“Don’t you know that everybody’s got a Fairyland of their own?”
Ever since I began this blog I’ve had so many lovely comments saying that where I live looks like a fairyland and I have to wholeheartedly agree, Ireland really does look like a fairyland, or is in fact a fairy land. Everywhere I go there are flowers in bloom and the hedgerows look so pretty and although the landscape is predominately made up of lush shades of green, there are splashes of colour to see everywhere too. Ireland truly is a magical place to live with so much beauty and I really am blessed to live here.
I went on some mini adventures with my little tot today and we saw all the above flowers in the places we visited, each reminding me of a little fairy garden, everything being so colourful, pretty and dainty. The grass is dotted with daisies and little blue flowers, we ate lunch sitting amongst them looking out onto the lake, it was Heaven with the sun shining. We visited our field of gold again which just oozed the scent of summer and as we lay amongst the tall grass looking up to the gold blooms and bright blue sky, I couldn’t help but think that was life was just perfect for myself and my little boy. I could have lay there all day watching the clouds go by.
I took so many pictures of bluebells today, I just love those little flowers so much, they look so delicate and always remind me of the fairies from the Cicely Barker Flower Fairies book I had as a child (and which is now in my sons room). I even found a pink version which I had never come across before, so shall I call them pinkbells? My little boy and I walked upon paths strewn with pink rose petals, were greeted by flowers wherever we went and only had the company of butterflies to keep us entertained today.We blew wishes on dandelion blooms and I told him they were fairies flying away, he laughed as they floated off in the air, it warmed my heart. It was such a peaceful day and I wish everyday was like this.
With the sun shining, discovering new places and seeing so many pretty sights before us it would be hard to say that we don’t live in a fairy land, cause everything we saw and did today on our mini adventures was absolutely magical. My mother always says I live in a fairyland as I don’t like to think of anything negative and may be a bit naive at times but if she saw the world through my eyes, from my photographs above, I think she’d know why I can only ever see the beauty in everything.
Fairytales and fairylands aren’t just for children, adults can see the magic too, they just need to let go and immerse themselves in the whimsy and beauty of it all.
Beautiful post and even more beautiful photographs. I have to say your blogs raise a smile on the dullest of days, I just love your photo's, Fawns & Fables will bring you great joy, your love for photography has always been evident, you will thrive with this dedicated space to it 🙂
Look at all those pretty spring flowers. I am SO happy spring has sprung – especially after the 4 feet of snow we had here in Boston this past winter.
These are actually our summer flowers, spring is now over here in Ireland 🙂
Honestly, it's technically spring here, too, but we went right from winter to summer. It was 40 degrees one day and in the 80's the next.
Oh my my my… its spring indeed! Beautiful flowers, blue skies, perfect weather! Don't you just love spring? I love your photos!!! 😀 Great job!
These are actually our summer flowers here in Ireland, all the spring flowers have died off already, quite sad but I love the summer 🙂
Oh, what beautiful flowers! I don't have anything like that around my house. If I did, I would spend all of my time outdoors.
I am so envious of you! I would love to visit Ireland…and live there! The flowers are gorgeous! It truly is a fairyland!
Oh my goodness so pretty! Makes me want to go hang out all day in the sun!
I believe you that you live in a fairy land. You totally proved it with these gorgeous photos. You have a real talent!
Ireland is one of my most favorite places I want to visit! Seeing all of these pictures just reaffirms that I really need to come and visit! These flowers are so gorgeous! What is your favorite thing about Ireland?
That is so gorgeous. You really DO live in a fairy land. I feel like if I were there, and I looked hard enough, I'd see them!
Such beautiful photos of such a beautiful place. I have always wanted to visit Ireland, it looks so beautiful in the pictures and the NO SNAKES thing has really clenched my love for the place:)
All those pretty flowers! Those are some amazing photos! It really puts me in a spring mood!
I love this time of year when everything is blooming and beautiful. You have some wonderful pictures there.
It was such a nasty winter! These pictures make me so happy. I can't wait to see some blooms here in New England. Thanks for sharing them.
These pictures are so lovely, I love how clear they are! You get such a beautiful look at the colors of the flowers, I love it.
Oh so lovely photographs! As a natur photographer myself I really love the pictures you took. It really shows the beauty of the flower. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Gorgeous photos! I can see why you would want to live in fairyland. Who wouldn't? Finding the beauty in things should be what life is really about, unfortunately we often get too caught up in the less than beautiful parts.
