feeling grateful...

as we begin our weekend festivities, i reflect on how blessed we all are.
we live in a wonderful country and have fresh air, clean water, yummie food and love.
what else really matters in life????
love to you all my sweet friends... xx

oh, and gardens...
that is where i will be this weekend...

pruning more of
these lovelies...

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summer ready!

we are stocked and ready for summer...
we are working hard so that all of you can shop from anywhere in the world... stay tuned!

happy summer! xx

fast forward...

our family will be creating many memories in this home...

prepping thanksgiving in this kitchen,
sitting at the dining table,
a football game on in the living room.... cant wait... 

progress at karen's home... wonderful!

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sunshine

good morning friends...
i wanted to share this amazing sunshine of lovely pale roses with all of you...
it certainly brightened my day... and wanted to brighten yours... xx

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simple things in life...

my first bloom of gertrude jekyll by my bedside... heavenly to fall asleep to... heaven to wake to.

decisions decisions...

it is so fun helping my sister karen with her home... 

we have been making so many decisions are heads are spinning! 

from roofing and windows to tile, lighting and dining table....

i am coming up for air and cant wait to make the rounds and visit with all of you!!! xx

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to new beginnings...

spring is here and the garden is complete therapy for the soul...
the lilacs are so fragrant...
wish they were in bloom all year!
blessings to you dear friends...xx