California Dreamin’ – Soundtrack Saturday

December 5, 202022 Comments

The Mamas and The Papas – 1965

I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day….

California dreaming on such a winters day.

Stopped into a church I passed along the way….

Well I got down on my knees and I begin to pray….

#Maple Leaf Montage – Wordless Wednesday

November 11, 202030 Comments

Let your photo(s) tell your story. Autumn went out in a blaze of glory.

#Spring Forward – Wordless Wednesday

November 4, 2020November 4, 202017 Comments

Let your photo(s) tell a story. A timely reminder to think spring.

I don’t know what possessed me to buy 80 bulbs, but after the winter of our discontent, I think we’re going to need a big dose of beauty and color.

#The Story of Pie – Wordless Wednesday

October 28, 202028 Comments

Let your photo(s) tell your story.

The Source – a trip to the apple orchard to buy six different kinds…because everyone has their favorite….

There’s nothing like a ripe juicy apple picked right off the tree…

Perfect for peeling, my kitchen place mats wipe clean…

Jane Austen was right – two hundred years later!

#Fall Colors – Wordless Wednesday

October 21, 202025 Comments

Let your photo(s) tell your story. Not all the fall colors are on the trees.

My neighbor’s peppers….wouldn’t you like to be a pepper too!

Admiring the nursery stock while buying bulbs

A burning bush catching some afternoon rays…

Cider House rules…because an autumn day calls for cider and donuts!

#Pandemic Picnic Table – Wordless Wednesday

September 23, 2020September 23, 202027 Comments

Let your photo(s) tell a story.

The pandemic picnic table is now ready for….

PS. Although we’ve been having glorious weather lately, once the yellow-jacket wasps descend in September outdoor entertaining is basically over for the year. The slightest morsel of food or drink convinces these persistent visitors to overstay their welcome.

The paint is Lowe’s Valspar Seasonal Exterior color-matched to Michael’s Americana Decor chalkpaint in Serene Blue. Although it has a turquoise tint in different lighting, it’s actually more blue like the paint photo. I like the way it appears to change color depending on the time of day and amount of shade versus sun. I have an old blue and yellow beach umbrella to fit the center hole once I scavenge an umbrella holder.