On the 17th of March imagine my surprise when I opened the wooden shutters to find it wasn't raining. It wasn't sunny either but at least it was fine weather which lasted for 4 days. I couldn't wait to get outside and take some photos around the house to share on my blog.These are some of the photos I took. Most of the stone steps are covered in leaves. I landscaped the terrain and at the time the steps were made, we had two stone masons working on them. It didn't always look like this, as we had two gardeners that worked in the garden every day, and also in my extended garden shown in the photos, but times change, and the vibrant colour that was everywhere disappeared leaving a more natural look. I do what I can in the garden as I always did, but now that I'm older it takes it's toll, especially since I'm on my own.I remain young at heart however, and still enjoy life as I have much to be thankful for and never forget to count my blessings.I was listening to Rod Stewart's "It's a wonderful world" this morning as I was having breakfast and singing along full of the joys of spring.It's spring folks. lets enjoy it!
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So SPRINGY and beautiful! Happy Spring :-) It's 8-12C over here and going to be SUNNY.
Your reflections on the changing seasons and the passage of time are both heartfelt and inspiring
Dear Sonjia,
What a beautiful series of photos, how beautiful nature is there with you.
Very beautiful the yellow plant and the jay that sits on the branch, it looks like there is a circle of branches around them.
I enjoyed your photos and wish you a nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
So much beauty, Sonjia. How fortunate you are to have all this beauty at hand - and we too are fortunate that you share it with us. What a pleasure it would be to walk along those paths with you to admire the moss-covered magnificence of it all. Yes, it is a wonderful world. Hugs and kisses - David
your garden/yard estate is stunning to me, I am a huge fan of natural. I do love it and would like to walk Beau down that road every day... we have to be so careful when walking because we are on a busy street and drivers are crazy. so happy you had days to get outside and woo hoo on springtime
...Sonjia, for 50 years I was in the landscape-nursery business and can tell you that the "natural look" is best! Thanks for taking me along to see these fabulous sights. The Eurasian Jay in perhaps a Larch is sweet. I have a potted variegated ivy that I've trained into wreath, at Christmas I add a small red poinsettia. The purple vetch? pops! Take care and enjoy your verdant world.
Hello Sonjia,
Your photos are lovely, it looks like you have your very own peaceful sanctuary. Love all the flowers, the insect captures and your beautiful Jay. We are having a cloudy warmer Saturday.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter and post. Take care, have a great day and happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Dear Sonjia,
I completely agree with you, the world is beautiful – and it's most beautiful for people who know how to enjoy it and are grateful. We definitely are, and it's sad for all those who can't recognize beauty and only think about money and the exploitation of resources. They're not only dangerous, but they also lead unpleasant lives.
Back to your beautiful nature photos: I think it's wonderful how nature and the landscaped paths and steps visually connect with each other, and how much plant and animal life finds space in your latifundia. I really understand that you can't physically do as much anymore, it's the same here: Last week, we started removing a lot of the ivy that's overgrowing the flowerbeds – and my back isn't happy about it at all... (To be honest, my back is actually very unhappy at the moment, but I'm not going to let it ruin my life 😉) Well, we're not getting any younger – but it's good that we haven't forgotten how to enjoy life. (I even believe "the opposite" - that certainly applies to me: The older I get, the more I can appreciate and enjoy the beauty, life, and nature around me!)
Thank you for passing on the rain to us - it was much too dry here, and now it's raining and watering our gardens properly!
Hugs and all the best from Austria, Traude
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What a beautiful post, Sonjia. It is overcast and raining here and will be for the next few days so it is nice to see the beauty that you showed.
It's a really beautiful place. I would feel very comfortable there.
It's a really beautiful place. I would feel very comfortable there.
Hello Dear Sonjia. What a heartfelt post! It’s amazing how a break in the weather can lift the spirits, especially in spring when everything feels like it’s waking up again. Your garden holds so many memories—both of busy, vibrant days and of quiet beauty now. The natural look has its own charm, and there’s something very grounding about embracing the changes over time. I admire your positive outlook and the way you keep joy and gratitude at the center of it all. Rod Stewart and spring sunshine? Sounds like the perfect combo! Thanks for sharing this slice of your world. John 🌿🎶
You are surrounded by beauty and it's great that you can enjoy it right at your fingertips. Awesome photos, have a wonderful weekend.
Querida Sonjia me encanta como esta, es un lugar maravilloso y seguro que el hogar de muchos animales. Las fotos son preciosas. Muchas gracias por compartirlo. Un enorme abrazo.
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