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5.6.2017

First summer days and other delights






Aurinko, sininen taivas, poutapilvet, järven aallot, vihreä ruoho, lehdet, kukat... aaah!






Do you remember the wonderful cross stitch sampler designed by my blogging friend Nurdan? I have shown it in this post and I also used a part of it as my header. In her latest post, Nurdan shows how the stitching project is proceeding. You can also see many other lovely creations made by her and her sister.




Please don't feel you need to hurry, Nurdan! :) The completed work will certainly be worth waiting for.







Bidens, Petunia, Calibrachoa




Podiceps grisegena








Rhododendron 'Haaga'
















Spiraea sp.







♥!


39 kommenttia:

  1. Ihanan kesäisen näköistä;-)) Mukavaa viikonloppua Sara!

    VastaaPoista
  2. Beautiful photos. Enjoyed this post. Have a blessed day and a wonderful week. Madeline

    VastaaPoista
  3. Lots of lovely captures, Sara. So glad summer is treating you to its delights now. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

    VastaaPoista
  4. Absolutely gorgeous photos, Sara! Thank you so much for sharing!

    VastaaPoista
  5. Pilvetkin ovat kauniita poutataivaalla - ja rodot jo kukassa! Me saimme nyt kauan kaivatun kesäsateen, pehmeää pisarointia useita tunteja, yhteensä alle 10 mm. Nyt kasvillisuus rehevöityy. Mukavaa viikkoa!

    VastaaPoista
  6. Beatiful photos, Sara! Lovely to see the beautiful Rhododendron Haaga! I'm glad that you finally got summer

    I wish you a nice new week!
    Halaus :)

    VastaaPoista
  7. Kauniita kuvia. Niin upeat rodot.♥

    VastaaPoista
  8. Kaunista ja kesäistä! Joko rodot kukkivat siellä?

    VastaaPoista
  9. All your photos are wonderful.

    But that water photo, I can almost reach in and touch it. And feeeeeel it. :-)

    Gentle hugs, Luna Crone

    VastaaPoista
  10. The cross stitching is beautiful! I love the picture of the yellow flower and also the last two! Have a lovely day!

    VastaaPoista
  11. Hi Sara. The rhododendrons are beautiful. We used to grow them when we lived in Oregon, but they don't grow in this part of .Florida ..it is too hot here for them. So I thank you for the beautiful memories. The sampler is lovely...what a beautiful gift from your talented friend,

    VastaaPoista
  12. Glorious blue sky and lovely rhododendrons! Your friend's sampler is wonderful already!

    VastaaPoista
  13. Mukavan kesäisiä tunnelmia :) Kesä on hienoa aikaa!

    VastaaPoista
  14. red necked grebe is it? Great bird on a lovely looking day

    VastaaPoista
    Vastaukset
    1. Yes, it's a red-necked grebe, one of the most vocal aquatic birds around here (during the breeding season). :)

      Poista
  15. Och äntligen har sommaren kommit till dig Sara, underbara bilder som verkligen speglar känslan av att det är sommar.

    Finska Rhododendron är mycket odlingsvärda!

    Kram!

    VastaaPoista
  16. You photos is a treat Sara :)

    VastaaPoista
  17. Todella kauniit kuvat!

    VastaaPoista
  18. Such a lovely sparkle from the water, and gorgeous blooms too, that Rhododendron is amazing.

    All the best Jan

    VastaaPoista
  19. Such happy, sparkling scenes of summer, Sara! We need to enjoy every moment! xx Karen

    VastaaPoista
  20. Gorgeous! :-)

    Greetings from London.

    VastaaPoista
  21. This post is like a happy, bright smile, dear Sara! :-) The sparking surface of the lake is simply amazing!
    Have a beautiful weekend! Hugs!

    VastaaPoista
  22. Hienoja kesäkuvia, joihin tiivistyy koko Suomen kesän olemus! Aurinkoista viikonloppua!

    VastaaPoista
  23. Such lovely pictures. The sun is glistening on the water, which makes it beautiful. I enjoy seeing all the different flowers in other parts of the world. The yellow flowers are pretty. And the cross stitch words are very special.

    Have a restful Sunday.

    ~Sheri

    VastaaPoista
  24. Laineet ja vesilinnut miellyttävät erityisesti :)

    VastaaPoista
  25. Olá, lindos dias que origima belas fotos como as que partilha, todas elas tem o seu encanto.
    Feliz semana,
    AG

    VastaaPoista
  26. The sampler is precious, a very nice gift indeed. Thankful to see flowers and sparkling water - summer is here!

    VastaaPoista
  27. Your new look is looking good Sara, both for your blog header and with your shimmering water and sunshine on flowers! Love your sampler!
    Wren x

    VastaaPoista
  28. Yes, Sara, this summer has came! The nature is enjoying the warm days. I love your picture of shining water surface, great!
    Your favorite 'Haaga' is in bloom and mine one 'Peter Tigershed' is too. Love its white with brown spot flowers. This bad winter I covered it against the icy water.
    Have a nice summer day!

    VastaaPoista
  29. Bellissime le tue foto !
    (ps.ho finalmente assaggiato le patate viola :))

    VastaaPoista
  30. June 16, 2017

    Best wishes with the family health issues.

    Gentle hugs,
    Luna Crone

    VastaaPoista
  31. Summer has arrived here too, with some warm sunny days finally (last week), but now we are back into a cool rainy stretch... But plants are growing quickly. I have been the thinking of you the last few days Sara as the lupins are in full bloom here. I am hoping to get out for some photos between the rain showers... I'll be thinking of you. Hope the health issues are not serious and things are better soon. Hugs!

    VastaaPoista
  32. Yes, Sara arrived. For Spain in some cities there is 43º + Much heat for June.
    Fantastic your treats, the lovely photos.
    I wish you a good weekend.
    Besos.

    VastaaPoista
  33. Hello there Sara.
    Having just read your two newer posts above, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
    Just wanted to say hope the families health issues improve soon for you.

    Take care, sending my good wishes

    All the best Jan

    VastaaPoista
  34. Dear Sara,
    thanks for your visiting and comment. I was very happy. I'm so sorry about the illness in your family. I wish all the best from the heart.
    Have good time... Big hugs.... Dorothea <3

    VastaaPoista
  35. Hello Sara!
    I've read the recent posts and saw the beautiful summer flowers, lovely aspects of summer. Lots of good health to you and family! Warm greetings from here!

    VastaaPoista


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