A life of whimsey

Harvesting Ladies Mantle

My ladies mantle have gone crazy this year. All this rain agrees with them. Their huge size has thrown my garden design off kilter. But ...

Every Staycation needs something sweet.

There’s nothing like a sweet treat and a cup of tea before bed. We stopped in at June’s Delicatessen to pick up these macaroons. (The ...

Finding joy in the small things

Life has been challenging lately, hasn't it? It seems there is no normal left. If media of all kinds can be believed, the world has...

Monday Morning Tea and a Garden Tour

Happy Monday everyone. Somehow, this week's Monday Morning Tea turned into a full garden tour! So, grab your beverage of choice, find...

Touring the Front Garden.

It’s finally done. After months of work . . . and months of procrastination . . . the front garden is finally done. As a matter of fact,...

Wordless Wednesday

Hail

I was finally able to get my work area set up today. Between the rain and the extreme heat I haven’t had a chance to work on my concrete...

Living in the Garden . . . a Birthday Tea

It was my sister-in-law Leona’s birthday a while back but I wasn’t able to attend her party so I decided to celebrate it in my garden...

Step by Step: How to plant a Moss Basket

As promised on Friday, today’s post brings together Superstore, flowers, moss and a feminine hygiene product. A while back I was...

Pinks in the Garden

When my front garden first starts blooming, purples and white dominate. The next wave of blooms ushers pink into the mix. (And a few...

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