GARDENING: WELCOME TO MY GARDEN

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZHZdTu60U3t6hCn-Wb3BLNambkglYHEsfrGD7X0wPVIyu44zs1K5uMxsASUD6dqFQ79Z7idiKYegn-NovHRjfturFCRwH1j04g3_ItR3bJIto9dxf0RxS6b91AtE6ksbfvJx0D7dgdM/s1600-h/IMG_1798.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344518305702990642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZHZdTu60U3t6hCn-Wb3BLNambkglYHEsfrGD7X0wPVIyu44zs1K5uMxsASUD6dqFQ79Z7idiKYegn-NovHRjfturFCRwH1j04g3_ItR3bJIto9dxf0RxS6b91AtE6ksbfvJx0D7dgdM/s640/IMG_1798.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pljxHQaa10f8uyRVdozA5n88h7QHjoSa8Z05A-shPcN8Y0wh5AnnmXWbsjgL2VwCJinGjw1QBnSS8-UPJnBsWIkQ9sBAQnQVL_SbxxShO0-w5Jwrn1s5QkI-GdPskecQHG__R1ZzEbg/s1600-h/WELCOME.jpg"></a>Welcome to my Garden! . . </div><div style="text-align: center;">And let me preface this invitation with apologies - my garden is not really visitor ready. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring seemed to come too quickly - long before we had finished planting and pruning. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring came and still we had not cleaned up the winter debris, or tidied up the putting green </div><div style="text-align: center;">(the golf course did not trim it's huge eucalyptus trees </div><div style="text-align: center;">and they have been dropping berries and leaves on the putting green all winter). </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a very busy winter in the Barnett house. I'm afraid we neglected the garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Trying to catch up with the garden duties has been slow. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a cottage garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is really my husband's garden and for him it is therapy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He LOVES to dig and plant and pot. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He LOVES that he planted the garden and that it is growing, thriving and beautiful. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He can SEE the fruits of his labors. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love that his hobby gives him so much joy and so, </div><div style="text-align: center;">it is my little gift to him, although he is not aware of that. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He LOVES to garden! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I try not to 'interfere' when the pots don't match </div><div style="text-align: center;">and there is no rhyme or reason to the plants </div><div style="text-align: center;">and every ornament put in the garden gets broken . . . </div><div style="text-align: center;">not to mention that the wisteria is out of control and there are vines where no vines should be, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and there are more pots than there is room if you actually want people to walk anywhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And the side yard isn't finished and the garden tools are everywhere. . . . </div><div style="text-align: center;">because this garden is a labor of love - </div><div style="text-align: center;">you see he does it for ME. