She wore her yellow sun-bonnet
She wore her greenest gown
She turned to the south wind
And curtsied up and down
She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head
And whispered to her neighbour
~Winter is dead ~

Happy Spring My Darlings

68 comments:

  1. Hetty Summers23 March 2010 at 08:51

    Happy Spring to you too dear Duchess. How did you know yellow daffs are my favourites? Have a lovely day.

    Hetty xoxo

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  2. Rose23 March 2010 at 08:57

    Ohh I love daffodils! I will have to wait a while for them here though as were just going into Autumn now :)
    I love all the bright yellow in this lovely post.

    Rose

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  3. Kat Ibáñez23 March 2010 at 09:07

    Oh Duchess, nothing beats the combination of yellow and green to announce Spring has arrived...Love the photos, Have a nice day.

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  4. Bluebell23 March 2010 at 09:17

    What a lovely verse Duchess, the daffodils are just a poppin in my garden lovely! Hubby and I are off to Lincoln for a few days I have never been there so I am looking forward to exploring. Happy Spring dear duchess.
    Love Jillxx

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  5. sarah-jane down the lane23 March 2010 at 09:28

    Hooray for buttercup yellow!

    so cheery and happy! Happy Spring to the Rose Tea Cottage realm...

    Sarah x

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  6. Selba23 March 2010 at 09:28

    The flowers are so beautiful!

    Happy Spring, Duchess :)

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  7. Chicago Chic 23 March 2010 at 09:54

    Dear Duchess,

    These photos just sing to my heart! I adore yellow and so happy that Spring is here. This post has given me such happiness and inspiration, thank you for always brightening my day, dear friend! :)

    xoxo
    Rachel

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  8. Em23 March 2010 at 09:58

    What a nice and fresh cheery spring post Duchess.
    Have a lovely day.
    Em x

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  9. Bloomfield Country23 March 2010 at 10:01

    Duchess daaarling what a pretty yellow post, so appropriate for spring. You always brighten my day and calm my night lovely one.

    Susan
    Bloomfield Country

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  10. DragonflyShop23 March 2010 at 10:14

    Well done : "winter is dead" ! welcome colours !

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  11. Tina23 March 2010 at 10:29

    Happy Spring, dear Duchess!! Hope you all surrounded by lots of spring beauty!
    xx

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  12. Louise23 March 2010 at 10:52

    Welcome Spring ! daffodils are so cheerful after winter grey aren't they ?
    Have a lovely day
    Louise x

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  13. La Petite Gallery23 March 2010 at 11:13

    Love and Sun to you.
    I haven't had the flowers yet more snow in Maine.
    Nice Verse.. yvonne

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  14. VM Creation Atelier23 March 2010 at 11:18

    Lovely,greatest spring to you,my sweet lady Duchess!!!-)*

    You have always the SUN in you soul,my dear friend and I feel it when I comes here by you always!!!

    Such a sunny,fresh and beautiful post,love it SO much!-)))*

    Much love and sincerely hugs,

    ***Violetta***

    P.S.
    I hope you like my Award,sweet heart Duchess!-)))*

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  15. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space23 March 2010 at 11:49

    Thanks for the visit dear! If you would ever like a photo to accompany your link on my sidebar, just let me know with a note and attachment sometime. It is perfectly inviting without one if you prefer not. I noticed you took time off as you said in your post. I do this routinely for say five days or more at times. The muses play with my imagination after some walks in the birdsong, and some cozy time with my Whitman or even a fun little book, Hens Dancing. I try to read Proust's A Remembrance... starting in Feb and go until spring pops, but this year I happily diverted by other books and only got to the second volume. Well off am I the little ones are waking...
    Blessings and thanks again, Amy

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  16. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space23 March 2010 at 11:49

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  17. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space23 March 2010 at 11:51

    I deleted above because it posted twice, the silly silly thing. Have a beautiful day!

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  18. Uzbe Girl23 March 2010 at 11:59

    happy spring Duchess, goode photogaphs.

    Olga

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  19. Debbiedoos23 March 2010 at 12:14

    Happy Spring to you too Duchess. I posted some Spring inspiration as well, looking so forward to that pretty season. Have a wonderful day!

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  20. Rizzi23 March 2010 at 12:16

    MY DUCHESS,
    YES.....SPRING IS LOVELY AND SO HAPPY IT IS HERE. IT IS RAINING TODAY, BUT THAT WILL BRING SPRING FLOWERS. (WHAT DO THEY SAY "APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS")
    THANK YOU MY DEAR FRIEND FOR THINKING OF ME WHEN THERE WAS SO MUCH UPSET GOING ON AT OUR HOUSE. EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL, AND LIFE GOES ON. LOVE YOUR POEM, WITH THE VIBRANT YELLOW, IT BRINGS US CLOSER TO SPRING. HAVE A GREAT DAY, AND ENJOY THE SUN. "HELLO" TO YOUR DAD.
    LADY RIZZI

