Cat-Tastrophie

Just look at that sweet little face! We had a 'cat-tastrophie', or so I thought. I came home with fresh raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and lots of veggies from the farm stand. Before I put all my fresh loot away, I sat down at my counter to look at any emails I may have received while I was out. Lo and behold, Hopper, who I nicknamed Velcro, as he is always stuck to me, came up on the counter quicker than lightning. I looked down and saw his paw was red! "Oh my goodness, he is hurt" said my brain! I reached for a paper towel and with all my compassion and unyielding love, I went to see his boo boo. No boo boo. The little stinker put his paw right into my two million dollar pint of fresh raspberries and squished a few! When will I learn? Okay, when he stops teaching me.

Christimas in July ~ Cool down

It's fun to think about Christmas in July as it seems to cool us down a bit. It is a great time to ponder up coming gifts and lack of crowds as we shop at our leisure. Today at The Polka Dot Rose there will be a special 50% offer effective 6 pm EST. Every day between July 8th and July 28th at the boutiques of Make Mine Pink, Christmas is a jolly time of specials.

Morning in the Courtyard

I woke up to find these beauties awaiting my eyesight this morning in my back yard! How devine! Dsis Liz loves to surprise me with visual lovliness from outside my back door. Once my eyes were open I took the camera and went out into the courtyard to embrace the morning and enjoy the beauty.

I looked around my little yard to see if I could capture the "Red, White and Blue" of the decor for our Fourth of July and look what my wandering eye did appear:

I will take time this weekend to sit outdoors, perhaps with a book, and take in all the sounds of the neighborhood. Reflect on our Nation's birthday and our land of the free. It is supposed to be a beautiful weekend. Enjoy!

Litltle Guy and Friendship Roses

Here is "Little Guy" my youngest furbaby. I brought in the cushions from outdoors in case it rained overnight and he immediately discovered it was the best place for a cat nap. Even though the sun came out the next morning and the cushions needed to go back outside, I let him sleep the morning away. My next life I want to come back as one of my cats!

My friend Diane came over Saturday and we shared an afternoon of light Summer fare, reminicing our good times from long ago and much laughter. It was balm for my soul. She arrived with these beautiful roses! I posted a picture on Facebook last week showing roses and I said I was 'dreaming about roses'....Thanks Diane! Enjoyed our day together. I was ironing this lace tablecloth when Diane arrived and she could not get over that I was ironing. Okay, so I was running a tad behind, I'm slow these days or should I say most days. :) I'm glad I did because the roses looked magnificent on the lace tablecloth!

Make time for friends. Time is precious!

Hazy, Hot Summer-ish Day! Aaahhh!

Oh that is just to cool us off. The picture above is what keeps me motivated and happy on a hot day like today. I cannot wait for Summer and even though it has not officially arrived, we are having days of Summer now. It is time for new things: lemonade in frosty pitchers; fresh picked berries off the farm field; popsicles on sticks; flip flops; honeysuckle in bloom; sand in our toes. I don't know about you, but I am ready. Bring it on. Hello Summer!

Memorial Day in the Garden

Happy Memorial Day! It is a day off for most to enjoy their families, bbqs, beach, parades and fun gatherings.

It is our day to remember all servicemen and women who have served our country in the past and presently. Thank you for allowing us to live in the land of the free.

Enjoy your day.

May Flowers

Spring is bursting out all over! The violets have been peeking out like shy little girls on a first date. How cute are they? This week at the boutiques of Make Mine Pink, the theme for May is "May Flowers" and I was honored to be asked to be the guest writer. Come on over and see all the May flowers http://www.makeminepink.com/pink-friday/