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Lilac Time...

I always love lilac time in the spring!  I have seen some beautiful flowers in gardens on blogs, but we don't have much blooming in ours yet...except lilacs. I have a few different varieties, including one that will bloom in June. 


 The old fashioned lilacs are nearly done, but before they fade, I picked a few to bring indoors.  No fancy vase...just a worn old paint can will do.  I put a mason jar of water
 inside to hold the branches... 


I love the patina on the can...






After a long winter...I do love lilacs!


I am joining~



Until next time...


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  1. GayleMay 18, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Mmmm.......I can just imagine the smell of those wonderful lilacs! We've never been able to grow them in our yard (too shady), but a friendly neighbor usually lets me pick a bouquet to enjoy.

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  2. amy of studio four cornersMay 18, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    yes indeed - lilacs are a spring favorite! ours are done blooming...and now the irises are starting...the paint can you used is perfect...off to find an old rusty one myself...thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMay 18, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Oh, I'll bet your gardens smell so wonderful! Love your rustic arrangement with the view outside the window. So pretty! xo Karen

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  4. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 18, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    There are few things more beautiful! Lucky!

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  5. GARAGE SALE GALMay 18, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Love the smell of lilac's! Where has our spring gone?!? My lily of the valley are up and smell heavenly.
    warmly,
    deb

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  6. 20 North OraMay 18, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Linda - love your beautiful lilacs? Did you get my email about wanting to buy the bingo cards?

    Judy

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  7. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerMay 18, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I love Lilacs and our are real close to blooming...I like clipping so many to bring inside because it looks so pretty and smell so good. When lilacs bloom it means Spring is really here!

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  8. Joy@aVintageGreenMay 18, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    My lilacs passed in a flash this year, so lovely to see yours today. Heritage Lilacs are wonderful.

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  9. Rita C at PanoplyMay 18, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Oh Linda, gorgeous! It doesn't take a whole garden to see beauty, just one flower. Those lilacs are just beauty full. Lilacs remind me of my mother, who grew up in Rochester, NY, where an annual lilac festival is held. Such a heady fragrance they have!

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  10. Linda WalkerMay 18, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Linda,
    Your lilacs are beautiful! Our lilacs are finally blooming and my entire front yard smells heavenly! I love the old paint can you placed your blooms in! Don't you just love spring?
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog

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  11. JunkchiccottageMay 18, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Sweet Linda. Love the lilacs in the old paint can.
    Kris

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  12. K J DMay 19, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    They are so beautiful..... love them in the tin

    I must (and will) get better about cutting flowers from the garden for the house. I sometimes cut a little posy in the summer but never thought about cutting stems from our lilac. Next year:)

    Karen x

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 19, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    They are gorgeous, Linda! I planted a lilac bush here a couple of weeks ago and can not wait until I can enjoy some of those blooms in my own home. I probably won't see anything until next year, but I can wait (although not patiently) as long as I know I will have my own!

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  14. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 19, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    These are gorgeous and the paint can is such a wonderful contrast. Pinning away here! I'm glad you're sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  15. My thrift store addictionMay 19, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Linda, these are so lovely and I adore the sweet scent! Love them in the rustic can!

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 19, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    They are so beautiful and you've put together such a nice arrangement. I'm off to look in your shop! Hugs, Diane

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  17. LauraMay 20, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    How beautiful!
    I wonder if lilacs will grow in South Texas-
    it gets so hot here.

    Have a wonderful week,

    Laura

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  18. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Oh I do love a Lilac Linda, and your photos are beautiful...I might have to ask neighbour if I can pick some of theirs and put in similar bucket to yours for daughter...gorgeous blooms...I'm looking for plants to grow in my daughter's small garden and I had completely forgotten about Lilacs...Have a great week! Sharon

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  19. DD's CottageMay 20, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    I love lilacs too and your are gorgeous! The can is great too!

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  20. DianaMay 20, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Love your lilacs, Linda--especially in the paint can. I've posted this on facebook :)

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  21. SusieMay 20, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Linda, I love the way you have displayed your lilacs. I think spring when I smell them. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie

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  22. Salvaged livingMay 20, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    I am jealous of your lilacs!!! so glad I can enjoy them vicariously through you! Saw you at the Knick of Time link up! Kim @ hunt and host

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  23. Sunflowers With SmilesMay 20, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Love your lilacs! So beautiful! I always love picking them from my grandmother's back yard too!

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  24. The Summer Kitchen GirlsMay 21, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    One of our favorite parts about this time of year!! Our lilac outside of the shop just finished blooming for the year...but OH the smell!!!! Beautiful photos!! :)
    Enjoy the weekend!
    Karla & Karrie

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  25. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMay 25, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    I love that can that you used for a vase. My lilac bush is just about down blooming now but oh how I enjoy it when it does ! : )

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  26. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMay 25, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    I love that can that you used for a vase. My lilac bush is just about down blooming now but oh how I enjoy it when it does ! : )

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  27. Ivy and ElephantsMay 26, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Those are gorgeous! I love the contrast with the can.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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