
I already feel spring...in the blooming crocus, hyacinths, daffodils, violets, acacia trees, myriad bushes. I am dreaming instead of those summer days of riotous colors of petunias, geraniums, begonias, dahlias, sunflowers, golden wheat fields...under those cobalt blue skies and that glorious sun!



summer view from my kitchen window and a wonderful spot for summer meals

succulent summer berries

exquisite summer flowers

summer clematis

backyard riot of colors

and dreaming of summer vacations in the Alps - the ultimate summer pleasure

Comments (5)
Mary, I absolutely loved this. Your photos of the gorgeous place you live are just beautiful.
Posted by Donna in SF | March 11, 2009 7:30 PM
Posted on March 11, 2009 19:30
We are all ready for some of that beautiful Italian sunshine and flowers!
Posted by Palma | March 12, 2009 7:02 AM
Posted on March 12, 2009 07:02
Mary, these are wonderful, wonderful photos.
To echo what Palma has said, I'm definitely ready for some beautiful Italian sunshine and flowers!
Posted by sandrac | March 13, 2009 5:04 PM
Posted on March 13, 2009 17:04
Just love your gardens and photography. Where is that picture in the alps taken? I live in southern Lazio, must get north this summer!
Posted by Diane | March 21, 2009 1:15 PM
Posted on March 21, 2009 13:15
The colors and flowers....wish I were there with you!!! holly
and you look great!
Posted by holly | March 30, 2009 12:32 AM
Posted on March 30, 2009 00:32