There are some parts of the month of January that I really like...others not so much. Winter finally arrived with the bitter cold and snow. I will spare you the pictures...yes its pretty, but I still don't like it.
Instead, I went to my favorite market to bring you pictures to warm your souls and delight your eyes!
Walk with me through the greenhouse at Sickles Market in Little Silver. The greens are so soothing to the eye and the planters are so inspiring.
One of my favorite plants, the Oxalis or four leaf clover. This plant and the daffodils or jonquils are always there to remind us that warmer weather is not far away.
How cute is this meditating frog sitting cross legged in the field of clover.
Providing some blue inspiration, these ceramic planters are giving me ideas for the back deck and front porch. I love the over-sized cup/planter filled with a babys tears plant.
Just when you think all is calm and serene, a big wooden table is full of those pops of bright springtime colors...bright yellows, pinks and purples...yes, way better than looking at the snow today.
A pre-snow storm picture from Friday...the river was quiet, no boats out at this time of year...but in years past, this is when we would start to see the ice boats come out. Ice boat races are one of those fun winter pastimes that are completely dependant on several cold weeks in a row...like ice skating, you want the river or pond to be frozen solid!
One of those little things that tickles my fancy every time I see it..the stop sign at the end of the road by the boat launch...could be, they put it there because one of our favorite pubs is right there as well. I have to imagine that more than one bar patron didn't realize that the road ended and the river began....right there! At very high tide...the sign is actually in the water!
Leaving you with one last hopeful picture...
That on-going renovation, well the closet doors are going up as I am writing this post! I can't even express how excited I am by this....the guys are doing an amazing job!... I can't wait to paint!!
This post is being linked to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Little Red House for Mosaic Monday and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday.
♥, Susan
Love the pretty flowers, going to the nursery would cheer me up. I love the clover, it is beautiful. Lovely photos.
Posted by: eileeninmd | January 22, 2012 at 05:19 PM
I'm glad to find someone who is just as happy as me to see the snow come and go away just as fast. Love seeing these non snowy photos! Hip Hip Hooray for your renovation and it's progress!
Posted by: ellen b | January 22, 2012 at 05:22 PM
I love walking through green houses and making a wish list! It was fun to walk with you! The renovation is looking good!
Posted by: Snap | January 22, 2012 at 05:28 PM
What a great idea you have to walk through a greenhouse for a little inspiration.
Your renovation is looking good!
Posted by: Lorrie | January 22, 2012 at 05:32 PM
I like that four leaf clover. And yes spring is not that far and I am excited to see color ^_^.
The Vest
Posted by: Kim,USA | January 22, 2012 at 05:35 PM
I love the snow, but today it became icy and slushy and not so pretty so your flowers are such a beautiful and welcome sight. The closets look awesome, you have lots of storage space!
Posted by: Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook | January 22, 2012 at 05:42 PM
I have 3 types of oxalis in a pot in my kitchen but I've never seen the one shown here. An inspiring visit with you through the greenhouse.
Judith
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | January 22, 2012 at 05:51 PM
Oh how I enjoyed the tour of the greenhouse. I love the look of freshly fallen snow, but my mind has been on Spring this weekend also. Good luck on your remodeling. Can't wait to see the results. Yes, the stop sign at the end of the road is too funny!
Posted by: Jann Olson | January 22, 2012 at 06:17 PM
Yup, you sound like you've had enough winter. Then again, without lawns to mow and gardens to weed you'll have more time to paint your fabulous reno!
Posted by: My Little Home and Garden | January 22, 2012 at 06:42 PM
Those closet doors look wonderful, Susan! I am envious of all your closet space.
The garden center you visited looked so pretty --the frog planter made me smile :)
Posted by: Pat | January 22, 2012 at 07:21 PM
I love the damp, 'green' smell of a nursery at this time of year. I imagined I could smell that scent as I looked at your photos.
Posted by: Pondside | January 22, 2012 at 09:11 PM
Thanks for the tour of plants. I just keep tending my house plants when the snow falls.
Posted by: Porch Days | January 22, 2012 at 10:21 PM
I love green and spring flowers this time of year - a great way to cure the winter blues. Beautiful photos!
Posted by: Shirley LeMay | January 23, 2012 at 05:15 AM
Good morning Susan, I can't believe my cousin Bob is not up yet. With him here, I have little time to myself.
Your post made me smile today. We haven't had snow to talk about but it is winter dreary here to say the least. I LOVE you photos of flowers and lovely plants. I am fascinated by the Oxalis. I want some. Smile. You live in a beautiful area.
Have a wonderful day.
Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | January 23, 2012 at 05:36 AM
I forgot to mention that your renovation looks awesome. I guess I need to visit more to see what you are doing. Big smile here.
BOB'S UP!!! HA!
Me again
Posted by: jeanne | January 23, 2012 at 05:38 AM
I love the Oxalis! Beautiful photos and mosaic.
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | January 23, 2012 at 06:08 AM
Lovely photos!
My BLUE, have a nice day!
Posted by: Ms. Burrito | January 23, 2012 at 06:32 AM
There's nothing like a stroll through a greenhouse to brighten a winter day!
Posted by: Susan | January 23, 2012 at 06:55 AM
I know how exciting it is to watch home improvements. Happy Blue Monday!
Posted by: Sally | January 23, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Love the plants in the nursery. When I am in the supermarket there are lovely displays of flowers and now the pots of tulips, hyacinth and daffodils are coming in. I love the fragrance. V
Posted by: Valerie | January 23, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Beautiful images! I haven't started planning our spring garden yet, but you have me in the mood to drag out the seed catalogs. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: laxsupermom | January 23, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Never living where it snows, I think I would love snowy Winters. The plants were beautiful and I loved that meditating frog.
Posted by: Iris aka Boo-bah | January 23, 2012 at 09:20 AM
Beautiful blues especially those cute pots:)
Visiting for Blue Monday! Here's mine-hope you can stop by:)
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Posted by: Leah H. | January 23, 2012 at 11:34 AM
hey susie! nice blog, as always. I see Barnacle Bills landscape too!
Patty Dumas
Posted by: Pat Dumas | January 23, 2012 at 06:28 PM