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-SaKY7XF2nlZc13pyWxZmZ2wsLYAfFMlTnucPAXXvmCffmcC9ic2R7ttZDIjX88Wl4GcGrdNQ-mK4MM7WKJkhEialShOI5U6G1q2htTc8HixGOlOrI9cw0kcgwwuVIeRXLnT4RLk4og/s1600-h/BLUEPITCHER.jpg"></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzlnyYsX7hV-qKgZ7iRSPV_umWKzM5oBKq42DpX-oqo2DA3ran4s683an7AKvaBRKM1DoTKLvNIlO6cYPAwy7XGnwtACieN9jLoQts1J3FHV7OD8qrNNvxKrA7cAkzK-rcHZjDNFWpUc/s1600-h/yellowbird2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="454" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342976552414552818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzlnyYsX7hV-qKgZ7iRSPV_umWKzM5oBKq42DpX-oqo2DA3ran4s683an7AKvaBRKM1DoTKLvNIlO6cYPAwy7XGnwtACieN9jLoQts1J3FHV7OD8qrNNvxKrA7cAkzK-rcHZjDNFWpUc/s640/yellowbird2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>There are a lot of things to love in my garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My fountain is musical and beautiful - just ask the birds who come to drink and bathe in it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This wonderful and bright yellow fellow I have learned is a Western Oriole. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I never knew this bird existed until it visited my fountain and delighted me with its beauty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1h6bLqSnk_0Veel45PD4QbcikGZTaxCBzfeGQyXVSL7aVfdb2Mg95qztkgcSosBYnFYA1g3yfWHEcBxHgbLYwIxWlVDQvPpDjM0wVDsUwB5LOYIaWFeaUIYkFUEII3gbSeF6oNreXvU/s1600-h/yellow+bird3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342976541733587826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1h6bLqSnk_0Veel45PD4QbcikGZTaxCBzfeGQyXVSL7aVfdb2Mg95qztkgcSosBYnFYA1g3yfWHEcBxHgbLYwIxWlVDQvPpDjM0wVDsUwB5LOYIaWFeaUIYkFUEII3gbSeF6oNreXvU/s640/yellow+bird3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="470" /></a> Finches of every color, wrens, sparrows and brightly irridescent hummingbirds are frequent visitors. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The hummingbirds are especially bold and come to examine us, hovering just inches from our faces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But to be honest - the garden is what a cottage garden should be. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My home is very unpretentious and I suppose any other type of garden </div><div style="text-align: center;">wouldn't bring us the joy this untidy bit of real estate does. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The beds are not uniform, no color scheme exists here - </div><div style="text-align: center;">colors collide happily in every imaginable combination. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband loves to create pots of beautiful flowers - </div><div style="text-align: center;">so much so that there are an over abundance of them </div><div style="text-align: center;">and they continually creep into the pathways and seating areas. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When they become too much of an obstacle, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I move them - quietly - </div><div style="text-align: center;">to areas where they can be appreciated but not tripped over. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm8IYDElPRg5kCpcv73uSdEZ5Yj9dbj9RNyD02JVocdakz9h2l6kigtJG-_Jl8zhrddD7d7RTUXH5QiYSUBKaTWSEvqYqOnMUMQTUtHkUjZBGG4Jw-goKWIHuQNZEF-OC9zUm9-hXaps/s1600-h/IMG_2224.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="424" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342974869960026082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm8IYDElPRg5kCpcv73uSdEZ5Yj9dbj9RNyD02JVocdakz9h2l6kigtJG-_Jl8zhrddD7d7RTUXH5QiYSUBKaTWSEvqYqOnMUMQTUtHkUjZBGG4Jw-goKWIHuQNZEF-OC9zUm9-hXaps/s640/IMG_2224.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>All around the garden, needing a good clipping, are roses. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Over 40 of them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose most, but not all, of the roses - wonderful David Austin English roses, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Romantica roses and luscious scented old Heritage roses with petal counts of 60 and upward. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They are long lasting and remind me of peonies - which we can't grow here in Southern California. