Thursday, March 6, 2014

Where is Spring?




1.  While wasting time in a coffee shop before an appointment in the city - this was the lamp shade over our table.  Thought it was a pretty cool find.   Textured with Kim Klassens KK_rest_magic.








































2.  With everything still covered in snow and temperatures some morning still in the single digits, I'm looking for Spring anywhere I can find it.  Forcing bulbs helps me patiently wait to see my garden again.  Leaving early for work everyday forces me to take a picture at sunrise for my 365 project.  With the time slowly changing the light is truly beautiful this time of day.   


"As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once."  - John Green, The Fault in Our Stars


























3.  I'm reading John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars".  It is a wondrously painful story told with humor.  John Green writes young adult fiction - put this on your reading list and make sure you have a tissue close by.  





























4.  Embracing pancakes is a big step for me since I'm more of an egg person for breakfast.  My husband has a sweet tooth and has been totally enjoying my latest obsession with perfecting blueberry pancakes.    
























5.  Don't you think fire escapes can be a work of art?  Especially love the details and color red on this one.



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17 comments:

  1. ClaireMarch 7, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    Gorgeous photos - love that lampshade!
    Really great Random 5 and have a fun weekend!
    PS We had choc chip pancakes on Shrove Tuesday :D

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  2. SnapMarch 7, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Great shots. I love the tea time lamp shade in the coffee shop. I haven't forced bulbs in years ... this year would have been a good year to force bulbs --- hurry spring! I always enjoy seeing what folks are reading. I'll be over to try those blue berry pancakes!!! ;) Yes, fire escapes can be works of art. Happy Friday!

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  3. BeverlyMarch 7, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Love the tea shade - very creative. Pancakes - yes most any time of any day. They are now telling us the count down of days until the first day of spring! So ready for it to get here.

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  4. nancyjeanMarch 7, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    good morning Margie!! I have been forcing bulbs all winter ... it really helps to bring the springtime into the house!! I LOVE that lampshade ... such a clever idea!! Have a great weekend!

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  5. Odd Moon DesignsMarch 7, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Lovely images - i love red fire escape and the tea time lamp. I'm looking for spring too!

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  6. KarenMarch 7, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Loving that lampshade! We are still buried under snow, I bought some tulips in pots for the Spring effect.

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  7. NancyMarch 7, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Well look at you Margie! An eclectic mix of wonderful! Pancakes, bulbs, fire escapes. Lovin' these random images and thoughts. Thank you! xo

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  8. Michelle BMarch 7, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    That lamp shade is quite amazing. The pancakes look amazing too! Yum.

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  9. Sarah HuizengaMarch 7, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    That lamp shade is delightful. Yummy pancakes, I bet your husband doesn't want you to perfect the recipe too quickly.

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  10. UnknownMarch 7, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Margie,
    That is a cool lamp shade and perfect texture.
    I like your flower; purple is my favorite color.I can't believe we will spring the clock ahead tomorrow.
    I like buttermilk waffles from scratch and, like you, enjoy eggs. I am not a pancake eater, but I could easily be convinced to try your beautiful blueberry stack.

    Thank You for the birthday wish. You are right, life is good!

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  11. SharonMarch 7, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Love this post! Yes, I think fire escapes are works of art. I've photographed them and marveled at them. We are kindred spirits :) And I read Fault in our Stars a few weeks ago and still get choked up thinking about the story. I recommend it to anyone, any age. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  12. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    Do not see many fire escapes here so enjoyed your photo. Getting out my bulb vase and buy a bulb today, forgot all about doing that. Beautiful photo.

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  13. Latane BartonMarch 8, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    I love every one of your randoms today. I haven't read Fault In Our Stars but think I should. Great shot of the fire escape. Who would have thought that it would have made such a striking picture? Good job!

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  14. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Oh, I love that teabag lamp! so creative! I really love that fire escape too - great shot.

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  15. aspiritofsimplicityMarch 9, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    I am not much of a pancake person either. I like oatmeal or eggs for breakfast. I agree about fire escapes. They really are compelling

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  16. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickMarch 16, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Such a cute idea you have with the tea lamp, I'm sure it sparks many conversations.
    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  17. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Gorgeous photos and I do think that fire escape is a work of art, you captured it perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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