Monday, May 3, 2010

Mosaic Monday

Happy Monday! After a week of cool wet weather we had some warm sunshine yesterday so we went for a little drive to enjoy the countryside. Fort Amherst is a beautiful place to go for a walk and enjoy the view. Of course living on an Island there are lots of lighthouses and this is one of my favorites.

And then a little tour around our garden to see what is in bloom.

And then a peek at what is to come-oh I am looking forward to these blooms again!

and then just in case you didn't see these,I made a collage for you.

After studying my garden photos from last year in the different seasons,looking for ways to improve the garden,

I have a big list of plants to divide and move in the garden today so I am off to get started on that but I hope to be back tomorrow.

Again,I am joining Mary at Little Red House for Mosaic Monday.There are always lots of beautiful mosaics to see there.

Thank you for visiting me

&

enjoy your day!

Carolyn

34 comments:

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Beautiful mosaic and i just adore Lighthouses!
Debbie

Anonymous said...

Morning, Carolyn! Oh, what lovely mosaics. You do live in a beautiful area! I was waiting to see your garden and now it's in bloom - how gorgeous.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCA said...

Dear Carolyn,
it's all so beautiful! I love that lighthouse, would like to spend some days there...
Is this Toile de Jouy a new background? It is sooooo beautiful!
Have a nice planting day!
Francesca

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

A lovely collection of mosiacs. Valerie

Susan said...

Lovely mosaics, Carolyn. Enjoyed the light house. So glad you had a nice weekend. Sincerely, Susan

parTea lady said...

Your garden must be beautiful and the mosaics certainly are lovely. I liked the lighthouse picture also.

sweetbay said...

I love the shots of the lighthouse, so beautiful and romantic-looking. Your flowers too are so lovely.

Bobbi Ann said...

Hi, Oh my goodness your mosaics are so beautiful! I hope that you have a wonderful week!
Hugs...
Bobbi

Lacy said...

What a beautiful area. I hope I can travel there someday!

Millie said...

your spring flowers are really lovely...and nice mosaics!

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Your island would be a lighthouse lover's delight! Very pretty mosaics!~Patti

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hello Carolyn,
Your photos are lovely! I haven't been over to Fort Amherst in ages; will have to take a drive over one of these days.
I'm lovin your new toile background! I wanted to put one on myself but I can't find one.
Have a lovely day.

Blessings,
Sandi

Sandy said...

Beautiful mosaics!

Teacup Lane (Sandy)

Deanna said...

Dearest Carolyn, I always enjoy my visits to your place!
Gorgeous pictures to delight the soul.

Really neat Mosaic's you've created. I have no knowledge on how to create these...perhaps this summer I will gather enough courage to give it a try.

Yours are beautiful!
d from homehaven

Madeline said...

Your new background looks so wonderful! Thank you!

Betty said...

I love your mosaics, they are always so pretty.

Willow

frankie said...

love your new background...

Paula said...

Dear Carolyn,
Your mosaics are beautiful! I love the lighthouse. I am so glad you enjoyed your drive. Thank you for sharing P.E.I. with us! Your flowers are so beautiful! Enjoy working in your garden! Love, Paula

Ingmarie We said...

Stunning mosaics and photos. I am very fond of lighthouses too. Find them magical.

Jojo said...

That looks like a beautiful place for a quiet picnic, but then your garden is probably the best place for such a picnic!

Loving the hyacinths!

podso said...

Love your new background! And your photos, of course! But that's nothing new.

Madelief said...

Hi Carolyn,

Love your pictures of the lighthouse & your garden.

In your garden several flowers are already in bloom that are not in bloom in our garden yet. Funny how nature works!! We don't have irisses, geraniums or roses yet, although I can see some buds!!

Thanks for your sweet comments about my garden. I am very happy with it at the moment! My only worry is if it will have enough colour in summer.I will just have to wait and see. Looking forward to see more pictures of your garden. Your garden is exactly how I want my dream garden to be!!!

Happy evening!

Lieve groet, Madelief

Beverly said...

Carolyn, any time I need a dose of beauty, all I have to do is come to visit you. And, what makes it even more beautiful is your open heart for sharing with all of us.

Thank you.

Lara Harris said...

Oh WOW! Gorgeous photos!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Your new background suits your blog Carolyn.
Enjoyed seeing all your flowers and the hyacinths in the jug look so pretty.

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Such a beautiful collection of blooms....love the mosaics!!!

Cottage Rose said...

What gorgeous photos,, love the light houses,, what a wonderful way to spend the day,,, I always love photos of your gardens,, your flowers are so gorgeous.. thank you for sharing it with us... hope you had fun digging in your beautiful garden..

Hugs;
Alaura

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

What a beautiful and quaint lighthouse!

I loved your garden mosaics, Carolyn. What is that beautiful clematis in your third mosaic? It's lovely. An atragene group, I'm guessing?

Donna (Timeless Settings) said...

I love visiting your blog! Your beautiful pictures of peonies have inspired me to try one. I bought a beautiful plant that had a bloom on it and was amazed at the sweet fragrance it has. Can't wait to see more of your garden!
Donna

Georgianna said...

Just gorgeous! I love seeing your garden and your island. – g

Elzie said...

Beautiful pictures!
Have a great day.
Love Elzie

DesignTies said...

Your flowers are so beautiful :-) I can't wait till our garden is in full bloom too!! I'm a bit worried about my blue hydrangeas -- a cold night a few weeks ago seemed to kill a lot of the leaf buds.

We're having a Mother's Day giveaway over at DesignTies. Drop by if you have a minute and enter to win a beautiful Lisa Leonard necklace :-)

Kelly

Elizabeth and Gary said...

So very pretty!!!. I love your fireplace and reading chair, its just calling my name.
I have been packing up for our move next week and so I have not been able to post much. Just seeing your flowers and beautiful fireplace takes away some stress out of day for me. I always enjoy visiting you and seeing your lovely home.
Big hugs, Elizabeth

Completely Coastal said...

Carolyn, your pictures of Prince Edward Island..., and your beach outings are just fantastic. Love them!! And I hope you don't mind that I featured you wonderful beach picnics on my blog Daily Vitamin Sea.

Maya @ Daily Vitamin Sea & Completely Coastal