Even though the calendar says Summer is still a few weeks away, it is SUMMER! here already. The AC has been running for some time now. We've gotten quite a bit of rain -- good, we needed it -- but it also bumps up the humidity & the mosquito population. The good news is: the magnolia are in bloom! Flowers as big as dinner plates, petals as big as my hand. I wish I had a scratch & sniff blog so those of you unfamiliar with their scent could smell them -- their fragrance is subtle, slightly sweet, slightly citrusy, completely heavenly. As they begin to fade, they look like leather.
6 comments:
You're right, I should make pillow cases, they've been on my list to do for about 100 years. I love the fun fabrics you've used for yours. I always think those magnolias smell like lemon meringue pie, you're description of the scent is so right!
Mmm, I can smell the magnolias. Maybe slowing down is the way to go for the summer. Good for you making those cute pillow cases. Someone will know you care.
Our magnolias are budded but no blooms yet . . .
Muddle is such a great word!
i think we must have spring fever
I love Magnolias. I started one from a seed, but I don't expect to ever get a blossom. It's in a pot, and will always be in a pot, I guess, because I'm moving to Superior Wisconsin where it is just too cold to plant a Magnolia outside.
I'll just enjoy yours.
Hugs
magnolias in bloom in Charlotte too..and Gardenias...
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