~new gardner in Heaven

~One of Hers

Almost a year ago I shared someone special with you. 

I gave the post the title of "neighbors".

  Be sure to click and read my heart.

Today she is busy I'm sure

 ~ checking out all the flowers and visiting.

  She went to be with the Lord this morning.

My heart is broken, because of the loss.

I will see her again.

Trying to find comfort in knowing she has her new body

and busy as ever sharing her stories.

Please pray for comfort & peace.

~Karen

autumn - season of harvest

It is the summer's great last heat,

It is the fall's first chill:  They meet.

         -Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt

~Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. - Phillip Larkin

~time of gathering~

the last of the corn pulled for the squirrels

~banana peppers are found in what remains

 of the summer garden

~beauty still hanging and thriving on the corn stalks

~the guarantee

temperatures are dropping

days are getting shorter

nights are getting longer

and the spider lilies "are blooming"

the sure sign that fall is upon us

~preparing the small fall and winter garden

green onions are already in the ground

How can you tell fall is in the air?

Have a great weekend,

Karen

~Six years of...

Our family is nearing a six year celebration.

The month of October will date our Mississippi address.

After, a brief nine months in North Carolina,

we embarked upon the second move in the same year.

Quite a feat for a family who had lived in the same home in Louisiana for eighteen years. 

We were not the moving type. :-) 

Shortly, after moving to the state

 I never dreamed of living in,

I realized the straw must be fluffed and make the nest our home.

I don't recall how the Mississippi Magazine was discovered,

but while unpacking the boxes and hanging pictures

 I subscribed to my first copy.

No better way to discover new places

in the state I now called home.

Every two months the old copy is stored in the closet

and the new one is placed on the coffee table.

Six years of magazines and I'm not the pack-rat type!

Just can't seem to to part with a one.

My mother-in-law's visits even include time

 to play catch-up with the wonderful issues.

~

Hours can be spent exploring the pages

to find new towns to visit, decorating ideas,

and tasty recipes.  The magazine contains

shopping guides for really unique shops

throughout our state.

~

The Mississippi Magazine

 is the best travel guide

 for planning a day out

or a weekend getaway.

Sharing with these on Friday:

No compensation received for sharing this wonderful magazine with you.

late for one, on time for the other....

Almost too late for the Cloche Party!

But, I've arrived!

And I'm going to another party

over At the Picket Fence.

I promised Marty over at A Stroll thru life

I would come.

This unique wire cloche was found at Tuesday Morning.

The nest with the little blue eggs was purchased

at a friend's shop Stephanie's Shenanigans in Louisville, MS.

I've played around with this cloche.

Just could not find the right item to place under

the wire.  I have tried a candle and have

even tried the rabbits.  But, I believe

the nest looks the best.

It is sitting on top of the buffet under the gazebo.

While taking the photos for the cloche party,

I snapped a few of my bloomers.

I do not know what this little treasure is called

but, definitely kin to moss ross.

I love the fact two bright colors in one bloom.

The geraniums have shown out this year. 

But, I wanted you to see my old church house too.

I turned around to reach for the tripod

and this little fellow had found a resting spot.

Happy Friday

&

Have a wonderful weekend!

Karen

Linking to the following:

Captured beauty & blessings

Corn Tassel Sunset

Memory Garden Beauty

Dill Blooms in the Sprinkler

Blue Bad Boy

Petal Memories

Music to my Ears

Drops of Kindness

Freedom Fun

Evening Beauty

Waiting the taste of Summer

I am thankful for eyesight & hearing

 to behold

all the wonderful things

 Our Creator

has given me to see & hear this past week.

Perspective Changer

Take time to slow & enjoy

the Simple Pleasures that surround.

Have a wonderful rest of the week & weekend.

Karen

I'll not be sharing a post next week because of a much needed family visit.

water drops keep falling on my head....

Remember, the old song?

"Rain drops keep falling on my head"

We were ever so glad to see

 the clouds & rain yesterday.

The above tool "friend" has become so dear to me.

It is just one of the many things which has taken me away from

the keyboard the past weeks.

The hibiscus enjoyed the refreshment.

This bloom opened this morning.

The stone pots on the deck have been filled

 with sun loving plants and are showing their colors brightly.

A close-up view of the marigolds with raindrops on the petals. 

Yellow by the way is my favorite color. :)

These salmon colored geraniums along with white ones

fill the window box outside the dining room window.

Such enjoyment to see through the window.

You can see a snip-it of the window box from this view.

It's amazing, how Our Creator's water satisfies them

so much better than the water from my water hose.

My husband & I planted a herb pot.

This is our first year to plant herbs.

We are enjoying the mint, lavender, rosemary

and the other herbs.  I added a little color with the

marigolds and ivy in the front.

  The ivy has not begun to

trail down the side.

  But, will add a nice touch when it does.

I know!  I must prune or get busy cooking!

One of the two, because the herb pot has gone wild!

A hanging basket which hangs from the gazebo.

I have planted eight hydrangeas in the back of the house.

(with help from son & sweetheart)

This bloom held on for sooooo long. 

I had to share my bargain!

The nursery had the 3 gallon pots marked down to $5.

They were not sure of the colors, two had pink blooms.

I can't wait to see what the others will do.

  But, who knows - depends on the soil!

So I'm so excited about having fresh flowers on the table,

as well as drying a few.  

I have enjoyed a few breaks out on the deck.

But, our summer has been quite busy,

with sports for the youngest,

company & watering!

Hope you are enjoying the summer!

Light @ the End of the Tunnel

I can see the light at the "End of the Tunnel".

The computer chair hasn't been occupied too much lately

for a couple of reasons.  I feel as if I should play catch up.

This post is dedicated to "my hard labor".

I will not bore you with a tutorial. :))

And I really would like to forget the aches & sore muscles.

But, I would love to share with you,

PLEASE WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS -

BEFORE BUILDING A DECK

~High Maintenance~

We treat our outside area as another room of our home.

So up-keep is a must!

The deck & gazebo area is a little over 900 square feet.

The "fruit of the labor" is beginning to be enjoyed.

I will be adding accessories & flowers in the next few weeks, the excitement of starting to place accessories could not be restrained!

I began this project following the storms here in the south.

My "helpful husband" was completely wrapped up

in his work due to the need for electric poles.

His helping hands were not free to help

 with the staining & sealing.

SO DETERMINATION BECAME MY FRIEND!

The plants are soaking up the beautiful sunshine.

 The birdbath has been re-purposed, such a great place to sit

 "your glass of ice tea".

I placed our collected seashells in sand

 and covered it with a round table topper glass.

You can purchase the glass at Wal-mart.

  Fit just perfect for my size birdbath.

This makes an interesting conversation piece.

I don't know about you

 but, I've been longing for something "blooming".

The geranium & candleholder are sitting

 on top of a glass topped buffet.

The gazebo area is my perfect break-time from housework.

I'll be sharing more pictures as time allows of my "getaway" spot.

I am now spending a few hours each week working outside the home, another reason the blog posts and visits

 have been few & far between.

We are enjoying beautiful weather here in Mississippi.

40's at night & 70's in day

Beautiful blue skies after the devastion.

Please continue to remember those whose lives have been affected by the terrible storms.  Our small county lost three ladies, which

was in five miles of our home and lots of destruction.