Over the last year and a half I have moved to a new house (it was quite a process). One of my favorite things about my new space is the small pond in the front yard. Although it wasn't on my list of things I "needed" when I was house hunting, it turns out it was something I needed in my life.
Depending on the season, there is a house or two visible in the distance, as the pond is close to my street (which is very quiet most of the time). If I sit on my front porch I can see and hear the pond and the babbling brook that feeds into it. There is also space close to the pond to sit and relax. Over the last year I have watched the daily changes and have marveled in the animals that come to visit. In the evening, the sounds of crickets and frogs mingling with owls and other night creatures creates a symphony that changes daily.
I decided to share my views with all of you- so this is the first of a new regular monthly feature on Fairday's Blog.
These pictures are all from this past March and April. I love the Mallard ducks that visit most days! I talk to them and call them Lord and Lady Quackerly. Some mornings it is hard to leave for work because there is so much to observe at home. You will notice algae in some pictures, and that is a new addition. There wasn't even a trace of algae in the pond until after the pond came back from a drought we had last summer/fall (it lasted for about 3 months and the pond became a puddle).
This post contains a lot of pictures because I am sharing two months of Views From the Pond instead of one. It is amazing to see how much the pond changes each day, and the view is so therapeutic. The first picture is from the morning of March 1st and the last is from the last weekend in April. I have SO been enjoying watching my Magnolia tree bloom.
A slice of heaven. A LARGE slice of heaven. No wonder you find it hard to leave.
ReplyDeleteEC- I do feel lucky to have such beauty right outside my door. Very different from the view I had at my other house where I lived for 17 years. Definitely hard to leave in the morning. :)
DeleteCongrats on your new home. It's so awesome that your property includes a pond. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We have been working on renovating since before we officially moved in. I had no idea how much joy having a pond would give me. :)
DeleteThat is really cool you have a pond on your property. I'm sure it is therapeutic to watch the wildlife around it.
ReplyDeleteAlex- It really is very therapeutic watching all the wildlife. :)
DeleteThe views are magical, LOVE the photos! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteValerie- Thanks! :)
DeleteOh goodness, I love your pond. The pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you- I wish you could come and sit for a while. It is a relaxing view.
DeleteHow beautiful! What a wonderful thing to have in your yard.
ReplyDeleteL. Diane- It really is a treat. Glad you enjoyed the pictures. :)
DeleteThese are beautiful photos. How lucky you are to be so near a pond and such peaceful, lovely views. Enjoy your new home.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth- Thanks! I do feel very lucky to have such beautiful views out my front door. :)
DeleteI love ponds, and yours is amazing! I loved seeing your pictures.
ReplyDeleteLee- Thanks so much! I enjoy ponds too- but had no idea how much I would love having my very own. ;)
DeleteI love all the photos. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteRomance Reader- So glad you enjoyed them. :)
DeleteThe views you've shared are lovely.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new home, the pond and your surroundings.
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Jan- Thanks so much. :)
DeleteHow lucky to have a little pond to call your own! It's surprising how many beautiful changes of nature can happen in only two months. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMarcia- I love watching the daily changes. It is amazing how much the pond and surrounding area change each day- little things that add up. :) I do feel very lucky to have this pond on my property.
DeleteYou definitely found a beautiful place to live. So serene. I'm sure it's difficult to leave it when it's time to go to work. Thanks for sharing. Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSandra- We looked at what felt like a million houses and feel so happy we found a house that gives us such a feeling of peace. It's hard to leave in the morning, but I do try to soak it all in when I am home. :)
DeleteWow, such a beautiful pond!
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteYou have a beautiful patch of paradise! A perfect place to live and dream and work!
ReplyDeleteJemi- Thank you! I find it very inspiring and feel so lucky to have these views. :)
DeleteOh wow, such a beautiful place to live among the ponds.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is really nice to sit outside. :)
DeleteBeautiful place to live and write.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! :)
DeleteLovely! I'm delighted to see you live somewhere pretty. That's important to me, too. New England's transition from winter to spring can feel endless but it's quite elegant if you know where to look.
ReplyDeleteThe Armchair Squid- Yes! Winter can see very long and the transition seems to take forever, but it is nice watching it unfold. Stopping and paying attention to the changes is key. :) I am so happy with the view from my new house. So different from where I lived before- so I make sure to appreciate it every day!
DeleteIt looks like such a peaceful place! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteSherry- It really is! :)
DeleteCongrats on the new home. And these are some beautiful views!
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Thanks so much! :)
DeleteBeautifull pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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