A N T I C I P A T I O N
Hi Girls & Boys . . . Just a couple more days . . . I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to sign up for our giveaway! Isn’t anticipation fun!? Sometimes better than the real thing ~ right now, everyone’s a winner! I thought you’d enjoy some of my “Glory of the Snow” flowers while you are waiting . . .
If you haven’t already . . . scroll down and make sure to leave a comment! Listen to that delicious MUSICA one more time, and have a wonderful weekend! (Close eyes, deep breath, count blessings, ahhhhh) Love you, your comments are beyond anything ever . . . XOXO
Good Morning Sue. I couldn’t sleep so I popped on while my coffee is brewing and poof! Here you are! How nice. It’s a rainy morning here in up-state NY but that’s ok. I’m going to have my coffee and quilt while the house is quiet. Enjoy your day!
Love, Mary B
You too Mary!
Like you Mary, I woke up early this morning, couldn’t sleep either. I “may” get sleepy once again & crawl into bed for a few more ZZZZZZZ’s. Those “Glory of the Snow” flowers are so beautiful. I’ve never seen them before. Are they the first flowers that come up after the snow? My new kitty is awake & crying at her bedroom door, for us (Jack & myself) to come in to see her. We were just in there petting her & holding her. She & Jack are becoming accustomed to one another, but I won’t let her into the entire house until I’m certain he won’t be rough with her. Today, he stood on his hind legs & whipped his front legs up & down, in front of her, which is his way of saying “let’s play.” I sure hope they’ll become friends. Our house would be such a happy place if they enjoyed one another. I’m taking their friendship in little baby steps, lots of patience in initiating a cat & a frisky dog.
(Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
I think they’ll get used to each other. Usually the cat gets control over the dog and then all is well. Snow drops come up here first, and then the little blue stars.
Hi Susan, Your area is a little bit of heaven. Such a place for the unique. (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Groovy girl!
Good morning, love this photo. The pears so bright and yellow and the “Glory of the snow”, so pretty. Our comments are beyond, because you and everything you do is beyond. You send wonderful colorful emails like this to brighten our gloomy rainy days.
xo
xoxo Love to see you here Tricia!
..good morning everyone !..it’s a favorite day of the week !!..I wanted to “comment” again. (I know that “Vanna” knows how to count our name only once, even tho we may comment more than once )..anyway, yes, all the comments have been beyond anything ever !!!.. Don’t you just love this entire group of friends ?!?.. it never ceases to amaze me, this connection that you’ve started, Susan… have a great weekend friends !!.. and thank you for being here !!..with love, as always..
I adore them, plain and simple! I adored them before I even met them! xoxo
Good morning to you! Always something cheerful to read and see here. Have a blessed day!
Thanks, Susan, for always making everything a little bit sweeter, a little bit brighter, and a little bit more like Spring, with the past few posts. I do believe, it’s here to stay. You have such a way of saluting…these magical moments of life.
Bliss!
Marie xo
Hello again!! Wow another post and a Willard! When I check my feed and see your name I have this rush of excitement like I used to have when I’d find a letter in my mailbox from my dear best friend. Thank you so much, you truly are so very special and bring such happiness to so many.
Have a wonderful day!
Hi Sweet Susan, I read some passed post and you are making me miss MV so much. Can’t wait to come back and open up our little house. Soon real soon, but not soon enough. Raining here in Vermont too, probably knitting and dreaming today! Have a lovely weekend. Your home is beautiful and spring has sprung!!!!
xoRobin
Love sharing with you. I am always inspired, thank you.
I cannot find my first post, so maybe it did not make the grade. I thoroughly enjoyed the post with the lemon cake recipe. It might inspire me soon. The flowers are lovely. My little garden with hasta plants is really opening up to the warmer weather. I just wondered if Grand Pam is THE Grand Pam that I know. Looking forward to the drawing. Happy Weekend everyone.
