Think Spring!
When I was dreaming up this idea
in my mind the sun was shining on the water
the grass was green
the kids and I were having a picnic
the birds were chirping
a squirrel stopped by for a chat
bambi walked by in the background
and Snow White was singing to the bunnies…
and then I woke up…
and realized I live in Michigan
and it’s February
and 8 degrees.
What? You don’t want to hang out here in the snow and read a book?
There’s a hat just in case the sun makes an appearance :)
So Think Spring like really really hard
and you can imagine how pretty it would have been with the sparkling blue lake in the background
instead of the frozen tundra – it would have been the perfect vignette to display my cute little sign.
You can also imagine my neighbor looking out the window while I tie empty soup cans to his apple tree (thanks neighbor!) in my snow pants…and scary ski mask…camera in tow…
I think by now they know I’m a little nutty :)
It’s still kinda beautiful even if it wasn’t exactly what I had planned.
Oh and here is the fun sign I painted in it’s actual spot in our house, because I’m not quite nutty enough to leave it outside for the squirrels to enjoy…I had an extra hunk of wood lying around the house and I used craft paint and a sharpie marker to quick draw this cute little sign.
So it wasn’t quite the sunny picnic I envisioned (I actually couldn’t even talk anyone else into coming outside with me) but it was fun to dream up anyways…
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How adorable and beautiful is this! I love it! And what a cute little photo shoot backdrop this would make!
…..and I absolutely am IN LUV with your adorable sign…
What a magnificent post…I just love it as it tells me how much you love to blog and how much time you invest in your posts. Not to mention that the setting is BEAUTIFUL….:)
Just perfect….
and I just linked up to follow you. :)
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I love this post because blog world is all about spring and it is snowing as we speak. Up here in upstate NY March is still winter. Love how you brought some cheer to the snow!
That is so funny. My neighbors think I’m crazy too. I love your sign and your wintery vignette with hints of spring is very pretty.
Beautiful snowy background! I think the flowers look wonderful hanging from the trees. The entire area is so lovely..snow and all.
Soo sweet!! Just love your flowers in the snow and your sign in darling!
I love how you even had your little suitcase packed *just in case* the train stopped to take you to your “happy place” : )
Seriously, the blues and pinks are so totally gorgeous against that snowy backdrop!! Almost better than a real Spring day. Almost.
Your sign is just darling!
Jeanette
Yessssss!!!! I am SO ready for spring! I love this post so much. This just SO sums it up! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent!
Jaime
It’s beautiful Kelly…I would still want to sit there and pretend…can’t wait to see all that snow melt away though….:) miss ya! xo
Love it!
Your sign is beautiful. I love the staging outside. So beautiful!! I am looking forward to spring.
Ruth
What a beautiful picture. I choose to think spring now ~ I am chuckling, you in your snow pants and hat setting up this lovely vignette. I live in Ontario right across the border from Detroit, Michigan ~ brrrrrr ~ but fun ;-)
What you won’t do for a good blog post!! Love this – and I’m picturing the beautiful lake in my mind! I can almost smell those hydrangeas!
Kelly
cute post Kelly..brrrrr makes me cold looking at that snow
So cute! Love those pianted cans! How pretty are those pictures:).
The florals look magical in the now. And I love your sign!
Love it! The snow was CRAZY yesterday! EEK! Your sign is adorable – you are so artistic! I am totally diggin’ the coffee cans – I have been saving some and haven’t been able to come up with any ideas as how to use them…now I know!! Thanks! Also, does that luggage is the picture have a boarding ticket to somewhere warm, as well as a gift certificate for a massage? If so, I call dibs!! HAHAHA!
Your sign and the lovely vingette look just beautiful in the snow. Maybe mother nature would come along and sit to enjoy your cozy little corner and decide to send you spring early,(wishful thinking). If that worked I would be out the day after Christmas decorating an area ready for summer. I am counting the days till we can go without coats and gloves. Optimum temps for me between 72 & 80. Lets all THINK SPRING!!!
that is sooooooo pretty! I love Hydrangeas! It may to cold to sit and read a book but it sure is inviting!
You are to funny. I know how you feel, as i live in Toledo Ohio. Ugh! There is snow on the ground and its cold and damp. Cant wait for spring either. Your flowers are gorgeous. I was just about to go pick some flowers up. My tulips on my kitchen table are on there way out. Think spring is right Kelly!!!!!
This sign is darling! {And I love that painted vintage suitcase post too!} Greetings from right up the road. I live in Lowell. :)
Hi Kelly,
Very cleaver :) and you never know! ..the power of wishful thinking, right? Here in Seattle I will likely wear boots for another month as spring doesn’t happen until around June. You always have to make the best out of every situation. Such a fun post!
My blog is finally up and running again! It’s good to be back:)
leslie
Oh my goodness Kelly! I love your creativity! Wow.. Awesome pictures and dreams! I feel pretty blessed that we aren’t dealing with 8 degrees anymore! :) I love all your ideas and fresh flowers and your adorable little sign! Have a great weekend! Jennifer
Beautiful – the promise of spring coming soon comes through even through the snow laying around! Very cute sign too :) I’m glad you went to the work of doing this in the cold cause it was worth it!
I love this. I think it is so cute that it is in the snow, because really this is when I need to THINK SPRING the most…of course I am in Wisconsin and it is still covered in snow as well.
What gorgeous vignettes – both inside and out! Your neighbour must have thought you were nuts! The things we do all in the name of blogging! I love the mix of scripts you used on the sign. Very pretty – very “springy!”
You went all in here! And the sign is gorgeous!!!
I’m another Michigander…..SOOOO ready for Spring! Love it! Would love to be your neighbor! I’d join you…then…maybe my family wouldn’t give me “those looks”.
That is beautiful especially against the white snow! I live in NC so its not so bad but I am def ready for Spring!!
Love it!! I’m thinking, I’m thinking! I’ve had enough winter already, but it sure was beautiful yesterday!
Cute!
LOL. Seeing your ‘think spring’ display, you would be a fun neighbor to live next to. Luv it. We both have a good sense of humor.
I wouldn’t sit to read a book but would join you for a nice hot cup of cocoa,flavored with a chocolate kiss candy and topped with lots of marshmallows
ColleenB.
Well, look at it this way-when you apply for mental disability your neighbor can testify in your defense. lol That being said- You did a marvelous job! Really looks beautiful and soon there will be sparkling blue water behind it all! xo Diana