Hello my friends! Today is the first day of Spring and I'm so happy to bid farewell to old man Winter! Yesterday I went to a printer to get my new Medicare card laminated and this amazing Magnolia tree was in front of the store.. isn't the color amazing?
I think I need to plant a few more Magnolia varieties! I just have the Star - a white one.
On my way home I pulled off the road by this gorgeous plum tree - it's located in front of a historic property - built in 1912, the Portland Auto Club, Viking Park, an Arabian farm and was purchased by Junki Yoshida (of Teriyaki sauce fame). This place is right on the Sandy River and right next to the Stark Street Bridge on the South side.
There is not much more grand of a vision as a plum tree in full bloom.
A little closer...
Closer still. Sweet.
I got home and a box from Amazon was on the table. I had been inspired by my friend Flora, who gave the American Indians program at the volunteer training workshop on Saturday. Flora is a member of the Quinault Indian Nation. She is descended from 5 different tribes - Quinault, Chinook, Cowlitz, Cree and Sioux. So, I got this book so I can learn more of the Indian tribes and their lives in this wonderful state of Oregon.
I also ordered a Pendleton design beach towel in the Chief Joseph design - color, cherry! How bright and pretty it is! I use a beach towel when I swim and thought this would be a fun design to use at the pool. :-)
I volunteer at Multnomah Falls today with my friend Shirley. The weather is cloudy with sun breaks, right now it's 42 degrees F. It's supposed to get up to 52. But no rain, so that is good. Tomorrow is my lunch with the girls.. Taci, Gracie and Betsy. We might have a new NW blogger join us, that will be fun! Alright, get out there and enjoy the first day of Spring and hopefully you have some flowers to enjoy! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Oh what a true feast for the eyes! The plum tree is breath taking. Thank you so much for shairn them with us. Love the blanket, too. I love lots of color and you truly have made my day today with your lovely post. :)
ReplyDeleteNo flowers here yet...but that's ok, I will enjoy the ones on your blog.
((Hugs)) to you sweet friend.
Have a wonderful time at the falls today and a lovely lunch tomorrow. Thanks for sharing those beautiful trees, I love seeing signs of spring from all over. :)
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Meredith
The plum tree is breathtaking. And I love magnolias, I've seen lots of different varieties around here this week, some really stunning ones. I've put a tiny one in my front garden. Can't wait for it to flower fully.
ReplyDeleteYour Pendleton beach towel is beautiful - what fun! Somewhere I still have the beach towel I used to use at Blue Lake Park back in the 60's!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful , gorgeous tree... I love the pink trees in the spring. Such a soft and beautiful pink. Nature is just amazing. Can't wait to see you tomorrow my dear friend :)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what I learn through blogging every day. I'm only familiar with the traditional magnolia that is the state flower of Mississippi. So many beautiful varieties out there and that blooming plum tree is just gorgeous. Wow! The book looks so interesting and that beach towel is fabulous! Have fun, fun, fun with the girls today. Of course, I don't even have to say that, it's a given! :) Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring Teresa and yes it is wonderful to see the blossom, so delicate and sweet. Your new book looks very interesting and that's a fun bright towel for swimming x
ReplyDeleteHello Teresa. We have two star Magnolia's and next door have another variety - the one you photographed but in white. It is stunning. The plum tree is beautiful. Lots of blossom appearing around here now. Love the beach towel and your book looks very interesting. Enjoy! Have a great time with the girls at lunch. Say hello from me :-) Hugs Anne x
ReplyDeleteLucky you having spring to look forward to !! :( We'll be freezing soon - mind you, we don't get snow but the temperature gets well below zero in the middle of winter. I'm busy making warm things to donate to charity - I feel so sorry for those poor homeless people. Your pictures are lovely. Enjoy your weekend. xoxox
ReplyDeleteMy mum used to have a magnolia in her garden and every year she was full of hope as the buds formed. Then every year she was disappointed because the frost burnt each and every bud. It reminds me of her every time I see one. But hers was white not that beautiful shade. Have fun ... I know you always do x
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring Teresa. Such glorious blooms. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteoh a thousand thankyous for the flowering bushes…I can't Wait for them here.. and it will be another month
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful Spring photographs, beautiful colours and that beach towel :) stunning! So bright and summery xx
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful colours, I can almost feel the warmth from the sun!
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Happy Spring! I love all the bright and beautiful colours here today, Teresa! Magnolia trees are so gorgeous arent they?! And I love all the blossom :) Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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I enjoyed your Happy Spring photos, Teresa! It is getting especially exciting to drive around and enjoy seeing what is blooming, isn't it? xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful blossom time indeed. Love your Pendelton blanket!
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