HOUSE REDUX

After

Came across the photo below of how my house looked the day we took ownership.  Overgrown landscape, stamped concrete walkway, no color anywhere.  But the floor plan was perfect and the structure sound--we quickly changed what we didn't like.

Before - 2004

Out came all that awful concrete which we replaced with brick pavers.  We pulled every plant except for the jacaranda tree.  Lights were replaced or added, flowers and pretty shrubs added, new round address plaque.  Door painted, deep red pots added at the door filled with geraniums, English thyme, and an asparagus fern, and adirondack chairs for a welcome visit. Not all this is easy to see due to lighting and the fact that I'm not a professional photographer.  But trust me, it all made a difference.

                                                                    Happy, happy!

FLOWER POWER ROUND TWO

It has been a feast of flowers around here for the last two months.  My sister's garden is the gift that keeps on giving.  Flowers were clipped on a daily basis filling vases or being delivered to neighbors. We are going to miss all these beauties that are the perfect accessory for every room.

                                                                         Bishop's Flower

                Mix of Sweet Peas, Sweet Sultan, Cornflower Dwarf, Larkspur Giant Imperial

                                                               Godetia Tall Double

                                                               Bishop's Flower

                                                                   Godetia Tall Double

                                              Mix of China Aster, Sweet Sultan, Cosmos,
                                                 Larkspur Giant Imperial, and Godetia Tall Double