Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Signs of Summer


 Signs of summer, splattered in splashes of colour, 
will soon force spring into a deep, dreamy slumber.


Softening chiseled doorsteps and upstaging stone facades,


 brilliant beams of Grecian blue,
pierce skies like lightning rods.

 

 Tissue paper petals in hues of 'hot and bothered' pink,
flutter in the balmy breeze, amazingly in sync.


All signs. Leading to a season,
painted in radiant, rainbow ink.

54 comments:

  1. Beautiful descriptive words that perfectly fit your lovely photos, my friend!

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  2. Kamień w ogrodzie i na elewacjach jest piękny, a Ty to dostrzegłaś:)

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  3. An oasis of light and color are always your posts dear Poppy! Have a very nice evening :)

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  4. Happy Summer Days to you Poppy! You've brightened my morning with this post. Have a great week - my best, Jackie xxx

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  5. you do realize don't you . . . that i'm happily living vicariously through this blog! LOLOL.
    it's like i just breathe it in.
    and i love that you give us little lines of sweet poetry between the sumptuous pictures! XOXO

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  6. That's a beautiful welcome to the new season - and I look forward to the photos to come. It's always a little like daydreaming to visit here!

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  7. Love the colors in your beautiful photos! Have a nice evening!

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  8. So pretty. I love seeing the change of seasons in your beautiful home.

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  9. It is so pretty there. Love all the colors especially the blue at that restaurant.

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  10. One day I would love to visit in real life to see all that beauty in person.

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  11. Those are beautiful signs of summer.
    mine would be dry almost dead grass, sprinkler going and me sitting in the middle of it with a nice glass of Margarita...
    Its HOT over here...103 HOT!!!

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  12. You always share the colors of summer, too....pretty blues and reds! Enjoy your day my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  13. There are beautiful colors in your part of the world. The brilliant Grecian blue matches the color of your seas, I think. The bright flowers can stand the heat and add so much life to the scene. I love visiting Greece via your blog.

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  14. A treat for my eyes and senses looking at your photos Poppy! The upcoming season arrives with lot of promises, wish they can be fully realized!

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  15. I love the bouganvilla against the walls. It's so hot here, that my garden beds are draped with shade cloths.

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  16. Hello Poppy

    There is something about the light in Greece that seems to enhance the flowers.
    I was recently in Ibiza and we marveled at the profusion of colour and how more intense the bougainvillia seemed.

    Helen xx

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  17. Your beautiful warm images make me long for balmy breezy summer days. We are now in deep winter days down under. Brrrr.....not the most pleasant feeling.
    Hope you have a good week.

    Hugs,
    Aida

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  18. Your photo's are so pretty and colorful and everything is busting with color. Great job of the photo's, you should work for a Tourist Magazine they are that good.
    Thanks so much for sharing this post with us.
    Have a great week, my friend.
    Mary

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    1. YOU, my dear friend, are TOO kind!

      Hope you are well and enjoying the light...the SPOTLIGHT, that is!

      Have a wonderful Wednesday, sweetie!

      xx
      Poppy

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  19. Awwwww - I can feel that Mediterranean sunshine! Always a joy to tour your part of the world, friend!! So colorful and vibrant. Cheers from DC, Loi

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  20. Beautiful signs of summer, through your perfect photos, dear Poppy!!!!
    Although the weather is still not very stable, we can feel summer is here!
    Have you started going to the beach? I am planning of going...today!!

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  21. This looks really summery, Poppy. I love such stone facades. They make wonderful backdrops for pretty flowers.
    Have a lovely day!
    Julia

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  22. Poppy, I'm loving the pretty blues and pop of pink! The sky is the beautiful color blue. It reminds me of Seattle .. when it finally clears! I hope you are enjoying your week:) xxleslie

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  23. I love your signs of summer!!
    Have a happy day!

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  24. In my mind I am walking those cobblestone paths in a breezy white sundress... (LOL) stopping along for lunch, coffee, or maybe a shot Ouzo - lovely time of year...the just before!!!! :)

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  25. Beautiful, beautiful beautiful, what else can I say...love your splashes of colour , they make me smile ;)
    What has happened to Mosaic Monday?
    I sent message to Mary, but never heard back.
    Keep making heart happy, I know I was just made happy~

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  26. Grecian blue... it's so magic color! Fantastic photos, I wish I visit Greece in future :)
    Kisses.

