Project 52 - Fiesta and Siesta



Minter Gardens in the Fraser Valley is a 23 acre sculpted garden that attracts tourists and like from everywhere to visit and stroll through its spectacular floral gardens, enjoy a yummy meal at one of its two restaurants, or is also a destination for outdoor weddings and events. The seasonal gardens opened a month ago and we got our yearly passes right away!

We went again three weeks after our first visit and the Gardens were a riot of colour with Tulips everywhere!

It is invigorating and calming to stroll through a garden. Beautiful to enjoy especially if it is not you having to weed it!

Tulips are one of my favorite flowers of Spring. Thier multitude of colours and shapes are fiestas for the eyes. How can you not feel cheery with a bouquet of Tulips or gardens of Tulips to enjoy!!

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Peacock Plumes in tulips! Although it was a cloudy, cool day it was perfect for photos!

And now home for a Siesta!!

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Project 52 - Drink Up!



DRINK UP!

I really am a coffee girl, but for those times I do enjoy a cup of Tea, there are a few things you need that make the pleasure of having a nice cup of Tea a real experience.

My hubby got me a beautiful Tea Tray with matching cup, creamer and sugar container. I love my little sugar tongs! The little hands grab a cube of sugar expertly!

Tea is much better with flowers to enjoy as well. Kind of brings a bit of spring in!

For me Tea is a drink that is meant to be sipped, in a relaxed and peaceful mood. It is meditative, and calming after a stressful day.

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Dedicated to A Friend

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I am dedicating my post to my friend Corrina who lost her only son this past Wednesday. Matthew was a 26 year old young man who was involved in a terrible plane crash here in Vancouver three weeks ago. Matthew was the co-pilot of the plane. Besides Matthew, the Pilot as well did not survive. All nine passengers survived the crash because of the heroic actions and skill of both the pilots.  They sacrificed their lives to save the lives of thier passengers.

My heart breaks for Corrina and her family who lost an only son, and only brother. I cannot imagine the depth of thier loss or their pain. My thoughts and prayers are with them in this terribly sad time.

Today's Flowers

Its been one of those weeks where I have not seen a fresh flower for the entire week, so here is one from my photo archives for today.

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Coneflowers Today.

One of my favorite flowers, they remind me a bit of umbrellas!

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Cheery Summer blooms in clear vases make beautiful centerpieces on dinner tables.

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A Girl can never have enough roses, even buckets of Roses!

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Macro Saturday

I never tire of blossoms of any kind!

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I am sorry to see them go though, and to think I have to wait another year to see them again!

The last of the tulips here for you!

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