I took this photo the other day at a design place we were at. They have all kinds of neat things, they also have plants, and outdoor items beautifully displayed. I would love to see this in our backyard somewhere, isn’t it fabulous? It helps filter out the strong sun to keep it a little cooler on those hot days.
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This is our sweet beast. Some of his antics are hilarious (I’m sure you can relate with a pet of your own) – He gets a special treat every once in a while and it’s his absolute favorite. Afterwards, he gets in between his two beds (he likes them stacked up) and roots. This is the result. Ear flipped, eyebrows going every which way. He is incredibly happy.
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A friend has a koi pond with water lilies and it is spectacular! We fed the fish for a few days (fishsitting) and each day I would snap a photo of the blooms, they were ever-changing! Just imagine this scene, the vibrant green of the lily pad, the beautiful lavender of the bloom and the bright orange koi swimming around happily. #asitetobehold
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Last month we headed out for a nice lunch and a drive. We haven’t done that in a while and it was a beautiful (but very hot) day. The clouds in the sky were MAGNIFICENT! I love the big, billowy clouds and their reflection in the water – stunning! We heard about a great place for lunch too, it was fabulous!!
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This spectacular sight is coming soon… and we cannot wait! In the next month or so the temps will drop a bit as will the humidity 🤞 This gorgeous scene is a short walk away, and we can catch some fabulous sunrises if we get out early enough to walk! In addition to stunning scenery a change in produce is coming – new recipes to be tried! Cooler temps = more cooking! 🙌
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Most of us who are old enough remember the 9/11 attacks remember exactly where we were, what we were doing, even where we were standing the day of the attacks. It’s hard to believe it was 22 years ago. Like many of you, I will never forget that day.
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I like to post something uplifting for the weekend. Sunflowers are like big rays of sunshine, they’re happy and they last. My husband bought me flowers for our anniversary, and they lasted a good two weeks! Sadly, they’re now departed – but we enjoyed every second of them while they were here! While there is no sunshine in Charleston at the moment (much needed rain! 🙌), these will suffice!
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The couple who originally owned our home many, many years ago, had our house and a lot of both sides. We had heard (and have seen evidence) that she loved to garden. After her husband had passed away, she moved – and sold the lots on either side of her. New homes were built and her gardens were no longer. But every once in a while we’ll see a sign of her handiwork. This daylily comes back year after year, decade after decade. I hear about daylilies spreading, but ours has not. I think it’s staying just as Mrs. H. had intended it to. Every year it’s a nice (and striking) surprise.
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I’m writing this post on Tuesday, the day before the storm (Hurricane for Florida, Tropical storm for SC). I’m thinking about those in Florida who are having to leave their homes – those who are flooding or going through any number of things we go through with these tropical storms. You can’t totally predict Mother Nature. So it’s good to be prepared. What are some of the things you do…
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Sending a little happy your way, I think this is supposed to be another hot day here in Charleston, but we’re getting close to less humid weather – it can’t come soon enough for most people I talk to.
On another note, Many of you have dropped off your sons and daughters at college, others are sending their younger children back to school. I’m not sure where the time goes, but some of the kids in the neighborhood that I still picture as young are now in high school, off at college. How can that be? I saw the sweetest thing a neighbor did when she sent her young children to school…
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I love to be out and about and spot something cool – grab my phone and get a snippet. These flowers were beautiful against the sky, and their color, whoa! I love fuchsia – such a vibrant color. The butterfly was zipping around, I waited for him to land and get comfy before taking the pic. #alwayslookup
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Sending HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes to my sweet husband! I can’t believe 30+ years have passed so quickly. What fun we have. You are the best of the best – here’s to another 30+ years! #blessyoudear
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Well, I made it! Another trip around the sun has flown by (do they not come faster and faster with each year?) – This image is supposed to be where we were going to be today, however, life happens and sometimes you just have to roll with it, right?
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Sending happy thoughts for a beautiful weekend!
🌸May your flowers always bloom beautifully, and your bees fly around happily.🐝 Enjoy every second of this beautiful weekend! Get out and do something or stay home and read a book, the choice is yours – just make it count! #gratefulnessgoals
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Hummingbirds. They are quite amazing. I can sit and watch them all day long. They have limitless energy which is probably why they’re constantly eating. They flit from feeder to feeder, flapping their wings so fast – they are tenacious to say the least! Tenacious and a joy to watch!
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