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  27. I enjoyed all the bright colors in your signs of summer!

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  28. Poppy, I can't have enough of your colorful world. Thank you for taking such fantastic photos of your world. Christa

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  29. Amazing photos! I'm so glad I found your blog!

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  30. I like those green shutters, Poppy, and the blue door just sings. Pulling everything together are the vibrant pink flowers.

    My first few peonies have opened. I'd send you a bouquet, if I could!

    Karen

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    1. Hi Karen,

      Thank you, how lovely that would be, indeed! That refreshing, sweet scent will always linger in my memory. Can't wait to see them!

      Poppy

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  31. Greece is at the top of my bucket list!! I'm so glad to have found your blog, also. Thank you for stopping by mine. I absolutely love your header photo of the flowers in front of the display of plates...it's gorgeous!

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  32. Thank you so much Poppy for giving us a little peak into Greece in the summer. I enjoyed reading your poetic description of each picture. Oh how I long to visit Greece someday!
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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  33. Poppy your words are as pretty as the photos. Lovely post. Makes me want to book a flight to Crete.
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a thoughtful comment. I appreciate it!

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  34. The bright colors - those blues and pinks - are absolutely stunning!

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  35. Your gorgeous and vibrant photos of blue skies, geraniums and bougainvillea remind me of wonderful holidays in Southern Europe.
    I wish for two things, that I could return and that my garden could look this good !

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  36. Very pretty shots. Thanks for visiting me today.
    Have a wonderful Friday,
    Sherry

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  37. Hi Poppy, I had "popped" in here yesterday and started following but didn't have time to leave a comment. Your blog is lovely! I lived in Canada for 6 years, after we left England, just outside of Toronto in a town called Oakville. I've never been to Greece but it's on my bucket list:)

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your lovely comment! Have a great day:)

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  38. So pretty! You make your everyday seem like vacation! :)
    I hope you have a lovely weekend. :)

    ~Liz

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  39. Good Morning Poppy,
    My oh my such lovely photos of such a glorious and gorgeous view which is yours daily. It seems as though the sun shines a little brighter and the landscape is more vibrant that here in my warm State.
    Is it true or is it because of the sweet, caring and happy sunshine which you spread wherever you go...
    Have a marvelous weekend!
    xxox-
    Jemma

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  40. Ωραίες φωτογραφίες με άρωμα Ελλάδας!Όμορφα ,γραφικά ,ελληνικά χωριά γεμάτα φως.
    Το ελληνικό καλοκαίρι είναι εδώ,ας το απολαύσουμε.
    Να έχεις ένα χαρούμενο και ξένοιαστο καλοκαίρι,Πόπη μου!
    Ελένη

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  41. Love the 'hot and bothered' pinks in your photos. They are such pretty flowers. And the geraniums on Crete are magnificent. My geraniums on the back deck or front patio would never create the same ambiance as those on your patio or out and about on your outings. A happy summer to you, Poppy!

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  42. Love your choice of photos! Yay for summer!!!

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  43. Beautiful pictures. Wish you a pleasant summer ahead!

    -Tanya
    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/

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  44. As always, your photos are just stunning -- well, seriously, how could they not be with such beautiful surroundings! I think I spotted bougainvillea, right? That's very popular here in AZ -- doesn't seem to mind the heat!

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  45. What beautiful photos of summer! Thank you for linking up with Home Sweet Home!

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  46. Poppy, I always enjoy your incredibly beautiful photos and words. Take care - Dawn

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  47. Lovely, Poppy! Thank you bunches for linking up and partying with us!

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  48. Somehow, you dropped off my reading list and I'm playing catch up. The colours of Greece are amazing!

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  49. Your photos and posts are always so beautiful and special!
    They make me want to visit you in Greece - and they make me feel like I have each week! :-)

    Blessings to you - look forward to seeing you at this week's Inspire Me Monday party! :-)

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  50. Your captured images are beautiful as are your inspirational words. How wonderful to be surrounded by such beauty. Thanks for linking up to Saturday Sparks and sharing your special place in the world.
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes

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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate hearing from all of you! Have a great day!