Alternating Arches of Purple and White Wisteria

I would live to see this heavenly wisteria in person. What a labor of love this must have been and I can appreciate the work behind it too. I'd love to sit on that bench and soak it all in, aroma and all. I love armchair gardening, don't you? I'd love to know more about the construction of this arbor. *

I'm Otter-ly in Love with These Two Otters

I love otters and they love each other too. *
See two more of my otter posts:

Sea Otters Holding Hands
Cutest Otter Baby Ever

Wisteria Explosion at The Cottage

I'm guessing this is a great year for wisteria if the explosion here at the cottage is typical for others. As I mentioned earlier, I pruned mine rather drastically at the end of the season last year. I can't remember ever seeing these standards so loaded with long purple blossoms . . . and they smell wonderful. Just look how they are reaching for something to grab in the first photo. I'm going out with my clippers the next sunny day. [photos by Rosemary Beck]

Gene Kelly ~ Singing in the Rain

Perfect entertainment for a rainy week. Love this. I shall embrace the rain.

Airing the Pillows and Comforter

I love to air my linens on a fine summer day. The down pillows puff up so nicely and smell like sunshine at night. There is no sun in my forecast until Sunday at the earliest. Maybe next Monday I can do this on my balcony railing and hang several loads of wash on the line. Stay dry and I'll see you later. *

Bell Shaped Cloche with Tray for Starting Seeds

This is one of the most beautiful garden accessory I've seen lately. I have a couple of bell cloches without trays. I'll have to look around and see if I can rig something up. That is if the sun ever comes out again. Available here. Many thanks to Cynthia from Beach Coast Style for finding it for us.(See comments) Thanks so much.

Perfect Outdoor Room with Fireplace

This would be my pick for the perfect outdoor room to be used virtually any time of the year. Post and Beam Shelter designed by Bosworth Hoedemaker Architects via Pinterest. Who doesn't love a big rugged picnic table? I spent my childhood sitting on these at family reunions and church picnics with no store-bought food anywhere in sight. 

Portrait of A Buttercup

Photos by Rosemary Beck. Webster and I took a walk yesterday when the rain let up for a few minutes. I do love the wild buttercups and will pick a big bunch later today to decorate the house for the dark, gray week we're going to have.

Webster has placed a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the bedroom door knob until further notice.