Saturday, April 25, 2015

Cuties, Pretties, Poppies, and Lovelies


On my way to visit my sweet friend, here in the
village, I couldn't resist snapping these hot  
hued cuties, on this perfectly warm spring day.


Pathways covered in purple pretties and buttery
toned beauties led to views of the valley below.

 

 Poppies, gently swayed in the cool breeze,
gracefully bowing their heads, to acknowledge
the wind's presence, if only for a few seconds.


Whenever I pass this house, with its simple, square shape, blue and white   contrasts, and original terracotta tiled roof, I pause to appreciate its signature provincial style, shaded in dabs of green.


Look at that chalky blue sky! I wondered if the sea, just
 below, had mirrored its multi toned, amethyst allure.

 
Behind the curtained window, freshly brewed coffee, home baked cookies, and cozy conversation awaited me. It was the perfect pick-me-up, after spending siesta photographing local lovelies, in the balmy afternoon heat.
 

Wishing you all a wonderfully
warm and sunny, spring weekend!

xoxo
Poppy

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65 comments:

  1. What a wonderful way to spend a beautiful day with a friend!

    Judu

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  2. Gorgeous colors gathered together just for you! They know the goodness of your heart and are putting on a beautiful show. Truly spectacular dearest Poppy!
    Wishing you a perfectly lovely weekend,
    Xoxo
    Jemma

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  3. Oh I love that provincial style home too! Thank you for the stroll through the countryside Poppy :) Have a lovely weekend!

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  4. Your world is full of amazing colour, dear Poppy. Wonderful flowers and scenery. The blue and white house would be a favourite of mine, too. Hope your weekend is full of spring delight!

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  5. So beautiful! You live in a dream!

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  6. Beautiful colors. I love the path that looks like a meadow is growing in it. It is all so dreamy. xoox

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  7. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm in awe of your beautiful scenic views.
    Brenda

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  8. Does anyone plant these beauties or do they just spring up, seeds scattered by the birds? I love their natural beauty, completely un-manicured, not trying too hard. And all on a walk to a friend's house.

    A good weekend to you, dear Poppy!

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  9. I unashamedly admit I'm jealous not only of the gorgeous landscapes you effortlessly encounter daily, but the balmy weather as well. Can you believe we had snow flurries yesterday??

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  10. Simply gorgeous. I know you get so much pleasure from your landscape and flowers!

    Jane xx

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  11. What a beautiful walk to be with your friend. So gorgeous. Thanks for taking us along. You are so lucky to be able to enjoy beauty like that all around you. Enjoy your week end.
    Kris

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  12. Thank you for sharing such loveliness! Beauty surrounds you and it is wonderful just to stand and stare at it to appreciate it!
    Happy weekend!

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  13. Hello Poppy! What a beautiful post, so many lovely flowers.. The colors are gorgeous. You do live in a beautiful place. Thanks for taking me along on your walk.. Have a happy weekend!

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  14. Beautiful blog as always... I love the arrays of pretty flowers parading along the path.... Thank you for sharing Poppy, enjoyed all the pics... Have a nice Saturday!
    xoxo.
    Mercy

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  15. Oh so so beautiful photos! The first Thessaloniki poppies just bloomed!AriadnefromGreece!

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  16. as always a lovely walk - enjoy your weekend :)

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  17. OMG!!!! I can only see this beauty in photos and paintings. Thank you so much Poppy for sharing these photos. Have a wonderful weekend! Filakia!

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  18. What beautiful scenery! Just enjoy your talent as a photographer so much! The scenery is a blessing and so is spending time with a true friend!

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  19. What a beautiful walk to your friend's home, Poppy! The scenery is splendid and basks one in the warmth that oozes from your charming post. I'm so glad you enjoyed my post. Enjoy your weekend, my friend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  20. I'm so fascinated with your life on the island! Must be wonderful! What a gorgeous walk to visit your friend and then to arrive and have home baked goodies and coffee, what a sweet time.

    Nancy

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  21. Simply delightful. I loved the bright hued flowers but then the next shot I said, Oh I love this too and as I scrolled down I was just delighted about each and every shot.

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  22. oh you lucky girl!!!
    and what's so wonderful about you... is that you appreciate the fact you're so lucky!
    such abounding beauty all around you.
    i especially love the hot colors together! ... and that wonderful home with the blue windows and orange tile roof... no flowers needed! the green is a perfect compliment!
    loved this post! xoxo♥
    LOLOL!!! but then i love them all!

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  23. I would love to see behind those closed blue shutters!

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  24. Hello Poppy,
    I hope you are having a nice weekend. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of such pretty flowers, the house and pretty path. Take care and enjoy.
    Julie xo

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  25. What a beautiful walk to your friends home. So many lovely flowers and the stunning sky. It sounds like a picture perfect day. Coffee, sweets and great conversation with your friend. Such a great way to spend the day. Enjoy.
    Hugs,
    Mary

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  26. What a delightful outing Poppy! Wish I could join you during this magnificent countryside and have a glimpse of your coffee chatting break. Enjoy your free time Poppy, it's such a big luxury!
    Olympia

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  27. Awe, we both shared Spring and oh your Spring there is so magnificent, and I enjoy your bright colours shared. They refresh this soul rather perfectly this day, filled to overflowing with rains. To be able to visit you my friend and others, sharing of the bounty of their Spring, it is all just blissful. The charm of that square house is wonderful and I can only begin to imagine, like your own beautiful abode, the chatter that goes on beyond the walls. Have a happy remainder to your weekend Poppy. XXXOOO

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  28. I say also what a dream life...but it's all in looking in...as beautiful as it is I know your heart is often here too. Almost everything in life has two sides, but if we choose to keep our gaze on the sunny one, we will have no regrets.

