In Franklin, Tennessee, there is no ugly time of year. After all of the leaves fall, I mourn the lush, green hills and hours of sunlight. But it’s still pretty dang gorgeous. When the ice covers the ground and hangs in the trees, here, I’ve learned that it is just a sign that you need to be stocked up on milk and other groceries in case the roads are too slick. Sure, wintertime feels long with the seemingly endless rain we are having this year, mixed with the odd day of warmth and full sun, a total trick. But outside each of my windows, it still looks like a painting.
Almost 2 weeks ago, my daffodils decided to give it a go and opened up. They’re in full glory now and hanging in through the weather. Last year, these daffodils were the first pleasant surprise I discovered about my property after we moved here. It was a welcome relief, actually, to know that this land of mine held a good secret. And it showed up just in time. We had a rough first few months and these were a solid sign of lovely things to come. So when they appeared again this year, I was instantly inspired for Spring.
FAWN + HEARTH 