But yesterday we awoke to a cold and frosty morning, so I made the most of it, grabbed my coat and my camera, and took some photos before the fleeting moment had passed.
The frost was so heavy that it looked like a dusting of icing sugar on the conifers...
The spider webs looked beautiful...
Twigs glistened...
But amongst all this cold and frost, there were glimpses of spring - the cherry trees are already forming buds...
And, tucked away at the side of the house were the two pots of bulbs I bought this time last year, and they are springing back into life!
Hyacynths...
and mini daffodils...
I am looking to treat myself to a couple more pots of bulbs this week, I always buy some on my first week back to work after the holidays. Usually they can be found quite cheaply and the scent and beauty of the flowers act as a real tonic.
I hope, if you returned to "normal" life today it all went well for you.
Helenxx
