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Celebrating 1st Day Of Spring

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Steve and I thought what better way to celebrate the first day of Spring than make a trip to Ginter Botanical Garden.  It was so nice to be outside and enjoy the warm temperature.  Warning,  overload of pictures!

Inside the arboretum they were having an orchid and bulb show. The colors were spectacular!

Have you ever seen a blue orchid?  This was a new one for me.

Below is my pitiful attempt at decorating for Spring.
See the two little eggs in the dirt?  With our house on the market those eggs may be my
only Easter decoration too!
On another note.  I wanted to thank each of you that joined my new  Open House  party and those
that left such kind comments.  I truly appreciate each and everyone of you!  Thank you for all the support you show me and my blog.
The next party will be available to link to on Wednesday around 6:00 pm.  Hope to see you there!
I am joining the parties at:
The House In The Roses 
http://www.becolorful.typepad.com/ 
Savvy Southern Style 
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia 
A Southern Daydreamer 
The Charm Of Home 
My Romantic Home 
xo,
Sherry

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  2. Beautiful gardens! I don't blame you to go out and visit flowers to feel totally the Spring spirit. Thanks for sharing.
    If you're around the neighborhood pass by, you're always welcome.
    FABBY

  7. Beautiful images Sherry. I think we need to make a trip to Mo Bot. Garden.

    We celebrated the 1st day of Spring with grandchildren at the lake. J and I will continue the celebration at the lake all week. The weather is glorious!

  8. What a gorgeous way to spend the first day of Spring! Beautiful!!! We had snow today and it is overcast and gloomy! I wish I were visiting those gardens with you! sigh…another day maybe! xxoo Diana

  10. Hi Sherry! Oh, I have gorgeous overload! How pretty and good luck with your home on the market! I loved your Open House Party and I'll be playing again.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  14. Sherry!! Overload? never! those pictures are absolutely stunning…and I seriously cannot believe that you are enjoying that warmer weather like that…we are at 45* and this whole week looks pretty dismal – thank goodness for the florist.

    xo+blessings,
    Anne Marie

  15. Hi Sherry, this is just what I needed to see today. It is a cold rainy day in Calif today so seeing all this splendor is wonderful, thanks for sharing, Your pictures are fantastic,Kathysue

  16. Sherry, Thanks for sharing, I have been needing a flower fix, we are still several weeks away from Spring flowers. Looks like a beautiful place!

  22. Sherry, you can never overload on photo of beautiful gardens full of blooms. Thanks for taking us along through your photos. What a beautiful garden. And no, I've never seen a blue orchid. Interesting!
    Have a beautiful first week of Spring. ~ Sarah

  27. Hi Sherry,
    I just came across your blog and I love. I am your newest follower. can't wait to join your party. Those Pictures are to die for. I cannot wait for spring we are still under 5 feet of snow in Montreal. I hope you can stop by my blog.
    Au revoir, a beintot
    Caroline

  33. My favorites!!!!! Tulips. We're still a few weeks away from blooms so I really appreciate you sharing your weekend trip to the gardens with us Sherry.

  34. That is so not fair!! *winks* But so gorgeous too! I need spring in the worstest way! And that isn't pitiful……you should see my house lol! Vanna

  39. Overload of gorgeousness !!!! I am so jealous – it snowed here today for the first day of Spring! Yuck. No bulbs out yet. These flowers just filled me with sunshine!

  46. Hello Sherry,
    Thank you for your support and sincere comments. You are so thoughtful to take the time for others. Ginter Botanical Garden's are amazing, I want it all. What a beautiful post:-)
    Very inspiring!

    When you sorta have one foot out the door, Holiday decor really isn't that important. Hang in there.

    Fondly,
    Laurie

  47. Gorgeous field trip Sherry! I love tulips, but I was so enthralled by those beautiful blue orchids!
    YOur little vignette is NOT pittiful! It is very very lovely. I love the basket you put everything in!
    Yvonne

  52. Sherry so beautiful…I love to visit Aboretums so many gorgeous specimens and bright color throughout!!

    last day….Come and enter my giveaway for bath & body!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

  53. Sherry,

    What a gorgeous place! I miss seeing beautiful flowers like these. How inspiring!

    You made me smile with this post. Thank you!

    I hope you're having a great day!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

  55. Absolutely beautiful WOW at all the wonderful colors thank you for sharing now I'm off to bed to dream of blue orchids..
    hugs from Savannah, Cherry

  58. Wow! Thank you for taking us on this beautiful spring tour. I wish we were seeing more of this in "not so sunny California"
    This makes me believe spring has arrived!

  59. Dear Sherry,
    Wow, what a lovely garden to visit. I love the pathway that has the old lamp post..I would linger there for a long time..So thankful that our communities have places like this for us to visit..
    Happy Spring,
    Shirley

  60. My husband Steve and I love this place. Love the red pepper and crab bisque in the little cafe there. So glad to see you like it too.
    The library has some very nice books to get ideas on gardening. Enjoyed your beautiful pictures.
    betsy

  61. Sherry,
    I'm here from Kim's. I'm so excited to have found your beautiful blog.
    Thanks for sharing your Botanical Garden tour with us.
    I love the flowers and the cottage is so adorable.
    I've never come across a blue orchid. WOW!
    Dee
    Your new follower

  65. OMG, these photos are just phenomenal! And I thought my garden was beautiful, it's nothing compared to this….Christine