A little walk and a limoncello

What’s more regenerating and relaxing than a walk in the open air,

or the touch of sunshine and its reflections on the vivid wildflowers?

That’s what I did a few days ago with a good lost friend of mine.
We don’t live in the countryside but fortunately we have everything in our reach.

In ten minutes you are transferred wherever you want,countryside or sea,

just get in the mood and find the time.



Here we are, strolling through the olive groves and  flowery meadows,

observing the slow transformation of nature and its awakening.



 

It was a mild sunny early spring afternoon.

The foliage was shining but for me,spring's herald is the tweet of migratory birds.
It was a real orchestra.I wish I could send you their music in this post!
But look at this incredible light!

Turning home, let’s take a look at the  flowers. Here is progress!

What a beauty this pansy! Isn’t?
If I create a little bouquet, won't the plant be destroyed?

What about that home made limoncello which smells so nice?
We need some rest...

Inside, it’s still quite cold but I already sense the increasing daylight.

And what’s better than a fellow with such  humor?

Between liqueurs, dried figs, apricots and almonds... we laughed and chatted so much!

I hope you had a pleasant and delightful break before the new week’s start.

I thank my new followers and all visitors

 from the bottom of my heart!

Have a lovely week !
O

☀ You are invited to participate in this week's "Sunlit Sunday".
Let's brighten up the beginning of a new week!



From the balcony...

Sunday morning,

I opened the windows

 

and lovely sunlight

flooded the house...

Such a good opportunity to go out and enjoy warmth…

First easy step, my balcony which overlooks our backyard.

How many days is it since I have seen my tiny hidden garden?

The succulents are already in bloom, the ivy has survived
and the rosemary is in stable condition.
 Thank God!! I made some coffee and

let my eyes wander to my colorful garden...
It isn’t warm enough yet to sit out, it’s still cold but spring is in the air…

I have been enjoying these fruit trees since my childhood. Those in the garden were planted by my father, the rest are on our land nearby and my father-in-law has taken care of them all his life.

There is a vast variety of uses: eat them, drink the juice, grated them and take the zest,
make sweets with their peel, jams, decorate…

 

And think that these citrus trees aren’t flowering yet
because when they do….
you’ll be overcome by the fragrance!



Step by step, timidly, spring comes closer, although I can’t say
that we have suffered from a heavy winter. Rather the opposite.

It was a lovely Sunday morning, I hope the same for you..

I’m so happy with my new friends and

I thank them all for their kind and generous comments.

Have a nice week!

O
 

 

☀ You are invited to participate in this week's "Sunlit Sunday".

Let's brighten up the beginning of a new week!

 

Zoom in on the garden...

Winter lawn, some flowers in bloom

or in full bloom

and plants just before spring...

Loulou,why are you watching me?

No, this isn’t my garden, I’ll show it to you another time.

 A while ago, I photographed this home and garden and have waited patiently for the moment to post these pics and have your comments. It’s a friend's home that I visit often. But every time I go there, I have the same feeling. Such a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere. For the moment,I would like to share its garden  with you and tell you that for these photos nothing was changed or added.

Please, enjoy!

I always admire inventive people who are constantly looking for changes. The garden I’m showing you will never be the same again! Isn’t it exciting? As nice as a house is, it becomes boring if we leave it unchanged...Hope you like this arrangement.

From the conservatory

Greetings from a soaking wet place !

More to follow...

O