I love your blog! It is so cozy and welcoming and such beautiful pictures. We are visiting Martha’s Vineyard in June and I’m so excited. We haven’t been since 2009 and we are long overdue.
Susan, If you are having a give away please sign me up. I hope the prize is Jack. Love that cat. I always want to comment…but some times by the time I get to your blog, wowwee, there’s about 700 comments. You are one super popular blogger. Blessings for a wonderful weekend, xoxo,Susie
No-no, no-no, not Jack … that boy is a keeper! 🙂
I’m surprised there wasn’t a link to Carly Simon – Anticipation…. I’ve left a comment and hope I win. I’m sure whoever wins will be thrilled over the hills. Your flowers are lovely. I’m enjoying all that goes with yard work. If you ask me in August, I’ll have another answer. But for now, it feels so good to be outside. Thanks for the posts. Have a great day.
rainy morning here, in my part of upstate ny also. thank you for your bright and cheery post, on this gray morning. 🙂
happy weekend!
gentle hugs,
tessa~
This am in sunny Florida, I am reading Willard, and soon will be heading North to RI for the summer. Susan you keep me in touch with New England my forever home, although I winter with snow birds!
Beverly
Hi Susan,
So that’s what those flowers are called! I have some out front & never knew what they were. They’re so pretty. Yours look so springy on your windowsill. The vase is beyond adorable.
Have a wonderful day!
Pears and ‘Glory of the Snow’ – sheer joy!!!
Have wonderful spring weekend!! XOXO
Love reading your posts and your Willard the other day was sure fun. Puts me in the mood for Spring!! So nice to feel connected to the seasons by you and your joy for life! ! Xo
Happy Springtime! :}
What lovely colors! We feel like winners every day with all of the inspiration you send us, Susan! ♡ Heartfelt thanks for being so wonderful, dear one! Wishing you a happy weekend. I’m excited to spend the whole day in the garden today!
Springtime hugs!
Love,
Dawn
♡♡
Enjoy Dawn!
Susan….You write the most “yummy posts.” They are all a treasure to be read over and over again. Loved A Fine Romance. I keep telling girl friends about it…
Have a nice spring…
Balisha
Thank you Balisha!
Susan, you reallh are a treasure! My heart does a little leap when I see a post has arrived. Your artwork and way with words is beautiful. I feel like I am right in your home when I read your blog. Thank you for the photos, as always beautiful. I did a reply to welcoming willard, but can’t see it now, so hopefullly this one will work. What a beautiful giveaway – fingers crossed!! Julie xxx
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Love your website, your blogs, Willard and everything Susan Branch. I also have several of your books. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Your posts are so sweet and colorful. I enjoy reading them. BTW, love your stove.
I love the pears sitting on your windowsill Susan!! I have quite the pear collection at my house…all sizes, shapes and colors, thanks to friends who know I collect them!! Thanks for always having some eye candy on hand for us to enjoy as we read your blog.
Can you believe those pears are real! I had to buy them just for the ray of sunshine they brought into the house!
Hello. I visit your blog every day for inspiration and joy to last throughout the day. My husband has cancer, and each day is dreaded without the sunshine you bring into my life. I can’t possibly put into words how much you are helping me through this ordeal. I am grateful for the sweetness in your personality.
Fondly,
Marilyn
Oh my dear, I am so sorry. Love that you come here for sunshine, may it shine very brightly for you. . . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. xoxo
Marilyn, so sorry to hear about your husband. I will keep both of you in my prayers. I had to deal with cancer last year and Susan’s blog kept my sanity….definitely a ray of sunshine in a very dark place. You are not alone.
Marilyn, I will also keep you and yours in my prayers. Sometimes, during the dark days, brightness shines through with just a lot of ((((Hugs)))) from your girlfriends. Keep blogging.
Sending prayers, to your family Marilyn. Susan’s sweetness & sunshine brings me here too!
