Friday, March 4, 2011

A New Look for Hyacinths

Notice something new at

Hyacinths for the Soul?



That gorgeous new header above was a gift from Vicki @ Curly Willow DYI. A few weeks back, The Tablescaper was sporting a new header made by Vicki, a talented graphic designer who had offered to create new headers for a few of The Tablescaper's followers. I was one of the lucky ones selected.

Vicki contacted me with a few questions. Then she visited my blog to look around, and after a few more exchanges my header went from boring . . .



To this gorgeous new look.



It is the essence of Hyacinths for the Soul.


http://curlywillowdiy.blogspot.com/

Vicki and her long time friend, Barb, share their adventures of decorating, antiquing, and traveling at their blog Curly Willow DIY. I hope you'll stop by to visit this delightful blog. You can click here to see more new headers that Vicki created around Blogville and arrange to have a new header designed for your blog.


http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/

The Tablescaper is known for her gorgeous tablescapes. You can visit her here. Each Sunday she hosts a delightful meme, Seasonal Sundays, to which I'll be linking this post. After all, hyacinths are in season, and saying "Thank You" is appropriate any season of the year.

A big THANK YOU,
to both Vicki and The Tablescaper.

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

48 comments:

  1. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, Sarah! What a pretty header! She did a fabuloous job! I hope you are having a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  2. Brynwood NeedleworksMarch 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Sarah;
    Your new header is wonderful! It's perfect for you.
    I hope you have a restful weekend, my friend.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  3. DebbiedoosMarch 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    It's fabulous Sarah...I meant to tell you that yesterday..I love it!

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  4. Cherry ChickMarch 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    How exciting Sarah. It's always nice to rearrange the furniture every once in awhile. I love the hyacinth photograph. So vibrant!
    ´*•.¸(´*•.¸♥¸.•*´)¸.•*´
    ♥•.*.*.*.Cherry*.*.*.•♥
    ♥•.*.*.*.Chick.*.*.*.•♥
    ¸.•*´(¸.•*´♥´*•.¸)´*•.¸

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  5. On Crooked CreekMarch 4, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Sarah,
    Look at you. . .wearing a new header! Doesn't it feel a little like a new Spring outfit? Eleganty designed. . .just for you. . .how wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  6. By the BluegrassMarch 4, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Very nice and bright! I love the quote that is displayed.
    xo,
    Sena

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I love your new header! It is sooooo perfect for your blog.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    :)

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  9. SoniaMarch 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Oh Sara,
    What a wonderful gift to receive!! I really love the new look...what could be prettier than a purple/blue hyacinths -except a header with hyacinths!! Don't you love their sweet fragance...it's a treat to buy one and put in the house! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!

    Miss Bloomers

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  10. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 5, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Dearest Sara! I SO LOVE THAT NEW HEADER and the quote is stunning. WOW...I love blogging so much because of the PEOPLE. Every one is so kind, so considerate and creative, that it is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite things to do. Thank you for coming to share in my joy of celebrating 29 great years with my husband. YOU HAVE many wonderful years in your memory album of life as well, and I wish you many more. Oh, are you ready for Spring? I think I am...I want to see the hyacinths pop up all around the lake area here in the Twin Cities. Have a splendid day my dear! Anita

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  11. Johanna GehrleinMarch 5, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Hello Sarah,
    your new header is absolutely fabulous. I love to see the poem with the flowers as well. Vcki did a great job and I will visit her also.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  12. TriciaMarch 5, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    It really is gorgeous, Sarah! I love the color scheme, and the quote is wonderful! Very stunning!

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  13. La Table De NanaMarch 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    LOve it!!Really!

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  14. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    What a nice post Sarah! Thank you for your generousity and your kind words. :)

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  15. Ricki TreleavenMarch 5, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Gorgeous header! I really like it :D

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  16. JacquelineMarch 5, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    As soon as I saw it, I thought, "Wow, that is such a great header for Sarah!" She did such a great job on The Tablescaper's. I noticed hers right away too. The woman has a lot of talent. How fun and what a great way to advertise and show off your talents so other people know. Have a great weekend!

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  17. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 5, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Congrats on the new header. Have a great weekend....

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  18. PondsideMarch 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    The new header just exudes thoughts of spring. It's lovely. I'll go over to Curly Willow for a visit.