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  21. marianna franchi23 March 2010 at 12:19

    Grazie per la visita!Mi ha fatto molto piacere,così come passare qui da te....che bell'atmosfera si respira e si percepisce ogni volta!Un abbraccio e buona giornata

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  22. Magdalena23 March 2010 at 12:26

    Duchess your daffodils are delightful ! Happy Spring to you too my dear! Oliver was so thrilled to have a visit from you, he just loves blogging!
    He and I are off to see Alice in Wonderland today, I saw your review below so I must say I am only looking forward to the first half.
    Will let you know what we think
    xoxo
    Bunny
    and you are invited to the Paris House for dinner anytime you are ever in the area :)

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  23. rosenrot23 March 2010 at 12:31

    Liebe Duchess,ja langsam wird es Frühling, wurde aber auch Zeit!!
    Ganz lieben DAnk für deine Kommentare bei mir und auch für deine Übersetzungen, Du brauchst Dir wegen der Übersetzung keine Sorgen zu machen, ich verstehe alles und hoffe das Du meine Kommentare auch verstehst. Denn ich schreibe lieber auf Deutsch, da ich mich in Englisch einfach nicht passend ausdrücken kann. Dafür musst Du mir einfach verzeihen!
    Nun wünsche ich Dir einen wunderbaren Frühlingstag und freue mich auf weitere Kommentare von Dir
    herzliche Grüße
    Marlies

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  24. Julie Marie23 March 2010 at 12:32

    Hello Duchess... your post today is so beautiful and I love the quote... Happy Spring to you! xoxo Julie Marie

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  25. Frog Hollow Farm Girl23 March 2010 at 12:43

    Sweet greetings to you Duchess from Frog Hollow Farm. Ooohh, your lovely verse was delightful to read - beautiful, beautiful photos! Ciao, bella!

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  26. Katy Noelle23 March 2010 at 12:47

    Hooray! Long live the Spring!!!

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  27. Magdalena23 March 2010 at 12:54

    Hi
    i love all the picture i'dont know which one is my favorite
    i love your blog it's beautiful:)
    XoXo
    Oliver
    Ps i'dont have a google account so i'll have to use my mom's
    Oliver

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  28. Laura23 March 2010 at 13:11

    Happy Spring to you as well.
    Love those sunny flowers. :)

    ((Hugs))
    Laura

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  29. koralee23 March 2010 at 14:00

    Thank you for visiting me ....your sweetness always brightens my day. I love sunshine yellow...and yes..I did bring some more teacups back from my moms...some pretty yellow ones ...I am sure you will be seeing them soon. Have a grand day. xoxox

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  30. Mayflower23 March 2010 at 14:11

    Hello dear Duchess, Beautiful pictures and I wish you also a Happy Spring. Here in Holland the sun is shining and we enjoy the outdoor living.
    Warm regards, Mea

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  31. Nellie's Cozy Place23 March 2010 at 14:21

    Morning Duchess,
    Happy Spring to you to hon!!
    Don't you just love daffodils, they
    are in a class all their own!
    Such pretty pictures, makes your heart sing.
    Hope you have lovely weather and it feels like a Springy Spring day
    where you live. It is sunny here
    today!! Delightful!
    Blessings, Nellie

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  32. North West London Girl23 March 2010 at 14:34

    Dearest Duchess, Hooray for Spring it is so beautiful, I feel full of joy. Have a wonderful day and Happy Spring to you xx

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  33. Loveforpiemonte 23 March 2010 at 14:54

    Your comment made me happy. Take all the time you need, you don't have to visit every day!
    Enjoy Spring.
    Madelon

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  34. Marla23 March 2010 at 15:17

    Your blog is beautiful, glad to find you. Thanks for following me on my humble blog. Your post is so cheery and happy, Smiles, Marla

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  35. Elizabeth and Gary 23 March 2010 at 16:49

    Dear Duchess,
    And a very Happy Spring Day to you too! We are indeed having lovely spring weather in Modesto CA.
    Take care and enjoy your week!!
    Big hugs, Elizabeth

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  36. GwendolynKay23 March 2010 at 17:04

    A lovely poem. Your blog is full of spring colors and lovely music. A joy to visit.
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  37. A 2 Z23 March 2010 at 17:08

    Bonjour Madame la Duchesse,

    Thank you for passing by my blog and leaving such a beautiful comment. Yellow is one of my favorite colors and reminds us of Spring, Easter and everything that is beautiful at this time of the year. Take care,

    Anne-Marie

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  38. Madelief23 March 2010 at 17:13

    Hello Dutchess,

    What a lovely poem! I hope the Daffodils will be out when I visit my garden tomorrow!

    Wish you a sunny day!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  39. Kissed by an Angel23 March 2010 at 17:29

    Wishing you a happy spring too dear Duchess!!! The daffodils are gorgeous!! Love the poem too!!!
    xxxx

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  40. Muneeba23 March 2010 at 17:55

    loving spring (minus the rain)!! have a beautiful sunshiney day!