Away a few yrs ago, I came here to feel “normalcy” & received great comfort just reading all the comments & wrapping myself up in Susan’s creativity. I love this blog…
I know what you’re saying, Cathy. Susan is always so encouraging and makes me feel like I’m one of her girlfriends too. If you’d like to look me up on FB, I’m not particularly creative, but I love to ‘talk’!
Sara McKeefer, Indiana
Hi Marilyn, I was in the same boat you’re now in, fighting cancer in my husband. I know what you’re no doubt feeling. Along with Susan’s wonderful blog, while my husband slept, I worked on puzzles while listening to the radio, or read some wonderful books. Anything to take me away from illness for a few hours. You’re in my thoughts & prayers. (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Happy Spring from Kansas too!
Hello Dear Susan……On a rainy day, when I want to do something around the house, but don’t know where to start, I peek at your website and you give me all kinds of ideas and incentives! I can re-arrange things on the kitchen shelves……and dust them to boot!…………or, I can hang some wonderful pictures of friends on my bathroom wall…………or, dust off my bookshelves and peruse my books……..and maybe read one that I haven’t read in years (A Tale of Two Cities perhaps)…..or, write a letter or two, or three to dear friends far away or near…. of course, none of this will be done without a cup of tea to get me going or wind me down…….which will make me possibly try a new recipe from your collection. With my home and all of my treasures, I shall never be lonely……and I will have miles to go before I sleep! Thank you, thank you for all that you do!! xoxo
I loved that Ann!
Oh, Ann, so beautifully said. Isn’t it the truth 🙂 Blessings to you!
Welcome back Willard! Lovely to receive and cannot wait to try the lemon cake…it looks delish! I make a good version in chocolate, so I cannot wait to try this! Wish I had seen it sooner as I spent yesterday afternoon making scones, jam tarts and a good ol’ apple pie! Yum, scrum…in my tum!
Thank you so much Susan, as always you brighten every day and cheer all our hearts!
Karen xoxoxoxo
How lovely to come out of the fog of bronchitis to a Willard and two posts on the beauty of a much anticipated spring…and a chance to enter a giveaway.
Wow!!! A Fine Romance in Chinese…that certainly will be the gilding of the lily 🙂 Chinese characters are so beautiful. Congratulations!!!
Gilding the lily! Can not wait to see it!
Thank you for the cake recipe! After mulching, getting my garden started, and cutting the grass, I think I’ll try making the cake for Sunday morning breakfast!
Have a great week-end.
jan
It’s always such a blessing to come to the computer and find a new Susan Branch post awaiting me. Some people need tea in the morning, but tea and a new post is just over the moon! Loved the photo of your flowers “Glory of the Snow.” They remind me of the Bluebells of Scotland. Don’t know if you’ve ever done this, but I checked to see if Bluebells could be planted in this area. I did find bulbs in our seed catalog and I also found seeds available in Scotland (perennials). Could I get the seeds into my own country without a problem? (Just thinking on paper). Then we’d always have a bit of England/Scotland in the yard. Love this thought, good for the heart.
We have English bluebells!
As always, I would love to win a Susan Branch prize . . . but, as always, I won’t. Anyway I love your little personalized Easter bunnies. Really cute and unique. Happy Almost May!
Happy almost May, I hope you win !
Yellow shells!…from the sea far away
to show our Montana blue bells, spring is here to stay!
Tra-laaa!
Send the Yellow shell, from the sea so far away
to Montana blue bells, to show spring is here to stay
Patricia, I remember “ohhhhh & awwww” at those MT Bluebells. What a fantastic display they put on each year. So many in one place! One of the nicest scenes from our trips across this beautiful country. Happy Spring. (Sandy from Chihuahua Flats)
Hi Susan, all flowers are beautiful but none so beautiful as those we pick from our own garden and place in a wonderful whimsical precious little duck vase. It surely rivals the costliest of bouquets from a florist. They are lovely too, but not as endearing. Happy spring.
always looking forward to your blog. I have told so many people about Susan Branch and all the wonderful things you write about………………..they also love all you do as much as me. Have a nice day. Lori Ragalis
Thank you Lori!
