis and Me! when you have the time. Best Wishes from England, Daphne

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

OH those lilacs are gorgeous, Jacqueline...I sure hope we get some this year!