Summer Skirt Sheet Swap~ Check!

Ok, sheets are cut and packaged for travel.. for Polka Dot Creations Summer Skirt Sheet Swap!!
I had a time cutting the sheets… one sheet had spots I think… so that one was out, of course its been a long day and my eyes are tired, but it’s out.. The next one I got [...]

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Sunday sewing…. mixed with a little crochet…

Taking a break from the garden, I spent a little time sewing today. I am going to participate in the Polka Dot Creations Summer Skirt Sheet Swap so, I found this great sheet at the GW yesterday. It was the right size and I love the pattern …. got it home and went to wash [...]

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Old garden roses and thankful Thursday…

Ok, first I am thankful it is Thursday, because I can’t take any more work.  I am over that big time, but gosh I am grateful that I have a job… (just keeping it real you know??)
   ~ grateful for MME. Antoine Mari,  the most beautiful tea rose. I love it.  Also, my Malva Zabrina [...]

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I am over the moon~

   ~woodland phlox
  ~purple iris hovering….
  ~I wish I could remember the name of this clematis. This year, (the 3rd year) it has really popped. The rains obviously have helped it tremendously.
  ~the kids are crazy about the yellow iris’
All I can say is it is a jungle out there…
last one…
Happy Tuesday!

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Sunday musings…. a little rose anyone?

As the weather warms, and as the days grow longer, it is so hard to stay inside. I am currently battling either poison ivy or Virginia Creeper type rash… I still can’t stay inside! I have been trying for days to get a an accurate shot of this rose bush gone mad….   ~ I have [...]

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little happenings….

  ~ look what came!
  ~ Market bags from Penny at Sewtakeahike! I just love them and could not be more excited to go my farmer’s market!I am really excited about opening day. I hope to pick up some tomato plants.  I got some heirloom variety there last year.  Thanks Penny! I love my new bags.  [...]

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Today was the best day ever!

   ~My little friends are back!! I just walked into the kitchen and there he was!   Of course I had to do a double take, but it was true, they are back!  On the feeder just like hanging out like he( or she)  had never left!  It has been a long time, but they have [...]

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Good morning sunshine….

   ~it starts with this everday , many times a day really…
  ~we have been enjoying little outings as a family. There have been a lot of plant sale happenings around town. Last week was the Dixon plant sale, (forgot the camera, but the grounds are so awesome!). This weekend was the Lichterman Volunteer plant sale  [...]

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A little glimmer of what is to be….

I don’t have a lot to say except I am so enjoying this wonderful spring!  I am always so thankful when this time comes around again. I love to see the new growth of old friends! Each year the garden changes just a bit, and it really delights me to see what is new, what [...]

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