Loved reading Willard. The granola sounds delicious, soooo I have all the ingredients and can’t wait for it to come out of the oven. Thanks for another great recipe. Happy Spring.
Susan,
.My sweet mother in law gifted me with one of your early calendars, 1992, I think. i I have been a fan/follower ever since. The little notes that I placed in my children’s lunch bags often included quotes from your calendars and books. All four of them are launched now but they have those notes and treasure them. I found this on my Yogi teabag the other day and it reminded me of you.
“Live light
travel light
spread the light
be the light.”
Thank you for sharing your lovely light!
All except travel light. I’m a failure at that! The others are aspirations! Thank you Anne!
Anticipating here too…waiting for some spring blooms…yours are lovely, Susan…and give us hope that Little Traverse Bay will turn from ice to water and spring will actually arrive…someday…hopefully s-o-o-n…xoxo…
Good Morning, Susan
A dreary Saturday morning was just brightened by your lovely windowsill vignette of yellow pears and blue snowdrops. My garden is beginning to thaw and I spy some daffodil stems and myrtle trying to flower beneath the winter blanket of leaves and pine needles. My favorite Spring display – dog wood blossoms – is still weeks away. Thank you for sharing the season on the Vineyard. Lynne
After this winter I never thought I’d be inclined to remark on “Glory of the Snow” anything!!! However, those flowers are definitely glorious!!! And perfectly “paired” with the gorgeous yellow pears. Thanks for, once again, brightening my day! 🙂
I just read your book A Fine Romance (I know ‘better late than never’). Beatrix Potter is a great influence in my life. It was such a wonderful book to read. In it you posted your web site, another great find for me. Thank you for sharing with the world your home, travels, thoughts and gifts. It is an inspiration to me. Have a wonderful day today. It is cloudy and rainy here so I will bake some lavender short bread for an afternoon tea beside a warm fire to chase away the rainy chills. Thank you again for sharing. I look forward to enjoying your web site.
. I have all of your cookbooks,Susan. I put them up high before hurricane sandy. I lost (no exaggeration) 100’s of my coobooks. But yours were nice and dry. Is that a pencil you are holding in that adorable photo with your Dad?
It is a pencil! I thought that was pretty neat when I saw that! What little kid has a pencil?
Hello Susan! I first discovered your wonderfulness when I bought your calendar that featured a recipe for each month which, by the way, your recipe for split pea soup is my all-time favorite! I enjoy your website, blog and Willard of course, and look forward to all your terrific offerings. Please deep posting pictures of Jack for he reminds me of my cat, Max, from long ago! Have a beautiful spring day, Mary
Oh boy, I wonder what you have in store for your alignment of pears standing at attention on your window sill. What a pretty site! Those flowers and vase are breathtaking! You have such an eye for beauty! Thank you! *Today’s Chicago weather is blustery and bright NE winds off the lake. The river tour boat people that glide by my kitchen window look anything but warm. They don’t seem any worse for the wear though! Take care.
So last Wed. I am waiting to get Willard when my ipad chimes. So fun reading and just as I am thru I hear the mail truck and my sweetie brings me a box from Susan Branch. I got Heart of the Home, Stillmeadow Daybook and a green towel. Right away, I look thru The cookbook, stopping and reading how to press flowers, thinking I should do this, my husband grows orchids and I have a giant dictionary. Then I start reading Stillmeadow Daybook, loving it so much, and THEN a beautiful little dried violet falls out of the pages! and I said the word of Ooooooh! That flower flew to my heart. Thank you for the very sweet surprise Susan I will treasure it for always. Xoxo Debby
Love the pears on the windowsill. It’s so you. Now Carly Simon is singing in my head.
