The First Tulips of 2013

Finally the tulips are showing up at area grocery stores, and it's my first glimpse of the Spring that is waiting for me right around the corner!!  I gathered up four bunches of them over the weekend, and put them in the dining room.  They are so bright and cheery!

I re-discovered my favorite antique shop in Monroe yesterday.  They moved late last fall, and left no note or information as to where they were.  Driving by yesterday, I discovered them about a half-mile down one of the main streets in Monroe.  I had fun shopping and getting acquainted with the new/old merchandise, and found this set of five berry bowls.  I've never even heard of berry bowls, but they'll be wonderful filled with my home-grown raspberries and strawberries in early Summer.