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here are some views of my 'not yet ready for visitors' garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">What it lacks in symmetry and good design, it makes up for in joy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bmZHVM8N_Hbox7TxS4a_gY9MCwYB5026WrxlcdPh6RMRSmzPrvOUNhalFxxkEOPUojKFU61XaPmtas49t-wfNEMYpcPwoKBBh-r7CpumAv6_tbHnTf2zj7XUjRWk4zqmKoIKFedo53E/s1600-h/IMG_0193.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342974865597296402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bmZHVM8N_Hbox7TxS4a_gY9MCwYB5026WrxlcdPh6RMRSmzPrvOUNhalFxxkEOPUojKFU61XaPmtas49t-wfNEMYpcPwoKBBh-r7CpumAv6_tbHnTf2zj7XUjRWk4zqmKoIKFedo53E/s640/IMG_0193.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Mama house wren chose the outdoor speaker as her home. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do we have a music lover here? </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtN60_wyDYvL2C0YVmnWP3TTbAQrm3r4WuJ-rlkPZfGXopMR_edKqKnu5Gz4FJiaCJsD_B1JeQmsk08hdyk09HI7zdwlzbo2gOs52RIuOHLiedmn1Gosm4EnI5Q3iliX-3rLQ59uS7Bw/s1600-h/IMG_0032.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342974856657713890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtN60_wyDYvL2C0YVmnWP3TTbAQrm3r4WuJ-rlkPZfGXopMR_edKqKnu5Gz4FJiaCJsD_B1JeQmsk08hdyk09HI7zdwlzbo2gOs52RIuOHLiedmn1Gosm4EnI5Q3iliX-3rLQ59uS7Bw/s640/IMG_0032.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> Old english style roses grow in clusters dripping with fragrance. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHlOUcT1QlgMHYkS0po92zModq9WEsf0Kj-8jPrYKWRWiIjHcYwgkAfY7M7v3A4tULKeuP_M877tWpW8n46AHNbFmn-SigAGAPFQjK6VpTNFu9SJLuAECzrXcSVskAljo3ZyN3Wb6D9M/s1600-h/IMG_1781.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMj4Q85uABFwWgucuGFev3C3d6-06Ol3X4zvYLEoNyQ1WywjvHeVBu1LN6AjzPB5KC76EmjJkUmFUdO7KRRxQfSe61FJwt-2OtUgwUcrjACbUneLWBW2w67z9Kn3p_r9Z_EUvmY2otbdM/s1600-h/IMG_1774.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342971671873035106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMj4Q85uABFwWgucuGFev3C3d6-06Ol3X4zvYLEoNyQ1WywjvHeVBu1LN6AjzPB5KC76EmjJkUmFUdO7KRRxQfSe61FJwt-2OtUgwUcrjACbUneLWBW2w67z9Kn3p_r9Z_EUvmY2otbdM/s640/IMG_1774.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> And, of course, the roses have to come inside - </div><div style="text-align: center;">armfuls of them in vases and pitchers - smelling of heaven. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This rose, a rich raspberry colored rose with big multi-petaled 5-inch fragrant blooms, is a favorite. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu6SAnVU30yWneGWdkhYU_9dnC5g3mbyTZpYxKK9efJtQyE48tOe5v2rIok-5yXw4sr2NaLQVoRixa07DGjNBhDsIlgKGQ8tSr33f3JFduZJoCHpeSueVix3ZDpacx6XKc6S_2yUyyqA/s1600-h/IMG_1772.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342971672544635634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu6SAnVU30yWneGWdkhYU_9dnC5g3mbyTZpYxKK9efJtQyE48tOe5v2rIok-5yXw4sr2NaLQVoRixa07DGjNBhDsIlgKGQ8tSr33f3JFduZJoCHpeSueVix3ZDpacx6XKc6S_2yUyyqA/s640/IMG_1772.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The pots, casually growing into the walkways, are my husband's loving creations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcwbRYFndVulSopmhyuLjv3bx7JOSS8j12B984qp-iMrmZdtZb8opSiUQTSM4qCjeOxCIhIW4uLjzxp97YSRCF0csRshbILit94vXx43oUbS8qjt7HD6NN9d_mSc8E7SkO1bAktTPBHI/s1600-h/IMG_1771.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970845440553698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcwbRYFndVulSopmhyuLjv3bx7JOSS8j12B984qp-iMrmZdtZb8opSiUQTSM4qCjeOxCIhIW4uLjzxp97YSRCF0csRshbILit94vXx43oUbS8qjt7HD6NN9d_mSc8E7SkO1bAktTPBHI/s640/IMG_1771.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Wrought iron from an antique french gate tops cast iron pillars to frame an entry to the putting green. