25 April 2018

Lilac


The smell of lilac in the house is quite over powering at the moment. Philippe proudly presented me with an armful of lilac sprigs this morning, as he does every year.


I have been busy mopping, dusting and polishing while Paul has been strimming and cutting grass.  It hasn't all been work though, we've found plenty of time to sit in the sun.  Eating and drinking outside never fails to lose its appeal.


making progress

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  1. It looks wonderful!
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. It's always pretty here in the Spring.

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  2. How come Paul gets to do all the hard work while you are just prancing around with your feather duster?

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  3. The grass looks beautiful and picnic inviting!

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    1. It makes such a difference after it's been cut.

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  4. Lilacs are one of my favourite scents. Your yard looks beautiful! -Jenn

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  5. The lilacs look beautiful! Amazing how one mowing can make the place look so neat and tidy.

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    1. Fortunately the grass is dry right now so we were able to tackle it straightaway.

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  6. Possibly the only flower arranging tip I have (taught to me by my mother), is to strip the Lilac flower branches of all their leaves, and put leaf only branches in with them. This way the flowers will last much longer. It works too!

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    1. Ooh I didn't know that. I'll give it a try.

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