Coming near the end of our trip there was one place I had been looking forward to visiting, the DeWitt Museum at Colonial Williamsburg. When I was last at Colonial Williamsburg I was so busy photographing the holiday wreaths, interiors, and fashions that I ran out of time. I was determined to go there and had heard it was a museum that children would enjoy. De Witt Museum and the Summer Gardens & Attire at Colonial Williamsburg De Witt Museum and the Summer Gardens & Attire at ... View the Post
Spring Has Me Thinking About Tree Roses
When I was a little girl my grandparents had wonderful across the street neighbors. At this moment I wish I had a photograph of Willie and Alice to share with you. Alas but I only have their memory in my mind. Charming Willie grew tree roses for his beloved bride. They had pink, red, yellow, and white roses. But the lavender rose was hands down, my favorite. To this day they remain my very favorite rose. Spring Has Me Thinking About Tree Roses As you may be aware I struggle with having ... View the Post
Day 30 Two Posts in One Day Again
So yesterday there were two posts that showed up on my blog. Arghhhh! This one entitled Creating a French Garden in the Southwest Extending The Patio and how I created a container garden using blue pots. Day 30 Two Posts in One Day Again Alas the goof was not mine this time. So, another “new” post will show up later today. I share my thoughts on what I really learned while writing this series on Thursday. Extending The Patio A few months ago our family moved into a new home. Throughout ... View the Post
Creating A French Garden In the Southwest
Is it possible to turn a small dusty piece of southwestern land into a personal provincial oasis? Creating A French Garden In the Southwest Creating A French Garden In the Southwest I am so thankful that the temperatures have finally begun to cool down here in Southwest. It is the perfect time to plant both vegetable and flower gardens. But a bit of work needed to be done to prepare the area first. All the weeds and dead bushes were removed. I have been wanting to ... View the Post
Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall
This post is full of inspiring ideas on how to decorate outdoors. Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall. Day 3 Front Porches Decked Out For A Fabulous Fall Someday I hope to have a nice lovely porch area. With a few stairs that lead up to the entryway. I think the key to creating a successful front entryway for fall is bounty. You decorate with the notion of “When you think you have enough, add one more.” Mums The Word Mums really say “Fall” to me. I ... View the Post
A Garden of Autumnal Splendor
It’s that time of year again ~all my favorite blogs start showcasing their fall finds and I turn orange with envy. It hard to envision fall when the temperature is still 100 degrees plus here in Phoenix. Dreaming of A Garden of Autumnal Splendor. A Garden of Autumnal Splendor Thankfully I just got back from attending my cousin Sarah’s wedding in Las Vegas. We arrived a day early and since I am not a gambler I headed to one of my favorite spots, the Bellagio Conservatory. Every ... View the Post