Friday, May 8, 2015

My Wisteria is Dripping with Flowers

My ancient wisteria standards are all dripping with the most beautiful long blooms. It's a short season before they go wild again, putting out long tendrils trying to climb on something. 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Dogs in Their Human's Bed

This photo is so dear and brings to mind the old days when Webster could still jump up on my bed and get really comfy.

Webster the Wonder Dog in his youthful days on my bed. His muzzle is completely white now but he's still very spry for his 13 years. He is loving his new grain free Salmon and Sweet Potato kibble from Costco and it really agrees with him. It got rid of his gas completely and that's a wonderful thing.

I took this photo this evening after our walk. Now to watch the evening news. See you tomorrow. xo

Beautiful Retro Bathroom

If you do a bathroom like this the first time around, you'll never have to remodel. It's a timeless classic. Wilmette vintage bath, Chicago. JK Design. Judy Klein photo. via

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Beauty in The Forest

I would love to have an outside lamp post crafted exactly like this. Mother Nature is the best designer, isn't she? via

Monday, May 4, 2015

Baby Birds and Spring Blossoms

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There's nothing sweeter, is there?
I have house wrens nesting in one of my Williamsburg bird bottles on the back of the house and blue birds nesting in the blue bird box. I love the chitter chatter of the wrens. The bluebirds are very quiet. I planted two limelight hydrangea a few days ago, one in the back and one in the front. If they are half as good as they are supposed to be, I'll be happy. I got a big pot at a local garden center for a good price and when I got it home, it turned out to be two plants growing very close together. I was thrilled I was able to separate them. Read about this variety here.

HRH Princess Charlotte of Cambridge

She has a name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
The newest UK royal, a girl born on Saturday, has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

The middle names, of course, hark to her great-grandmother, the current queen, and her paternal grandmother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997.

Charlotte, a feminine form of Charles, is likely a nod to her grandfather, Prince Charles. via