Inviting spring

Today the sun was shining, the temperature was more like spring. But it is still very drab outside, now that the snow is almost all melted.
I drove to the garden shop after work to get some spring flowers. Not that I was the only woman with that idea. They were buzzing around those flowers like bees around the first blooms in spring! LOL Aren't these lovely? I just love horn violets viola cornuta, they have such gorgeous colours.
And I can never resist forget-me-nots.





Hoping it won't be too long before I have some flowers in the garden.

Evidence of spring

I have been hearing different songs early in the mornings of this week. The birds have changed their tunes. They are singing spring songs.
So, as today is a wonderfully sunny day, I went out to the garden to look for other signs of spring.

What a glorious blue sky!!!

My snowdrops! To think they have been growing underneath all that snow!

The Helleborus are coming too!

Some foxglove - successfully braving the snow.

Swelling buds on the cherry tree.

No, these are store bought signs of spring - some tulips to greet me at the door.

More store bought springiness. I need a bit of colour to brighten the days without sunshine.

I'm hoping it won't be too long now. And tomorrow, the big flea market will take place. Since the weather is promising to be mild tomorrow, I will definitely be going.

another mended heart, work in progress and sign of spring

I made another mended heart. Can't seem to get these off my mind. And I am loving the wire as thread...

This is a piece I am working on presently. Now, what do you think this is going to be? Any guesses?

This is a sign that spring can't be far off. Yes, they are birds. But the special thing is - these are starlings. Starlings migrate. So this means, they are coming back. Sorry the photo is not so good. But if you click on it to view it larger, you should be able to make out the lovely markings on their feathers.

Longing for spring - I'm looking for clues... and work in progress

It's that time of year again. I am longing for spring.

So badly, I went out and bought myself some flowers. Aren't these nice?

This is what it actually looks like outside. Only, the fog keeps getting thicker.
I decided to take a look around the garden to see if I could find some clues - some signs that spring might be on its way.

Moss growing on a branch of the old pear tree in my yard. Well - it's green.

Buds swelling on the wisteria. I'd say that is a sign.

Lichen on a piece of very old fence. It's green, but not a sign.

My cats are ever helpful. Casanova and Kiki: "Whatcha find? Can we eat it?"
But no sign of spring here.
While I write this, Captain has jumped up on my lap to have a snuggle - ahem, I beg your pardon - he is watching out to make sure I don't get attacked by mice while at the computer. How thoughtful of him (not that I have ever had that problem...)! Now if I just had longer arms!

Hasel buds - still very tight. Not spring yet.

High up in the cherry tree - I can see the buds getting bigger. Can you see them? Definitely a sign - but it's not saying when.

What else have I been up to?

My very first attempt to play with the enamels I recently ordered. These are torch fired and the colour is supposed to be purple. Just a couple of wires with ball ends and enameled. A first try. Not very spectacular looking. But exciting!

Some more resin components I have been working on...

As for spring, I will have to console myself by looking at this magazine, while I wait for her to arrive.