Happy Spring! I always enjoy reading your blog. I was taking my granddaughter out to lunch this week and on her CD of children’s songs we listened to was “playmate come out and play with me…” It was fun to sing and share with her a song we enjoyed growing up. Thanks for all you share with us.
Aqui en Argentina,Feliz Otoño!!!
Disfrutamos un maravilloso clima!!!
Bendiciones para uds!!!Gracias por compartir su hogar a traves del blog,ya no hay distancias!!!Besos!!!
Feliz Otoño — xoxo Besos Marcela!
Susan, I always look forward to viewing your web site, it always brings a smile to my face and since I don’t have a green thumb I’m enjoying your garden as well.
Enjoy your spring and summer.
Millie
oh, my goodness. just TOOOO much to have hoped for!!!!!!!!!!!!! putting sunshine into a day which has now clouded over. thank you! oh! thank you!!
What a beautiful picture of the pears, flowers and vase!!! I still have your winter picture (of your home with the snow!) as my “wallpaper”! It’s hard to change it because it’s so beautiful! I was wondering if you happen to have a spring picture of your home with all the blooms that I could use for my “wallpaper”? 🙂 Thank you! You are certainly a bright spot for all of us!
LOVE the blog. Now it is off to my garden to enjoy And weed!
Oh, Susan, I’m so very glad that you put in the photo of your ” Glory of the Snow” flowers!! I noticed them in Williard and wondered what they were. Now I know and they are so sweet and lovely.Thankyou so much for including them again.
It’s raining here in my part of CT now but hopefully by Monday we’ll have some Sun again.
Oh, before I say goodbye, let me just tell you one thing. Earlier in the week I was on the Vintage page of your website and saw the Pink Glass bowl; I had looked at it before many times and admired it, but couldn’t really get it at the time….and then it was gone!!! Imagine my disappointment! But then it came back on again…..Oh, how wonderful! Now I’m awaiting it’s arrival; it should be here early next week. So, thankful for finding it for me during your travels!
Enjoy the rest of your day~~ Sherrill in CT
Love the blog and the pictures of the Vineyard. Now I’m off to enjoy y garden and do some much needed weeding. Edie
Thank you for the beautiful picture of you Glory of the Snow flowers. After such a long cold winter I am going to have to plant some of the bulbs this fall. Just feel like I can’t get enough spring this year. I need to get outside and do some yard work the sun is shinning and a little cool perfect to clean out some flower beds. I am going to plant some pots I have for the porch too. My plans are to use the violas and little daffodils. Unfortunately, I left the basket of violas out on the back step last night and I guess the deer thought I left them a treat. So for a little bit the pots will be filled with green leaves and stems but the daffodils will give them a shot of color. Oh well, at least everyone is happy! Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Hi Susan. Love your blog and the pictures of the Vineyard. Now I am heading for the garden to enjoy – and to do some MUCH needed weeding. Edie
I don’t understand the “waiting for moderation” notation.
Hi Edie, when we leave a comment for Susan, it appears with the notation “Awaiting moderation”. We can see our post but no one else can until Susan “moderates ” it which means she okays it to appear so everyone can read your comment. Susan has to do this because of all the unwanted spam. It saves us from having to wade through pages of uninvited comments. Because we love to comment, it sometimes takes Susan a little longer to “moderate” as she enjoys reading all of our comments even if she can’t reply to each one, especially if there is a giveaway. Hope I’ve explained this so you can make sense of it. Good luck in the drawing, Edie.
Thank you Elaine! 🙂
I love those blue flowers-they are everywhere around here right now and I never knew the name of them-now I do!! Thank you!!
Hi, Susan! Love your picture, love the vase, love getting your posts, love the opportunity to win! Thanks for brightening my day!
