It’s scorching hot!  But not too hot to enjoy the gorgeousness of mother nature.  I know I have been on a flower kick lately but in the summer time I think we have to be allowed a little indulgence.

It’s when I am alone on a walk or appreciating the beauty around me that I realize had I not taken the time to be still and listen and look –I would not have been open enough to find something new or revisit something I long ago appreciated that may be coming back into my life.

A second chance if that is what we want to call it.

Ahh the beauty of blogging — a place to share something that we might have appreciated before but now can again and with others.

Now the “only ifs” set in… Only if I could paint something this brilliant and inspiring. (maybe that will be NEXT summer)

Hope you are enjoying your little spot in the world with the BEAUTY that is around you.

~~ Welcome to Friday- Finding Beauty ~~

Join in and Link with us all as we celebrate our definition of beauty.

(you know the drill — Link back to this post somewhere in YOUR post)

Of course leave a comment!  Love hearing from all of you.

TTFN~~ Claudia  ~~ ♥ ♥

Thank you to sweet Mary at Little Red House who so generously provides such a lovely meme for our creativity to bloom each week.

With Spring being so reluctant, my guess is that Summer will come in with blazes afire. So, with that hope I will continue to carry my boyfriend with me at all times. (cough… you know, my trusty Canon Rebel) Being creative isn’t something that just happens– it’s making a conscience effort to try (and fail) and try again.

At this weeks end I have planned on participating with so many others in Where Bloggers Create II. You will get a little peek into the space I spend my time being blissfully entertained and others call being creative.   So…I have done a bit of Spring cleaning  and hope to be ready not only for her celebration but our Friday~~Finding Beauty as well.  To me, obviously they are all intertwined.  Please please come join us!

I should have the Link up and ready  Thursday evening by 8:30 (mountain standard time)

Also, just for kicks and giggles there will be a fun GIVE away too! (shhh it’s a surprise)

Enjoy your week and find your beauty every where you go!

The Music selection is Flower Meadow — it makes you want to swat mosquitoes and probably run to the loo after you hear the water tinkling for a while.

TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

~~ *Welcome to Friday~~Finding Beauty*~~

Nothing Inspires a gardener more then a trip to a gorgeous Nursery!

This year, due to the inclemate weather and the lack of people dieing to get their garden’s all spiffed up… my favorite Nursery was still over flowing with color and delight!

This looks like a field of Purple Petunias, doesn’t it?  I was so tickled that the price tags weren’t showing.

While my color choice would be more on the purple or pinks this year– I couldn’t help but be drawn to these perfect red and orange… the color just popped off the green back ground.

Look at these unique critters!  Simply FUN and fancy and PINK!!  Remember to visit Pink Saturday (link is below).

I don’t even have an idea what the name of this handsome fellow is — but I sure think he would be fun to follow through summer.

These guys– they look like paper to me. mmmm…!

And lastly — a field of marigolds…. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have a green thumb that could create this! (hope this didn’t offend my little brown thumb!

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Lastly– I have been on such silly drugs lately due to my lingering cold “stuff” that I didn’t get this post up at the correct time. Please forgive!

Tootsie  has such a great post today — stop by and say hi to her.

On Saturday remember to visit Beverly and the gals at Pink Saturday she is celebrating her 2Nd Anniversary and will have some give aways.

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

Now join in the fun with our Friday~~Finding Beauty-  Very important to LINK with-in your post to this one.

Welcome Spring– A fresh start with a bit of a fresh look for DipityRoad.(I will still be tweaking my blog a bit for the next while) but I wanted to get “back in the game” after finishing up the crazy madness around designing homes for new home builders. (the April 30Th deadline for the government $8,000 tax incentive.)

I have always loved visiting some of my favorite blogs that have accompanying music.
To the Right of all my posts will be the Music Box– If the song doesnt suit you… TURN IT OFF –>
Having to dig through someones entire blog to find their player has always been a crazy pet peeve of mine. So– listen or not to listen — YOUR CHOICE — easy to find.

Song Choice for today: Gabriel’s Oboe  Yo-Yo Ma

Returning to, what is becoming a yearly adventure, Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival; I once again found myself strolling along pathways of tulips, daffodils and pansies that touch my soul. In their messages of rebirth and beauty I can not help but wonder, who could walk amongst them without painting a picture, writing a poem or composing a song? (at least in their heart)

Karen Ravn

Only as high as I reach can I grow

Only as far as I seek can I go

Only as deep as I look can I see

Only as much as I dream can I be

I will be participating with Beverly and all my friends for Pink Saturday!
Please stop by some of their lovely spots and see what they are celebrating today.

On Monday it’s time to visit Mary at Little Red House — her work is stunning and so are all your participants.

Also, Susan at Between Naps on the porch has always got major things hopping over there.

Thanks so much for stopping by– I would love a comment– and By the way… what are your pet peeves in BLOG LAND??

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

I couldn’t resist still playing around with the beautiful flowers that were surrounding me lately.

Remember this Lovely Lilly?

Admittedly as I try and complete about 3 posts a week I am taking the LESS creative route and not using my Photo-shop as much. I have really enjoyed using Picnik– where I can edit swiftly and for the most part I like the out come.

Look at her in Black and White…. *sigh*! She looks like she has gone from “spring fling” to “Sexy evening all dressed up“!

Today I found a delightful new blog that inspired me! (in essence I am borrowing her idea) but giving you a link to go check out her fun and fanciful blog.  Many of you probably know the MUSE.

Her suggestion was to choose ONE word (put in the comments) That WORD needs to start with the First Letter of your name! Scroll the other comments and see if we can keep this going without duplication.

Have fun and have a wonderful week!

TTFN ~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

Summer heat, no one can resist just placing a toe in the cool babbling brook.

Even the Mr. Rooster is looking for heat relief.

Sunflowers almost getting too heavey to hold up their heads

The Watchman of a Garden

Enjoy the heat– after all its SUMMER!

Join others at Out Door Wednesday with Susuan.

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