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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Public Garden & Butterfly Pavillion


We are blessedly out of routine with our visitors these days. And a lovely way to break away for a leisure morning is a visit to the botanical gardens.



Each season has its delights. But for me this time it was the hibiscus with its huge blooms and luscious colors.










Our gardens have a butterfly pavillion attached which is as big a hit with adults as with children. Kids  give us an excuse to follow our own noses for awhile. I like letting the youngsters set the pace whether it's a minute or an hour. Today they chose a delightful and engrossing hour to be enclosed with colorful wings and flowers. Here is just the smallest sampling of our outing.
























































Chrysallis nursery.





Butterfly eggs.








Now this is a succesful plant!
I hope you're having your own lovely and colorful week!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline


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Monday, August 1, 2011

Flowing into August With Ruffles and Vines


Before there were ruffles on gowns there were ruffles on roses. And I'm seeing lacy curves on everything lately.  



An old cast iron sconce makes a handy hook for my vintage gowns, and shows off it's tracery pattern against an old gray fence. I love the juxtaposition of rustic and lace, and billowy white dresses and blooms against old iron and wood.



Enchanting fleur de lis and vines.


Antique eyelet flutters and flows on a garden breeze.



An antique pot stand holds candles and mimics the vine motif. The swirls and curves just go on and on.
























 






















 















































We're sailing into August with more hot days and cool evening breezes. The mornings are sweet and cool too. The new month brings with it a feeling of transition, but we still have a house full of guests and a ways to go before we fulfill our summer wish list. I hope you too enjoy a wonderful week in the fullness of the season!

Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline


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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Good-bye July


Today is a smooth white seashell, hold it close and listen to the beauty of the hours.

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Wishing you a few beautiful hours. . . .

Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



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