-Sherry
Your posts and artwork always have a calming affect on me, thank you!
love jingles…and yes, we do have them on the West Coast. But they are not a cute as yours, Susan. Love your blog always! Cyndee
Love your Glory of the Snow Flowers. I’ve never heard of them…so pretty. It’s always so enjoyable to read your Blog/Willard. Thank you
Good morning Susan. I love your blog so much and never miss any of them.
Thank you, Lynn
No better way to start the day than sipping some lavender tea and enjoying a visit with you!
Your posts always bring a bit of sunshine to my little corner of Tennessee!
Blessings,
Cheri
For those of you who get up early to greet the day, remember that May 4 is Dawn Chorus Day. In honor of that, we offer the following:
“Morning has broken,
“Like the first morning . . .”
English children began singing the song in church services decades ago.
Folk singer/song writer Cat Stephens popularized it in the 70s.
“Morning has broken . . .”
It is a song of spring.
No matter the season.
Only hours into spring, shortly before morn was to break, we stepped out to get the papers.
Retrieved them, sat down in our front porch chair.
Waited for the sun to break the day, bless the day.
In a few minutes it did, initially bringing its special array of soft, inspiring colors.
And hope.
A bird came. We didn’t get sufficient look at it to know what kind.
Might not have known even if we had gotten a good look at it.
It settled into the hedge in front of our porch, began singing.
Until it sang, we’d more or less assumed the birds about our place knew only a song or two.
As do we.
On this morn, we learned otherwise.
This bird sang a different, extended tune.
After a little while, we realized this bird had what seemed to be an inexhaustible repertoire.
No two songs were alike.
For several seconds, it would offer up one song.
Then, finished with that song and without hesitation, it moved seamlessly on to another song.
For an equal amount of time.
Then on to another song.
Then another.
Then . . .
How many songs can a bird know?
Sing?
Depending upon the bird, some say thousands.
Some say tens of thousands.
Some say some birds sing with special energy at dawn.
More loudly.
More vigorously.
More enthusiastically.
More purposefully.
Mornings can be like that.
For birds.
For people.
After a good while, the bird that came to delightfully break the morn for us, with us – and after we lost count of the many different songs it sang – it moved on.
Perhaps to sing for a neighbor.
Then maybe another.
And then . . .
Bringing the morning.
Cheerfully, optimistically bringing the morning.
Presenting the morning.
As it deserves to be presented.
Offering up its enviable repertoire.
Like the awakening sun, helping to bring the day’s blessings.
Smoothing, soothing as it does.
As morning breaks.
And, having been calmed, entertained, encouraged, delighted, stilled and yet at once enlivened by the countless, captivating songs it sings, we’ll be back tomorrow.
Promise.
Bright ‘n’ early.
Before darkness completes its assigned time.
Before the sun begins to sign on for the day.
We’ll be back, hoping this joyous, melodious songster comes again.
To elevate the spirit.
Captivate the heart.
Embrace the soul.
To say good morning.
To smile upon us.
To offer up its delightful, limitless repertoire.
And all that comes with it.
As morning breaks.
Marie from up north mentioned, “magic moments”. You do have a knack of tapping into magic moments from my past. I’m sitting in my favorite chair with my favorite soda-diet Pepsi. I needed a break from housework.
Keep your magic alive and keep sharing it with us! LS
I live vicariously thru you and your lovely blog. Today it’s rainy and cool in Utah, my favorite kind of day, and I just want to hunker down with my puppy and think of things on my bucket list…such as seeing your little corner of the world!
“GLORIOSITY” is not “just” in England!
🙂
You could be very right about that! 🙂
Looks like the rain has taken a break for minute . . .yay! Always brings a smile to my face to see you in my email, Susan!
I love love love you, Susan…you always make me smile.
For those of you who like to get up early, this is a reminder that May 4 is Dawn Chorus Day. In honor of that, we offer the following:
“Morning has broken,
“Like the first morning . . .”
English children began singing the song in church services decades ago.
Folk singer/song writer Cat Stephens popularized it in the 70s.
