Friday, April 12, 2013

IN LIVING COLOR




Keukenhof Gardens



Every spring when the  daffodils and tulips are blooming I’m reminded of the trip to Keukenhof Gardens Jim and I made. A short train ride from Amsterdam is rewarded with the most amazing fields and gardens of flowers. I though you might enjoy a stroll through the tulips with me.
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Fields of flowers as far as the eye can see



The daffodils dance with the breeze









Hyacinths





Postcards from Holland




A beautiful sunset to end the day. I can’t begin to explain how I felt while touring these gardens. I felt I had a little peek of “heaven”! 




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62 comments:

  1. Tami @ Creative girl VintageApril 12, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    wow!!
    That is springtime at its finest. I love the flowers and colors of spring. It is late coming to us out here on the east coast. Today it is 40 degrees and pouring rain!! Thank you for the lovely photos!!
    Happy Pink Saturday..xo Tami

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  2. LorraineApril 12, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, how beautiful!! Spring flowers are the best, and to be amidst such beauty...Heavenly! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  3. LVApril 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I would love to have been tagging along on this glorious trip. Such stunning flower sights. You two make a great looking couple.

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  4. Ann from On Sutton PlaceApril 12, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Oh my goodness...it looks just like I've always imagined. Gorgeous photos!

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  5. Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That)April 12, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I would love to see flowers
    I have alway wanted to see them field of flowers
    We still have snow and a storm coming this week end .
    It will be some time for our flowers.
    Hope you have good week.
    Laura

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  6. NicNacManiacApril 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    A dream trip for a tulip lover like myself!! Lovely photos!!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs, Nerina xOxO

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  7. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseApril 13, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    This flowers are just amazing! Thanks for sharing...

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  8. JeanieApril 13, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    My holiday in Holland last year is nearly a full year past. But the beautiful people and country of Holland remain. This is a gorgeous post. Thanks for the color, the spring and the new memories!

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  9. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Thanks for posting on my blog! I am a new follower now!

    Hugs!

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  10. RobinfromCAApril 13, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Oh, be still my heart! I love The Netherlands and have been there several times but never during the spring when the tulips were in bloom. These photos are just wonderful and some day I will get there during the right time of the year!
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Robin

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  11. mail4roseyApril 13, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    These flowers are stunning!

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  12. bjApril 13, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Oh, Emily...these photos just take my breath away...such beautiful colors. I know that must have been a trip of a lifetime...bet it was so much fun. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.

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  13. MaryApril 14, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Emily~ What a beautiful visit that must have been, I can only imagine how breathtaking the bulbs and flowers were in person! Thanks for my virtual tour :)

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  14. Ricki TreleavenApril 14, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I would love to visit the Keukenhof Gardens. Oh, Emily! This post is stunning. We're in Tuscaloosa for Shanley's sorority's Parents' Weekend....having a wonderful time with our big girl!

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 14, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Hi Emily, Amsterdam is on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing this beautiful garden with us.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  16. SusanApril 14, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Oh my GOODNESS! That was, indeed, a little peek of heaven. Or, I should say, a BIG peek! How utterly lovely and delightful. Your photos are fabulous.

    Thanks so much for your visit and comment on my blog. How nice to have you stop by. Please come by any time! Will always love to have you! Susan

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  17. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Amazing colors and fantastic photography ~ ^_^ for Mosaic Monday

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  18. My name is RietApril 14, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Hi three. The tulips, it can,t be that this was this year, sadly ther is not much tulips around yet this year. Everything in nature is a month later than normal. Last year on this time the tulips were almost gone because of the heat. There are lts of tulips in the glasshouses thank goodness for that. We go every year except last year and I am sti ll looking forward to go later this month. I love your photo,s make me want to go even more.
    Have a nice week.

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  19. Judith @ Lavender CottageApril 14, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Fabulous spring flowering bulbs. I'm glad you were there to snap the photos and share them with us Emily.
    Judith

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  20. SnapApril 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I've always thought seeing the tulips in Holland would be a wonderful trip and it sure looks like it is! Thanks for sharing your trip and happy Spring!

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  21. eileeninmdApril 14, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Oh yes, Amsterdam is on my bucket list. I love the beautiful tulips and the windmill. Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing your trip! Have a happy week!

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  22. A Garden of ThreadsApril 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Oh my these are gorgeous, thank you for the taking on a tour.

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  23. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 14, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Gorgeous! It must have been amazing looking out over those fields with all that gorgeous color! Wish tulips and daffodils lasted longer in the garden...they come and fade so quickly!
    Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  24. BabsApril 14, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!..and look at that flower market. Oh, what I wouldn't give to shop there. I wish we could grow tulips like that down here.
    Hugs and have a great week,
    Babs

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  25. NaturegirlApril 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Oh yes I'd say a peek at heaven for sure!
    I can just image the thrill being so close to the gardens overflowing with Spring color!sigh

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  26. StacyApril 14, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    The flowers and your photos are just stunning! Don't you think Spring is fabulous time of year? I love it!

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    It would be wonderful to be in Holland right now! I know the tulips and Spring flowers are just starting to bloom! What a beautiful post! Sweet hugs!

