Independence Day 2008

Have a Great July 4th Celebration

I think these cleomes in the rain look almost like fireworks. They reseed themselves every year and by the end of the summer they are very tall. This photo is from last year. They've just started to bloom this week. The sky is gray and it looks like rain so I thought this photo was fitting. Enjoy your holiday!

I wear many hats.

I have been collecting antiques all my life. My grandparents were collectors and I was taught at an early age to appreciate old things. I have a hard time buying anything new. I have been told that I have a good eye and from time to time I will share something wonderful with you. I sell on eBay too under the seller name springvalleyantiques. I am also a realtor. You can reach my website from the sidebar.

So much to learn.

Well, my first post was a disaster. I have to learn how to use Blogger, won't I? I wanted the picture to be under my post...not above it. And there is too much white space in between. I will try again. I really have to organize my photos so I can find them more easily too. I am going to add my logo to see if I can make it appear below this text.

That's better. Just what I wanted to do. Hooray! This is going to be harder than I thought.

My first post!

I have been wanting to do this for soooo long. I have a lot to share and hope you will visit me often. I live a simple life in a delightful cottage in the most beautiful part of Morris County, New Jersey. I can honestly say that I am content too! How great is that? I enjoy my Nikon D40 and will post at least one of my photographs in every post. I think my bluebird house looks wonderful with the blurred background.