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In love with lilacs...

Above photo from Kim Cornelison and Pete Krumhardt/Midwest Living. Photo below from Madmoiselle Lavender via flickr. Bottom photo from Country Living.


Welcome, May. I fell in love with lilacs in the month of May and it was like discovering a hidden gem. It wasn't that I had never seen lilacs before, it was more that I never paid them proper attention. And once I did, I was in love - with their beauty, their scent, their promise of summer.
It was this issue of Victoria magazine, from May 2000, that turned me on to this new love:


Something about those lilacs popping out of that bicycle basket - I wanted to live in that photograph. A couple weeks later, I had planted my own lilac bush, which flourished. One day, I shall have a little mini grove of lilacs. Also on my list is a visit to Mackinac Island, celebrated for its lilacs and beauty. Click here for a story on the island from the current issue of Victoria magazine. This year's island lilac festival is June 11-20. Should anyone be lucky enough to attend, I would love to hear about it.

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  1. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    I LOVE lilacs! I have tarts that I burn that are lilac scented :-) Unfortunately, when I've cut my lilacs and put them in a vase, they die within a day :-(

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  2. sharon santoni at my french country homeMay 1, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I have bouquets of lilac all over the house today. Our valley seems full of their scent.

    Love the last picture, lilac and cream table setting.
    Sharon

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  3. My name is RietMay 1, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Lilacs are so beautiful. I love their colour. Have a nice weekend

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  4. ElaineMay 1, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I have lilacs that are just starting to bloom. Yes, they don't last long after picked and put in a vase

    Weekend blessings

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  5. The Old ParsonageMay 1, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Ohh ours are just about done blooming, but they were awesome to look at and smell!

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  6. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceMay 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    This is beautiful. I can remember the first Victoria my Mom bought. We were smitten. I am so glad it is back after the little lapse. I love that we were in sympatico with our love of lilacs. This is lovely and the music is divine! Blessings dear.

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  7. Kittie HowardMay 1, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Bella, this is an absolutely exquisite post. So relaxing. So peaceful. So full of joy. I totally adore lilacs, from scent to color to flowers...and your last photo is picture perfect!! Thanks for a beautiful blog.

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  8. BeansieleighMay 2, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Oh, a lilac festival!.. Sounds WONDERFUL! Lilacs are just starting to bloom around here, and I LOVE their beautiful scent when they do! Here in the state of NY, there will be the annual Tulip Fest in Albany, the state's capital! I don't know if we're going this year, but as long as the weather is agreeable, it is a gorgeous event to attend! ~tina

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  9. BeverlyMay 4, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    My best friend loves lilacs, but I have never seen them growing. Maybe one of these days.

    Thank you for sharing your joy.

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  10. Arcadia LivingMay 5, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I miss lilacs so much! They don't grow in Phoenix, AZ - but I am originally from Michigan and they were definitely a part of my childhood. Wish I could go up to Mackinac Island and enjoy the festival... maybe I will go next year. Thanks for your beautiful blog and the lovely pics.

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  11. PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCAMay 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    So many lovely pictures Bella!They brighten up my days! Here we're still having cold and rain....I strongly and urgently need Spring!!
    Francesca

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