It Started with the Pail

I walked the aisles of the craft store 

carefully examining the shelves of Spring merchandise

the had been marked down to make way

for the fresh look of Summer.

It called my name --

just as I am certain each of you have been called

at some point in time by that special item

that you didn't know you were looking for.

What called my name?  

A METAL PAIL

 printed with an image of a charming child,

soft flowers,

and the writing from the back of a vintage postcard. 

I soon located some faux blooms in the softest of hues ...

creamy white and blush pink.

With accents of lace ribbon and a plump tassel.  

And, yes, a pink cabbage plant.

My box of vintage postcards was searched.

Looking for Springtime images

that carried the same delicate colors.

Did you spot him?

Where cabbages grow,

you are sure to find a rabbit

looking to satisfy his hunger.

I'll gladly share the bounty with this dapper fellow.

Until next time, live and love well.

This week I'll be joining these events:

 Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Share Your Cup at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Song

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Showy White Trillium

The Spring flowering White Trillium grows wild

in the woodlands of Michigan.

It is a protected plant --

it is illegal to pick or transplant the trillium

growing on public lands without a permit from the state.

The flowers photographed here are growing in

the wooded area of my yard.

The plants were purchased from a nursery and

planted in an environment

that is similar to their natural habitat.

This year, the flowers are blooming

about a month earlier than typical

due to the unusually warm weather

we have been experiencing.

Here are two other varieties of trillium.

The flower buds have emerged but have not yet opened.

Will revisit these blooms during a later post.

Hope you enjoyed this brief glimpse of Spring in Michigan. 

Until next time, live and love well.

Linking with

Bunny Hop at Bunny Jean's Decor and More

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

March's Promise

Yesterday delivered a wet, sloppy snowfall.
The remnants of that icy mix remain on the ground.  

But my heart danced when I noticed 
the first spring-flowering bulbs blooming this morning.

The miniature cyclamens have awoken

from their protected sleep under the Japanese Maple tree.  

Winter in Michigan has not been
very cold or snow-covered this year.

None the less, everyone is anxiously awaiting
some color in the landscape.

 The cheery rose-colored petals of the cyclamens
signal that Spring is indeed on the way!

Until next time, live and love well.

Joining friends at the these lovely gatherings:

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

Potpourri Friday at 2805

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!