Sunday, May 26, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Making Old Photos Look Even Older
There are some of who came into this world
loving "Old" things.
I'm one of those people.
Always Have Been and Probably Always Will Be!
That's why I couldn't leave these
old photographs alone.
I wanted them to look even older!
so
I scanned them,
then uploaded them to iPiccy.
They even have a button
that says
"Old Photo"
Wallah!
Now I can
shamelessly display copies of my photographs
on old pieces of wood
or even this rusty garden trowel.
I know, I know!
Y'all think I'm a little crazy,
but I just can't help myself.
Remember, I'm one of "those" people!
Seriously,
if you're anything like me,
you'll be doing the same
exact thing.
I Know You!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Front Porch Update
Some projects take longer than others.
Like our Front Porch
Even though it's not complete,
I've decided to let you see how it's coming along
and
I won't even be tempted to tell you about all the parts that aren't finished.
":o)
Where we Started
To this years Changes
Yellow Bird (see below) is one of my favorite Details.
Buzz had carved him years ago and I found just the perfect spot for him
":o)
To how it looks Today
Want a closer Look?
Yellow Bird , Rusty Hearts & A Yellow Caterpillar
The process has been a little bit like putting lipstick on a pig, but we simply couldn't justify tearing down the original deck. So ... we've just made the best of what we had. Eventually, we'll have it just right, even though it's taking us a L O N G time to get there.
In the mean time, we're already enjoying our porch time a whole lot more.
We love the sounds of the birds,
the smell of honeysuckle
and
the friendly little
sparrows who pay us a visit.
Oh the Joy!
Porch Time is Definitely Improving!
I'll keep you posted on upcoming changes
(just in case you were wondering)
Joining the Party at:
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mother's Day - 1 Peter 3:4
Some of the Precious Women
who have poured into my life.
(including my Mother on the far right)
1 Peter 3:4 describes them all
This Mother's Day,
while I honor the memory
of some
and
the continuing example
of others
I am so
thankful
for them all
especially
my beautiful
Mother
Happy Mother's Day!
Prayer Request
My Aunt - the second to the right passed away yesterday. Her daughters and husband are celebrating Mother's Day by planning her funeral.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Spring Garden - Because You Asked
We affectionately call our home "Whisper Cottage"
and our gardens reflect the name.
Our Cottage Gardens
Even with the up and down temperatures this Spring,
our garden hasn't let us down.
Let Me Show You Part Of Our World
The
Herb Garden
Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender, Oregano, Basil, Mint and Parsley
Texas Native Shrubs & Flowers
Texas Native Shrubs & Flowers
A Butterfly Garden
and
Kitchen Garden
and a shade garden that I'll show you another time.
When you consider what we started with,
you'll see we've come a long way.
Even when it looked like this ...
Back in 2011
we could see this
Spring 2013
so we rolled up our sleeves and went to work.
art work
(borrowed from my brother Marcus)
with special permission
to honor
PS...Ours is an experimental garden, which means we're constantly trying new plants, and moving things around. Of course that's what makes it fun! Later this Summer, I'll share more pictures and give you a list of some of the plants in our garden. I'll also share some of the challenges we have with our L O N G narrow garden which at times seems more like a G I A N T flower bed.
Until then, Happy Gardening!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Galvanized Goodness
Buzz and I were like a couple of Bee's in the garden today.
The weather was perfect and there was
PLENTY
to do!
Oh the JOY of being retired!
Oh the JOY of being retired!
There was a time (not so long ago) that I would
have been sitting at a desk all day...
dreaming about getting my finger nails dirty.
Even though the garden is shaping up nicely,
I won't be sharing pictures of it with you today.
Even though the garden is shaping up nicely,
I won't be sharing pictures of it with you today.
Instead, I'm sharing bits of the galvanized goodness that we use in our garden.
Enjoy!
And, if you're ever in the vicinity
we hope you'll drop by and give us a hand
(I couldn't resist)
If you want to see more galvanized goodness,
visit my
and see what's inspiring me!
(Happy Gardening Y'all)
Saturday, May 4, 2013
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