This morning I went back to the park for more lilacs (see the previous post for details of my weekend lilac heist)... There were still lots of blossoms at their very peak, but many were already fading, so I knew this was probably my last chance to get any this year. Back at home I gathered some "springy" props; my nest, Daddy's typewriter, some antique postcards, lace...the fabric I used as a backdrop actually has lilacs and nests, but unfortunately, very little of it shows...
I guess you can have too much of a good thing...;)
Leo checks out the set-up...look at how the lilacs reflect on his face...aren't light and color amazing?
"No, Tallulah...Mom says you can't be still and that this is MY photo shoot!"
Hmmm....What's this??
Hey ~ Is that catnip down in Grandpa's typewriter?? Who put that there??....
Hey, ya'll!....There is catnip in there....No, really!
I can't get it, though...shoot...it's almost like someone put it there just to get me to stay up here in the middle of all this stuff...
Well, that's enough of that...I'm leaving!!
I'm outta here...
Cyrus takes advantage of the sunshine (and a clear space to lie down) after the photo set-up is taken down...and you know, there were all these catnip leaves under the typewriter! (Look at that face!)
Happy Wednesday, all!
♥ ♥ ♥
Stunning photos! I adore the lilacs!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Enjoyed officially meeting the adorable felines!! I miss lilacs!! They were in my grandmother's yard, but alas, they don't do well here in Texas! I could just smell them!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness, your blog is GORGEOUS - I am in LOVE with your beautiful cats! I'm so glad that you stopped by - I am following you back too!
ReplyDeleteI host three parties a week - Inspire Me Monday, Wordless Wednesday, and Friendship Friday. I hope you will join us and share your creativity and photos with my readers! I truly look forward to getting to know you!
Ramona
Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
your babies make me smile..i love the pictures..they are beautiful..but then you have beautiful subjects.:)
ReplyDeleteHow in the world do you get such great photos of cats? Your header photo is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the lilacs too, I'll bet the fragrance is divine.
Oh how I love lilacs. The vingette you've created with the vintage typewriter is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour kitties are beautiful and what they won't do to get to the catnip!
hugs
Sissie
You've set up such a pretty vignette...the photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and kitty!
ReplyDelete-Kim :)
Lovely photos Anne.Dont they just make the house smell so good.The kittys make the house look cozy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and happy wednesday!
Well, Anne- I know that I can always come here for a dose of "pretty". Each one of your photos always looks like a painting to me!
ReplyDeleteBTW- How ARE the paintings for the show coming along? xo Diana
Girl you can never show too many beautiful flowers and cats for me to look at - makes me feel good. sandie
ReplyDeleteGirl you can never show too many beautiful flowers and cats for me to look at - makes me feel good. sandie
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Anne! I love lilacs, and your cats are adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitty, love all your photos. Cute blog!
ReplyDeleteJody
Your blog is sunshine....
ReplyDeleteIs Cyrus a Himalayan (sp??)I know I want one someday...
~Debra
This was adorable. I love lilacs and have three mini bushes (yes, lilac bushes can be in miniature). Not what I wanted but my gardener friend brought them, have not bloomed yet this year but it is a little early yet. xo
ReplyDeleteYour lilacs look wonderful, mine are not in bloom yet, so I will just pretend I can smell yours:) Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos...you have some beautiful subjects! Enjoy this fabulous Spring!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all thank you for blessing me with a visit and second of all I love, love, love your blog over here! So beautiful and soothing. This post here today makes me anxious for my lilac's to bloom! Did you know that if you take a hammer and smash the ends of the stems about two or three inches up that they will last longer? The more water they can take in the more beauty you will have in bloom =O) Happy Wednesday to you and I love love love these beautiful pictures!
ReplyDelete*soothing =O)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful, joyful post--I enjoyed every frame of it, Anne!!
ReplyDelete:)
Lilac is the one flower we so miss here in the South. They are so enchanting and I adore the fragrance! Beautiful photographs!!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty living vignettes!
Your kitties are so pretty and inquisitive. Very cute!
Enjoyed it very much,
Hope you are doing well,
blessings, Nellie
Oh Cyrus you have the most amazing eyes! (Love, love, love the nest you have )
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! I love lilacs. Something I miss terribly here in Arizona. Your kitties are so sweet :o) and your photos beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Always, Queenie
Lovely compositions,beautiful cats...........I'm now following.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Ruby
What a charming post! Cyrus - just lovely and adorable!!!
ReplyDeletewonderful images, inspiring and...just good!
Now, thank you so much for your lovely comment and being a follower on my blog. Sorry for my late visit and comments but still so occupied with our spring work here after the winter-frost-damage in our garden. Just having a break today for a short stip-visite to the blogland.
Enjoying your cats enormously!!!
A bientot, warmest greetings from the Perigord,
karin
Lovely lilacs! That second shot is my fave.
ReplyDeleteWonder how long it took you to groom the cats for the photoshoot? Do they get combed daily?
ReplyDeleteBTW do tell, where or how did you find my blog?
Wow you take beautiful photos. Your blog looks like a magazine of beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
picture perfect!!!! love love love!! beautiful eyes!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Hi Anne,
ReplyDeleteYou kittys and all your beautiful pics are just to die for gorgeous. Love the typewriter photo shoot. I have golden gooseberries around 20 minutes from where I live. I used to help a friend pick them. They were very thorny and not friendly at all to your hands. I love your blog. Thank you for visiting my little blog.]
Hugs,
Diana
Love the kitties!
ReplyDeleteWow..super-beautiful! I was browsing some of your posts and I totally fell in love with this one..this is magical, blissful and so poetic...gorgeous blog and so lovely to meet you!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a week of sparkles
Victoria
Your photos are beautiful, love your fur babies so much. I really like the typewriter photo, and the birds nest. So very pretty, Cyrus face is one that could melt you. Thanks for your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best! PS - following you back on Facebook
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining my blog. I have a vintage Remington portable too.
ReplyDeleteBut no cats - and nothing successful growing in my garden except weeds!
blessings x