Surprise! It's a Spring Snowstorm

It happens every year.
I thought spring had arrived, 

with warm days, pink blossoms, and fresh young green things poking up through the ground.

I had the urge to go to the nursery and fill my shopping cart with colorful annuals.

But, once again, Mother Nature fooled me.

I'm so glad I didn't give in to that urge.

In the Rockies, the weather can change drastically overnight.

And that's exactly what happened.

I woke up this morning to about six inches of wet, heavy snow 

with more coming down throughout the day. I bundled up, grabbed my camera,
and headed out to take a few pictures while it was still fresh and white.

My poor allium blooms look so sad as they hang their heads. 

I took a broom along to knock off some snow from the trees and shrubs

but ice had formed on the branches and wouldn't let go.
I hope none of the limbs have snapped.
Sometimes, it's best to just let the ice melt slowly. 

Still, it's always magical to see how the landscape changes when it snows.
These pink bleeding hearts really pop against their fluffy white blanket. 

And these watering cans look so fanciful,
with their stoles of white faux fur.

This chandelier is festive with white "snow candles."

I bought this old bicycle at a yard sale to use as a garden decoration,
then intentionally left it outside to rust.
I think this wet snow might speed that up a bit.

Thank goodness I brought my few potted plants inside last night.
I'm sure they'd be shivering this morning in the frigid temps
but here they are in the sunroom, basking in the sunshine
while the winds howl outside.

Hopefully, this is the last snowstorm of the season
and we can all go shopping soon.

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I was so honored to share a tour of my home on Stacey's Poofing the Pillows blog.
The tour went live today and here's the link if you'd like to check it out.
http://www.poofingthepillows.com/2017/05/french-country-style-from-foot-of.html


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