The buds on my hydrangea plants are telling me that it won't be much longer before they are blooming. I can hardly wait. I think they are one of the most gorgeous flowers and every year I eagerly anticipate their arrival.
Yesterday I cleaned and sharpened my pruners so when the time comes I'll be ready to cut some to bring in the house.
In the meantime a bit of hydrangea decor was added to the family room. While running errands the other day I decided to take a quick lunch break at Cracker Barrel. Well, I don't think it's possible to eat there without checking out the little store, is it? On this day I was so glad I did. These hydrangea topiaries were in the clearance section ... in the far corner ... waaaay up on the top shelf. I almost missed them. Happily, I spotted them and a nice tall man brought them down for me. I think they were just the thing that was needed to flank the hydrangea picture that has been hanging up there for many years.
It's been raining all day today, but that's okay with me. I'm hoping that after a good soaking those hydrangeas will be ready to bloom even sooner.
I'm always amazed at the way you decorate according to season; you even have enough ornaments for a hydrangea theme!
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Oh Kim, those are wonderful on the fireplace by that picture! You found a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love them too and I love to look around at the Cracker Barrel! I have added you to my blog list...come say hi :D
ReplyDeleteI love the pottery you have on your shelf...very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI love hydrangeas and tonight we noticed one of our neighbors has a big pot full of them and they are in full bloom! I'll try to get a photo of them! I hope I can get some planted in my flower beds here! Enjoy your evening! ♥
ReplyDeleteA rainy day here, as well, but so needed to make things grow and get green.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. They were waiting there just for you. They accent the picture perfectly.
Your new topiaries are perfect for your picture. Great find. Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I stared at all the little details that make you mantle and bookshelves so visually inviting! You have 'the touch'!
ReplyDeleteOn top of that, you are also quite encouraging...thank you for the comment on my blog. It made my day!
I smiled as I read this. I have done the same thing, had lunch at a Cracker Barrel and then discovered a treasure on the clearance shelf, although I often have to go looking for someone to reach up and get it for me. Your topiaries are perfect! What a find to complete the look of your beautiful mantel. Blue hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers, and you display them in such an artistic way. I really like the wooden painted sign. I can't wait to see the bouquets of those from your garden.
ReplyDeleteI NEED to find a Cracker Barrell, none in our immediate area.
ReplyDeleteI love hydrangea's too. Your mantle and shelves are lovely...... I love the beautiful blues....
Hugs,
The hydrangeas look so pretty on either side of the picture. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteI really hydrangeas too and love that the flowers are so big!!
Lucky you! Those hydrangea topiaries are wonderful! They look so nice on your mantle.
ReplyDeleteI'm watching my hydrangea buds closely too! Can't wait till they bloom.
Hugs,
Donna
Kim, you did a beautiful job with your decorating. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. I like Crackle Barrel shopping too. Thanks for sharing.
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Your mantel is very pretty with the Hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim ~ Everything looks so pretty and "springy" in your home. I love Cracker Barrel also...sometimes we don't even plan on eating there...but love to browse and see what all they have. Sweet blessings for your day! Hugs ~ Teri
ReplyDeleteLove your hydrangea corner...lucky you finding them and on sale too! I have read your blog for awhile now but just realized I had never become a follower...well I am one now!!
ReplyDeleteI'm another hydrangea lover! My hydrangeas got an early start this year with our warm temps back in February...but then had a touch of frost. I'm hoping they thrive...and still bloom...since they are my favorite.
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