Monday, May 18, 2015

My Zinnias Are Making Friends

Zinnias and Floral Frogs

A wonderful thing has happened this spring.


My zinnias have made friends.


Zinnias and Cobalt Blue Vase 


How did this happen?



I started taking them with me when I went to special places to see special people.


*They stayed behind at a friend’s house after a ladies' get-together.


*They went with me to visit a dear teacher friend one afternoon to talk about her house .


*I gave a small arrangement to the mother of a very dear friend when I went to visit.

Her mother and my mother were friends.


Many of you know my friend.

It is Nancy of Nancy’s Notes


Isn’t she wonderful?

And so my zinnias were there when her mother reminisced about my mother. 

I will always treasure that afternoon. 


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May I make a humble suggestion?


Find a container; dig up a sunny corner in a flower bed.



Plant some zinnias.


It is so rewarding. 
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Linking to Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House

16 comments:

Donnamae said...

Zinnias just look happy! ;)

Connie said...

Beautiful! And there's nothing sweeter than sharing memories of your mother. :)

Pura Vida said...

I love how colorful and sturdy they are...one of my favorites...I bet people like to see you walking up the steps!

La Table De Nana said...

I just planted some..yesterday..here and at my daughter's home♥
I love them too..you have way more!

Debby Ray said...

What a great idea and post! I love zinnias too AND they remind me of my mom! I may just have to plant some!

Nancy's Notes said...

What a sweet and special post! And your zinnias brought a smile to mom's face as did your time spent with us. She so loves you, Miss Laura! Me too!

I'm going to look for a sunny spot!

Thank you, dear friend.

Nancy

Nancy's Notes said...

What a sweet and special post! And your zinnias brought a smile to mom's face as did your time spent with us. She so loves you, Miss Laura! Me too!

I'm going to look for a sunny spot!

Thank you, dear friend.

Nancy

designchic said...

I love zinnias and yours are beautiful! Nothing like having fresh flowers in your home!!

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Laura,
My Mom used to plant Zinnia's and when I would visit she would always send me home with a big beautiful bouquet. Yes Zinnia's and people make a beautiful combination.
Thank your for visiting me and leaving a sweet comment behind. I have just become a follower and look forward to your future posts.
Tonight I am putting up a new post, stop by.
xx,
Vera

Creations By Cindy said...

Love all of your pretty posies Laura! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Renee said...

We love zinnias. We still have seeds we haven't planted. They are so bright and pretty.

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

So pretty and thoughtful. xoxo Su

Laurie said...

Hi Laura, thanks for stopping by my blog today. It's great to meet you! I love zinnias and yours are gorgeous. I think I'll take your advice and plant some. I have the perfect spot. I'll let you know how they do.

Stacey said...

Absolutely. Mine have started blooming now too. Sure makes me smile. :)

Ann said...

My Mom used to grow rows of beautiful Zinnias!!! A great memory.
Ann

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

I just planted zinnia seeds all over the place this morning! :) Loved seeing yours :)

 

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