“Morning has broken . . .”
It is a song of spring.
No matter the season.
Only hours into spring, shortly before morn was to break, we stepped out to get the papers.
Retrieved them, sat down in our front porch chair.
Waited for the sun to break the day, bless the day.
In a few minutes it did, initially bringing its special array of soft, inspiring colors.
And hope.
A bird came. We didn’t get sufficient look at it to know what kind.
Might not have known even if we had gotten a good look at it.
It settled into the hedge in front of our porch, began singing.
Until it sang, we’d more or less assumed the birds about our place knew only a song or two.
As do we.
On this morn, we learned otherwise.
This bird sang a different, extended tune.
After a little while, we realized this bird had what seemed to be an inexhaustible repertoire.
No two songs were alike.
For several seconds, it would offer up one song.
Then, finished with that song and without hesitation, it moved seamlessly on to another song.
For an equal amount of time.
Then on to another song.
Then another.
Then . . .
How many songs can a bird know?
Sing?
Depending upon the bird, some say thousands.
Some say tens of thousands.
Some say some birds sing with special energy at dawn.
More loudly.
More vigorously.
More enthusiastically.
More purposefully.
Mornings can be like that.
For birds.
For people.
After a good while, the bird that came to delightfully break the morn for us, with us – and after we lost count of the many different songs it sang – it moved on.
Perhaps to sing for a neighbor.
Then maybe another.
And then . . .
Bringing the morning.
Cheerfully, optimistically bringing the morning.
Presenting the morning.
As it deserves to be presented.
Offering up its enviable repertoire.
Like the awakening sun, helping to bring the day’s blessings.
Smoothing, soothing as it does.
As morning breaks.
And, having been calmed, entertained, encouraged, delighted, stilled and yet at once enlivened by the countless, captivating songs it sings, we’ll be back tomorrow.
Promise.
Bright ‘n’ early.
Before darkness completes its assigned time.
Before the sun begins to sign on for the day.
We’ll be back, hoping this joyous, melodious songster comes again.
To elevate the spirit.
Captivate the heart.
Embrace the soul.
To say good morning.
To smile upon us.
To offer up its delightful, limitless repertoire.
And all that comes with it.
As morning breaks.
I agree with the other girlfriends, I look forward to seeing your name in my email mail box. I like to hear what you are doing and see what is flowering in your neck of the woods. I am a watercolor lover so I always enjoy your paintings and I love Jack!
Ginene
Happy Saturday everyone!
Good afternoon, I love the colors yellow and purple together and I enjoy reading your blog. Hope you are having a wonderful day and a blessed week-end.
I, too, love those flowers. I use their other name Chinodoxa because we just don’t get much snow! Wish, wish! Alas, mine were done blooming a few weeks ago; just love the carpet of blue and white that I can see from the front windows. Thank you so much for the pic to enjoy them once again!
Refreshed and inspired by your photos and writing!
Your blogs always bring me back to a happy place! Carefree from the problems of the day!
Good afternoon!
Yes waiting in anticipation is half the fun.
Love the codor of sunny daffodils blooming through clouds of blue scilla. Send g that thought your way.
Hi Susan, we are busy buying our first American house (having moved here 3 years ago from England and living in rented houses since!). I can’t wait to get covered in paint and decorate the house to reflect our personalities (fun and colourful!) 🙂 🙂
Ruth x
Love your blog! It always makes my day! Wishing you a wonderful spring! Take care, Kimxo
Hi Susan,
Sitting and looking out the window at a beautiful sunny day in Cambria. The sky is blue, the ocean is calm and peaceful and my window is open. Good to wake up to one of your emails. Thanks especially for the Musica! My husband loves them.
Love your blogs especially the Musica which my husband loves too.
A Willard & a giveaway – what more could one want???
Thank you for your delightful & ever-cheerful posts; spring has surely sprung!
