Sometimes the expected can make me so deliriously happy when the result comes out exactly as hoped for. 
The daffodil plants bought last week,
with great expectations of sunshine yellow flowers, have in no way disappointed! I knew they would bloom...I had faith in their future...and the future is today's reality.
A few other 
signs that Spring is upon us....not literally, but I know in my heart of hearts that it will show up eventually, so I am trying to nudge it along. I am thinking of bunny rabbits and ducklings instead of the next big storm that the media is hyping. 
I will enjoy my two newest finds that have been added to my aluminum collection... a Canterbury Arts candle holder, 
and an Arthur Armour snow flake motif tray to add to the collection on the hutch in my dining room. 
An odd photo of me taking a picture of the sideboard in the dining room where I was caught in the mirrored reflection in front of the hutch with my collection of Arthur Armour trays. The newest tray is number 21 in the quest for all of the different motifs made in this one particular size and shaped tray. I once had and sold 28 in the collection, have since found 21 and one never before seen by me, making the number of known motifs 29...8 more to go before accomplishing this goal...I wonder if I will find others though. The hunt continues.
This Monday morning post is being linked to Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at her blog 
Between Naps on the Porch. It is also being linked to 
Smiling Sally's Blue Monday. Also, for the first time, I am linking this to Mellow Yellow Mondays 
because yellow makes me smile.
I hope that you are smiling too!
♥, Susan
Ooh Susan! I've been eyeing that aluminum lately at the flea and I meant to do some research. Thanks so much for jogging my memory! Your collection looks great!
Happy Monday!
Ellen
Posted by: Nouveau Stitch | February 22, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Ellen, If you need some information about collecting of cleaning the aluminum, just ask.
♥, Susan
Posted by: susan ericson | February 22, 2010 at 07:55 AM
I love daffodils. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | February 22, 2010 at 07:59 AM
The flowers are beautiful. I keep saying we're going to plant some in the yard, but that seems to be lower on our Honey Do list. I've always like aluminum pieces. I believe my mom has a few - I need to raid her cabinets!
Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comment. Be sure to come back on Tues and Wed for more.
Allison
Posted by: Allison | February 22, 2010 at 08:17 AM
oh, i love the photos of your daffodil here.. you really made smile with this post. thanks for dropping by..:)
Posted by: nuts | February 22, 2010 at 08:54 AM
I'm so glad somebody's bulbs are blooming a little sunshine, even if it is indoors!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | February 22, 2010 at 08:59 AM
The flowers are beautiful. We should be seeing them sprout out of the ground here any day. That is quite a collection of trays. The best part is the thrill of the hunt.
Posted by: Kim Nichols | February 22, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Good morning Susan. I can't believe those flowers bloomed so quickly. Beautiful! We have lots of wild ones around here and I am on the lookout for some blooms. Come on Spring.
Your aluminum collection is very nice. It looks great on the hutch. Love your photo caught in the act. Cute!!! Good luck with your tray search.
Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | February 22, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Wow I am so envious that is so pretty. Soon it will give plenty of beautiful flowers.
Marbles
Posted by: Kim | February 22, 2010 at 12:24 PM
It must be so encouraging to have those daffodils smiling at you!
What a lovely collection if trays you have found. Happy hunting more.
Becky K.
Posted by: Becky K. | February 22, 2010 at 01:09 PM
I LOVE aluminum! I'm so jealous of your collection! the daffodils are beautiful and they always add such a happy, warm feeling to a room.
Posted by: Thoughtsfromacozycorner.blogspot.com | February 22, 2010 at 01:50 PM
Great Pics , I'm ready for Spring,too.
Blessings,
~Myrna
Posted by: Myrna | February 22, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Nice post Susan!
I love daffodils and I think I saw some beginning to come up in my garden this weekend under the snow. Your indoor arrangement is delightful!
The new aluminum tray is so pretty. I'm glad you are slowly finding all the designs you need to complete your collection again.
Posted by: Pat | February 22, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Daffodil love!!
Posted by: Denise West | February 22, 2010 at 02:51 PM
No matter how long winter is, spring is sure to follow? Great flowers.
Posted by: irene | February 22, 2010 at 03:38 PM
Love your creative post, Susan. The flowers make me think spring and Easter. Happy Monday!
Posted by: Beth Jordan | February 22, 2010 at 06:52 PM
I love to see what others collect. Looks like you are well on your way to a complete set again. Good luck in your search. I love your blooming daffodils!
Posted by: Donna | February 23, 2010 at 03:30 PM
Pretty Daffodils. I think we have the same Coffee Service. Is that
Rodney Kent Mum pattern?
Posted by: Melody | February 23, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Great to see daffodils blooming in your life and that eggs are magically appearing too!
I like the creative photo of you
photographing your aluminum trays.
Also nice that your husband gifted you with what you wanted!! Very nice~
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | February 24, 2010 at 07:15 AM
That sounds like a good goal to me! :-) And your new pieces are lovely.
Right now my goal is to find a new job so I can smile (and blog) again. ;-)
Posted by: laura @ the shore house | February 24, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Ooh, love the teeny daffodils!
The "serendipitous self portrait" of you in the mirror with your tray collection in the background is great. It's a really interesting shot!
Posted by: Susan | February 24, 2010 at 03:21 PM
Lovely!
I have missed you.
I'm giving away tickets to the Craft Festival if you are interested..you were lucky last year.lol
Posted by: KateinNJ | February 25, 2010 at 08:15 AM