Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrifty Finds, and Gardening
It's spring! The flowers are blooming, the birds and bees are busy do birdie and bee things and it's time for a garden tour! Phyllis who blogs at Around the House has one of the most beautiful backyards I've ever seen. Wait until you see what's behind this fabulous gate! I love the basket of flowers on the gate because it a small hint of the beauty just on the other side. Ready? Let's go! As … [Read more...]
This past Sunday I managed to get a little planting done before the rain started back. Most of the planting took place on the deck off to the right of the porch, the one with the bottle tree. Come spring, I'm always looking for ways to spruce up and add color and life to the deck without spending a whole bunch. Bottle trees are a great way to add color and liven things up and they require no … [Read more...]
Each week when I take Max to Georgia Veterinary Specialist for his chemo treatment, I pass by a wonderful sculpture just outside their front entrance. I've been meaning to take my camera to capture some pics for you but unfortunately, I keep forgetting it. While there today I took a few pictures with my cellphone. They aren't the greatest but I hope you'll enjoy them. The sculpture is called, The … [Read more...]
I spent this past weekend in Highlands, North Carolina. It was a fun getaway and the weather graciously cooperated giving us unseasonably warm temps. I'll share a few pics from the trip including the home where we stayed real soon. While there, we had to do a little shopping. That's pretty much mandatory when you're visiting Highlands. There are lots of cute shops, some filled with antiques and … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 203rd Metamorphosis Monday! Recently the Atlanta Botanical Garden went through an amazing metamorphosis. Each year during the Christmas season, the gardens become a magical fairyland. A lovely friend of mine works there as a volunteer and she invited me along for the opening night this year. It truly was awe-inspiring and I'm taking you along, too! Can you just imagine all the … [Read more...]
A friend and I recently had dinner at one of my fave restaurants, Greenwood's in Roswell, Georgia. When you visit Greenwood's, not only do you enjoy a great home-cooked meal, but you get a wonderful garden tour, too. Here's a view of one section of the sidewalk out front of the restaurant. On the other side of the brick wall is a large courtyard where folks either dine or wait for a table to become … [Read more...]
Moving a blog is a lot like moving in real life. Do you remember the last time you moved? You know it's going to be a big job but you really don't know how big until you are in the thick of it. And while in the midst of it, you probably think to yourself, "I'll never do this again." Once you're all settled in your new home, you're happy you did it. I'm not quite to the happy stage, but I'm getting … [Read more...]
Welcome to the 195th Tablescape Thursday! Wow, what a week! This is turning out to be one of the busiest and most exciting weeks I've had in a while. My son and his sweetheart were here last night. We're all in wedding mode since the big day is just 4 days away. After dinner out we came back home and stayed up late into the night talking. I miss them terribly and love it when they are here … [Read more...]
Thanks so much for all your input yesterday! So far, the tall file organizer seems to be leading in the voting. You all made so many great points about the pros/cons for both the short and the tall. It is tempting to keep them both as so many folks suggested. This week I've been working on spiffying up the porch a bit more for spring and summer. I just discovered a plant I didn't know about … [Read more...]
I know, I know. I'm beating the garden-seat horse to death. No, wait...is it a dead, garden-seat horse to death? Oh, never mind. When I last left you I had purchased this cute little garden seat for the screened-in porch. That was the plan. Well, you know what they say about "best laid plans." Once I brought it upstairs... And tried it out as a little side table for this reading … [Read more...]
