Sunday, July 18, 2010

Lavender and Hyacinths.

As Rosemary is to the spirit, so lavender is to the soul ~ Anonymous
I loved picking a little bunch of lavender for the house.
I planted some of these the other day, so I hope that mine will look as pretty as on the packet.
I also pruned the roses, one of those jobs that it is always great when you finish, with all the thorns.
Also have these magazines to sit down and enjoy.

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature, is that all of us tend to put off living.
We are dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.
~ Dale Carnegie.


I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoying every moment.
Thank you for visiting my blog and the kind notes you have left and I look forward to coming over to visit you all.

Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. Fabulously FrenchJuly 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Sounds like a busy weekend Carolyn, the pile of magazines is very tempting. I also love magazines (in any language) and have "beaucoup" all around the house.

    A tres bientot,

    Leeann x

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  2. LolaJuly 18, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Totally agree - we should enjoy what we have NOW and sniff the roses in our gardens (or rather bouganvillea here in Andalucia - roses would tend to shrivel up in the 30C+ heat!)

    Have a great weekend, my dear Carolyn,

    XXXXLOLA:)

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  3. Princesa NadieJuly 18, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    I hope soon we are going to watch your flowers.
    I love lavender and hyacintus smell!
    Happy Sunday
    A kiss for you

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    My dear cyberfriend, thanx for kind comment on my blog!!

    I like this post & your words (the first picture.... mmmm).

    P & L

    Agneta

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  5. AnonymousJuly 18, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Lovely thoughts today - I love lavendar too and you have reminded me to pick some - hyacinths are gorgeous. I love them too. YOu are organised. I think i might make a visit to the garden this week too.
    Hope your weekend was happy. x
    Suzi

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  6. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJuly 19, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Hello Carolyn,

    I LOVE lavender, such a calming aroma.

    Dale Carnegie's quote is so TRUE! I need to keep this one in mind!
    Thank you for sharing!

    Have a wonderful week!

    xxoo

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  7. Couture CarrieJuly 19, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Gorgeous post, darling!
    Especially loving your pile of mags!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. LuLu KelloggJuly 19, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    It's 101 here and miserable so I am staying inside today with my stack of magazines!

    LuLu♥

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  9. Fé...July 19, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    Pretty lavenders :) And you're growing them by yourself. I'm such a bad gardener. Hahahahaha. Have a wonderful day, Carolyn dear. You're such a pleasure for my days.

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  10. NancyJuly 19, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    Hi Carolyn...
    Oh, I just love lavender. So nice you were able to have some in the house. Love those tins...
    You have a pretty green thumb...I am sure your flowers will look lovely!

    I feel like you do...live every moment!
    Enjoy your day!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  11. koraleeJuly 19, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Oh my favourite thing to do..magazines!!! Enjoy my friend..sending love to you today as you put your feet up and soak in the lovely images and words. xox

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  12. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 19, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Hope you are having a wonderful weekend too. I also hope that your lavender grows lush and full.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  13. MonicaJuly 19, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I have to harvest my lavender now... love to make bunches to keep all winter long...
    Thanks for your sweet words, Carolyn!
    Hugs,
    Monicaxoxo

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  14. JuneJuly 19, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    It looks like you will be enjoying the blooms soon. I love those quotes so much. How true about so many people...not enjoying the beauty of everyday.

    I loved the previous post. WOW! My castle doesn't look like that when we have a party. I am going to have to have a word with my groundskeeper, hehe!
    hugs to you from here

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  15. oriJuly 19, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I so love the lavender. Ours actually grew this year. I was afraid it wouldn't due to the deer loving it so much to munch on.

    thanks for the note, too.

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  16. rochambeauJuly 19, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Adore Dale Carnegie's quote and what you are choosing to do with your weekend. Hope your lavender plants will flourish in abundance and bring much joy, Carolyn!

    xox
    Constance

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  17. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignJuly 19, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    I am so allergic to soooo many scents that I can't have them around me.....but I am sooo thankful that lavender doesn't bother my allergies in the least. It is truly one of my most favorite things!! Love your bundle!
    xojanis

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  18. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Carolyn!!!!

    oh my favorite!!! lavender!!! I will have to post some of my garden shots!!! I love your post!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  19. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    yes we must have been visiting at the same time....here it is getting late and I am off to bed...2a.m.!!!

    there you are most likely starting your day!!!

    Have a wonderful day!!!

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  20. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Hello Carolyn, I'm sure your garden is beautiful. I imagine it is always full of colour and perfume and lots to look at, as your garden was in Christian Street. I have inherited 3 of my Aunt's orchids. I do hope they survive the cold down here.

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  21. RebeccaJuly 20, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Hi Carolyn
    Yes, I know what you mean and it seems there just isn't enough time in the day... this summer has flown by and I think "the lazy days of summer" just doesn't exist anymore.
    Blessings to you this week
    Rebecca

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  22. Absolutely LadylikeJuly 20, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    I love lavender...it's one of my favorite scent...I also like your magazine picks :-)

    Hope you're having a wonderful summertime dear Carolyn.

    Much love: Evi

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  23. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJuly 20, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Hope you had a fabulous weekend sweetie! Oh how I adore lavender. Good luck with yours :)

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  24. Celestina MarieJuly 20, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a fun and productive weekend you had spent doing something you love.
    I love those words from Dale Carnegie. He really was an amazing man.
    I love lavender in the house too and walking into a room with the fresh and relaxing scent filling the air.

    Love my magazines too and always look forward to relaxing with my favorites.

    I got an email from the Fashion TV designers this morning saying they were going to annouce the winners. I wish Victoria all the best. She is so talented! I want her to win!!

    Have a great week and blessing always.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  25. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 20, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    What a beautiful post...with some of my favorite things! Hope you're having a wonderful Monday! ♥

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  26. Anne LorysJuly 20, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Wow....can't get that quote about putting off living out of my head. So true, and it really resonates with me right now.

    Lovely lavender, and a lovely post, dear friend!

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  27. BumbleVeeJuly 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I'm with dear ol' Dale. Too busy living to be blogging much right now...

    I'm out there learning to golf... although the past several days have not been conducive to much outside. Today... raining again... arrgghh... so..I'm baking cuz I love the smell of chocolate and ginger and fresh breads and .. well,... just about any aroma from the oven really.... and it helps to warm up the house when the temps plummet ... Even our summer isn't co-operating on the warm front this year....sigh....

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  28. rochambeauJuly 20, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Thank you for your visit, Carolyn. Thinking of you.

    xox
    Constance

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  29. AnonymousJuly 20, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Pretty pictures xx

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