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  28. LuluApril 14, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    One of these days I am going to make it to Amsterdam in the spring. In the meantime, I'll enjoy your photos!

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  29. Clara April 14, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    The tulips are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing Emily.
    ~Clara

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  30. LorrieApril 14, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    No one does tulips better than the Dutch. Those fields are so colourful. Lovely photos. My favourite is the one with the blue hyacinths. I can almost smell the fragrance.

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  31. debra @ homespunApril 15, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Heaven indeed!

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  32. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 15, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Oh my word, this is totally unreal. I can't even imagine being able to see such huge fields of tulips. Stunning. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  33. LynnApril 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Absolutely amazing! I can't get one thing to grow without weeds:@)

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  34. Athena at Minerva's GardenApril 15, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Wow--bulbs en masse are so spectacular! Gorgeous pictures. I especially liked the vintage postcard!

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  35. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 16, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Emily!! OMG!!! Stunning, stunning pictures!!Thanks so much for sharing them with us!!

    Thanks too for stopping in and encouraging me on my Weight Loss journey. I have lost 10 pounds so far!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  36. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Gorgeous post -- I'll bet it did seem like a little glimpse into heaven. Thanks so much for sharing at ITS PARTY TIME. Shared via G+ and Facebook. xoxo, Clydia @ Three Mango Seeds

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  37. OliveApril 16, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Wow Emily that enormous windmill is lovely. Great post, Olive

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  38. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 16, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Emily, thanks so much for this virtual tour as I will never get there. The scent must be heavenly!!! Your photos are gorgeous. XO, Pinky

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  39. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 16, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Oh My! Emily, this post is breath taking! I cannot even imagine walking around in all of that beauty. The colors of those tulips are amazing. And I also loved the delft tiles. That photo of the sunset should be in a frame. laurie

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  40. JimApril 16, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Such a beautiful post.

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  41. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 16, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Visiting from Ivy and Elephants-what a beautiful and inspirational journey!
    Thank you!
    Sweet Hugs!
    Jemma

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  42. PondsideApril 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    It's truly an amazing place - thanks for taking me back!

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  43. xinexApril 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    So gorgeous! Thanks for sharing,, Emily!...Christine

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  44. NatureStopApril 17, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Beautiful blooms...loved them all. Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  45. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonApril 17, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Thanks for the mini vacation albeit virtual.

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  46. Miss KittyApril 17, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    wow! just amazing! When did you go to Amsterdam? Those photos are just wonderful and I'm sure it was even better in person. thanks so much for sharing those beautiful images with us.

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  47. Latane BartonApril 17, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I wish I could visit your country in tulip time. Just stunning flowers.

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  48. ExploreColoradoApril 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I love tulips and daffodils. Theyre so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 17, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    What gorgeous photos you've shared, Emily! I never tire of looking at beautiful flowers. I know, in person, they're so much better, but seeing your pics are the next best thing. Thanks for sharing your trip.

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  50. Doll in the Looking GlassApril 17, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    What wonderful eye candy! The colors are spectacular. I am so ready for Spring.

    Debra

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  51. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Thank you for sharing that peek of heaven with us, Emily. Simply gorgeous.
    Stopping by to catch up here at the hutch.
    XOXO's

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  52. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, it's paradise with tulips!! I just showed my husband that's how impressed I am! Thank you for visiting me and bringing me here. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  53. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinApril 18, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Amazing blooms and amazing photos. Thank you for sharing this at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  54. Shabby Brocante, KarenApril 18, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Just beautiful! I do love Holland. I have never been there at this time of year to see all the tulips! Just amazing!
    Karen

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  55. Alison @ The PolohouseApril 18, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Hi Emily!
    I have always wanted to visit Holland. You've confirmed my wishes even further!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Gorgeous!
    xoxox
    A

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  56. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 18, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Emily that sunset is amazing! I love rows of flowers. They make such a statement. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  57. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Taking the time to smell the flowers takes on a whole new meaning here. :) I can go through this post a dozen times.
    Dearest Emily, I stopped by to let you know that after surrendering to a seasonal leave from the shop, I have returned to my previous page, In Stillness and Simplicity. I don't know why I had not thought of it before. Probably because I was too busy to listen. It is a very quiet and simple page which allows me to step away from my art table during this transitional year for our family. I must put the art supplies down for now.
    I hope you'll visit there too.
    http://instillnessandsimplicity.blogspot.com/
    Have a gorgeous weekend.
    XOXO's

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  58. MimiApril 20, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    As a florist, I love seeing these images of flowers growing. thanks so much for sharing.

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  59. Ivy and ElephantsApril 20, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    The flowers, the windmill, ... just so gorgeous!
    Holland in the spring must be a little peek of heaven.
    Thanks for letting us see.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  60. 20 North OraApril 20, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    WOW! What an awesome array of flowers and color! Might have to put Holland on my Bucket List. Beautiful!

    Judy

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  61. Silvia VilelaApril 26, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    How wonderful! Love Tulips, like us turns to see so many beautiful flowers, fill the eyes.
    kissing good friend and a beautiful weekend.
    Silvia

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  62. The Starfish StudioMay 10, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    I agree with you about spring. It is my favorite garden season of all. Everything is fresh and new; a renaissance.
    Thanks for such a beautiful post.

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