Good Morning. Everyone up? We woke to acrid, throat burning, eye stinging forest fire smoke this morning. Anne Boleyn Rose Actually, we have gotten up to thick smoke most mornings this week. The Rim Fire is wreaking havoc in Tuolumne county. So sad, the little historic town of Groveland is now under evacuation. Candy Cane Rose And the fire is only 8 miles from Tuolumne, a quaint historic logging town. Demitasse So, being that a bit of smoke is no ... Read More about August Flowers in a Smoky Garden
Buckets of Flowers
What do you do with some old galvanized buckets especially if they have holes in the bottom??? Of course… you make a fabulous planter that lets your petunias cascade down the side with style! Buckets of Flowers... Truthfully, I did this last summer..and LOVED it! Every time I drove up and I spotted it, it made me smile. For those of you that missed it here is the run down. Gather up your buckets For this to work you need them in descending sizes. Create Good ... Read More about Buckets of Flowers
Some Family Time
How is your weekend going? I started mine out in the garden. That is a very good thing. I admired my Grandpa Nute rose that just keeps on blooming. It even greets me as I descend the stairs. The sweet scent of Oriental lilies fills the cool morning air… and makes the garden walk even more delightful. The garden is still producing a fabulous show.. and is even better when you get up close and personal. Nearly Wild Princess Diana Echinacea with some fading Delphiniums. ... Read More about Some Family Time
Build Your Own Crafting Cottage, Garden or She Shed
Build your own DIY Crafting Cottage, She Shed or Garden shed. This is a sweet tiny house design to fit your backyard. A link to downloadable plans included. Build your own crafting cottage, also known as a She shed, but this makes a great garden or potting shed too. Do you have Happy Place? If not… Got a spot in the back yard??? Build yourself one….like we did. My sweet husband and I built this lovely little cottage together. Building this crafting cottage or some would call it a ... Read More about Build Your Own Crafting Cottage, Garden or She Shed
Come share my lunch by the Lake
Summer is flying by, isn’t it? It always does. At least for me, I love summer. Work has been busy… very busy. That is a blessing….. and a curse. So instead of lamenting on what I cannot do, I will share my little specks of time I grab to enjoy ... Read More about Come share my lunch by the Lake