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Blossom Hunting

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It has felt like the longest winter ever but last year’s blossom hunting walk was almost exactly a year ago so I guess this is just how long it lasts now (it snowed yesterday too).

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There are so many blossom trees around my part of Helensburgh and I’m so grateful. There’s a couple of blocks of white blossom that appear first and then loads of pink ones. The street above is pink from end to end plus a couple of side streets.

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I still find it odd that Helensburgh doesn’t bother with pavements, even on quite busy roads, but it is quite enjoyable, unless you hit a muddy stretch or get a load of gravel in your shoes. I liked this wonky tree making a nice blossom tunnel.

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I always call pink blossoms cherry blossoms, but that does seem to actually be true? There’s just lots of different types of cherry trees. These ones are very puffy!

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Hermitage Park is getting overhauled at the moment so it’s looking a bit sad while they remove the diseased trees and sort out the paths. I can’t wait to see the new improved park which will have lots of new features.

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And of course I wandered home past the seafront which was very windy. The beach cleanup volunteers had been out this week and it was looking (and smelling) so good. I really must make a note to help out sometime as I always forget the dates.

Sakura Blossoms desktop & mobile wallpaper

Hope you’ve had some blossoms near you too, and if not, there are lots of cute ones in my shops and my desktop & mobile wallpaper is still free to download.

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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »


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