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• Lavender Cookies and Other Purple Passions

  

  "You can never have enough purple in the garden." - Grandma AnneCritters outsmart me, gobbling my tulip bulbs, so I force Tulips indoors.When I was a college... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Hyacinth Lover

  

  Delft Blue Hyacinths(Not an Heirloom)This hybridized Hyacinth is available just about everywhere.Are you a Hyacinth Lover? I have to say I think these are just... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Mini Heirloom Veggies

  

  Yippy skip! My seeds arrived.Yikes. This might be a sign of old age:For years, I've been a perennial purist. If it's growing in my yard it had dang well better... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Jasper's Get Up

  

  Jasper Joops: Super HeroI've done no special favors to this pretty Palomino horse by shooting a photo of him at his very worst. Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• An Extraordinary Poinsettia

  

  I think these variegated reds and greens are just gorgeous.Have you been having trouble sleeping? Well, you came to the right blog! This post should knock you... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Monday's Mystery

  

  She's an itty bitty seedling, growing in my sunny window. About an inch worth of leaves have sprouted from the tiny pot. With any luck, by summer's end, she'll... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• TGI... Park City

  

  Art for Sale!Worst. Week. Ever.Really truly. Not being even the slightest bit melodramatic when I say that. A FABULOUS fundraiser for a fabulous cause.However! Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Wordless Wednesdays: Prettiest Place on the Planet

  

  The ocean walk in Wailea, on the island of Maui. {Whenever I'm having a bad day, I pull out this photo and dream of living in this house.} For more slightly... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Hearty Little Hen

  

  I think this is a Blue Rose Echeveria succulent but if you have other ideas, please let me know.This is the pretty little wrist corsage that I wore to my darlin... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Cowgirl Dreams

  

  In 2 short weeks we'll be riding our happy horses through the Arizona backcountry.Ah, 'twas a glorious day. Up at dawn, working like a little fiend on the... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Oxygen Garden

  

  Re-Blooming Beauty: Phaleanopsis Moth OrchidGeez! Where did this month go? Zipping by at light speed. When I plopped down in front of my computer this morning, ... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesday: Riding the Sahara

  

  This little bit of the Sahara is actually located in New Mexico, USA. I just got home from warming my bones down there!And, this horse is a rescue. {Who seems... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Valentine's Flower

  

  One happy acre of gardening opportunities... and 4 square feet of shade. Which is why the teeny tiny bit of cool, quiet shade I do own is full to overflowing... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Blame It on the Moon

  

  Scientists swear there is no truth to the idea that a full moon makes people nuts. I have always wondered just how much empirical evidence they need. Fights at... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Cheer Me Up Flower of the Month Club

  

  Kalanchoes + a Cyclamen.'Twas a dull, grey and stormy day. Almost dreary enough to have me grateful I was indoors, at a trade show, (almost) vs. outdoors,... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesday: 20 Feet to Stardom

  

  After the documentary we were treated to a little impromptu concert. The movie is: 20 Feet From Stardom, and looks at the life of the big band back up singers. ... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Fresh Out of Luck

  

  Azaleas Geez I hate it when I'm being tested. I doubt anyone relishes these times, though it's not like we can escape them. Such instances happen to all of us,... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesday: Wile E. Coyote, Jr.

  

  Long live the telephoto lens. :) I spotted him across the road from me, in the nature preserve. For more Wordless Wednesday participants click here! Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Sunny Room

  

  Orchids in the kitchen window Oh, yay... The deep freeze of last week is over. Winter has released us from it's icy grip. It's 32 toasty degrees and I'm... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Cauliflower Tater Tots

  

  Oven Roasted Cauliflower Tater TotsI made a commitment in 2012, to drop a pound a month. I didn't succeed, though I got pretty close! I lost 10 pounds and it ha... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME, RECIPES