I think this image says it all, don’t you? It’s proof that ANYTHING is possible. Imagine, growing so beautifully, every part of this fern is perfection, the beautiful green, the shape of each little leaf, it’s amazing. Against all odds this tiny plant is flourishing in the tiniest spot, in a broken area of a sidewalk . When I saw it, I had to stop to take this photo. Even sun, albeit not much, found it’s way to this tucked away spot.
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Marshes, lakes, streams – Michigan is a beautiful state. It seems that when I visit I see so much beauty that I’m taking photos like crazy and still leave without photos of PEOPLE! Ugh! NEXT TIME!!! This has quite the moody vibe, doesn’t it?
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Nasturtiums are a favorite for so many reasons. Their vibrant color is a big draw, so striking against the green leaves! I didn’t realize how good they smell until my mom pointed it out the other day when I was visiting. Nasturtiums are also edible. I have had them on my plate several times in a nice restaurant but I didn’t eat them.
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Pretty exquisite house plan, right? Can you imagine this cottage situated on the water? This is actually the back of the cottage – perfect for taking in the most wonderful views ever! Notice the wonderful wrap around porch – fabulous! Just think how much time could be spent! Lake & Land Studio has stunning house plans, this is just one!
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For as long as I can remember, if I am out of town, Fred will pick me up at the airport with a bouquet of flowers. This is the sweetest gesture ever. I deplane, come through the gates and see his smiling face standing with beautiful flowers and everyone is watching to see who… It’s good to be home, especially to see Fred’s smiling face!
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Tulips. They’re just so elegant. I love how they move with the light. They close up and stand tall at night and open to the sun following it ever so slightly. The colors are gorgeous, the pinks, oranges, yellows and whites are my favorites. Even a small bunch is so pretty!
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Kevin Beers. What an amazing artist! I try to post his exhibition each year around this time. Kevin can paint so well AND he’s such a nice guy (as is his wife!) – This painting is perfect for today “Stars and Stripes” – it’s available at Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor, Maine!
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We were at a downtown Charleston venue for our Godson’s wedding rehearsal – and as we were on our way to the car I snapped a few photos. It was a beautiful evening so there were good shots to be had. As it always is in Charleston, South Carolina.
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I was letting the dog out before the rain began the other night and when I opened the door the window box looked so pretty. It’s really filling in after two weeks! SWEET! I love images when there is a light on in the house, so pretty. Lighting is important.
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The other night we had wild rain for a few minutes. When I looked out the front window the amount of rain was generous and looked so cool with the live oak trees and the Spanish moss illuminated by the street light. I snapped a quick photo, which I normally wouldn’t post because of the graininess, but…
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These grand oak trees are everywhere in Charleston, South Carolina. They’re stunning, magnificent and oh, so striking! I’ve written about them many times. They have the Resurrection fern that grows on many of them. Look at the trunk above and see the crunchy brown looking fern attached to the tree, that’s a resurrection fern. If it rains it is stunning and bright green. Once the rain is gone and the tree gets dry it turns brown and crunchy again.
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Since we haven’t been anywhere it what feels like forever, I felt like taking a little trip to Monhegan Island today, so I perused my photos and found this image from 2012. Taken at Lobster Cove, a quick and easy hike with a stunning view. There is just so much to love about Monhegan. We can’t wait to get back. Like many of you, we have been in place for over a year now, so we really want to go see family and maybe Monhegan next year? Who knows! 🤞
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I love apps that let me be creative – and bonus… no cleanup required! Charlie was looking out the sunroom window one day… and I did a quick sketch on my iPad. It looks so much like him. His lazy sit, his focus on anything that moves outside. Especially looking for the #bigbirds This app lets you draw in various ways with so many colors (and it’s free!) – I’m interested to know what app do you use? I don’t have an Apple pencil, so it’s either done with my finger or a stylus that is old and puffy, which isn’t the best combo.
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Some of us garden with the trial and error method. It’s not such a bad method. For instance, I posted this window box that we planted (previous post) and it was stunning. Turns out we no longer get the amount of sun that we used to due to the live oak tree growing so happily. So after a month of trying to get the previous plants to work, we pulled them out and put them in a large pot in the sun. They really did prefer sun. #gofigure
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Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! Today is your big day… Enjoy every second of it! Father’s Day is a time to celebrate our dad’s – and I have one of the coolest dad’s on the planet. I. Am. Blessed.
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