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsWHonP6YrmJi5CDgy5oNRP-FWaOcfqxoESUk9xy77a_KFpIxzrG1A8W5HvnyUS4XugEf7GZ5NNPkmmLy73nahU3s1oqDQWci0E1uz0Fgs9FtcjA401nYdfrsy5m05Uqpx2-MdfX-AZc/s1600-h/IMG_1770.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970836717624978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsWHonP6YrmJi5CDgy5oNRP-FWaOcfqxoESUk9xy77a_KFpIxzrG1A8W5HvnyUS4XugEf7GZ5NNPkmmLy73nahU3s1oqDQWci0E1uz0Fgs9FtcjA401nYdfrsy5m05Uqpx2-MdfX-AZc/s640/IMG_1770.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Wisteria, urgently in need of a manicure, climbs to the upper deck. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is an amazing and beautiful sight when in bloom. </div><div style="text-align: center;">In the growing season it can creep along at up to a foot a day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKc6zWE8Q6iYYcnxSO2aMBOM_ZSCt1QdZflMsP1kYdmlTcfy61QPujzqK2M8wNaiU3WYUE1yLadZZdXW7A2OcUSkAY7tufDSNafQzLmNRBO0UJOEo6VJ3PbPvDin252PN7xFSSe9vBHI/s1600-h/IMG_1768.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970836792245538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKc6zWE8Q6iYYcnxSO2aMBOM_ZSCt1QdZflMsP1kYdmlTcfy61QPujzqK2M8wNaiU3WYUE1yLadZZdXW7A2OcUSkAY7tufDSNafQzLmNRBO0UJOEo6VJ3PbPvDin252PN7xFSSe9vBHI/s640/IMG_1768.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>My husband has made sure that the garden is a feast for the nose, as well as the eyes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here, night blooming jasmine fills the night with heady perfume. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LnlI5dQ3jL31RJ7HpP-_rqg3ofK1exol5dQACXtHichrQ_HNrGC54LUkyXsM8SlF19UjjNbUCUKNxyi8FM8hEuM09zhr8DolJclzAwv0xtD1kit1MYOQ3iN8I32yySuOwe0PT7cnls0/s1600-h/IMG_1766.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970831520139058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LnlI5dQ3jL31RJ7HpP-_rqg3ofK1exol5dQACXtHichrQ_HNrGC54LUkyXsM8SlF19UjjNbUCUKNxyi8FM8hEuM09zhr8DolJclzAwv0xtD1kit1MYOQ3iN8I32yySuOwe0PT7cnls0/s640/IMG_1766.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Grapes grow over the arbor, and create a shaded retreat beneath. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhX8QXIUhgmd3aFVuGE4ErrBlxeKFKrXHxhQtJVl0-qZuHCTHQ6bwEqXXxBlZskg4ZvaG4PYLFdMavG8nyHwytmQ1iT8Zm77xfcFqBURG6CyRmARoMs_kUM9DfM66aSY2jJXCGXZY3GH4/s1600-h/IMG_1765.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970825121607138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhX8QXIUhgmd3aFVuGE4ErrBlxeKFKrXHxhQtJVl0-qZuHCTHQ6bwEqXXxBlZskg4ZvaG4PYLFdMavG8nyHwytmQ1iT8Zm77xfcFqBURG6CyRmARoMs_kUM9DfM66aSY2jJXCGXZY3GH4/s640/IMG_1765.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The lemon tree is abundant this year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk0RP5VtSZ1vRCXu76xUnhB0lUrSGT8CJ4Iqc-tVKvkV42-WV4prhGM1NHRJL_kvNNBnDiGEY5cKARPLrLXRWb59UeVW0bXBn6GaGHVg8YvQ5WTmsk5hOFtpHFNUfBymf_y9nKUGnxGQ/s1600-h/IMG_1760.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969851007837330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk0RP5VtSZ1vRCXu76xUnhB0lUrSGT8CJ4Iqc-tVKvkV42-WV4prhGM1NHRJL_kvNNBnDiGEY5cKARPLrLXRWb59UeVW0bXBn6GaGHVg8YvQ5WTmsk5hOFtpHFNUfBymf_y9nKUGnxGQ/s640/IMG_1760.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> An antique dry sink holds vintage pots and orchids in a shady corner. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqMvjArk9f-HUg2p808QCRErZVzgtV2qgRJm4KZkn-6YoIL0FKphtDF1txf4Kk6wnI51CbQIqUurbXuOKisTvhZwYnyjtsVrL6dv_0Pxy2HUU6mTCW2LKSDoPFEEtRWLrCjUKw4MVrE/s1600-h/IMG_1759.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969845622556322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqMvjArk9f-HUg2p808QCRErZVzgtV2qgRJm4KZkn-6YoIL0FKphtDF1txf4Kk6wnI51CbQIqUurbXuOKisTvhZwYnyjtsVrL6dv_0Pxy2HUU6mTCW2LKSDoPFEEtRWLrCjUKw4MVrE/s640/IMG_1759.