My Peonies This Year (2017)

I only have five blooming peonies today, the pink ones. There are some secondary buds that will still produce small flowers which I also love. The white ones are all gone and so are the red ones. They were really beautiful this year, thanks to all the rain we had in May.

I took the last photo this morning. All were made with my iPhone 🌸

Summer White Paint Colors

Here's another wonderful attic space with wide board floors, walls, and ceiling. If you are in the process of choosing the perfect white paint, be sure to read Perfectly Southern Paint Colors: Summer Whites

My short heatwave is over and it is cool and pleasant this morning after a very early shower to cool down the plant life. xo

Dining Room WALLPAPER

This wallpaper is perfect for this gorgeous dining room. Click here for a much larger photo. Aren't those windows fabulous?

Stupendous Kitchen

What a wonderful kitchen! There are really no words. via

Have a wonderful Father's Day if you are one or if yours is still living.

Breakfast in Bed

This little room certainly does look cozy. I would enjoy morning coffee and a muffin there too while organizing my day. This must be a very old house; just look at the width of those ceiling boards. This room is shiplap at its best, way before it became trendy. via

Welcoming Gate

If gates could talk, this one would be yelling "Welcome Home" via

Wonderful Architectural Woodwork

I love the treatment of the arch in this hallway. There are probably closets behind the double doors. Nothing beats a classic entrance hall, does it? via

Wonderful Architectural Dining Room

Absolute perfection here. I love the architectural woodwork around the windows, the deep blue paint, and, of course, the period furniture. via

Love This White Kitchen

This must be the happy place for a very lucky family. Sawyer | Berson Architects

Wisteria on a Townhouse

This image is stunning! Such vivid color on the wisteria flowers.

via

Southern Plantation Porch

Can you even imagine a better porch? I love the high ceiling with architectural interest. The rockers appear to be looking out on the water too. How nice! Charleston or Savannah? Have a great weekend. via

Cat Wedged in Window

This image never fails to make me laugh. This adorable cat has wedged himself in the perfect spot for people and bird watching! Have a great day. via

Joyful Birdsong

I wish this gif had sound.

I have never seen bird breath before, have you?

I must look closely for singing birds when I see my own breath in cold weather.

via

Oxfordshire Church and Wildflower Meadow

St. Nicholas’ parish church in Chadlington - Oxfordshire, England. I love this no-mow zone filled with lovely white wildflowers. via

Door to A Secret Garden

I would love to see what's on the other side, wouldn't you? via

Memorial Day 2017 Lest We Forget

John McCrae, 1872 - 1918
Biography here. More history of the poem here.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

John McCrae, 1872 - 1918

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place, and in the sky,

The larks, still bravely singing, fly,

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead; short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe!

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high!

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Really Great Kitchen

There are so many things to love here, I hardly know where to start. Of course, my favorite thing is the nook with the stool and one-person table or desk. I think there might be another one on the opposite side, but I'm not positive. Have a great long Memorial Day Weekend. The rainy spell is finally over and I'm happy about that. My peonies are starting to bloom too. I'll post some photos later. xo

photo source

Garden Potager - Atlanta GA

Garreaux-parterre

Howard Design Studio

So Gorgeous!

Twig Fence

My favorite. Wattle fencing. via

I love the look and this would be a fun project too.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend! xo

Fun Vintage Kitchen

I love this old gas stove! There is absolutely nothing "staged" here and isn't that refreshing? via

It's actually in an AirB&B cottage in Nashville and this kitchen is about to be remodeled. Boo Hoo.