“Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank
Welcome to the Blog today, Friends. With so much snow and cold weather around the country I thought it would be nice to visit the beauty of some of the flowers found in Ireland. It helps remind us that Winter won’t last forever. The photo above is a gorgeous rose bush along an Irish garden path.
“Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.”– Jim Carrey
Lilies bloom after a morning shower. The raindrops linger on the petals waiting the coming of the sun.
“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.”– Luther Burbank
Beautiful bright red blossoms form a hedge on the way to a Stone Circle overlooking the sea.
“A flower does not use words to announce its arrival to the world; it just blooms.”– Matshona Dhliwayo
Window boxes line the streets of a picturesque village on the West coast of Ireland. The vibrant colors are enjoyed by all who pass by.
“Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes.” – Clare Ansberry
I think this a spider mum in a beautiful garden on a beautiful island in Bantry Bay.
“Like wildflowers; You must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.”– E.V.
This vining flower found a home in a nearby tree.
“Love is like wildflowers; it’s often found in the most unlikely places.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Flowers grow tin profusion along the roadside next to the sea.
This reminder of Spring in the middle of Winter encourages us to take heart and know that all good things come in time.
AS A GARDENER, I NEEDED THIS. WHITE IS LOVELY OUTSIDE, BUT I MISS THE SMELL OF DIRT! Thanks so much, Sandi
What a beautiful post! Much needed on a dreary day in Dallas. Thank you for posting this floral cheer!!! Lynn
My Pleasure, Lynn, it gave a much needed look towards Spring. thanks for stopping by and sharing.
Lynne
Thanks, Sandra, I think we all need a bit of a lift during this really cold and snowy spell we’re having. I miss the smell of dirt, too. Thanks for sharing.
Lynne
Those are some really lovely blooms! A much needed break from all the snow and ice.
Thanks, Joanne, the reminder of lovely days in Ireland make you feel so much better during the Winter months. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
That was good mid-winter medicine!
Thanks, Rita, I think we all need the occasional boost and reminder that Spring will come. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
Oh, those roses! We planted two rose bushes this past spring, the first I’ve ever had. I do hope they survive the winter. Thanks for sharing all these beautiful flowers and quotes.
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Good luck with your rose bushes, Marsha. they are indeed beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
Lynne
These are wonderful. I went to Ireland for the first time last spring and adored it. I loved all the greenery, flowers, etc. Visiting from Love Your Creativity linkup.
Thanks, Jennifer, Ireland is indeed a special place. There are indeed 50 shades of green and flowers everywhere. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.
Lynne
“50 shades of green” is right! We loved that so much! Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #22 linkup. Hope to see you next week at #23.
Lovely. You had me at the pink roses–my favorite! Color is one more way I combat seasonal affective disorder–and winter in Maine is WAY too long. Thank you for brightening my day!
My pleasure, Kathy, long winters can be difficult. I lived outside Chicago for a number of years and I’m originally from Canada. Long winters in both places. I don’t regret moving to a sunnier climate. Hope the winter isn’t too long in Maine. Have a great week.
Lynne
Oh lovely!! Just what I needed today – thanks!!
Thanks, Barbara, It makes the winter a little easier to remind ourselves that spring will come. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
I love seeing flowers in winter. It’s so refreshing! Such beautiful, thoughtful quotes too. Visiting from “Will Blog for Comments”
Thanks, Amy, it gives me such a lift to see flowers in a lovely setting. Keeps the winter doldrums at bay. Have a great week.
Lynne
How beautifull 🙂 We went on a road trip in Ireland few years ago, driving the Wild Atlantic way and it was one of the most beautiful trips ever. I’m seriously thinking to do it again, if there’s a place where I would move in the EU that would surely be Ireland.
So beautiful, lovely flowers
Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 294. See you again next week!
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Thanks, Esme, enjoyed your posts as always. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful post! I visited Ireland in the fall and flowers were still blooming in many places.
The flowers really are breathtaking. thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
So lovely Lynne, a nice change for these dreary winter days. The flowers are gorgeous and makes me yearn for spring. I am happy to feature your flowers of Ireland at Love Your Creativity. Happy Sunday.
Thanks, Linda, it’s lovely to be featured on your Blog. I enjoy visiting every week. thanks for letting me know. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
These are so beautiful. Thanks for linking up with Happy Hearts & Homes. I hope you visit again this week.
Thanks, Lyndsey, Ireland is such a beautiful place with so many wonderful growing things. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
Thanks so much for the feature. It’s always a pleasure to visit your blog. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful flowers! Thank you so much for sharing!
My pleasure, Lisa, it’s always a pleasure to look at flowers. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
Thank you for sharing on the Weekly Traffic Jam Round Up too!
Love to post on Weekly Traffic jam.
Lynne
Lynne, wow!!! You had me with the pink roses and the graceful statue in the background… So pretty! Glad to be able to feature your post at this week’s Share Your Style #416 for you. Really stunning flowers… And so brilliantly colored! Mine are always washed out from the summer sunlight here in the south.
Here’s to the groundhog saying we will be having an early spring,
Barb 🙂
Thanks, Barb, I know you are already out in your garden. I hope to be soon. The Ground hog predicted an early Spring. More garden time for all of us. Appreciate the feature. Love visiting your site. Thanks for sharing and have a great week.
Lynne
So very beautiful. My Irish born mother always grew pink roses in our backyard…
Thanks, Kathy, we always had beautiful flowers in our garden, too. Ireland is such a beautiful country. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely week.
Lynne
Awesome quotes and lovely photos!
tThanks. It was fun revisiting my trip to Ireland and sharing it with you. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week.
Lynne