My husband got me flowers for my birthday, the best kind: beautiful and inexpensive. They lasted for almost two weeks then, while at Aldi not long ago, I scored potted flowers on sale for $1.99, Easter leftovers of tulips and hyacinths, bulbs that can go outdoors once their indoor season is over. Today, as the several inches of snow melted away in the afternoon, I spent a bit of time with phone and camera, reveling in the bright, cheerful colors.
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It is such a happy bright colour, Janet! Hope you had a great birthday too!
I did. Thanks.
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That is such a great post title, Janet.
Thanks very much, Tish.
Nothing like indoor blooms to keep you feeling warm when the outside temps are still below freezing. 🙂
Very true. Warmer today, eventually, and then it’s supposed to hot 70 in a couple days. Sigh.
janet
Happy belated birthday, Janet! Lovely colours on your day.
Thanks, A-C. It was a good day.
Sunshine on a stalk indeed!! Belated Happy Birthday, Janet!
Thanks, Sue.
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flowers, you must have a great husband 🙂
I do! (Just FYI for all you readers, that comment was from my great husband.). 😘
Such colors!
I love the combination and the brightness. They’re so cheerful.
janet
Lovely! I do always take for granted how much flowers can brighten one’s mood. I feel happier just looking at your picture!
Happy Belated Birthday, too! I hope you might be able to visit one day so I can share an actual slice of cake with you. 🙂
I hope that, too, Hannah, and look forward to it, whether birthday or not.
janet
Time well spent, Janet, and your description is spot-on—sunshine on a stalk—most def.
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Glad you think so, Allan, and of course, glad you like the photo.
It’s a beauty.
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Tulips just can’t help being pretty even when their petals are getting ready to fall off. Very nice.
We should all age so beautifully, Sharon. 🙂
janet
Beautiful Janet and hope you had a lovely Birthday! Agh I think we are going to miss Spring all together this year as I love at the ground covered still in snow. Oh well…
Our snow of yesterday morning melted by afternoon and in a few days, it’s supposed to be about 70 for a couple days, before getting back to more spring-like temperatures. I’m looking forward to the warmth. 🙂
How sweet! I can’t remember the last time someone got me flowers….
He likes to get them for me because he knows I like them and he also knows I don’t want him to spend a fortune on them, so it works perfectly. 🙂
janet
Oh lovely! Tulips are my favorite. I love how when they’re spent, they look like a whole ‘nother flower. Great shot!
Lovely colours and image Janet
Thanks, Su, I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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They sure look wonderful 🙂
Thanks, Hammad, and they’re still hanging in there and looking good.
janet
Sunshine in a vase!
These weren’t cut flowers, but I know what you mean. 🙂
janet
Lovely!
Thanks. They’re still looking lovely.
janet