Sunday, April 17, 2011

Springtime!

It's Springtime!
Today we started with a cool morning and will have a high near 90.
The humidity starts coming back late today.


Springtime Mosaic



I wanted to do some experimenting with some of the mosaics I have presented before
and add some shots to celebrate Springtime and Easter.


Springtime Mosaic



The Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush are in bloom on the Rice University campus.

Springtime Mosaic

It seems like Spring happens for the first time each year!
Do you remember the blooms being this lovely last year?
Or the sky as blue (on those days without humidity)?
Listen to the birds sing!
New life.
New beginnings.
Courage and strength.

I'd like to thank
Mary at Mosaic Monday
and

for being wonderful hosts.

Wishing you WELL and a JOY filled week!




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32 comments:

  1. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaApril 17, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful post. Don't you love Spring!

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  2. KathleenApril 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What beautiful mosaics! I am waiting for Spring to arrive, unseasonably cold, and no flowers yet!
    I am enjoying seeing yours! 90 is too hot though!
    Have a very Blessed Easter!
    Here from Seasonal Sunday.
    I am your newest follower. :)

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  3. ChristieApril 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful post and mosaics to welcome spring :)
    Happy SS!

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  4. LindyApril 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful pictures -- very nice post!

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  5. Crafty ChristinaApril 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Such pretty flowers! Spring is finally here in the NE... thank goodness!

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  6. DiannApril 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Your mosaics are wonderful! And what great pictures of Spring!

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  7. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful mosaics, Snap.... I love your spring flowers. I miss going on our yearly trip to Brenham and Chapel Hill to see the Bluebonnets....

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  8. BarbApril 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Wishing you courage and strength, too, Snap. I think every year when spring finally comes after a cold hard winter, it's the best there ever was!

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  9. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I am so glad you stopped by. It seems that we must live in the same area of Houston. It's nice to think of someone being close by since most of my blog friends seem to be far away. Coffee sometime in the Village?

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  10. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    You are so lucky to hace those bluebonnets, they are spectacular. Sorry for the heat so soon. xox Corrine

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  11. xinexApril 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful blooms and pretty mosaics!...Christine

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  12. The Bodhi ChickletApril 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Hmmm, yes - courage and strength are sometimes what is needed to face a new season. Spring rarely calls that out of me though as I spend half a year looking forward to new growth and warmth. I love all your mosaic pieces. Love all the things you include - tea, buddhism, blooms and birds and and and....I hope you are finding your own strength and courage to face this season that speaks of new life and forward movement.

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  13. A Garden of ThreadsApril 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful mosaics. I love the promise of spring. Take care and have a wonderful week and Easter weekend.

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  14. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 17, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love your pretty flowers...with Mr. Bunny mixed in with them! Very cute mosaics! Happy Spring! ♥

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  15. La Vie QuotidienneApril 17, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    What pretty mosaics...wonderful pictures, I am totally in love with your snail ~ he is marvelous!
    Spring is a joy! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment.

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  16. ellen b.April 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Lovely Easter mosaics!

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  17. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsApril 17, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a great idea..and the mosaics are just lovely...great photos...
    Have a beautiful week!!!

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  18. Jeri ~April 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    What a beautiful springtime post!

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  19. KitApril 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love your photos! And thank you for visiting my blog. Have a great week! Kit in Montana

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  20. CarolApril 17, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful mosaics, Snap! Such stunning shots to welcome Spring!

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  21. eileeninmdApril 18, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Pretty spring time photos and mosaic. The bunny and snail are cute and I love the shots from the garden.

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  22. Cezar and LéiaApril 18, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    I love all flowers and the cute critter, your collage is beautiful!
    Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

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  23. EG CameraGirlApril 18, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    The flowers look so inviting but the temperature...not so much. :)

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  24. VeeApril 18, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Wonderful mosaic combinations and truly delightful pairings of "new life" with "new beginnings, courage and strength." (I remember seeing that sweet snail before. He's so unique that I couldn't forget him.)

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  25. Gardening in a SandboxApril 18, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful mosaics. I am loving the teacup with the bee in it. V

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  26. KathyApril 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love your creative mosaics! It won't get that hot here - and for once it is dry - not looking forward to humidity - love your spring blooms,
    Kathy

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  27. Jill HarrisonApril 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    lovely mosaics to welcome the spring - it is fun juggling around the pics to see the results. Thank you for sharing your welcome to spring, and thankyou for dropping by my blog - it was great to hear from you.

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  28. shannon i olsonApril 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    lovely Mosaics, I wish we were heading to 90 today....but it keeps snowing here! I am afraid we will have a chilly Easter this year even though it is late in the month. grrr!

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  29. Glenda/MidSouthApril 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Great job on the mosaics!
    Thanks for stopping by and nice comment.
    Have a great week.

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  30. Icy BCApril 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful spring flowers! Your mosaic are fantastic.

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  31. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I always enjoy seeing your garden snail but I love the addition of the the bunny drumming on his egg drum - so cute.

    I do love spring the best of all seasons!

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  32. My Dream CanvasApril 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    This looks lovely! Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas

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