Picture-perfect moments, colors, subjects, and samplings worthy of creating a spring scene catch the eye, stir interest, and offer seasonal inspiration.
Being in the right place at the right time had its advantages for a I got a Nikon camera, I love to take a photograph blogger and a spirited blue jay with a bird bath all to itself.
Creating a spring scene scenario went on for a good fifteen minutes.
Nature provided a magnificent matinee, and the star of this one bird show appeared ready for his or her close-up.
While we are on the subject of blue, I am quite impressed with the pale blue green color palette selections of The Naturals by Barry Dixon from C2 Paint.
The Naturals by Barry Dixon from C2 Paint
Snow Sky || Well Water || Fauquier Spring
That crazy blue jay has the right idea about spring activities. A refreshing dip in the pool was just the ticket to recharge his battery, and a spring road trip will be just the ticket to recharge mine.
“Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink”
– Lilly Pulitzer
Walking past the kitchen table on the way to afternoon coffee, I glanced down to see the April issue of Better Homes & Gardens opened to the feature In Praise of Violas.
Although not a practicing member of the ladies that lunch club, I do love the idea of lunching, and the Southern Living feature The New Ladies Lunch is a delightful read on the subject.
Planning the Mother’s Day menu is soon to be the task at hand, and these Neiman Marcus Cheddar Cheese Biscuits look to be a Southern scrumptious must make.
Neiman Marcus Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk
Parchment paper
Directions
Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas and dough is crumbly; stir in cheese. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 to 4 times. Place dough in a bowl; cover and chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll dough to 1-inch thickness; cut with a 1 1/2-inch round cutter, and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
Unbaked biscuits may be frozen up to 1 month. Bake frozen biscuits as directed for 26 to 28 minutes or until golden brown.
-Recipe from Southern Living – My Recipes
Spring is all about the new, the fresh, the green.
There’s something so classic, Southern chic, and spring front porch perfect about a Boston fern hanging basket.
Brand new, full to the spring green Boston fern basket is the curb appeal accent piece hanging around the front porch creating a spring scene.
