Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sometimes you just can't see the forest for the...



           trees!



This weekend is all about planting trees here in Australia and so today, I thought I'd take a look at our leafy friends.



Trees serve to remind us of the seasons -


"The Softest Sky" metallic photography print by Shaded Memories, "Canopy" photographic print by Photo Ladz,  "Green is Gold" print by sightclutter and "Winter Tree" by thequietcanadian
























and can help you to feel as though you are flying -




Left hand side: High heels and Diet Dr. Pepper and on the right: Gear Patrol and Sweet Eventide
























they can provide a means to while away the hours -




Clockwise from the top left: Got Art?, 123RF, Writing as Jo(e) and sfgirlbybay
























or to lose yourself to your imagination -




Image credits: 14905 South 46th St, Our Year at the Farm and Jason Silver























they can create a perfect backdrop for dining whether it's a simple picnic -





Images via: sfgirlbybay, B&B in progress and Superstock
























or something more elaborate -





On the left:  The Design Tabloid and sfgirlbybay; in the centre: The Design Tabloid and on the right: Country Living 
























Trees can even remind us of our "roots" -




Custom Family Trees by genuinely yours, cozyblue and PBJandJ























 and remember -


                              "A man doesn't plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity."
                                                                                                                        Alexander Smith




Happy, happy weekend to you,
Stephie x
Posted by StephieB at 1:15 AM

13 comments:

  1. Mimi and TillyJuly 30, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Have a fantastic weekend Stephie. I love trees very much, and would love to ahve a hammock in the garden but don't have trees big enough! xxx

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  2. Jane and Lance HattattJuly 30, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Hello Stephie:
    What an absolutely delightful post which through your carefully chosen images, and thoughtful words, and the way in which you have presented the two, becomes for the reader something approaching an illustrated poem.

    As Mozart is to music, so we always feel that trees are to gardening. Happy, shady, weekend!

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  3. MadeliefJuly 30, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Hi Stephie,

    There is something about trees. A garden could not do without them. It would be so boring. You chose some beautiful images. Love the swings, the hammocks and the images of the outdoor tables!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  4. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I hope you have a great weekend - I hope to have a little picnic underneath a shady tree this weekend - you just inspired me!

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  5. **EYE-SNACKS**July 30, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    O what a beautiful post you made.
    i was dreaming at climbing in trees again:)

    xx Ingrid

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  6. StephieBJuly 30, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Thanks Em! I have the same problem! Maybe you can get one on a frame - it's not quite the same though is it?

    Thankyou so much Jane and Lance for your lovely comment. The Mozart analogy is just perfect.

    Hi Madelief. Yes! Trees really do make a garden. I want a swing with ribbons - so pretty!

    Same to you e! Glad to have inspired you. We are having some lovely weather here in Sydney this weekend so a picnic is a pretty tempting proposition for me too!

    Thanks Ingrid! It's been a long time since I've climbed a tree too. I wonder how we'd go?!

    Thanks so much everyone for visiting and have a wonderful weekend, Stephie x

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  7. VictoriaJuly 31, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I love this post and love the lanterns hanging from the trees! There is nothing better than a tree swing!!

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  8. HelmiJuly 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Great post. I love trees.
    Have a nice day and week.
    Grt, Helmi

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  9. Things in lifeAugust 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great "pick nick" selection!

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  10. Poppies and SunshineAugust 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    And they are very fun to draw! Great post about trees and a great reminder of all the good things they provide for us!

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  11. Kimia KlineAugust 2, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    aww trees really are such giant friends. my dad built us a treehouse when we were kids and we loved it more than our bedrooms!

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  12. JoytiAugust 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Beautiful! Trees should be loved by humans.

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  13. StephieBAugust 3, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks everyone! Gotta love the trees!

    Happy Wednesday, Stephie x

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