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  19. Brenda PruittMarch 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I gasped when I clicked on here, Sarah! It is beautiful, and the essence of your blog.
    Brenda

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  20. jeff campbellMarch 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! I adore your pink flowers, they are lovely. A hint of color is a reminder that spring is just around the corner. It is gray and cloudy at my house today, also an indicator of spring. Have a wonderful weekend. I forgot to sign Jeff out but this is from Mrs c.

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  21. GayMarch 5, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Lovely new header - lucky you !

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  22. Grandma Yellow HairMarch 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Sarah honey there is nothing boring about your site or you! I did not think your other one was boring but I do really like this one that she created for you. It is very pretty.
    How are you doing? I have missed coming by to check on you. As always I am behind with blogging visits
    Love
    Maggie

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  23. AngeMarch 5, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Your new header is just in time for Spring :) Gorgeous it is too. Hope you are well dearest Sarah
    xx
    A

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  24. CandyMarch 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Spotted a familiar face while returning a visit to KBeau and just had to pop in.
    Beautiful new header and will visit these creative ladies.
    Hope all is well in your world. I am pushing myself back into blogland. I miss my 'friends' across space and continuing to connect.
    Blessings from my heart ;-)

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  25. KBeauMarch 5, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Your new header is simply perfect. What a great addition to an already beautiful blog.

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  26. EviMarch 5, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Oh Sarah, this header fits your blog perfectly!!
    You are a lucky girl to be chosen..and this lady is very talented. I love that about blogging....there are sooo many talented girls out there sharing.
    My hyacinths are just starting to pop up. Every year I get some for Easter and plant them afterwards along a floor to ceiling window. This way I can see them, oh and the smell...just wonderful.
    Hope the rest of your weekend is nice,
    hugs, Evi

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  27. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I love the new header...colors are gorgeous!

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  28. KathleenMarch 5, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Very pretty, Sarah! She did a good job!

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  29. BeckyMarch 5, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Oh, I really love your new header. It's gorgeous!

    Becky

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  30. AliciaMarch 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Sarah! The new header is just gorgeous. Lucky you! And you're also lucky as you are the winner of my book giveaway, Angels Harp. Please send me your address and I'll get this lovely book on the way to you. Thanks so much for entering my giveaway.

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  31. LynnMarch 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Bright and beautiful-love it:@)

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  32. Anita@TheycallmejammiMarch 5, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    That beautiful deep purple color just pops in your new header. Gorgeous.

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  33. The TablescaperMarch 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Sarah:

    Thank you for all of your kind comments. Vicki did an amazing job. I'm so happy you're enjoying your new header. Thanks also for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  34. MarlisMarch 5, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Wow a great new header!!! I love the pop of color. congrats on being selected. Happy sunday.

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  35. MaggieMarch 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Hi Sarah,
    I think you already know how much I love your new header?
    It is truly gorgeous.
    Pop by NL later today to see who's moved in to the Presbytere this weekend.

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  36. SnapMarch 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Fabulous header ... congratulations ... you are a lucky girl! Fun post.

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  37. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Sarah, I noticed your new header right off. I swear I can smell the hyacinths! It's beautiful! xo Lynn

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  38. Susan FreemanMarch 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Your new header is so very pretty and makes me feel all of the splendor of spring!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  39. xinexMarch 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Congrats on winning that beautiful header, Sarah! It looks fabulous!...Christine

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  40. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 6, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Sarah, I'm so glad you linked your post about your beautiful new header to Favorite Things, because it's a favorite of mine too. laurie

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  41. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love your new header!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  42. SueMarch 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    It is gorgeous! It literally jumped off the page when I clicked over here and took my breath away. I love the colors...perfection!

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  43. Blue Ridge Altered ArtMarch 6, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous new header. She did a wonderful job. So bright and cheerful when you open up your blog. ~~Sherry~~

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  44. High Street CottageMarch 6, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at Met Monday, stopping by to say your new header is gorgeous! Have a wonderful week, xoxo tami

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  45. MaryMarch 8, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi Sarah~ I've been meaning to comment on your new header! I love the colors & design! Don't you LOVE Hyacinth season?!

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  46. BeverlyMarch 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I am so loving your gorgeous new look.!♥!♥

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  47. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 8, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    What a beautiful new look for spring! It feels good to change things up now and then!

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  48. SueMarch 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Your new header is perfect ~ fits the name of your blog to a T.
    Blessings
    Sue

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