bouquet of thanks

I really do live a quiet life. I write, I knit, I quilt, I bake, I read. I love my tulips, my books, my films, my kitchen. I adore family life and it's what matters more to me than anything else.

But, just occasionally, things get a little more exciting and I find myself caught up in a whirlwind of new projects, opportunities, ideas. And this week has been packed with all of these. So much so that I am sitting here on a wonderfully sunny Friday afternoon amazed at how quiet life was seven days ago in comparison to how it feels today.

I'm not able to spill any beans at the moment, but if I did there would be a loud clattering. I can say that I'm going to be very busy for a while and that I am thrilled.

Thank you to everyone who has visited these pages recently. Your support and encouragement through both the quiet and the loud periods is valued as much today as it was when I was a wet-behind-the-ears novice blogger.

I'm sorry I only have yet more tulips in the bouquet of thanks for you. But, just like last week, you never know what's coming next week. It may be more tulips, or it may be something very different. 

Comments

[Kat]

Sounds exciting and intriguing. Good luck!

[Jill T]

How exciting. We wait knowing whatever it is, it is well deserved and something to look forward to. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, photographs and life.

[Lara H.]

On tenterhooks! Can't wait to hear...

Your lovely pictures of tulips inspired me to send my mother tulips and iris for Mother's Day (this Sunday in the U.S.) since she lives in the mountains and needs a hint of spring. Thank you for the inspiration!

[teresa c.]

Oh, I'm sooo curious! :)

[Gemma]

ARRRRGHHHHH!!!! You know I don't cope well when information is kept from me!

Sounds great whatever it is if you are that excited about it!

And I'm baggsying that Queen of the Night on the right as mine!

[SamLaTricoteuse]

Keep the good work - I LOVE reading your blog and LOOKING at your blog...
And if you decide to come on tour for signature in Canada I would love to meet you.

[Fran]

Exciting!

[Hannah]

I have absolutely no complaints about tulips - after seeing so many lovely ones on your blog, I think they've become my favorite flower. I relish even the ones I see here around campus, spread far apart and looking rather sad, and have an embarassing urge to rescue them via vase. Of course, I haven't - then who else would get to enjoy them?

[Ali]

Thank you - I find blog-bouquets so long lasting!

Looking forward to bean-spilling day.

[beth]

thank YOU for the beautiful tulips and all your lovely work. i SO enjoyed your tulip trip this week. GORGEOUS photos.
looking forward to your 'surprise'.
take care.

[méri]

Gooood luck!!!

[Ann P]

Congratulations on the Bookseller interview - just saw it this afternoon. Hope the new book goes well, and can't wait to hear the next news!

[Lisa]

Thank YOU! Whenever I visit here I know I will find something beautiful to look at, and interesting, edifying, and pleasing to read. I'll look forward to whatever you have up your sleeve for next week!

[wren]

How intriguing, I know it will be something close to your heart. I'm delighted for you, your goosebumps of excitement are showing.

[mbutterfudge]

Looking forward to hearing your news, have a good weekend, love reading your blog, truely inspiring.

[Concha]

Good luck Jane! You are a daily read and I have discovered so many wonderful things with you -- thank you for that.

[Anne]

Any picture of flowers thrills me. The picture today is outstanding - the difference of textures is exquisite.
I'm happy for you and your new project - as long as it doesn't take you away from us and your blog.

[Sarah]

The tulips are gorgeous as ever - such beauties - but the wondering...!!

[Tamara]

Just keep doing what you are doing! I love it all and look forward to whatever new is coming our way. : )

[Françoise]

How tantalizing!
Selfishly, I hope it is coming on a grand tour book of the US and Canada, all expenses paid for you and your family.
We love you over here, you know!

Françoise

[Iona]

Sounds fascinating! Looking forward to hearing about it, and just as happy to see more tulip photos. Such colour. I really do enjoy the way you capture the composition seen in everyday life.

[Misty the Kneedler]

Whatever it is you're up to I hope it's wonderful for you (and that you continue to share your beautiful pictures with us!)

[Michaela]

Just when I think you can't take a more beautiful picture than you already have ... you do.

"Yet more tulips"?!!! Thank goodness!!!!! ^_^

[Margot]

Jane, The colors of today's bouquet of tulips are just amazing. Thanks for posting. So nice to have many planted in the gardens so that you do not harm the outdoor display by bringing a few select tulips inside.

[Jennifer]

Now you've got me all in a tizzy! Can't wait to find out. Best of luck!