Showing posts with label roses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label roses. Show all posts

Friday, May 3, 2013

In My Courtyard

When we moved into our home a year ago, we hated the "dingo, 1960's courtyard" and could not wait to tear it out. The decorative, cinder-block walls, the huge lava rock in the corner, the built-in gas grill, the enormous brain tree - it is a bit dated don't ya think? Well, flash forward one year and well, it has kind of grown on us. The space is cozy and comfy and we all enjoy spending time here.
Last spring, I planted a climbing rose bush. This was supposed to bloom from spring to fall. I planted the small bush, tenderly cared for it and waited and waited and waited. No blooms. The plant grew prolifically, but no blooms. I didn't give up though and my patience has been rewarded with beautiful blooms! The space still needs work, as most everything around here does, but I am going to share it anyway.

 Here is my French bottle rack, turned flower holder


 The "brain" tree - we still keep it trimmed to honor
all of the hard work of those that lived here before us


 The rose - tiny, delicate blooms



Happy Weekend!

Krissy

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Spring has Sprung


The weather is warmer. Trees and flowers are starting to bloom everywhere, but I do not call it "spring" until the nasty, yellow tassels appear on the oak trees and declare war on my allergies. Folks, it is officially spring now. I am miserable. My family is miserable. We have an alter-ego family that visits us every year at this time. They are the Hackensnorts: Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty, Snorty and Stuffy. They have arrived for their spring visit. 


I really do love springtime, it just does not love me back. I hope you are able to enjoy it and are free from unwelcome visitors.

Happy Spring!


Krissy

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Pink and Green Thursday - a few of my favorite things

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
a few of my favorite Pink and Green things.

an archway of fragrant roses in a peaceful garden

a favorite fragrance



a vintage dress



a view framed by roses, and the soft carpet of fallen petals beneath my feet











I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad!



xoxo,


Krissy

rose pictures - Mooseys Country Gardens
dress picture- k-Gallery.com