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Impatiens and architectural fragments are a good combination. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAiOLicPhsc01fMddnUvHelfLJjv1yMFFW5mIOsuUMnyR4VqeRBIXiP9qBVnMk1RnGuSNOzDPHyksBP8YSR1yYAVMoK6Yr_nQ0u_Hx0txdKHIsLnihCcNcQOwYQILg5i9K731CqGg_8U/s1600-h/IMG_1756.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969844428483314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAiOLicPhsc01fMddnUvHelfLJjv1yMFFW5mIOsuUMnyR4VqeRBIXiP9qBVnMk1RnGuSNOzDPHyksBP8YSR1yYAVMoK6Yr_nQ0u_Hx0txdKHIsLnihCcNcQOwYQILg5i9K731CqGg_8U/s640/IMG_1756.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Birdies welcome! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79oRBIDiBy0zGv6zpk_2OyZgsn60cUxv0cb-QnOqDi-U-IBMN3K0TOQz5AiQdRfUiuU4pokFksjxxkxA0S1RQVXcG1aMOLLNJKoeZ0fhErGF8GjLiMMlTlpkeZRqzRSeA3u3EsgRAXhA/s1600-h/IMG_1754.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969838227374546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79oRBIDiBy0zGv6zpk_2OyZgsn60cUxv0cb-QnOqDi-U-IBMN3K0TOQz5AiQdRfUiuU4pokFksjxxkxA0S1RQVXcG1aMOLLNJKoeZ0fhErGF8GjLiMMlTlpkeZRqzRSeA3u3EsgRAXhA/s640/IMG_1754.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Large furry children, as well. Bailey frequently hangs out IN her water bowl. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvov5spdrDwaCaViF0izx_5JPOLsXUtN85tw1YACsfJ139EaZuQp3saJleS7hoYQ2MnkllpuuoZASw-WWJfwXrSFTThLa4kfqSmE-f52v7wSJ4Fw3gemafDEOs5ujHuhh_Z-eK9RuGcM/s1600-h/IMG_1753.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969833132940578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvov5spdrDwaCaViF0izx_5JPOLsXUtN85tw1YACsfJ139EaZuQp3saJleS7hoYQ2MnkllpuuoZASw-WWJfwXrSFTThLa4kfqSmE-f52v7wSJ4Fw3gemafDEOs5ujHuhh_Z-eK9RuGcM/s640/IMG_1753.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> A candle chandelier adds a touch of romance to a dining area. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitSbsIAs-m4rXXXD3W7tBSZEyUEG50wQtHaV3dhj9B74Xe51yhHCxffOphDCg_qLDfai8N5m7xB5qWbHm5_4-nacyZOlxZYlnklTnObfQOSSwrRh1z57bOS7tHmnxXUfySPx1iG3UxqU/s1600-h/IMG_1752.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969066278010018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitSbsIAs-m4rXXXD3W7tBSZEyUEG50wQtHaV3dhj9B74Xe51yhHCxffOphDCg_qLDfai8N5m7xB5qWbHm5_4-nacyZOlxZYlnklTnObfQOSSwrRh1z57bOS7tHmnxXUfySPx1iG3UxqU/s640/IMG_1752.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Shady areas are brightened with ferns and bright flowers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwT6ruX_Z9PEKCsd3loAUtEf2OSYfz6lCqxSKWx9bK_NC3VUEBgymjsbmT_9Y_t6OWaab9il2BO66VLx5actyKsCX9j9ge8PGrZsP1fdxnZoX0NE7yWznvUH8jbqBDfpWXwZ5RW8ph1g/s1600-h/IMG_1748.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969065096977650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwT6ruX_Z9PEKCsd3loAUtEf2OSYfz6lCqxSKWx9bK_NC3VUEBgymjsbmT_9Y_t6OWaab9il2BO66VLx5actyKsCX9j9ge8PGrZsP1fdxnZoX0NE7yWznvUH8jbqBDfpWXwZ5RW8ph1g/s640/IMG_1748.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Spring brings a reappearance of the cameleon vine that is dormant in the winter. It serves as a beautiful ground cover, with touches of yellow and pink where the sun kisses it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyj9dfOZo2RN2QZ-zlkqQ_lQAcX_zb0cl_pQioAR1xMxW9v9MDHGaafy8CQon-mvaD0uE-seNOuGzRpaTwFxYTVfZ4mn9GS1yEqYRTNJyq2sKkwVjcDRcxpQyxyYW8JFYYbOnmsXvjSE/s1600-h/IMG_1746.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969063122033954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyj9dfOZo2RN2QZ-zlkqQ_lQAcX_zb0cl_pQioAR1xMxW9v9MDHGaafy8CQon-mvaD0uE-seNOuGzRpaTwFxYTVfZ4mn9GS1yEqYRTNJyq2sKkwVjcDRcxpQyxyYW8JFYYbOnmsXvjSE/s640/IMG_1746.