These are so, so gorgeous!!! Where is this fairyland? 🙂 I just loved scrolling through the collection of photos… I imagined getting myself lost in a forest of flowers, a la Alice in Wonderland when she's tiny. I agree with you that everyone – adults and children alike – need to indulge in moments of magic. Lovely sentiment~ <3
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The color of the flowers is absolutely amazing!!! I have not found any flowers here yet this spring with this amount of color!! I would look forward to spring even more every year if we had flowers like that here.
It truly is like a fairyland if those pictures are any indication! In order for me to be anywhere near where those pictures were taken I would have to take allergy pills–lots of allergy pills-but it would be so worth it!
Wow, it really does look like a fairyland! Your pictures are really gorgeous! I love seeing all the flowers, but I'd be afraid of bees! I am petrified of stinging bugs.
Wow those pictures are absolutely amazing and beautiful! Definitely something you don't get to see everyday!
You really do live in a fairyland. These are some more beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing them with us.
i do always imagine ireland to be out of a fairytale. i'd love to visit one day. 🙂 weren't some fairy tales based out of there?
What gorgeous flowers. So sad that winter is gone and Mother Nature is showing her true colors!
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Those are some beautiful photos. I love spring! I love being able to take photos of nature as well.
The look of the place is definitely fairy land. It's so colorful, refreshing and really easy on the eyes.
I never knew Ireland had so many beautiful flowers. Your photographs are amazing, and Ireland looks like a wonderful place to be!
Wow, you are lucky to be near the area of flowers. The colors look really nice and it's quite relaxing to see them in a day in contrast to the bright blue sky. This place is very peaceful. Who maintains and waters the plants there?
I love your photos! They are absoutely breath taking and amazing! I love to take pictures of flowers they are amazing to photograph.
These are really beautiful and perfect pictures Fiona, you're doing an amazing job and I am loving Ireland more and more each day. Thanks for sharing
I wish we lived in a place with that many flowers. All we have here are pine trees for days. You take some gorgeous pictures.
Wow, your pictures look really great! I especially love those close up shots of the bluebells. Just stunning!
Wow, these are all such gorgeous pictures. Especially the one with the bridge. I love them all!
I've never been to Ireland before, and you are making it a temptation for me. It does look like a fairyland and if I had my way, I'd just go lay in the flowers and breathe, and probably cry because it's so beautiful. Thank you for the stunning photos!
These are totally amazing pictures indeed. I do believe that Fairy tales are not only for children. The world is a beautiful place and we just have to open our hearts as well as eyes. Thanks for shairng.
this is actually really a fairyland. It looks like heaven.I would love to live in a place like this and be good as you at photography.Your pictures are breathtaken.
Wow! All of these photos are just stunning (as usual!) I am a huge flower lover and these are so pretty. So many different flowers too. Lovely. – jeanine
What gorgeous photos! I agree that Ireland looks like a fairyland. So beautiful and something I have never seen before. Would love to visit there someday.
OMgoodness…how can you not smile and feel warm after viewing all of these inviting photos of flowers? I agree, that is definitely the perfect setting for a fairyland. Did you happen to see the photo floating around Facebook where a photographer captured what looked like a fairy?
Absolutely beautiful photographs. Would love to have that kind of garden in my yard. Gives me something to shoot for.
What a beautiful day with your little boy! I think spending time with little children helps us adults see all the beautiful small details the world has to offer 🙂
Omg what beautiful pictures!!!! Flowers always make me so happy!!! Love this time of year :):)
Ohhh my gosh, absolutely lovely! I think I like the one of the petals on the ground the most.
So jealous!! Gorgeous shots too!
Yup, fairytales and fairylands are not only for children. Totally agree with you on that one. 😉 Love your photos. Those flowers are definitely gorgeous!
You put a smile on face today with these gorgeous pictures. I agree, fairy lands are not only for children
Your pictures are amazing. It is like being in a fairyland!!!
It really is beautiful. I've been to Dublin, but that's it, and it was nice but not gorgeous like in those pictures you have up and running. 🙂
The flowers are so beautiful! Flowers are my favorite part of spring – I love all the colors and different varieties.
Absolutely stunning. And I agree, the bluebells are a personal favorite. You have an eye for photography. Your images are lovely. A fairy tale homeland indeed.
I am going to have to agree with you. I do think you live in a Fairyland. I have always wanted to visit Ireland. My parents have several times and love it there. The bluebells are also my personal favorite too! Gorgeous Pictures!
I am in love. I would totally sell these photos – that's how good they are! Good luck with your photography!