Tuesday, June 14, 2011

INTOXICATING...

Today as I drove through the countryside the lilacs were intoxicating....




A must have at the bedside...

The Monarchs are a little intoxicated too...






We've waited all winter for this...










A new candle lantern to hang under the Lilacs...







the Splendour of SUMMER SMELLS...



go ahead...walk out your door and BREATH...



~Kathy.










Posted by KATHY @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

19 comments:

  1. Coffee MomJune 14, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Those are absolutely beautiful! How fresh and simply stunning!

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  2. Sherri B.June 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I feel the same way about lilacs but the ones in our yard are done. I love to bring them in and fill the house with their deliciousness.

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  3. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    What gorgeous lilacs! Have a delightful week! Xoxoxo

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  4. PattyJune 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    The beauty of late spring makes the long days of winter worth it. Beautiful photos.

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  5. Rebecca NelsonJune 14, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    ...every bit as lilacs smell on summer days..." McKuen

    Love it all. Breathing it in.

    Love to you~Rebecca

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  6. Kathleen GraceJune 15, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Our lilacs are past, but the freshmornng air and the roses and mint in our garden are wonderful! I truly do live for these days of sunshine and roses:>)

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  7. Crystal Rose CottageJune 15, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I have two Lilac bushes that have not done well since I moved here. :( I, too, love the delicious fragrance and always try to bring in a bouquet to my house. Enjoy them while you have them!~Hugs, Patti

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  8. NanaDianaJune 15, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Kathy- I love lilacs- they are my favorite Spring flower! Ours are almost past bloom now..kind of bittersweet, really. I wanted to tell you, too, that I LOVE your header- it is perfect for summer- xo Diana

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  9. La Table De NanaJune 15, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Did you have the roof down?

    WE are having the same blooms and Monarchs..

    Miles away..

    Thanks for sharing your exquisite shots Kathy..

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  10. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...June 15, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Nana....200 miles, with the top down...
    collecting quite a tan also!

    Glad your all enjoying the blooms...
    xoxo~Kathy

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 15, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    So lovely Kathy. I love the smell of the beautiful gardenias that have been blooming all around our house.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. Nellie's Cozy PlaceJune 15, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Morning Kathy,
    What wonderful photos, don't think I have ever had the pleasure of smelling lilacs, but I have smelled the oil, so I am sure they are intoxicating and wonderful!
    Like your new blog header, very pretty as always.
    Hope you are doing well hon!
    blessings, Nellie

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  13. It's meJune 15, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    O Kathy what a beautiful lillacs.....i wish i could smell them.....love you....summer greetings from me ..... Ria....xxx...xxx...

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  14. Betsy Nickel PhotographyJune 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Funny....I have my lilacs as my head picture on my blog too! They are smelling up my whole house right now! LOVE IT! Summer is definitely the time for flower intoxication! :))

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  15. Buttonchief7June 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Pretty and colorful pics. Our lilacs didn't seem to last very long this spring. Always bring in a bouquet to smell while doing the dishes. Question, isn't splendor spelled with an o?

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  16. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...June 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Buttonchief....Actually the American version is with an "o"...Splendor.
    I'm going with the French version..."Splendour"
    Thanks for pointing that out.

    Nellie....wish we had "smells" on this computers...Hugs,
    Kathy.

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  17. CandyJune 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I do enjoy seeing those that can grow such beautiful things. Just wish I could be a Tiger Swallowtail for an afternoon.
    Thanks by fluttering by to see my pink post.
    Blessings ;-)

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  18. PearlJune 16, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Our reward for having made it through another winter: the smells and colors of spring.

    Lovely post!

    Pearl

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  19. Camellia GirlJune 16, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Discovered your blog through another...I sometimes get lost blog hopping! :)

    The moment I read your blog title, I just knew you had to be from Michigan. My parents are originally from Detroit and I spent every summer up there. We often vacationed on Mackinac...the loveliest!

    Happy Thursday! Enjoy those lilacs!

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me...I am always encouraged by your kind expressions and thoughtful comments....Know that you are loved....xoxo Kathy.

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