Just like Heaven

(center)ohsewmoxie, (top left clockwise) Boojiboo, kittyinpinxbody, tsaifi, misscrochet, myfamilyties, owlishly, gingersnapboutique, paintedpostcards, graciousmay, blaubeermund, aoisart, karenisa

I am obsessed with fresh strawberries in vanilla yogurt. And more than that, I am loving the vivid reds in the strawberry, from the deep pigmented outer hull to the soft gradiant pinks and red in the slices. Mostly, strawberries look like spring, from their vibrant green vines to the delicate white blossoms. This year, more than any other I can remember, I have been longing for spring.

Winter is usually my favorite time of year - growing up it signified a cooling point for south Houston and in TN it meant a chance for snow - but winters have become disappointing for me in the past few years. First the lack of snow really brings me down. Call it changing weather patterns, global warming, bad karma, but I moved here, almost 20 years ago, because of snow (& other now insignificant things.) Pair that with seasonal decreased sales, high gas prices, inflated electric bills and general blahs. Honestly, to me, the only good thing about this past winter was the return of Jack Bauer.

But spring, glorious spring. I can already sense its healing glow. I usually detest spring, if only because it will bring the unbearable heat of summer on its heels. But this year, I am embracing it. Already, the air is thick with fragrance from the pear trees. Then the roar of the lawnmowers and the putrid, yet saticfying smell of cut onions. Then the honeysuckle blossoms and that is when it gets me, even in my greatest days of hating spring, I smell that honeysuckle and I'm defeated, assymilated - blissful.

In the pic above are some fabulously talented etsy sellers who caught my attention with their delicious strawberry creations. The center photo is my own (shameless, I know). It has a peek-a-boo strawberry shortcake panel on the inside.

Also, don't miss out on my Super-duper DESTASH Sale in my shop!!