Encouraging Hearts and Home: Pink and White for Spring

We are finally seeing flowers blooming and trees slowly filling their branches with leaves and I am just loving it (though I could do without the watery eyes, headaches, and scratchy throat).  I was struck by how many beautiful floral themed posts we had linking up with us and chose a few of my favorite flowers to showcase this week.  I hope you enjoy. 

And Now, It's Time for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!  

 

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!



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Some of my favorites from last week:

Peony Love by Paper Seedlings 



Peony Centerpiece Tablescape by Thrifting Wonderland



White Spring Flowers by Comfort Spring



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  1. HollyMay 19, 2022 at 6:38 AM

    Ah spring...finally! So good for the soul!

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  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 19, 2022 at 7:29 AM

    Many thanks for the feature of my white spring flowers. I hope you have a beautiful day.

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 19, 2022 at 7:50 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time goes into doing so and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  4. Amy JohnsonMay 19, 2022 at 7:53 AM

    I love spring. I always feel so bad for people who have allergies and can't experience it to the fullest. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2022 at 9:09 AM

      I never used to have them until 10 or so years ago when I thought I had a horrible head cold.. but then we flew to Florida and within 2 hours everything cleared up and I felt great. As soon as we landed at home I was all stuffy again and by the time I called the doctor the next day she said she didn't even need to see me as that was clearly allergies.

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  5. Michele MorinMay 19, 2022 at 8:02 AM

    Pink apple blossoms!
    Ahhh....

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  6. AnonymousMay 19, 2022 at 11:59 AM

    Oh, I have been suffering from allergies a lot lately myself as well. I hope it eases for you soon! The flowers are all so pretty when they bloom until my eyes swell shut and I can’t see them! Hahaha.

    Shelbee

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2022 at 9:10 AM

      LOL! That does make it hard to enjoy them.

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 19, 2022 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Joanne, thanks so much for hosting your faithful party for us. I hope your watery eyes are getting better!

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2022 at 9:11 AM

      Thank you! They are slowly going away; we're having a little rain each night and that seems to be helping keep the pollen down.

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  8. Kim CarberryMay 19, 2022 at 12:16 PM

    What pretty flowers. I love this time of year but I'm feeling the same and suffering from a bit of hay fever.

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2022 at 9:18 AM

      I try not to let it deter me and using over the counter allergy meds. does help a lot... as long as I don't forget to take them.

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  9. ValMay 19, 2022 at 4:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing, and hosting :-)

    The food posts are making me hungry! They all look so tasty ;-)

    Have a funtastic weekend!

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  10. MichelleMay 19, 2022 at 6:46 PM

    Lovely floral themed posts!

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  11. Tea With JenniferMay 19, 2022 at 7:13 PM

    Thank you for hosting, I hope you have a great weekend 🤗

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2022 at 9:19 AM

      Thank you; I hope you have a great weekend too, Jennifer.

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  12. Sparkles and LattesMay 20, 2022 at 1:44 PM

    Rory's eyes have been hurting him too. He can't stop sneezing this Spring. I haven't had it as bad as him. BUT we sure do love all the flowers!

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2022 at 9:20 AM

      Exactly! I have been sneezing a lot but I do love seeing all those flowers. Especially after a long dreary winter.

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