Thursday, February 9, 2012

Spring Dreams

I really shouldn't write this post.  I really shouldn't write it because I know the minute I press publish post,  somehow, someway, it will most likely start snowing...better yet, it'll be a snowstorm of blizzard-like proportions.  I have, however, been known to be a rebel from time to time, so I'm going to write it anyway.

I don't mind Winter, and I don't mind snow.  That being said, we are experiencing a particularly mild Winter this year and now that the holidays are over, I'm kind of enjoying this milder weather.   The only problem I'm having is that I'm beginning to wish for Spring.  It's this mild weather that's making me wish for it far earlier than I know I should.   

It could be dangerous, but here I am, risking it all, to take you into my Spring Dreams.......

Country Living





    
Source: google.ca via Gina on Pinterest


Southern Living










Source: flickr.com via Lynn on Pinterest


Do I dare click that publish post button?  I'm certainly not ready to wake up from my Spring dreams yet.
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30 comments:

  1. Sunflowers With SmilesFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:05:00 AM EST

    Gina:

    Love the images! Don't you just love spring and all of the spring flowers in bloom? My family lives near Philly and she said that had about 1 inch last night...Did you? Hopefully spring will come soon for all of us.

    I can't wait to start a flower garden.

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  2. sweet violetsFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:07:00 AM EST

    I'm with you....the very same thoughts are going through my mind also....its way tooooo early to think like that!!!! I have been re-doing my little hutch in spring pinks.....snow for sure this weekend!!! hugs...cleo

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  3. AnaFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:41:00 AM EST

    I'm not use to all this cold for this long. Not here in California anyway...I love the winter too but I am feeling the need for warmer, springy days too. I'm so ready...Your pictures took me away for a few minutes and I just don't want to come back to the cold...I know, I know...I don't know what real cold is...but remember all I've ever known is California weather :-) Hope you don't get a snowstorm of blizzard-like proportions. Here's to a beautiful Spring.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:50:00 AM EST

    Gina such gorgeous images! I feel like I'm in Spring here in the south. It's just such a mild winter. Plants are starting to bloom. So I'm quietly enjoying it and hoping we don't have a freeze and kill everything! hugs, Linda

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  5. KathleenFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:00:00 PM EST

    Yep, we got snow last night! Just a little but more coming Sat!

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  6. VictoriaFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:14:00 PM EST

    We had one day of rain and gloom then it was right back to summer like weather...so I'm dreaming of cold, grey, rainy weather! I feel guilty being indoors when it's 80 degree's outside!

    Those are lovely images Gina...it's always fun to escape into the world of Pinterest!

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  7. Ann from On Sutton PlaceFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:21:00 PM EST

    LOVED this. Especially the daisies in the bike basket. It's really cold here today. Wind chill is 17. Not exactly spring-like so I appreciated your post more than usual!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:14:00 PM EST

    your pictures are so pretty!! I'm wishing for spring too!

    Kathy

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  9. DIYbyDesignFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:22:00 PM EST

    Great spring images. I am just loving this mild winter. I'm only of fan of snow for a day or so and then I'm over it. The Halloween storm and the one we had a few weeks ago gave me my fill for the season. I'm with you...here's to spring being just around the corner.

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:57:00 PM EST

    I enjoy the winter and snow too Gina but your right all this mild weather is making me crave springtime! Have a great weekend!

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  11. Blondie's JournalFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:26:00 PM EST

    Gina...I think you hit it on spot! It's the warm weather that has us thinking it's spring, not to mention all the seed catalogs that arrive right after Christmas! I have been afraid to complain about no snow, too, afraid that we will have a blizzard and I'll drive off a road!

    Love your blog, I'm new to it!

    XO,
    Jane

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  12. Something Nice and PrettyFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:49:00 PM EST

    I love the one with the tulips, so pretty! It's been a mild winter here to and it makes me wonder what kind of spring we will have when it gets here.
    I joined your Linky Follower so I don't miss anything:)

    Rondell

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  13. DebbieFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:51:00 PM EST

    We're having an unseasonably warm winter too. Our azaleas are actually coming out! Yikes. But I can't dare wish for spring because if it's 70 in February, what in the world will be be in August?

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  14. Elegant EconomiesFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:57:00 PM EST

    I am ready for Spring, too! Wouldn't mind a really good snow before Spring gets here! Love your Spring Pins!
    Audrey

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  15. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:41:00 AM EST

    Gina, that is a beautiful collection of spring things. I especially like the pink tulips and the bike with daisies. Our winter has been very mild. Tulips (some of them pink) are popping up in the garden and I saw a shrub with a few blooms on it. I am like you thinking that it could turn bad any day. Also, I wanted to say congrats for having your pretty valentines featured by Cindy. Seems they were a very big hit on her blog and mine, too. They were really cute.-------- Shannon

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  16. debbie refresh restyleFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:27:00 AM EST

    You've got me dreaming now! I love your dreams :)
    Have a great weekend!
    Debbie

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  17. SImple and Serene LivingFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:17:00 AM EST

    We have had such a mild winter, too....until now. Snow heading our way today with a low tomorrow of 11 degrees. UGH!!! I am ready for spring and your photos definitely cheered me up. I am a new follower.
    Laura

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  18. momto8February 10, 2012 at 12:36:00 PM EST

    your collection of pictures are fabulous....definitley put s me in the spring mood!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  19. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 10, 2012 at 1:11:00 PM EST

    Hi Gina,

    Beautiful pictures! I would love spring now. I can't wait to smell the flowers and be out and about gardening.

    Dee

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  20. Shannon FoxFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:25:00 PM EST

    Well, it's pouring here. So thanks. Bwah haha!

    I have some of the same images. Funny how a photo an trasports you?

    Hugs~Shan

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  21. DebbiedoosFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:53:00 PM EST

    Ahhh...I am feeling your thoughts Gina. Pretty images. I hope it did not snow. It is cold as heck here today. Enjoy your weekend.

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  22. Heirloom treasuresFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:06:00 PM EST

    Beautiful pics Gina, I'm following you on Pinterest. Repinned that gorgeous yellow pic with the bike.
    :)xx jeanetteann

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  23. DawnaFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:39:00 PM EST

    Great photos! Really like the last one of the tulips! It sure has been a mild winter here...spring won't be long in coming now..hang in there!

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  24. An Oasis in the DesertFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:15:00 AM EST

    Oooh, I like those photos. All the colors are so pretty. Well, I hope you don't get a blizzard! We are having unseasonably warm -- 80 today, YIKES! I'm really not ready for it to be that warm yet....lol!

    Loved your Valentine table. It was just beautiful!
    CAS

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  25. Natasha in OzFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:18:00 AM EST

    As you are getting ready for Spring I am counting down the days to Fall! I am so over summer here in Australia!

    Take care and best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  26. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:03:00 AM EST

    How pretty! I am starting to dream of spring also! Have a wonderful weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  27. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:43:00 AM EST

    Wow, how gorgeous, Gina! and I love the bicycle!! I have one that I photographed last year at Mardi Gras and posted--This one here is beautiful!!!

    I was so excited to hear that you read Hug from Heaven. And that is SO special that you had your own "hug!" I thought that if people read the book that they'd realize that they had probably had them--and some people might not have even realized it.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  28. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:36:00 PM EST

    These are so lovely! Spring is my favorite time of the year. Love the colors!

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  29. LynneFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:28:00 PM EST

    A girl's gotta dream! We lucky to see you in your dreams!
    Just lovely, Gina!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  30. JanetFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:27:00 PM EST

    Such pretty pictures, Gina! I just discovered pinterest too, and am now following you there!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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