JM
Pouring buckets here..and the scillas are the only things in bloom..I love them..
They are the sweetest blankets of blue here and there..They multiply like crazy too..
The gardens and primped and ready for mid May planting..Can’t wait!
Hi Sue,
To be honest, I don’t remember what the giveaway is this time! It doesn’t really matter since I love all things “SUSAN BRANCH”. While I am here, I can share that we had a little rain in CA last night. Today, the skies are blue and it is sunny and breezy along the coast. Wish you were here! Any chance you will do a book signing in Laguna Beach as you were hoping to do before? I have your book, but I know some of my girlfriends would enjoy one, too!
*Sparkle and shine*
Jerri
San Juan Capistrano, CA
“It is spring. Nature is like a child that knows peons by heart.” Maria Rainer Rilke a favorite quote to go with your pears and flowers!
Best
Holly
And now I’m craving ketchup!
The Willard as my first and was such a delight! Your sparkling attitude and zest for life shine through your Willard and blog. Thanks!
We have two outside kitties and two inside kitties.
We also have a little rescue Schnauzer.
Everyone loves each other.
Our cats think all dogs love cats and we aren’t telling them anything different.
Susan,
Your sense of wonder, lovely thoughts, drawings encourage my heart and I share you with everyone I can.
Thanks too for sharing Spring with us…Living in So. Cal. we forget, although I know when it’s official as Orioles appear to nest in our Ivy…they love our Jelly Feeder!
Not sure my original post made it through but just wanted to say I have been a fan for years ever since my husband bought Heart of the Home for me. Still make many of the recipes to this day including the carrot cake which is always a big hit! Love all your artwork and inspiration. Looking forward to you novel!
I always love to win something and can’t wait to see if I have. I loved Willard and your blogs. Through you I have found an amazing pen pal and we both talk about you through our emails. We both are anxiously awaiting the new book you are writing. (more anticipation). Happy Spring!!! The Spring flowers are starting to bloom in Illinois and the trees are starting to get a new dress for the year. It is a wonderful day with spring in the air.
Hi Girlfriends! Don’t tell anyone but it rained in Southern California last night. It actually poured! Right now it is beautifully sunny. I LOVE IT! I just finished planting a container garden on my front porch along with a cute picket bench and a small chest of drawers with flowers growing in the drawers. I hung a simple wreath with ivy on it over the bench. This is the kind of stuff that makes it MY house. Oh, I forgot to say that there is also a Susan Branch flag flying . My neighbor told me that she wants to do her front porch also. Oh, I have cute bunnies and that same bunny crossing sign that you have, Susan. How does it feel to cause so much inspiration?
I would have to ask you the same question! Your porch sounds darling!
Thanks for sharing that wonderful lemon-filled sponge cake recipe, Susan! I can’t wait to try it! I also can’t wait to see who the prize winners will be! Your drawings are always fun; thanks for thinking of us girlfriends! 🙂
Xoxox, L
Willard makes me feel like having tea with you at the kitchen table and catching up on things!!!! Thanks!
Thank you for the beautiful wake-up. I’m enjoying your flowers to bring brightness to my day.
Hugs, Joyce
I’m enjoying a cup of tea and reading this Saturday. Have Mrs. Tiggy Winkle standing next to her book I bought… Reliving memories for this old soul…. Florida doesn’t get the yellow shells like you do, I would love to own them.. Enjoy your weekend…
I love the beautiful still life on your windowsill, Susan. The yellow pears and the blue flowers and even the little yellow duck’s bill, all make such a lovely work of art. So refreshing and sunny! Thank you for sharing beauty and spreading happiness in the world!
Kelly
We just arrived home from a tulips and windmills tour in Holland and Belgium. We left about a foot of crusty hard snow behind and came home to crocus and daffodils greeting us. The best gift ever. (Except for seeing endless fields of tulips, lambs on dykes, little homesteads with lambs and oh yes, the windmills.)