Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum Showcases Tulips, Daffodils and Orchids at the Degolyer House

 Each year the Dallas Arboretum explodes with spring colors as 500,000 flowers are planted from Feb to April. 

Red bushes contrast with yellow tulips as birds come to spread seed.

Tulips with shades of red and pink carpet the landscape.

As the tulips open up seeds are stored in the center of the beautiful flower.

People come from all over the world to enjoy one of the largest display of spring color.

Spring flowers radiate their color as the stems reach towards the Texas Sunshine.

The entrance of the Dallas Arboretum greets guests with tulips.

Walk along the path to see places to have refreshments.

The Dallas Arboretum was once a resident whose family donated it for this wonderful garden.

The Degolyer family was known for entertaining guests.  

The table setting displays orchids.

Enchantment of Orchids is the theme for 2026 with beautiful photographs on display.

The coffee table has an assortment of beautiful orchids.

Orchids are between two lamps.

Orchids with Palm Trees are in the bathroom of green tile.

Two candle sticks are on both sides of orchids reaching the ceiling.

There is a place to dine so visitors can sample the hospitality.  Crabcakes are one of the choices.

cherry blossoms can be seen from the window.  

Walk the path to see bees sipping the nectar.  There are over a hundred cherry blossom trees to discover,

The Dallas Arboretum is a wonderful place to have a picnic and watch the blossoms fall from the trees.

Tulips and Daffodils First Signs of Spring Decorating With Vases and Flowers

Tulips and Daffodils are the first signs of spring.  I like to celebrate with a tablescape of a special tulip vase with pink and red tulips.  

Daffodils pop up in our yard with flowers of yellow and white.  

They are a special flower because once you plant they come up each year.  It makes it a perineal.  

 I collect tulip vases because I love the flower so much.  I put the vase on a crystal pedestal for height.

Changing vases and flowers with the season brings joy.  

Daffodils grow in groups with green stems.  

I found this tulip vase at an estate sale in the area.  I have no idea how old it is but love the colours of pink and red.  

Snow in Texas Garden Watching Blue Jays

 It's an historic snowstorm across the United States.  I'm feeling grateful for a warm home to live in.  But you wonder what happens to the birds?

I like to feed them because they are extra cold.

Blue Jays come in groups to get the peanuts.

They call out to the other birds there is food on the table and ground.

The sun came out and the snow is melting.

Adding Nature to Your Home is a Refreshing Decorating Trend For 2026

 

Birds perching in a tree brings nature alive in your living room.  

Four frames of birds over your couch add interest.  Egrets and Herons say nature is beautiful.

Roses on your pillow sham and bedding bring cheer.

Adding a touch of green is a wonderful colour for 2026.

Flowers in a vase compliment the portrait of a lady in your dining room.  

White is still a fresh colour for 2026.  It's easy to add pillows to change with the seasons.  

Fabric with birds and flowers add to your drapes.

Decorating with types of wildlife add nature to your setting.  Turtles and fish could remind you of a snorkelling adventure. 

A green couch is a refreshing choice for your home.

A chair full of nature would be a comfortable way to sit and relax.  

Texas Garden in January Roses Attracting Bees

Bees are attracted to red roses in our Texas Garden in January.  Two bees are wanting the same yellow pollen.  I watched them as they took turns to sip.

Bees help pollinate as they sip the nectar.  Since there aren't many roses in January the bees seemed extra excited.

The beauty of God's creation soothes my soul.  Two wings are a translucent silver colour. 
 

Gardens can be beautiful in January with a little care.  I covered the plants during the freeze.  It's been a very mild winter in Texas.  Pansies can survive in winter  

I'm growing kale in a blue and white pot as the red roses reach for the sun.  

Red poinsettias go great with red roses.  

This is a climbing rose in a container.  I've been waiting for it to bloom so I rejoice to see the colours of yellow and pink with a little drop of water on the petals.  

It's a special treat to see roses in January in Texas.  

Our garden inspired me to paint the roses and bees as they pollinated.