Sunday, February 20, 2011

Un Plaisir Attendu ~ An Expected Pleasure

Every year in February my magnolia trees start out the month leafless; the flower buds just starting to form...




...at first there isn't much to see, quickly this magically changes until the trees are covered with the fuzzy buds waiting to unfold...



...in all their magnificent beauty!




Then for a few weeks they light up the late winter landscape with their flowers while the new leaves gradually appear.



This is an expected pleasure, but my, such a wondrous one!



I hope your garden is filled with expected pleasures, especially as Spring grows near.





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46 comments:

  1. Brenda PruittFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    They are gorgeous trees with lovely flowers for sure! I spent the day working chopping down dead stuff. Now I know it will freeze again. I just couldn't stand looking at it any longer. Depressing it was. Tired I am. But love looking at your photos!
    Brenda

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  2. PamelaFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I just love these trees! Actually any tree that tells me spring is here!!!

    Pamela xo

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  3. HeatherFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Oh my goodness! Is that what your tree looks like right now?? I am envious. Tell me, can you really sit out in your chair already? This makes me anxious for spring:)

    Thanks for your comment on my better blog post... I am enjoying everyones comments and hope to do a little compiling this week:) I think you, my friend, are doing a fabulous job in your beautiful and romantic corner of the world!

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  4. Musings from Kim K.February 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    My grandparents had the most beautiful magnolia tree in their front lawn. Your tree brings back wonderful memories. Our blizzard continues this evening. Your spring pictures are inspiring.

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  5. LindyFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I see a beautiful painting just waiting for your brush in these pictures!

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  6. Carola BartzFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love those magnolias, and they show their beauty so early in the year! That came as a surprise for me when I moved here. Your pictures are pogeous, I especially like the one with the chair. I'd love to sit there, sip some coffee and get lost in a book.

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  7. Carola BartzFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Well, I meant "gorgeous", not pogeous! My fingers were faster than my brain...

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  8. PondsideFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    We are a bit behind you, but the promise is there - on the rose canes and forsythia branches. I can see it coming!

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  9. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~February 21, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Your magnolia and your photos of it are STUNNING! The beauty of the magnolia is so fleeting and I am always in awe of it!

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  10. ornellaFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Cara Adrienne, adoro la tua slendida magnolia stellata, e l'angolino che hai saputo creare ,sa di piccolo paradiso.In un posto così ci passerei volentieri le mie ore a leggere o ascoltare musica.Beata te!Goditelo!
    Un Bacio ,Ornella

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Gorgeous Adrienne!
    Our neighbor has one in a berm, we can see from the breakfast room window. Always a welcome sight.

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  12. AnnFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    What a wonderful inspiring post, Adrienne! I'm heading out doors just as soon as I finish my blog roll. :o)
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  13. VeeFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    And that is how the forsythia blooms here. I wish that a magnolia would think this zone were a good place for blooming. I love your cozy garden scenes.

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  14. Country Wings in PhoenixFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Good Morning Adrienne Sweetie...
    Oh what a fragrant post this morning. I love the magnolia trees. They are so elegant, and their dance is so beautiful how they gradually perform in to a full bloom. The dance of LOVE.

    I could bring my book, curl up in that chair with the quilt and spend my morning beneath the tree of LOVE just reading away. Thank you SO much for sharing with me sweet friend.

    Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  15. HeatherFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Your photos and collage are absolutely beautiful! The photo of the chair is magazine worthy!

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  16. Life In a Little HouseFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful!! I think all the rain we got this weekend is going to bring about many beautiful changes this week~ Thanks for sharing Love Heather

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  17. Life in RehabFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    What an absolutely stunning tree! That looks like a perfect spot to unwind and spend a little quality "me" time...

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  18. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I absolutely love that tree and your photos are incredible. I am so pumped up for spring and this only added to it when I found your blog this morning. I look forward to following along.

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  19. CindyFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Just beautiful...I can hardly wait to see some color here! Thanks for sharing your photos with those who desperately need some signs of Spring among the grey and desolate.
    Cindy

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  20. Julie HarwardFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    That is beautiful...I have never seen one for real..lovely! :D

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  21. DonnaFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Oh, my, how beautiful! I love magnolias. Your photos are gorgeous. I can see spring has sprung in your neck of the woods.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Lovely.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Just a gorgeous tree and signs of spring!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  24. Heather at Dusty BayFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Your magnolias are lovely - such gorgeous colour against the blue skies!

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  25. DonnieFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Such beautiful photos.

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  26. CatherineFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I am waiting for mine to bloom , in one month!

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  27. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful!!!

    Lou Cinda

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  28. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I love magnolia trees! The botanical garden eanr my home has many beautiful ones I photographed last spring.

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  29. .February 23, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    What a beautiful tree!! And it gives us up north such hope that spring really is on its way! :)

    I just want to sit in your chair, wrap myself with the quilt and read a book right there under that tree!

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  30. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    How gorgeous! Love the chair too!!
    Penny

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  31. Light and VoicesFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Unexpected can happen everyday if you ask for it.
    Joyce M

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  32. DebbieFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I'm looking at a similar tree outside my window. It has just started showing off.

    I love that picture with the chair, btw. It's my favorite.

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  33. Donna@Conghaile CottageFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Your yard is Gorgeous! I want to sit in that chair and just "Smell Spring"... Magnolias are one of my VERY Favorites! Lucky you to have that one!
    Hugs, Donna

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  34. CarolFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    The chair photograph/collage is just gorgeous.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Soooo, pretty!! I'm going to do a few selection of grapefine chairs at Mel's Cabin and I want to use yours too. Come visit Mel's Cabin when you blog hop around the neighborhood.
    Thanks! I will link back to your blog when I do this.

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  36. ClausFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    There is a tree, right around the corner, which I believed was a Magnolia tree. Now I see it is!! It is the exact same tree as in your pictures, only that one around the corner is not well taken care of. Sad. It is a beautiful flower. Yours is absolutely gorgeous.
    have a lovely day!

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  37. viridianFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Spring's not here yet in the midwest - I'm hoping!

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  38. LVFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous trees in bloom. Things are starting to bud out here, but Easter late, I am afraid they will get too cold and never bloom.

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  39. CharoFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Amazing!!! So lovely pictures!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  40. KathyFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Love these Magnolias! There's one between mine and my neighbors house - there's quite a few lining the drive at the college my children went to - they're breathtaking - Happy Pink Saturday,
    Kathy

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  41. Travel With LuluFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love these early blooming magnolias - I think they are funny with their big bold flowers, naked with no leaves. The show-stopper of the season, for sure

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh I love them! The first sign of spring! Please go and see - I posted pictures of my tree as well! Jennifer Grenko

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  43. Gabriela Delworth - Adult Learning & DevelopmentFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!


    Beautiful magnolia tree!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  44. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMarch 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oh my, Adrienne! Not only is your magnolia tree gorgeous, but the vignette you created is worthy of a magazine! I can't wait for spring to SPRING around here. I'm starting to see buds on the trees and the daffodils are beginning to bloom - finally!

    Thanks for linking to the party. The beautiful vignettes you share are always a breath of fresh air to me. "Funny Faux Pas Follies" starts this Friday, and I would love to have you join me for that party, as well.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  45. maría ceciliaMarch 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Gorgeous magnolia my dear!!!!

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  46. FriedaApril 11, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Adrienne,
    Si tu permets, I'm still in your lovely home
    and this coner in your garden is so "invitant"
    please can you give me an indication to be a follower...Je suis Fan...Sourires!
    Frieda

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