This past week I have been down with the horrible cold/flu that seems to be making the rounds across America. It didn’t help that I walked around a large college campus in the wind and rain. It’s nice to sit up in bed and admire the bulb flowers that have begun to bloom in our garden beds. They have inspired Saturday Smiles Daffodils.
Saturday Smiles Daffodils
Right now is the perfect time to create a basket of bulbs that will bloom in time for Easter. The how-to for creating a spring themed nest featuring hyacinths, tulips or daffodils can be found HERE.
Daffodil Cake
If you are planning any springtime soirees this Daffodil Cake, with its orange cream cheese frosting, would surely be the star of the show.
Miniatures Having A Moment
There are quite a few bloggers, like myself, who love miniatures. I built a dollhouse for the Fashionista back in the ’90s. It was played with hard and could use a makeover. If you’ve been tempted to climb aboard the mini train but don’t know where to start Miniatures.com is hosting it’s annual Creatin Contest. Kim of Hunt and Host has already started her entry, a Garden Center. I wonder if it will have daffodils?
Is Yellow In?
I’ve kind of begun to ignore the “What’s In” color list and just decorate and accessorize with shades I love. Here are 50 Decorating Ideas for Farmhouse-Style Bedrooms. There are a few yellow rooms. I think it’s a classic choice.
What To Watch
Rain is called for almost every day next week where I live. I might rewatch the 1993 version of The Secret Garden. Or perhaps All That Heaven Allows. Rock Hudson plays the smoldering gardener.
Planting Hope
The daffodils that are currently blooming were planted three years ago. They came from the yard of a home that was torn down not far from here. I wrote about it in a post entitled Planting Hope.
The Fashionista is home visiting this week. We might plan the springtime garden. Sweet Guy has already started clearing the beds.
So I will see you next Saturday.
Laura
Hope you are all better soon. Daffodils always make me smile.
The flu is running rampant here as well. Hubby and I were down for the count a few weeks ago. My daughter had a really terrible stomach bug that had her camped out in her bathroom until it ran its course.
I love daffodils. They are the first to bloom in my garden beds. That old house is something beautiful graced by those sunny little faces!
I hope you are back on your feet by now. Enjoy your time with your daughter. Where does she live now?
Jane x
Hope you get to feeling better soon Laura! That flu is miserable dose! I want to try the daffodil planter box, it looks so fun! Our snow is still heavy here, I’m enjoying your daffodil post very much!
Hope you’re well enough to enjoy Fashionsita’s visit to the fullest, Laura! My daffs are poised and ready to burst with bloom….unless this week’s colder temps knock them out. I love their yellow sunshine-y color!
I sure hope you are feeling lots better and ready for spring. To answer your question “Is yellow in?” Yellow is always in for me, it’s my favorite color, always has been. I loved it when I was real young and have not ever changed colors. I like all colors but I LOVE yellow! My kitchen walls are yellow and I have that color in small amounts in every room of our house. Have a glorious week! Regina xo
Hi Laura, I hope you are feeling better very soon. These beautiful flowers are giving me spring fever! Take care.
That cake looks great.
Love daffodils.. they are such happy flowers
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All pretty! Yellow is one of my favorite colors and I adore it! I’m thinking of painting my bedroom a bright, sunny yellow. Or not. But it is a fave!
Try this movie — Greenfingers with Helen Mirren and Clive Owen. It’s enchanting! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfingers
Hope you are feeling better soon and no one else in the household comes down with it. Its been making its round here in Canada too. Not good at all.
Love your beautiful post. So many happy things to see. I am so jealous of you being able to enjoy the blooms already. We are months away from anything so lovely yet. We are getting howling winds and bone chilling temps this week. I can still dream of warm sunny spring days and light fresh breezes….hopefully in May or June! lol
Take care of yourself and no more trailing around the campuses in the rain! (hoping at least it looked promising in spite of the damp day)
Get well {{{hugs}}} for you. Cheers! 🙂
I love the look of that cake, Laura. Sending a virtual cup of lemon-ginger tea to go with it and help you feel better.
Amalia
xo
Hi Laura! I love yellow and have had yellow on my last two bedroom walls; it may appear again because it makes me happy. Those daffodils are gorgeous and I am glad you were able to save a few from the home that was being torn down… So hard. I hate seeing old homes fall down or being taken down ~ I like their permanence. My little pot of daffies are all done blooming for this year but I do plan to plant them under the trees at the new house soon. We get the keys officially tomorrow.
Happy spring to you,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
I hope you are up and outside planting, rain or shine.
I’m in bed with the flu and can’t wait for Spring!