The view from my porch is particularly fetching this spring. The viburnums, crabapples, and pansies are really bringing it.
Sitting on the porch, I start thinking about what's wrong. What needs help, more mulch, some pruning, a little edging, and so on. Focusing too much on the micro view, and not enough on the macro.
It's a little bit like life. I'm finding I need to concentrate on the big picture, and not focus on the frustrating little details. Count blessings, instead of faults.
As some-what of a perfectionist, I'm well aware of the fact that nothing in life is ever perfect.
Except, maybe the spring blooms on a dwarf crabapple?
Have a peaceful and relaxing weekend. Happy Memorial Day, if you're in the States.
Happiest of birthday wishes to my Dad and my dear nephew Brendan.
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Beautiful pictures, Molly. Gorgeous blossoms and views from your porch. I'm going to show off our yard tomorrow on the blog...which I can't take a single ounce of credit for. It's all my husband's green thumb.
Have a beautiful Memorial weekend.
Soooo pretty molly (was going to say porch envy but trying to limit my envying!)
We don't really do porches over here - guessing it's because we don't have enough nice weather to sit on ones porch.
Fee x
(tee hee - you just commented on mine while I'm here on yours ♥)
keep telling jane she should make cases (like my phone one) as she could knock them up in no time!
She made cleggy a laptop case for his mini laptop last year in CK cowboy fabric - another thing of beauty...
fee x
Have a great time away - not long to go for you too!
Happy Memorial Day, Molly. Hope you get some lovely time on your beautiful porch with a nice cup of tea, glass of wine, coffee or all three.
I have been so enjoying your visits to my blog.
Fondly,
Glenda
I love this post. What beautiful surroundings you have! I hope my porch will look just even a tiny bit like that in the coming months!!
Cassie
SO Beautiful. I'm coming over to sit on your porch. I'll even bring the lemonade:)))
I just stumbled on your blog this evening and I just had to tell you how happy your gorgeous photos made me! I'm in love with the little house, as I am sure everyone is.
I've added you to my Google Reader so I'll remember to come back. Good work! :-)
Soooo pretty!
Oh my, what a wonderful view. My crabapple tree just got done blooming...I wish it lasted longer :)
~tricia
Oh, Molly, sooooo pretty!! :) What a nice little haven you have there!! Have a beautiful weekend my friend...:)
xoxo...Gloria
Good Golly, Miss Molly, that is one gorgeous view!!! :D
I enjoyed seeing all your lovely flowers. You have a great view from your porch.
From where I sit? It looks perfectly lovely! What a beautiful setting and that porch is sweet too.
Oh so pretty! Love the view. I am like you I have a hard time seeing the big picture. . . I focus too much on small annoying things. It is good to count your blessings. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs to you, Karie
I can relate to what you're saying here...I am always seeking perfection, yet I know it does not exist. Oh dear, what are we gonna do? ;)
Your porch looks perfectly lovely to me... Enjoy the weekend!!
Wow! Beautiful post! What a view from your porch...so pretty flowers:)Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Sanghamitra.
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Well said. Another reason I love to be outside although I like to stop and see the small stuff like the lady bug on the leaf...because we run so fast through life. Overall, it is beautifully framed. Smiles...Renee
Amen, Molly! And well said! :) What a beautiful view for your porch! I can just imagine how much time you must spend out there....!
xoxo laurie
As usual Molly...great photos!! I especially love the lack of rain...we are not so lucky.
Happy weekend,
xo
Ashlyn
So incredibly beautiful. White is my favorite color of flower. Actually white daisies are my favorite. I'd love to walk out my back door to that scene
I am just so glad you linked up to Cottage Flora Thurdays - im your newest follower - fabulous post & i love how darling your photo's are! xoox, tracie
Your porch and garden are just beautiful!! What a lovely view through the flowering crabapples. I love your curly-q white plant stand bedecked in pansies too. They are such a perfect spring flower!
Hello Molly,
I thank you for the dear news to my garden. I am glad that you like him.
I also find, a garden may not be perfect, but cosily and comfortably with small little corners.
Thank you for your nice garden pictures, a dream!
Kind regards sends Dana from Bavaria
If heaven looks like that it would be fine! I love your blossoms and blooms. We often do need to put on our God-coloured glasses to get a new perspective on life!
Absolutely charming! I can smell the flowers....
that really is a beautiful view
You have an amazing view from your porch! Sooo lovely!
Happy Friday!
-Marie
Hello Molly what a lucky feeling you most have with such a beautiful view,I love your porch to and all your lovely pictures...have a sweet weekend....hugs from Belgium
Okay, that really is an exceptional view and I LOVE your porch area...so lovely.
Happy Memorial Day weekend :O)
Hugs,
Marie
Your dwarf crabapple is pretty darn perfect! Have a great weekend!
Your porch is very inviting sweet friend. Enjoy your loooong weekend fill it up with fun fun fun o xx o xx o
Such a great wire plant stand! Really pretty porch! Thanks for linking up with VIF! xo Debra
You have the sweetest blog and a charming porch too!
Just Lovely :)
Have a Lovely Weekend, too!!
xo P
Oh my friend...I am loving your view...so so pretty.
Hugs for a great weekend...a long one for you?
xoxoxo
wowser - how awesome
Yes - crabapple blossoms are absolutely perfect!
I'm trying to make a real effort to stop and smell the roses this year, instead of stopping to prune them!
Wow, the pictures are so amazing. The light is so beautiful. The porch looks so cozy to me. I would really like to stop by, ha,ha,ha
Have a nice sunday and a good start in the new week,
TINA
I am in LOVe with your blog....my goodness...it's so lovely...
blessings...Lylah
Hi Birdie Blue..I have just awarded you a 'Versatile Blogger' award..please pop over and receive it! Congratulations.
What a lovely blog .... and your garden is fantastic! Found you via Naturally Carol's blog.
You have a beautiful blog. The garden is beautiful and I also agreed what you said about life. Take care Micky
Looks beautiful. I am really struggling with wishing some things were different instead of just enjoying what is.
True that! Every word of this post!
Your photos are so gorgeous!
Ciao Bella!
CREATIVE CARMELINA
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