enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
We have a wide variety of roses in our garden, antique, tea, Austens and Knockouts. I am quite pleased and fond of the Knockouts. They're the congenial guest in the garden - sweetly behaved not requiring much attention, but always, always giving of themselves. If you need an easy rose to grow that does not require a lot of attention - give the … [Read more...]
I love flowers of all kinds, but roses have a particularly soft spot in my heart. I will share with you my roses in two posts. This year they seem to be performing with enthusiasm. Well, here are half of the pictures of the roses I took Thursday evening. I am so very grateful … [Read more...]
On Saturday, my friend hosted a Garden Party at her home. She asked that I help, my contributions were minimal because of my extra work hours- she and her husband outdid themselves in creating a lovely atmosphere where 16 women enjoyed each other's company, exchanged plants and enjoyed a wonderful potluck luncheon. The weather was overcast and mild … [Read more...]
Tuppence a bag, tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag... I purchased this brass candelabra a few years back at an Estate auction. I had been wanting to do something creative with it and painted it white. Then it sat for a while - do I put teacups or bowls on top - to make a creative decorative item? I was stalled for a while. Then I saw a picture, … [Read more...]
Spring's Exuberance This year, the flowers seem to be expressing themselves in abundance. I am delighted each day to walk round my garden to see what is coming up and what is blooming. Such a blessing and a gift is a garden. I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog … [Read more...]
Adding Vibrant Color After receiving the news that someone was pirating my blog name and whole posts from several of my blogging friends, I needed a break. So, fortunately, I had some grocery shopping to do. I stopped at the mailbox and there was a coupon to one of my favorite garden nurseries - off I went. At this nursery, the plants … [Read more...]
Book Review. Gardening for Geeks: DIY Tests, Gadgets, and Techniques That Utilize Microbiology, Mathematics, and Ecology to Exponentially Maximize the Yield of Your Garden As a Home School Mother, one of my major goals was to instill within my children the love of learning and a sense of wonder. I am fascinated by the beauty and … [Read more...]
It is cold and rainy today in Central Georgia, but in my kitchen, these Cherry Blossoms are making it quite cheery. I took a few branches and divided them amongst two vintage buckets I have. Love their patina. I placed these buckets in the corner of my kitchen. I had to cut some of the smaller branches and not wanting to lose a single bud … [Read more...]
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” Ranier Marie Rilke I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams … [Read more...]
Southeastern Flower Show I have been waiting for this for a long time. The Southeastern Flower Show is a feast for the eyes and for the senses of the garden enthusiast. Landscapers create garden layouts that pique your imagination. I love seeing the practical, the beautiful and the whimsical. Not only that, but there's a section where … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
