Nancy Lancaster Garden at Haseley Court

Don't you love Nancy Lancaster's trademark blue garden seats? Photographed at her last home, Haseley Court in Oxfordshire England. via Pinterest

First Peony 2013

I was rewarded for getting out of bed this morning with my first open peony. It must have been waiting for some hot weather. I am so happy. my Nikon photo

Nice Porch with Swing

It looks like a good place to be on a hot day, doesn't it? via

Peony Bud

One of these days the tight pods on my peonies will open. I'm in no hurry though. I like the upright buds. When they bloom, they will droop. Besides, I'm not going outside again anytime soon in this heat. It's 90° right now and I can hardly believe I had the heat on two days ago. my Nikon photo

Wood's Edge Early This Morning

My woods looked pretty with the morning fog in the background and the early sunlight casting its yellow glow here and there. It is hot now and will be 90° later. Webster is not a happy camper and I'm not either. Tabitha is in 7th heaven. my Nikon photo

My Birdbath in the Early Morning Light

Now I know why photographers prefer the early morning light. Everything just looks better before the sun has gotten very high in the sky. I took this photo a few minutes ago from the balcony with my Nikon. Of all my birdbaths, this one is the favorite for some reason. It serves as a perch too for the birds looking to pounce on an insect. See you later. Webster is whimpering to be fed.

French Bulldog Love x 3

The three little pigs. via

I'm up way too early this morning enjoying my coffee and the open windows with the songs of birds wafting in with the cool breeze. Tabitha got me up and I couldn't go back to sleep so here I am.

Red Clover at My Cottage

This red clover in my field looks very much like rose colored chive blossoms. I'll see you tomorrow. Have a good evening with sweet dreams. 

Pink Roses in An English Village

These roses are too beautiful for words. The climate in England was kind to rose species brought in as guests from far off lands in times of old and they soon became residents, grew up, bred and cross bred. via

Clay Flower Pots In Waiting

I love the upside down flower pot arrangement, don't you? They look so beautiful waiting for the moss on top of the wall to cover them too. via