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Colorful pots created by my sweet husband. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfCnirGr-JyHYZp1OnFgr3ti_31YH2huG018PBc90tQ-H7uygbMtaUF5YWdL1Utno7LyV6fPG91EdX1FNO0aL_fc738PMMN07x0sunI0kb3P_KBBFeH6GfTnkNxVVKMjv4DfhuGtB9x4/s1600-h/IMG_1745.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969055884734578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfCnirGr-JyHYZp1OnFgr3ti_31YH2huG018PBc90tQ-H7uygbMtaUF5YWdL1Utno7LyV6fPG91EdX1FNO0aL_fc738PMMN07x0sunI0kb3P_KBBFeH6GfTnkNxVVKMjv4DfhuGtB9x4/s640/IMG_1745.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> A gift from a friend, this lemon/lime tree is bearing it's first fruit! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIWkdk4hQmZld6Lpd_WqWrOrEvBnQ6U9JVOd83lUEz7rS6UgBnyxVL7jndnWQLcz3C6KkYcmI-JQ66nYJZE_-PLOKjLgk_ka2V7xhyphenhyphenQitg9RecwfWCy-qW4dcmv4HID8Prq-xTgG7SQk/s1600-h/IMG_1742.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969057758826994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIWkdk4hQmZld6Lpd_WqWrOrEvBnQ6U9JVOd83lUEz7rS6UgBnyxVL7jndnWQLcz3C6KkYcmI-JQ66nYJZE_-PLOKjLgk_ka2V7xhyphenhyphenQitg9RecwfWCy-qW4dcmv4HID8Prq-xTgG7SQk/s640/IMG_1742.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Cymbidium orchids and begonias love this shady spot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vdf6-cO78dia7d5KkkE5WT88Imd_lL8P2z2UQEAzfCsqE9TpRv7piZMTragHrHzHH8PH6-l0fNfaWLKSdJ6U7wAtFima8ahvZW1f_fm-uaF2z6NRrJUhddto1SIwHRgf2qFyd1WJEyI/s1600-h/IMG_1740.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968353353807730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vdf6-cO78dia7d5KkkE5WT88Imd_lL8P2z2UQEAzfCsqE9TpRv7piZMTragHrHzHH8PH6-l0fNfaWLKSdJ6U7wAtFima8ahvZW1f_fm-uaF2z6NRrJUhddto1SIwHRgf2qFyd1WJEyI/s640/IMG_1740.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The rusty rooster was a Sawdust Festival find. The watering cans are vintage. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGED4kHyeHFMWfdnYJTQXU5MTV2swMtFE8t6MQrFSemL40xccEl17a3rE_EwSmqvr-KQP20EmflOmwAUYCtiY9DCeYLLvKChUqKtkBFo-kWqkCfIuvjiT5pXqQBE4OJ5mpdX36GQJUzY8/s1600-h/IMG_1738.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968353776816674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGED4kHyeHFMWfdnYJTQXU5MTV2swMtFE8t6MQrFSemL40xccEl17a3rE_EwSmqvr-KQP20EmflOmwAUYCtiY9DCeYLLvKChUqKtkBFo-kWqkCfIuvjiT5pXqQBE4OJ5mpdX36GQJUzY8/s640/IMG_1738.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Another find at the Sawdust are these colorful ceramic mushrooms. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFfHTH9tUG2CP_8kaSXOhvMJtkaIYddBj7G3okmCDFhK1t2xIAX0YM4C8G67dghCwW6zNPoOMiJha0MZ_h_TLBwRGhk4I4l-yJp9-vGvF59H85RFV0nJsWimzFLA4PJxHSyxGHrJ6B2w/s1600-h/IMG_1737.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968348439954002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFfHTH9tUG2CP_8kaSXOhvMJtkaIYddBj7G3okmCDFhK1t2xIAX0YM4C8G67dghCwW6zNPoOMiJha0MZ_h_TLBwRGhk4I4l-yJp9-vGvF59H85RFV0nJsWimzFLA4PJxHSyxGHrJ6B2w/s640/IMG_1737.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Bailey loves the garden and often helps my husband plant - much to his chagrin - as she loves to dump the nursery plants out of their plastic pots. I'm sure she believes she is being very helpful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAImHymiO8KUk_ANpLMO4uREpNGGbJpI5RDp27lW4ioQh2mwP-h6XbgNbiaWfcYrNqmZ8a6EFi1_ZDFCWaxnt-QsbRUIzMVaQJoN1Muv6j1KTLzqlbRBwX1398Job8kQJ0I0fiborGBT0/s1600-h/IMG_1732.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968344303070322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAImHymiO8KUk_ANpLMO4uREpNGGbJpI5RDp27lW4ioQh2mwP-h6XbgNbiaWfcYrNqmZ8a6EFi1_ZDFCWaxnt-QsbRUIzMVaQJoN1Muv6j1KTLzqlbRBwX1398Job8kQJ0I0fiborGBT0/s640/IMG_1732.