Lilac time

For me Maytime has always meant lilac time. Since being a child and collecting the tiny fallen flowers to make 'fairy perfume' I have always loved lilac.

Just now the lilac is in bloom,
All before my little room...

These well known opening lines from the 'The Old Vicarage, Grantchester' by Rupert Brooke never fail to conjure up magical images of sunshine and spring gardens. The last two lines are equally well known and equally as evocative.......

Stands the Church clock at ten to three?
And is there honey still for tea?

We planted three young lilac bushes in the garden 12 years ago and they are now enormous and currently flowering profusely. The multi-headed beauty above is named Katherine Havermeyer.

Our single headed white is Mme Lemoine. She's the first to come into flower and is just beginning to fade.

And these paler flowers belong to Michel Buchner. Aren't they wonderful?

I love lilacs, the flowers, their shades and of course their heady perfume.

I love working with lilac coloured fabric...

and lilac coloured trims

and knitting with lilac yarn.

I love lilac gemstones

and making lilac patterns on paper.

My daughter gave me this wonderful book for my birthday and I can't wait to get into it!

Just in case you hadn't already guessed....I LOVE lilac!

Until next time
Eli

Comments

[Carol (Wee Cute Treasures)]

Such a beautiful blog. A real inspiration. Gorgeous.

[clarice]

Beautiful post, I love lilac. Clarice

[Suzanne]

My favorite flower is the lilac with the fushia a close second. The color of the lilac has alwasy been my favorite color! Ahhh....the book too, must reread:-)

[Marqueta]

Dear Eli,

We love lilacs here, too! At least we have something here in Idaho that grows in England, too! Just a little later, perhaps.

Love,

Marqueta

[Paula]

Dear Eli,

Your lilacs are so gorgeous! How delightful to not only have such pretty blooms, but a wonderful fragrance to enjoy as well! I love the soft color of the lilacs and the way you have incorporated that lovely shade into your sewing, knitting and painting! I love the fabric, trims, yarn, and gemstones you shared... such lovely photos! Your watercolor book looks fabulous! I love to watercolor. I know you paint beautifully! That was such a thoughtful gift from your daughter. I hope you had a wonderful and happy birthday.

Much love to you!
Paula