Seriously, who knew chives were so pretty? My dad has a knack for gardening… to put it mildly – his backyard looks like it has exploded in gorgeous blooms – as well as veggies that are just about ready for the picking. Last time we visited I wandered through the backyard taking photos of his (then in the beginning stages) plantings. I came across this – how pretty, what is it? Chives. What?? I’ve got to get some, ha ha… Problem is, I eat mine.
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Trader Joe’s. Who doesn’t love them? We have a lot of staples (see below) and they are fabulous. Anytime a new business is about to open, the buzz is always “Trader Joe’s”, sadly it’s not – we head to Mt. Pleasant (10’ish minutes most of the time, which isn’t too horrible). I love getting there early, I whip in and out in no time! 🌻I thought their sunflowers were the perfect HAPPY WEEKEND image!
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It’s hard to believe this little guy has come upon another birthday. Birthdays (for all of us) come faster and faster the older we get. Charlie is a happy guy who can also be quite demanding – he has trained us well, sigh. Charlie is the reason I started writing a blog – it was the one time he would sleep, in the chair behind me, with his paws in my back fast asleep. I didn’t want to scroll endlessly, so I looked into starting a blog. The first one was all about Charlie, LIFE WITH CHARLIE – his first year, after his first year I started another: ALMOST DAILY PICS (which included a lot of photos of Charlie). Some of the photos make me laugh out loud, although I wasn’t always laughing. This little guy was like a two year old on steroids. Then in 2011 I started this blog…
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This should be an easy one, but next weeks will be tougher – fair warning! Can you guess who the artist is?
A very distinct painting style for sure. It was a treat to see this in person. Can you imagine, the artist painted this about 136 years ago? #whoa
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Who doesn’t love art, right? Art enriches our lives in so many ways. It promotes creativity, makes people happier and it can be used to hold on to special memories. We often buy a piece of art when we visit a new location and see someone capture it well. It’s a remembrance so that every time you look at that painting (or photograph, sculpture, etc.) it brings back a good time. You always have the chance to create your own art…
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What a fabulous plan, right? Wait until you see real life images – whoa! This house has oodles of charm. I’m using the architect’s image because it so truly shows how gorgeous this plan can be (garage is a separate plan). The deep porches, the French doors and transoms make this home feel as if it’s been here for a long time!
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Deviled Eggs. They’re so versatile, I’ve made them a variety of different ways – and I’m sharing the regular deviled egg recipe plus a few variations. All are delicious. Use large or extra large eggs (directions for both below), whip it up early in the day, make enough to last several days and you’ll be set.
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This is the fourth installment of Guess the Artist at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Some of you well seasoned artists may get this right off. Let me know ;)
The answer is below, click to read more about it on the DIA’s website – check out the provenance – wow, pretty darn cool! Link provided…
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Koi are so interesting. They’re lovely creatures with so much spunk. I named the orange fish coming up for a bit of food “Orange Crush”, ha ha… The lily pads were stunning (as were the ever changing purple flowers) – that’s an entirely different post. When I looked back at this image it looks so much like a painting to me (it’s not!). I love the rings of movement and the reflected light from the sky creating interesting patterns in the water, the movement of the fish is beautiful. So elegant.
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When I’m out walking I’m always looking up to see what I see. Cool cloud formations, birds flying, golden light against tree limbs, etc. In this case – does this not look a little spear-like? Hence my motto, always look up! #avoid
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Have you ever had picked red onions? If your answer is no, you’re missing out! I am seriously in love with them, they’re so tasty on everything you top them with, salads, sandwiches, cucumbers, hamburgers, and so much more! They’re quick and easy to make – Keep them in the fridge and you’ll elevate a ho hum dish in seconds!
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Hummingbirds are pretty magical little creatures. We have been to the mountains in May and there were no hummingbirds – which, after seeing them so plentiful one August, you really miss their never-ending entertainment! This time we visited in June and tada, there they were. This is Waynesville, NC – which is stunningly beautiful.
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Saluda, NC – elevation, 2,103′. If you haven’t been to Saluda, NC, I highly suggest it. It’s a small town with big atmosphere! We need to spend more time there – we stop on our way to Waynesville, NC for a nice lunch. Everything is so tasty! In Saluda, there is something called a Coon Dog Day Festival – and it’s going on NOW… Isn’t this mural fabulous? I love the dog and the writing “it’s all about the dogs“!
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Meet the Sugarberry Cottage plan. This cottage plan exudes so much charm – First off, the porches will captivate you. It’s the perfect place to spend time, and if you notice, there is a wrap around porch to the left of the door. There is also a screened porch or sunroom on the right side of this plan. For me, I think between the porch and the sunroom/screened porch, this is where I would be a good bit of my day! This was the perfect plan for this established neighborhood. The interior is just as delightful as the exterior.
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Kevin Beers. Kevin is an artist we met years ago on Monhegan Island (Maine). He was the artist carrying a huge canvas and easel to plein air paint (paint outdoors) – you see many artists with their easels on Monhegan, but you don’t typically see a canvas as large as Kevin’s. He has the ability to capture the vibe of the island so well. The peace and tranquility, the “back in time” (ish) feeling that Monhegan represents. Hardworking people, lobster men (and women), these people are brilliant, creative and lose a bit of their island during the busy months (to tourists) – I think most (from what I’ve heard and read) enjoy once the island quiets back down and they head into the colder months. On an island. Ten miles off the coast of Maine. With high winds at times and rough seas. #blessem
Over the years we had good times talking with Kevin while he was painting – we’ve all kept in touch over the years which is the best part of life, right? Keeping up with good people!
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