On Mother's Day, I brought home some lilac branches from my in law's twenty year old lilac bush; it's spectacular! I couldn't wait to get them in water and start taking pictures of these intoxicating beauties. Lilacs are my favorite scent of Spring.
Do you like my new stenciled bucket? I got it last weekend at the flea market from my new favorite shop and dealer, The Perfect Pear. I never fail to always bring home at least one thing that is galvanized metal, zinc, or tin.
I ordered some pieces for my foyer and I'm waiting for them to arrive. I have a wall piece that is on back order until July; I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will somehow show up before then.
I just finished my Communications class & I'm keeping the summer free from taking any classes. In the fall, I'll start my Biology & Anatomy classes - only 3 to go and then I'm planning on entering into the nursing program. By then, my kids should be in school full time and I'll have more time for schooling.
Have a terrific week!
♥ ♥ ♥
Lara
Lara~ how I wish I could just sit on your shoulder for a day while you photograph....
ReplyDeleteYou have the most dreamiest photos ever...
It's like walking on clouds every time I come here!
Smiles~
Cat
I absolutely LOVE lilacs and their wonderful scent. Our lilacbush has been all bloomed out for this year for a while now.
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures; especially the one with the litle bit of lilac on the old books. The picture of yourself smelling the flowers is just great!
Enjoy your class-free summer and absorb enough energy for a fresh beginning in fall! I wish you lots of success!!!!
Bye,
Marian
Dreamy photos~ You are so talented Lara~ Hugs,Rachel :)
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absolutely breathtaking. i love the way you see the world lara. you definitely have a talent. :)
ReplyDeleteVery dreamy beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Lara,
ReplyDeleteI know I sound like a broken record but I could honestly look at your photos over and over...they are all dreamy! You see everything in such a beautiful way. These are especially amazing ... and I want that France pot... BAD!
Glad you'll have the summer free - enjoy the time and take lots of pictures for us! :)
Sarah xo
oh such gorgeous shots!!!! I can't wait til mine start to bloom!
ReplyDeleteLara your photos are breath-taking!
ReplyDeleteThey are just gorgeous..the softness here is just beautiful.
I love lilacs and could just smell that fragrance constantly.
I love your France bucket..its lovely.
So nice you'll have the summer to relax and enjoy...good for you!!
Deborah xoxo
These pictures are fabulous!! Do you use a texture on them to get that dreamy affect?
ReplyDeleteYour photos are very dreamy Lara! I can smell the sweet scent of the lilacs and I love your new French pail to, that shop sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to have your summer off. :)
Lovely images! The flowers sitting on top of the old books is especially nice.
ReplyDeleteOne word...Breaaaaaaaathhhhhhhhhtakingggggggggggg!
ReplyDeleteIs that one or two? Oh well, Lara, your photos are so gorgeous, very very "Dreamy Whites" and I mean that as a compliment, I have you on my blog love so I can get my fix the minute you make a new post. By the way it has not gone unnoticed that your lips are in the pic, you look amazing, Mrs. Congrats on your schooling, not much longer and you'll be able to say "whew!" tami
The lilacs are so pretty! My girls use to pick me them on their way home from school when we lived in Montana.Sweet Memories~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeleteThese lilacs are so dreamy. Your french bucket is too. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI could just look at your photos over and over Lara, they are so beautiful. Mmmm...I can't wait for lilacs and their wonderful smell. When I had my shop I carried some bath products that smelled like lilacs. I just love that scent. Do your kids start kindergarten this fall or next? I couldn't quite tell. My daughter doesn't go this fall, but the next one.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good week so far :)
hugs ♥ tricia
So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSunny regards, Sandra
your pics are SO pretty!! I like your self portrait as well :-)
ReplyDeletehave a beautiful week,
nora
Dear Lara,
ReplyDeletevery lovely photos!
hugs,
Eva
beautiful lilacs and beautiful pics, hughs Anja
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer off!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are very dreamy!
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Lara- You have photographed MY favorite flower-well, roses run a close second! I LOVE your pictures-they are beautiful....and that is a pretty darned good self-portrait!
ReplyDeleteI guess I didn't realize you were headed to nursing school. Good luck- I love working in a hospital setting and I'll bet you will too! Hugs- Diana
Lara....Lara...you are soooooooooooooo good with that camera of yours,just breathtaking!! On another note...I can not believe your lilacs are out..ours will likely be another 3 weeks!!! x0x0x0
ReplyDeleteHi Lara! I could just smell the fragrance of those beautiful lilacs while I was reading your lovely post this afternoon! Such amazing photos, girl! :) My lilacs have buds...!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Dear Lara,
ReplyDeletelove your images from this beautiful lilacs!
Big Hugs,
Yvonne
Hello dear Lara,
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm overwhelmed, your pictures are gorgeous, I also love lilacs, when they are blooming it is really springtime
Wishing you many sunny days...
Bine
And what's even MORE dreamy is the way you've captured their beauty in your photographs!
ReplyDeleteJust heavenly....every one of the images!
ReplyDeleteche meraviglia queste fotografie!!!
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Lilacs are one of my favorites for sure!! They smell so wonderful and they make me think of my grandma! Your photos are simply beautiful! Do you have a fancy camera or just a point and shoot!?
ReplyDeletesimply gorgeous!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNot only have you done an exquisite job photographing one of my favorite flowers. you've managed to give us all a lovely glimpse of those from which "air kisses" originate. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteYou truly have a gift.
Hugs from a fellow Illinois blogger,
Alison