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  41. Stitch and Roses23 March 2010 at 18:06

    Happy Spring to you too my beautiful friend. Your post is pretty like you.

    Lady A

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  42. Rhondi23 March 2010 at 18:11

    Happy spring to you too!

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  43. Angela Burman23 March 2010 at 18:51

    Your blog is looking so georgous Duchess. Spring is my favourite time of year. Hugs xx

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  44. Shabby Anne23 March 2010 at 19:26

    I used to have tea at the Rose Tree Cottage in Pasadena, loved it. Your wonderful pictures always remind me of how English I really am xx

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  45. Claudia23 March 2010 at 19:31

    I love that verse, Duchess! Perfect for Spring and not a moment too soon!

    xo
    Claudia

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  46. Rosemary and Pink23 March 2010 at 19:36

    Duchess I love daffodils and yellow has always been my favorite color. The post is so beautiful for this time of the year, spring, the re-birth of the garden. Happy spring to you and yours.

    Rosemary

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  47. Rachana23 March 2010 at 19:53

    Happy Spring darling Duchess! Have a nice day!

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  48. BonjourRomance23 March 2010 at 20:01

    Bonjour dear Duchess,
    The daffodils looks lovely. Yes winter is dead - long live Sprintime!
    Thank you for your sweet visit, so glad to hear you are feeling better my friend. Do take care of yourself.
    Good evening,
    Mimi

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  49. Charo23 March 2010 at 21:16

    Happy Spring, so nice color!!!

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  50. Unknown23 March 2010 at 22:44

    what a wonderful little poem! It just put a smile on my face!

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  51. Unknown23 March 2010 at 23:22

    Thank you for the lovely daffodils, Duchess ... we shall enjoy them.

    We send you angel blessings, & floral scents of spring to enjoy this day.

    Happy spring!
    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  52. Jolie Rosie23 March 2010 at 23:55

    Precious Duchess a very happy spring season to you as well our dearest. You bring so much joy, sunshine and love to our daily lives for that we are all grateful. Keep up the excellent work precious.

    Rosie

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  53. Shine24 March 2010 at 00:04

    Thank you for such a beautifully uplifting post. Happy spring to you! Shine

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  54. Beth24 March 2010 at 00:54

    How very lovely, Duchess! And how glad we all are that "winter is dead." Thanks for sharing of the beauty of spring. And do stop over for tea again soon, dear Duchess!

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  55. Karen Sullivan24 March 2010 at 00:58

    Duchess what a lovely poem, where do you find these one of a kind quotes and poems? I would like to wish you and your dad a happy spring and an early happy easter.

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  56. Gaia24 March 2010 at 01:07

    A bit of yellow in a pink world!

    That's what I call spring!Light, flowers, sun... You brought spring in my world!
    Thanks!

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  57. Princess Laura Lis24 March 2010 at 01:10

    Happy spring to you my dear Duchess!!! lovely post! beautiful colors! Warm regards!

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  58. Deborah24 March 2010 at 01:26

    Springalicious! Enough said...

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  59. Draffin Bears24 March 2010 at 02:06

    Love all the pretty yellow ~ such a bright and cheery colour.
    Happy Spring dear Duchess and may your week be wonderful.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  60. La Petite Gallery24 March 2010 at 06:42

    How inspiring, the flowers are what I need. More snow's on it's way.
    nice verse. Applause to you for a lovely SPRING post, thanks

    yvonne

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  61. Lucie24 March 2010 at 12:13

    Lovely pictures Dear Duchess... Beautiful words from Mother Teresa. Wonderful post. Happy Spring to you too Duchess. Love Lucie x

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  62. Anonymous24 March 2010 at 12:35

    Hello dear Duchess. I am so happy you stopped by. I lost many of my blogs I love to read. Have gotten some back, but having to put them back in my retyping them. It is a glorious time and finally it feels like spring here. We had nothing but rain for about 2 weeks. The tea and scones were delicious.
    QMM

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  63. Unknown24 March 2010 at 13:57

    My dear Duchess, Happy Spring to you too! I have hundreds of daffodils ready to blossom any day now and it fills my heart with joy and expectation of beauty. From now on every time I look at them I will think of you. :-))) Wishing you beautiful week filled with sunshine and happiness.

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  64. Cristina24 March 2010 at 18:11

    Thanks Duchess...Beautiful photos ^-^!!!
    Cristina

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  65. Victoria - Florence and Mary25 March 2010 at 21:57

    Happy Spring dear Duchess

    Victoria xx

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  66. Anonymous27 March 2010 at 22:11

    delightful! i'm so happy to be having tea with you here again :o)

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  67. Crazy About Films28 March 2010 at 02:06

    Happy Spring to you too Duchess

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  68. Kittie Howard29 March 2010 at 17:07

    Daffodils bring such light-hearted joy. And they are blooming everywhere, a happy reminder that Mother Nature hasn't totally forgotten about spring even if the horrid weather won't let up.

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