Even though the garden is still blooming, it is a treat to have flowers inside.
Have a great weekend!
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The Stuff of Fairy Tales
While working in the garden early this morning, I noticed a patch of toad stools growing beneath my lamb’s ears and thought that it looked like something about which a storyteller could spin an amusing children’s yarn. (By the way, in case you were worried, I wouldn’t try eating these. I have no idea what they are; but they are fun to see.)
A Butterfly-Themed Wedding
We had a beautiful garden wedding at The Morning Star this afternoon. The bride and groom chose butterflies for their theme and their family and friends did a wonderful carrying the theme throughout the decorations. Even mother nature cooperated and provided a few living butterflies. Congratulations and warmest wishes to the happy couple!
Late Season Irises
Iris season is relatively short, so one has to enjoy them while one can. For me, that means getting out and taking lots of pictures … which is wonderfully fun both because the flowers are so beautiful and because they are so fragrant!
Have a lovely day!
Flowers for a Textural, Romantic Bouquet
These are the flowers that I am using for a wedding this afternoon. They’re just gorgeous! I might not have time to photograph them again once they are tied off for the bouquet and placed on the cake. So I wanted to make sure that I got some photos this morning. The wedding is going to be lovely. It is so nice to be a part of such an important occasion.
Romantic Pink Bleeding Hearts
Flowering Quince
Bright white ornamental Quince on an otherwise gloomy Wednesday morn …
Have a lovely day!
Hyacinths
I don’t usually cut flowers from my garden. I like to leave them in place for passers-by to enjoy. However, with freezing temperatures approaching, I decided to cut a few hyacinths to bring in the house. Their fragrance is remarkable, so I’m glad to have them inside. Have a lovely day!
Thunderhead
Scattered storms: a thunderhead, moving in over the neighborhood this evening …
Rosé Sangria
This light, dry Sangria is perfect for serving with brunch or with hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy!
1 to 1 1/4 bottles of dry rosé*
1/4 to 1/2 c. orange liqueur
1 c. sliced, fresh strawberries
1/2 c. raspberries
1/2 pear, sliced
1/2 lime, sliced
simple syrup, optional
fresh fruit for garnish
Combine wine, liqueur, and fruit in a glass carafe. Chill for about six hours. Taste. If desired, sweeten with simple syrup. Pour into wine glasses – ice cubes, optional. Garnish with fruit. Enjoy!
* Preferably a dark colored rosé from France or Italy.
A Taste of Morning 