Bare trees met us as we arrived on campus.
I’ve always thought yellow is the color of spring, until yesterday morning. After attending church, I strolled over to the University of Washington with friends in hopes of seeing blooming cherry trees. Entering the campus, we were met with stark, dormant branches. Even with blue skies, a chill dominated the air. One of the men accompanying us, from upstate New York, said his weatherman had predicted 14 inches of snow by Tuesday.
Our first glimpse of the blooming cherry trees.
Not until we entered what is called the Quad did we catch our first sight of the fabulous cherry trees. And people! I don’t recall ever seeing as many up there, at only 11 on a Sunday morning. As is customary, many more would gather for picnics and photo-shoots throughout the day. If you want to create a fun and unique photo, try to use a free AI GIF generator.
An abundance of blossoms and people!
A pink birthday card for a dear friend
Maybe pink is the color of pre-spring. According to fashion experts, I shouldn’t wear light pink. I have to agree with them; I’m better in a vibrant dark hue. Alas, I’m not pretty in pink. Are you? These alpaca Mohair socks can also complement your spring outfits.
Has spring arrived to your area? What do you like best about spring? Are you a fan of shorts and flip-flops? Gardening? Spring is the ideal time for gardening, so people can start tending to their flowers now. Well,why not try these out to know more about garden and its services. My friend loves gardening, so that’s what she’ll probably be doing soon. She actually had to contact those at https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/pest-control/ to help her remove some pests from her garden the other day. Pests can be extremely annoying, especially after you’ve put in lots of hard work to make your backyard perfect. Luckily, she removed the pests before they had the chance to start ruining her flowers and thanks to pest control reno for their timely arrival. All gardeners should keep an eye out for pests.
An Amish-made Potholder from Lancaster County
Leave a comment for a chance to win this Amish-made potholder from Lancaster County. A winner will be picked in one week, US and Canada only.
Congratulations to Nat, last week’s winner of a signed copy of either Leaving Lancaster or Pennsylvania Patchwork!
To be Released on June 1, 2014
What a Beautiful Potholder.
Glad you like it, Tammy! Thanks for entering the giveaway.
I like pink but love deep blues , reds , Yellows & greens . Can’t wait to see my tulips & other spring flowers . I love the warm feel of Spring & all the pretty colors . I’m not a flip flop or shorts person . I don’t do gardening as I did when I was young but will get flowers for my 6 flower boxes on the banisters of my deck . Don’t think I’ll plant my baskets this year , too much reaching up for my Hubby & me to water them .
Your flower boxes sound marvelous, Mary! Let me know what you plant in them and when your tulips bloom. If I were more organized I’d plant bulbs in the fall; they are always such a treat in spring. Good luck in the contest!
Pink is my favorite color !. I love flip flops but not too keen on the shorts ! I can’t have a garden since I live in an apt, but plan on having one at my daughter’s . HAPPY MONDAY TO EVERYONE! BE BLESSED
Pink is your favorite color, Rita? Hum, maybe this potholder is meant for you. Or one like it. What fun to have a garden at your daughter’s home. Thanks for writing and good luck in the contest!
Love all the colors in this very pretty pot holder. Can’t wait for Spring to really be here and see all the plants growing and blooming.
I agree, Juanita, I can’t wait for spring to really be here. And that means I don’t need mittens and a warm hat on my morning walk. Thanks for entering the contest and good luck!
Am curious what kind of Japanese cherry trees they are, and how old they are.
Good questions, Peggy. I saw this on the U of W website: “Most trees in the Quad are a little more than 80 years old, with the typical life span for such trees being 75 to 100 years.” The website did not mention the variety of tree. Thanks for writing and entering the contest!
I am SUCH a fan of Spring! I love shorts and flip flops, the doors and windows open, the breeze blowing, the birds chirping and cooking on the grill. It renews and restores my Spirit.
Alas, although the calendar says that Spring has arrived, it was 16 degrees this morning and we are expecting snow here in Ohio tomorrow.
Oh my, Karen, 16° is too cold for flip-flops and shorts! It’s time to get your spirit renewed, for sure. I love spending time outside and will take every opportunity to do so, particularly if my husband is cooking at the grill. Thanks for writing and entering the giveaway!
I’ve been told Pink is one of my best colors. At the moment I
have on a pink sweat shirt. Too cold for short sleeves and shorts
now. Soon I will be in capris which are my fave thing to wear in
Spring and Summer. I love this potholder and would love to win
it. Amish books are my fave to read. And would love to win one of
your books already blessed to have Leaving Lancaster. God bless
all who are entering and you Kate
You sound like a sweetheart, Patti, and pretty in pink! I’m delighted to hear you love Amish fiction. I will be giving away a free book next week; the postage for sending both a book and a potholder got to be too much. Please come back next week. In the meantime you are entered to win this darling potholder!
More snow is on the way here in Ohio!!! I can’t wait to be able to open my windows and let the fresh air in. How nice it will be to smell fresh cut grass!!! I miss gardening, the beach and most of all, the warmth of the sun!!!!
