Daria's World - things that make me smile

As if it happened already…

Daria — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:23:10 +0000

Butterflies, perfectly content I like butterflies. They look like fluttering blooms and always cheer me up. A little while ago I was watching a butterfly feeding on my yellow lantanas – for a long time. A pretty little creature was … Continue reading →

Pine Island – a popular sunset observation point in Hernando County

Daria — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:14:54 +0000

At the north end of Hernando County’s Road 495, west of Weeki Wachee in Hernando County, Florida, there’s a is a 3-acre (12,000 m2) area on the Gulf of Mexico – with a beach, picnic tables, shelters, barbecue grills, sunset … Continue reading →

New blooms this morning

Daria — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:45:00 +0000

I love to walk around the house every morning and check on all of my plants and look for new blooms. Especially when morning are still fresh and young, there’s nothing that cheers me more than looking at all the … Continue reading →

Hello, spring season!

Daria — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:38:11 +0000

It’s the first day of spring and I couldn’t feel more excited – about all the spring flowers, blooming all around my home, about the gorgeous weather – and Everything else in my life! Here’s a relaxing Celtic music with … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day gift

Daria — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:32:25 +0000

I’m not Irish so I don’t do anything special on St. Patrick’s Day – although I find it a fun holiday. . . . . But this year’s Green Day was memorable because my first rose bloom opened on that … Continue reading →

Red cardinal bird on a mission

Daria — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:26:33 +0000

As I was standing in front of one of my large planters outside, observing numerous rose buds that are about to open any day now, I noticed a small red bird, singing his heart out. Cocky little red cardinal was … Continue reading →

Lacy clouds and blue skies

Daria — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:37:28 +0000

Blue skies fascinate me. Cloudy skies fascinate me, too. I very much enjoy the fact that every time I give my attention to the skies above, what I see is a completely unique image that has most likely never been … Continue reading →

Beautiful sunsets behind tree tops

Daria — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:39:11 +0000

There are trees outside the big window across from my desk which means that I have a beautiful view while working, no matter what time of the year. There are pine trees and live oaks and turkey oaks. . . … Continue reading →

Central Florida in January

Daria — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:08:45 +0000

Somewhere along the path of my life it became my habit to look for beautiful sights and views everywhere I go. Or maybe I was simply born that way because there are a lot of vivid images in my mind … Continue reading →

Welcome new year 2012

Daria — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:55:24 +0000

In my world the new year 2012 started with some fun events, inspiring ideas, uplifting conversations and many errands accomplished. For the first time in the last ten weeks or so I managed to catch up on my emails and … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas – Florida style

Daria — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:44:13 +0000

For most people Christmas season is also a synonym for winter wonderland – but not in Florida. This time of the year when most of the country is getting covered in snow, we’re having the most beautiful weather and blooming … Continue reading →

I woke up to a beautiful rainbow

Daria — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:48:05 +0000

Digital painting Rainbow above – courtesy of eimy1992 . . I woke up all excited that morning. I knew right away it was going to be a very special day. And as soon as the blinds, pushed aside, revealed the … Continue reading →

Fresh mornings and gorgeous days

Daria — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:45:40 +0000

List of Contents1 Fresh mornings in September Florida2 Gorgeous days and perfect temperatures2.0.0.0.1 Related articles Fresh mornings in September Florida This is the time of the year when I most appreciate living in Florida. The mornings are fresh and I … Continue reading →

Little green frog

Daria — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:59:30 +0000

I’ve seen these little green creatures here in Florida before – but never had a chance to take a shot. This time it was different. I walked out the door and knew something was looking at me. I looked straight … Continue reading →

A perfect rose bloom

Daria — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:41:36 +0000

We’re already in September, approaching the autumn season, and for the next two or three months all the flowers will still stay in full bloom in central Florida. Over the last few days I planted several seeds of basil, nasturtium, … Continue reading →