Patina Moon

Spring has arrived despite the  gray and gloomy skies.  Just look for the sparkle on the budding tree limbs,  and listen to the songs of the birds!   For their song is not about gray nor gloom, it's about new life and abundance! Green is everywhere!  (Ok, even in places I'll be weeding later, but that can wait)  An abundance of water is a gift. Stillness in some places for now, but I don't see  sadness here, I see hope.  Rain creates a softness to everything and makes me feel at peace.  So, if your Springtime is still rainy, I wish you peace and hope and remember  this famous quote.  "Some people feel the rain,  others just get wet."  ~Roger Miller Until next time,  Becca 

Hydrangeas... I can never get enough of them, and this is the time of year they  show off their moody blooms!  I love referring to them as "moody blooms" because of their ever changing  colors depending on the soil's composition. This hydrangea at our house used to be completely blue and now the past couple of years, it's given me a variety of color from deep blue to lavender and pink!  Below is something I found online that describes the meaning & symbolism of the hydrangea.  The name hydrangea comes from the Greek "hydor," meaning  water, and "angos," meaning jar or vessel.  Roughly translating the word to  "water barrel," referring to the hydrangea's need for plenty of water.  hydrangea View our bouquets containing hydrangea  THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF HYDRANGEA First discovered in Japan, the name hydrangea comes from the Greek “hydor,” meaning water, and ...

One November morning… I went for a walk,  …close to home, …fun, …listening to the sounds of nature, …watching the reflection on the water,  …feeling the sunshine,  …dreaming,  …quiet, peaceful, …simply enjoying the beauty that surrounds me... …on this November morning. Feeling grateful for so many things… Becca