So sorry, Barbara! More snow this late in March doesn’t seem fair. I hope your weather turns warm soon. Thanks for entering the contest. Good luck!
Good morning Kate, and Happy Spring! I’m loving the beautiful Spring weather we are getting to enjoy here in Seattle – warm & sunny, so far! Hopefully this is going to make for a nice summer! I’m loving all the cherry trees in bloom too! Too bad for the rest of my family in Indiana – they’re still getting buried by snow, so hopefully their Spring comes soon! Hope I get the chance to win this beautiful pot holder, and thanks again for the giveaway! God bless you!
You do have a chance to win this potholder, Mallory! Thanks for writing and entering the giveaway. I’m enjoying the slightly warmer weather too, but know it could rain until July. We never know. My rain boots are standing by the back door, just in case. Good luck!
Love this potholder! Too pretty to use.
Thanks for entering the giveaway, Rachel! Good luck!
Happy Spring Kate!We are suppose to get some winter weather here tonight and tomorrow.I am so ready for spring.This has felt like the longest winter.I enjoy reading your post.I got the potholder and book I won from your blog,and the potholder is beautiful.I am going read your book next after I finish the one I am reading now.I love your books.Thanks so much for the gifts and these great posts and books.
Thank you, Jackie! I appreciate your kind words and enthusiasm. Thanks for writing!
The pictures are wonderful. Love the cherry trees. I’m not much of a pink person either. I like the color but not on me. What another beautiful day the Lord hath made. Love the pot holder I really love angels. Have a wonderful week Kate. <3
Blessings
Diana
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The potholder is beautiful. Like you, I look better in brighter colors and I love bright pink. My daughter loves just about ANY shade of pink.
Thanks for writing and entering the contest, Susan! I bet your daughter looks beautiful in any shade of pink. Good luck in the giveaway!
Happy Spring! We are getting snow tomorrow too. The potholder is beautiful and I have a few things that are pink,.
Happy Spring to you, Merry! Somehow, the words snow and spring should not be in the same sentence, but this has been a year of wild weather. I bet you look great in pink and even better when sitting outside in the warm sunshine. Thanks for entering the contest!
Good late afternoon Kate! Finally took a break! Monday is full of chores…lol. We woke up to snowflakes falling but nothing is sticking….some times the snowflakes were so huge! The kind you like to catch on your tongue or just go out and dance in. What a beautiful potholder! Would love this, and Thank you for a chance.
Have a great day! Linda
Hi, Linda, I love your description of the huge snowflakes! Fun! Snowflakes that don’t stick are the best kind this time of year. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
We keep getting bouts of snow here and there, but the daffodils are already pushing through and I’m seeing and hearing more birds other than the usual winter crow. As for pink? Not really my color either, unless it’s more of a fuschia.
Hi Dali! Isn’t it amazing that daffodils are able to push through snow? And it sounds like your songbirds are returning for the summer. Fuchsia is the best on me too. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck! PS: I REALLY appreciate your tweets!
My fav color is light purple n pinks, spring is favorite time of the year, for me it’s a new beging spitatul since Easter time is such a beautiful time . I take this time to bloom inside like the flowers, trees do, I love to see the beauty of everything coming alive again as Jesus rose rose for the dead..
What a beautiful image you have painted, Rita! I bet you look beautiful in purple and pinks: beautiful inside and out. Thanks for entering the contest. Good Luck!
Happy Spring Kate!
It doesn’t feel very spring like here today and we are supposed to get snow tomorrow! I love the potholder! So pretty and I love the colors!
Thank you for the opportunity.
Oh, dear, Cathy, sorry to hear snow is predicted for you tomorrow. May your spring be just around the corner. Thank you for entering the contest! I’m glad you like the potholder’s colors.
Pink is not a color for me either. I need to wear the darker vibrant colors also, so I was told. Love the colors in the potholder, though. It’s beautiful.
Still no spring in SW Michigan! Going down to 19 tonight and a little snow coming also. Tomorrow more of the same. . . . : (
Enjoy your spring, Kate!
Kathy, I hope you get a chance to enjoy spring very soon! Your part of the country has been hit so hard. You deserve a break. And warmth! As for wearing colors, I was told I am a “winter” but don’t know if it’s really true … Thanks for entering the giveaway. Good luck!
Kate, many years ago someone told me I was a “winter”. Never thought much about it until one day I looked at the colors in my closet – they were mostly “winter” colors. Even when I buy glasses, I always gravitate toward the deep purple tones. I guess I “get it” now.
I love the spring~~it is a time of renewal. When flowers grow and bloom, a sign of God’s glorious creation and wonderful masterpiece. I do love gardening. I look foward to planting my annuals in the spring. I am not the best gardener, but the end result makes me smile~~Spring’s beautiful portrait of colors.
God bless,
Kristin J
You wrote a delightful description of spring, Kristin! I also look forward to planting annuals, and am eagerly awaiting the sun’s warmth and blue skies. Thanks for entering and good luck!
Looking forward to some warmer temps and colors such as greens and flowers. Renewal of the ground . Love the policyholder. It’s very pretty
Not policy holder but pot holder darn auto correct