Bucket of Forsythia

The forsythia bushes are in full bloom around here right now.

I couldn't resist snapping a few photos to capture how pretty they are..

I love the way blooming branches look enhanced by the light of windows.

Straight out of camera and overexposed a pinch to show true color..

Edited using curves {sun aged} with a little bit of texture..

I bought the old milking pail from a farmer selling his wares at the flea market last summer; it's perfect to hold a bunch of freshly clipped forsythia branches.

I also have magnolia branches getting ready to pop open any day now, so I am sure they will be photographed in an upcoming post.

I have been working outside a lot - cleaning up the garden beds, extending beds and yesterday I cleaned & organized the whole garage. My husband was very impressed when he got home from work! I even shop vacuumed the floor in there and made myself a potting table out of our old baby changing table - all this while dealing with a head cold. When I get a cold, I tend to want to move around a lot rather than rest.. but maybe that is because it is so beautiful outside and the sun is shining!

I am linking up with..

Tricia's Photo Feature Friday #1

over at her wonderful blog, A Rosy Note.