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> I love this rose. It is raspberry colored and very fragrant, and very petaled (new word?). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEa5KXLIG5gXvZVYKgemNTEQa78WqiPfVwCNUvCQ6IrVBaXaZND71kO3ppdHopUb1AEAk4s7ptSeY7JVOa6T2TvhrBPz678yk9AoWYq5-djdAI6vl-h6dS0O-qRQ-e0DVzdZ16qZwKuw/s1600-h/IMG_1730.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968342570494050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEa5KXLIG5gXvZVYKgemNTEQa78WqiPfVwCNUvCQ6IrVBaXaZND71kO3ppdHopUb1AEAk4s7ptSeY7JVOa6T2TvhrBPz678yk9AoWYq5-djdAI6vl-h6dS0O-qRQ-e0DVzdZ16qZwKuw/s640/IMG_1730.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Another of the 40+ roses my dear husband planted for me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiby4RvxFQyIqdZD7Yf6EsmemlQq83PqnLtUBhRZKWWfNqGC833UKcAs7q7Y2x2XvhltgRLbX6mPQZtyUQcU2j9rMsDRhWvdysjVXtYgBNPbaF2YxaP6g9QIl_qZKREVNOHAjmOTnTQN-8/s1600-h/IMG_1734.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967436740289714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiby4RvxFQyIqdZD7Yf6EsmemlQq83PqnLtUBhRZKWWfNqGC833UKcAs7q7Y2x2XvhltgRLbX6mPQZtyUQcU2j9rMsDRhWvdysjVXtYgBNPbaF2YxaP6g9QIl_qZKREVNOHAjmOTnTQN-8/s400/IMG_1734.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> My Eden roses. My all time favorite - they are not only gorgeous, they bloom year round - although not as abundantly as in Spring/Summer. They start off with hot pink centers and fade to light pink. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hundreds of petals on this one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRJabbXhmEI-xmdIXFDV9LF6bhaOWJluv1lRoGr9oSM6LEZMClnPoYUDPkbS6x_sipDZAiOq5X1Uns64tDg0oJ5_O4YsieYuf0htHgvvZ1dZXZrmJnDhWccOWJQKQA1w6T8k0IwonIoc/s1600-h/IMG_1728.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967436698837106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRJabbXhmEI-xmdIXFDV9LF6bhaOWJluv1lRoGr9oSM6LEZMClnPoYUDPkbS6x_sipDZAiOq5X1Uns64tDg0oJ5_O4YsieYuf0htHgvvZ1dZXZrmJnDhWccOWJQKQA1w6T8k0IwonIoc/s640/IMG_1728.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Don't you just love lemons!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC72tCQ48jotNbVkkZ_6KlcJMLfC3IlvVY6KEAw1M9Vc-Yv4wAiVL3pfwjto2A4ul8PXTz6ZN526TKoVmsaBntgHBfJp_p5HSTlxTyFkAmyuBsRF2j7Soat9yRTyIuR3wagGqZAXTvmk0/s1600-h/IMG_1726.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967428323571714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC72tCQ48jotNbVkkZ_6KlcJMLfC3IlvVY6KEAw1M9Vc-Yv4wAiVL3pfwjto2A4ul8PXTz6ZN526TKoVmsaBntgHBfJp_p5HSTlxTyFkAmyuBsRF2j7Soat9yRTyIuR3wagGqZAXTvmk0/s640/IMG_1726.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Miniature roses make great front border plants. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC-KwX8aUchsKQngmpfmbRM_yJOEnW9bHHFcrrrXRzZibhasue3I9ZwHuWGGvTXoMKhE8a-NKSvOgXAijFoubeN_Ty08UIDJVp78Y7dE97-LSrLMu33Ni8OOTmgJ3VFgaiPB_bD2BAMk/s1600-h/IMG_1683.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967425747227986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC-KwX8aUchsKQngmpfmbRM_yJOEnW9bHHFcrrrXRzZibhasue3I9ZwHuWGGvTXoMKhE8a-NKSvOgXAijFoubeN_Ty08UIDJVp78Y7dE97-LSrLMu33Ni8OOTmgJ3VFgaiPB_bD2BAMk/s640/IMG_1683.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> My husband has this ugly green spindly cactus-like plant that creates </div><div style="text-align: center;">this amazing 7-inch incredibly beautiful bloom - once a year. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The blooms last about 3 days and are gone! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpPkRhlreirDDTF5g7g7cTp3HlAp2bcLjWx3fQEyAxE82lc5V3Y8DHorcyb7wtEhnGp9BnhqZqDqHtLNK6wMAQERCtvnDEQ88f2kT11n2lI3BeigV0k3WqZoAQqyuvEHAqOl-2Ehx_lg/s1600-h/IMG_1679.