Thursday, April 9, 2009

Pretty Purple



12 comments:

Sarah Lulu said...

I am so fond of purple flowers.

I have a white wisteria in my garden but since it's Autumn here it's not out now.

Lovely photos you have there.

Happy Easter.

Debbie J said...

I have noticed all the purple everywhere too. Your pictures are pretty!

Lib said...

Hi Ann,
Love your pics. they are beautiful!
Have a great Fri,&wk.end!
Blessins',Lib

Renie Burghardt said...

OOOOH, so beautiful! I love purple.

Happy Easter, dear Ann!

Hugs,

Renie

Pat said...

So beautiful. What a pretty sight to see this Good Friday, we know there is a resurection coming...even the seasons say so with the new growth and flowers blooming!

Sandy said...

What wonderful flowers...love it

Mary said...

Ann,

Love your clematis bloom. Mine had to be moved for the plumbers to do their work. I now have to get it replanted. I'm not sure how well it will bloom this year with being moved. Love all your pretty purple blooms.

Thanks so much for promoting my giveaway. I so appreciate it.

Enjoy Easter.
Blessings,
Mary

Little Penpen said...

Your purples are pretty! So Easter like!

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meggie said...

Very very pretty!

Margaret Cloud said...

These photos are so pretty, pastel purple is my favorite. Hope you have a nice Easter weekend.

Carver said...

Wonderful purple shots. I love clematis (I'm assuming that's what the first one is). Also like your wisteria shots.