Lilacs Take Me Back
Whenever I see lilacs I think of New Hampshire. We had two huge lilac bushes outside of our bedroom windows there and they were so fragrant that we had to close the windows when they bloomed or else the smell would overwhelm you. As in, you could potentially faint.
I love the way they look, don't you? But you see I'm a tad allergic so I've never been a fan of bringing them indoors.
Until Thursday. Big mistake.
I found some freshly cut lilacs at the farmers' market and couldn't resist. I buried my nose into their thick, soft blossoms that both tickled and delighted my nose. I took in their perfume. I wasn't going to leave without buying a bunch.
And so I did. But...
After having them in my workroom at home, I couldn't handle the smell. I have a huge office and all of the windows were wide open and yet I still could not enjoy my lilacs as I had hoped. I then thought of New Hampshire and was instantly transported back to our 1875 carriage house on a pond bordering a huge apple orchard. Funny how a smell can take you back. I felt a wave of nostalgia. Then I brought the flowers into my husband's room in the back of the house and "gave" him the lilacs as a gift. Sorta like when you hand the baby over to your partner when the diaper is full. This was the same exchange. Me, slightly ready to pass out and he, looking at me like, "Why are you giving me these?". Lucky for me, he took them.
Thankfully I snapped a few photos before I had to part ways with my beautiful lilacs. Aren't they lush?
(images: holly becker for haus maus)
I love the way they look, don't you? But you see I'm a tad allergic so I've never been a fan of bringing them indoors.
Until Thursday. Big mistake.
I found some freshly cut lilacs at the farmers' market and couldn't resist. I buried my nose into their thick, soft blossoms that both tickled and delighted my nose. I took in their perfume. I wasn't going to leave without buying a bunch.
And so I did. But...
After having them in my workroom at home, I couldn't handle the smell. I have a huge office and all of the windows were wide open and yet I still could not enjoy my lilacs as I had hoped. I then thought of New Hampshire and was instantly transported back to our 1875 carriage house on a pond bordering a huge apple orchard. Funny how a smell can take you back. I felt a wave of nostalgia. Then I brought the flowers into my husband's room in the back of the house and "gave" him the lilacs as a gift. Sorta like when you hand the baby over to your partner when the diaper is full. This was the same exchange. Me, slightly ready to pass out and he, looking at me like, "Why are you giving me these?". Lucky for me, he took them.
Thankfully I snapped a few photos before I had to part ways with my beautiful lilacs. Aren't they lush?
(images: holly becker for haus maus)
Comments
Familiar smalls are so transporting. I am amazed every time I encounter one that takes me to a different plane and time.
But now I just bring them inside all the time and I just love them. I can be sensitive to other smells but not lilac, thankfully.... I LOVE them. <3
Lilac are such a nice flower to photograph though and you got some beautiful shots.
Oh and I never pick Alliums either as they smell bad of onions! ;)
Love Kat x
If I should manage to get a few good photos, I will be sure to send your way!
Your fellow New Hampshirite,
Karen
Also I was wondering if you would check out my last post about my future appartment - it's just that I love your style and I kinda have a little issue considering the present color of the living room's wall - orange. It bothers me but unfortunately we are not allowed to overpaint it. So I really need help and would highly appreciate it if you'd leave any advice or idea if there is any. Thank you.
Much love,
Jay.
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xx Mina
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I guess it is almost over with lilac season and I am so sad about it, I used to hurry to my office knowing there will be this scent and colour :-)
So funny the look your husband gave to you :) Men can get flowers too! Too cute.
Do you have a lot of milk glass in your house? All these tulips, peonies and lilac I see I could just imagine fun crisp vessels hanging about.
Best!
I think Lilacs are some of the most beautiful flowering plants around. I love everything about them...except the smell. There is something about their scent that gives me a headache and makes me slightly nauseous. And I keep trying them, too. I want to adore them, but so far no such luck.