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  29. Everything is dreamy and the colours heavenly. Your island is teeming with beauty dear Poppy. I love the hazy horizon on your last post. And that house which stands on top of the hill. What a picturesque sight. Thank your dear for your kind visit and sweet message.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  30. If only spring looked like that here. Someone posted they would have enjoyed spring more if they knew it was only going to last 3 days. It snowed this week but just a little. Today it hailed. Thanks for sharing all that beauty.

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  31. Your poetic words along with the beautiful images painted a beautiful picture of spring in my heart! What a lovely joy to walk along enjoying the bright sunny faces of the flowers growing, and then to enjoy a sweet time with a friend. What a truly blessed time it was, and we appreciate you sharing your spring with us! Hugs to you today my friend!

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  32. What stunning photos!!! So pretty! Hope you are well. I have not been doing much blogging.
    XO Kris

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  33. When I see your photos I start dreaming, what a wonderful day you had. The colours, the sun, the warmth, the smells, making pictures and then the welcoming house of a friend, with coffee and cookies ready for you. Your lovely words completed this post.

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  34. Hello Poppy,
    Thank you for skipping siesta to bring us images of the local models. I am particularly fond of the second image. It is inviting and has a mystery too.
    Have a wonderful week
    Helen xx

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  35. It's so beautiful where you live, Poppy! What a delightful walk you had!

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  36. What a wonderfully colourful post, Poppy, full of brightness and sunshine!

    Karen

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  37. My favorite is the path...I could just imagine myself walking down it to who knows where. Love all the beautiful color and flowers. great photos as always!

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  38. Oh my goodness, is this just like having a burst of summer come through my computer screen or what??? Beautiful photos my friend! Hugs, Jackie

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  39. You write so well I felt like I was right there--and anticipated entering the house and enjoying the conversation and tea! And such a beautiful walk!

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  40. Loved walking through the village with you today, the colours are so vibrant in the sunshine.
    Happy MM.

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  41. My favorite is that pathway with the purple and pale yellow flowers...gorgeous! :)

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  42. These flowers are wonderful......thanks for taking us along!

    Have a lovely week!

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  43. The colors and warmth of Spring...how I love it! Enjoy your week sweet friend and the beauty that surrounds you! Hugs, Diane

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  44. I can feel the sunshine coming at me from your photos, Poppy (or is it the window? It is very hot here today). Anyway, love the bright colors :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  45. Your normal afternoon sounds like a dream day to me, Poppy ~ A lovely flower filled walk and a cozy home filled with treats and conversation. Perfect!

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  46. Gorgeous! Every pic just whisks me away on a vacation. Thank you Poppy!!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  47. I think I could walk around all day admiring those surroundings. Just stunning!

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  48. Oh Poppy the colors are stunning....and I love how you put this post together...

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  49. You find many lovely looking homes and pretty wildflowers on your walks Poppy. We have so much wasted space here that could have seeds sown to create patches of colour too.
    Is there an actual siesta time in Greece like they supposedly have in Mexico? Haha, hubby and I have taken to cat napping in the late afternoon after a day working outside.
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.

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  50. So many bright and beautiful flowers were along your way, Poppy!

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  51. How wonderful to have so many blooming flowers to look at throughout your walk, and on such a pretty sunshine day!!

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  52. You make each day enchanting and beautiful, my friend :) I know I have said this before, but every time I visit you it's like I can feel the sweet warmth of the day through your images. How I love visiting your blog!

    It's always a joy to have you share with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs!

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  53. I would have loved to have spent my weekend in a similar way but my unfortunately it was full of stress (it's all sorted out now) .........at least I can get a good cup of coffee at work !
    Thank you for a beautiful stress free post.

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  54. Sorry, I think there was an extra 'my' !!

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  55. I wish I could spend an afternoon like that! :) Love looking ay your pictures. I just get lost in the beauty of your part of the world, xxx Maria

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  56. Oh gorgeous flowers and colors Poppy! The bright colors are so beautiful against the sky. My favorite is the second picture, just lovely. Ah, sunshine and warmth, flowers, coffee, cookies, and a friend! A perfect day.

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  57. It's so heavenly! You have some beautiful photos!

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  58. I would walk more if I could follow the path to your friend's house! Just beautiful!

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  59. You live in a wonderland Poppy! What a sweet and enticing path you take to your friend's house. And I love that view of her cute curtained window with the cascade of purple blooms. I'm so glad you shared your spring walk with us!
    Wendy
    (ps I read your comment on The Beautiful Matters, and your reference to maple syrup made me smile)

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  60. I can't even imagine walking through those fields of flowers! Just breathtaking!

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  61. I am so glad that my hand is allowing me to use the computer regularly now because I missed looking at gorgeous "Poppy Views".

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  62. Wonderfull landscapes and flowers,poppies, greeting from Mons my city ,ma ville en Belgique

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  63. Wonderful series, but my absolute favorite is photo #2. well seen!
    Have a great travel

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  64. That flower strewn road is so gorgeous Poppy!

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  65. Amazing shots of all the lovely flowers and your walk to your friends!!

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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!