Happiness is.....
* the fact that it is officially Spring and the daffodils are on the brink of blooming
*playing in a pile of old millinery flowers
*getting organized and doing some good old Spring cleaning
*getting ready to go to a friend's house to play with a bunch of other friends
*watching my husband put a fresh coat of paint on the walls
*wearing a dress without my legs being chilly
*deciding which color to paint my toenails
* finally finishing up a handful of Easter Eggs topped with rumpled vintage flowers. {They will be for sale in the shop sometime on Monday. Maybe around noon EST. More or less.}
*Hearing the birds chirp, chirp, chirp as they build their nests
*feeling hopeful about all the good things that the warmer weather will bring
*what is YOUR Spring happiness?
My Spring happiness is being able to open windows wide to let fresh, birdsong filled air in!
Posted by: [email protected] | March 25, 2011 at 07:18 AM
The fresh green color of grass & buds, lilacs blooming soon, the birds chirping, open windows, warm breezes blowing...that's my spring happiness:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 25, 2011 at 08:46 AM
i always think of a part of this poem everytime Spring comes around~ i think it's because i've always appreciated the Winters "purposes".
There is a curious paradox
That no one can explain.
Who understands the secret
Of the reaping of the grain?
Who understands why Spring is born
Out of Winter's laboring pain?
Or why we all must die a bit
Before we grow again.
Posted by: Michele Colaner | March 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Where I live, we're still dealing with 2 feet of snow but I'm dreaming of soft, warm dirt to plant my seeds in & watching the blooms come alive in the sun. Windows open & the sound of the birds & the laughter of playing children, cooped up inside for months & finally able to be free!
Love your blog. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Chy | March 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM
My spring is when the river burst open and the water starts flowing. It happened spot on March 21st. Perfect timing.
Haven't seen a robin yet... that's when my spring comes to life.
Happy Weekend
Love Claudie
xoxoxox
Posted by: claudie | March 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Well, where we live we're being teased. One day warm, the next few rainy, then bright but cold, then snow!
What I love about Spring is Spring Cleaning. Opening up all the windows and letting the fresh cool air breeze in while I mop the floor, clean all the curtains and dust away the winter blahs.
I love going out while it's warm with a hint of coolness and letting the kids play without dying of heat or frostbite!
Posted by: Jill | March 25, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I like the fact that it's still chilly, but we have flowers and sunshine too. Can't stand mid summer, when it's sweltering, but this time of year is just beautiful.
lovely post xx
Posted by: sadie | March 26, 2011 at 09:58 AM
I love Spring's warmer weather and the sight of bird's nest in the tree by my kitchen window. The sound of the baby birds chirping, calling for their mommy.
Happy Spring Andrea!!!
Posted by: sonia audelo | March 26, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Andrea,
I watched all day for your eggs, and then I had to teach a class at 12:05...I missed them, waaaaa!! I know that you are so busy with the kids, but are you going to make anymore? Please!!!
Posted by: Tina-Marie Hamilton | March 28, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Hello my friend,
They are BEAUTIFUL. Honestly, the colors...sigh! I would try my hand at these too, but vintage millinery flowers are not plentiful or inexpensive here, I would pay $25 just for the flower, if I were lucky enough to find one. LOL. That would be a golden egg INDEED. Let me know if you list more. I too missed within the hour. My spring happiness, an alfresco breakfast of cheerios and an english muffin with the morning sun shining down on my kitchen patio and the forsythia in full bloom! Can't wait! xox
Posted by: Susiebelle | March 29, 2011 at 01:00 PM
SO beautiful, Andrea!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | March 30, 2011 at 08:51 AM
well, just as i was about to compile my list it started to snow! LOL ah, spring in new england. fickle fickle!
enjoy spring!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | March 31, 2011 at 09:29 PM
just beautiful!
Posted by: laura lee | April 01, 2011 at 04:24 PM
So many pretty things going on here to celebrate spring. Living in the tropics we don't see that locally but I do remember the fresh green tips of buds on the first sunshine filled day.
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Posted by: Nick | April 04, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Here in Michigan, where it's always 20 degrees below comfortable, I'm still waiting to catch your spring fever. It did cheer me up, though. A visit to your beautiful blog always does!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | April 04, 2011 at 06:17 PM
Such a beautiful post! I loved reading it. :)
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | April 05, 2011 at 03:18 PM
Very beautiful post!! Would love to make my spring perfect if the two eggs I just tried to check out with were not already sold! EEK! I guess I thought IF IT WENT INTO THE CART...then is must NOT be sold. Big frown :( LOL! Silly me. You talented friend you! I am in awe!
xoxo Mols
Posted by: Fleur de Bee | April 06, 2011 at 11:39 PM
My spring happiness would be SPRING CLEANING. I don't know why of all the seasons, I got so motivated cleaning only in springtime. I think, maybe, because of the weather. =)
Posted by: Kathy Carbone | May 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Congrats Andrea. I live near Philadelphia but missed the show. Thanks for posting the video. How exciting that your ribbons were featured!
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