Ta Ta For Now...

Going on vacation AND my computer has crashed...check back soon. Keep the flowers watered!

Wet Paint...

Here is my latest painting. A big shout out and a huge thank you to Peggy over at www.paddletales.blogspot.com

I usually paint from my own photos, but I was compelled to paint this beautiful snowy egret from one of Peggy's images. You must check out her fantabulous, stunning photos that she takes while kayaking! These photos are worthy of a spread in National Geographic! I see her images and I am INSPIRED!! Thanks, Peggy!

It's Here.......... Summer That Is!

Thank you, Artie over at Color Outside the Lines, for another Share A Garden Sunday!

Happy First Day of Summer! Father's Day too! I love you Dad and Hubby!



Let's take a stroll through my garden............. a slow stroll, as it's going to be a hot one!

Purple cone flowers and "endless summer" hydrangeas are looking good.

Verbena bonariensis towers over all others.

ahh........zebra grass, aptly named.

I found these gorgeous mushrooms growing on an old stump...beautful placement, Mother Nature, thank you for this gift.

purple cone flower backed by a calla leaf.

the tree has embraced this fallen birdhouse...it is nestled in nicely and seems to be part of the tree now.

can't beat fresh tomatoes and basil in summer! mmmm.... get the mozzarella and balsamic ready.

lilies are the show stoppers out front right now.
thanks for strolling with me!
it's going to be a long, hot summer....
please take time to smell the flowers!
pretty please.

Abby's Acres

Abby is a gardener. She lives out in the country on seven pristine acres. ooh la la! Abby plants fabulous window boxes ........I love the casualness of the boots hung on the fence.
Just beautiful! This really works because of her repetition of plants and colors.

love this!

so do the birds!

this is fun.

great use of an old ladder!

love the urn!

love the blue chandy hanging near the blue-legged baby bath tub...ivy all around....can't wait to see what she will plant in this gem! actually, I wouldn't change a thing!

The red star on the barn just pulls you right through the arbor. I can't wait to see what's back there!

be still my heart! What a dream, her very own piece of paradise at the back of the property...a refreshing river ! oh, Abby, your'e a lucky girl! husband Donny too! thanks for the tour!