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967420997033202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpPkRhlreirDDTF5g7g7cTp3HlAp2bcLjWx3fQEyAxE82lc5V3Y8DHorcyb7wtEhnGp9BnhqZqDqHtLNK6wMAQERCtvnDEQ88f2kT11n2lI3BeigV0k3WqZoAQqyuvEHAqOl-2Ehx_lg/s640/IMG_1679.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyApn_WqD4Xyp4OcyOgp-1Q4V1auiThLKGl3dYnGnetQp54WeaeI3R2LFWJBIxQnpOzHlBJPhSFjTSS0Sq5U7FuuA7zR_tVzba_CNKYknWXi2XZe-6yvu2afdEbcZlipFBNLVZKPb362o/s1600-h/IMG_3415.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965835801114626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyApn_WqD4Xyp4OcyOgp-1Q4V1auiThLKGl3dYnGnetQp54WeaeI3R2LFWJBIxQnpOzHlBJPhSFjTSS0Sq5U7FuuA7zR_tVzba_CNKYknWXi2XZe-6yvu2afdEbcZlipFBNLVZKPb362o/s640/IMG_3415.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> One of my very favorite things is this large, black, cast iron urn and pedestal. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love changing the plants each season for a fresh look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6bJMrnFxFgyYD0gp8ua6kzKiXkKWFx1xitJ77VUcxk-F_7bEUP4L3W8skDrahFScW2oDChPW2LvpLD3c4iTDUKbtQQFziUUwvorD0j5GimIgmT8ftS1Cr1rr08K-eQS48AtcypA3B2A/s1600-h/IMG_3417.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965831952481106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6bJMrnFxFgyYD0gp8ua6kzKiXkKWFx1xitJ77VUcxk-F_7bEUP4L3W8skDrahFScW2oDChPW2LvpLD3c4iTDUKbtQQFziUUwvorD0j5GimIgmT8ftS1Cr1rr08K-eQS48AtcypA3B2A/s640/IMG_3417.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Our front walkway, dripping with Eden roses. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7J-CeOIIMeAzqP1snfjtPnDkFUoenk-5dbqNW35jpNer6PXLGxy_i6SBkF2tiD0i_m6IBFiSLwPzN7Vcrl24wJsKHyGrSISRVuNqNs7_0SRHJoGYZva23GCQE4-tmzwSenE5V66kgpcI/s1600-h/roses....jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdOOau07Q0RPByGTLIwMGKDRMJ7akoYcfYBnK9KbYYH3b9m_zWJ9RBxYUImBsJpGgYPAvX0LibsoUYc1aN8uu4ZCIkauhIazhV6sWWuePPRGj1vo36m0yiH0ttgZbPArWAI4VGCtBhiA/s1600-h/IMG_3413.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965822079502546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdOOau07Q0RPByGTLIwMGKDRMJ7akoYcfYBnK9KbYYH3b9m_zWJ9RBxYUImBsJpGgYPAvX0LibsoUYc1aN8uu4ZCIkauhIazhV6sWWuePPRGj1vo36m0yiH0ttgZbPArWAI4VGCtBhiA/s640/IMG_3413.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> I also love geraniums - there are so many varieties. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSXKHFTxlvuYX1Q_-i1KMHithTKal0GGAwXF8ppn3Wx-R9oe7MlnOUpLFW2-R-DHcwebKG6z3Acw0L4300uwO2Iz4zj_WYhXdCGY3KuihxNzinBf629mtt-ttsgyL1E9L7r-8CHPAgt4/s1600-h/birdies.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965818677693954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSXKHFTxlvuYX1Q_-i1KMHithTKal0GGAwXF8ppn3Wx-R9oe7MlnOUpLFW2-R-DHcwebKG6z3Acw0L4300uwO2Iz4zj_WYhXdCGY3KuihxNzinBf629mtt-ttsgyL1E9L7r-8CHPAgt4/s1600/birdies.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> These sweet babies perched on my deck, all fluffy and huddled together, </div><div style="text-align: center;">while mom and dad birdy took turns feeding them. Soooo cute. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9cOUuqky1nEf6lDfc0S04dFxIE3sXwhy3RgxHKOzUYkACMz70rCSq6J5rYHU3AYoSYfHkiP8IWoHXGOFHIdYOOrFEPVs3vlSVzBd2tppiLKB1Y8hlRc7ucDp9-9_YTFwmoSoxwLPRYw/s1600-h/IMG_1803.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342964327048283778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9cOUuqky1nEf6lDfc0S04dFxIE3sXwhy3RgxHKOzUYkACMz70rCSq6J5rYHU3AYoSYfHkiP8IWoHXGOFHIdYOOrFEPVs3vlSVzBd2tppiLKB1Y8hlRc7ucDp9-9_YTFwmoSoxwLPRYw/s400/IMG_1803.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> And speaking of cute - Bailey waits for a game of 'tug'. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPrwtwIsm9wPh_CeyepDztySbkP5IPYZu0gErefjpzYQF3WdV19lEEin-zsmYFhox47g0Z_zr52FTL4aSLumra5WbcOUy4FOTGNS9wpn7sdt8Mnv1WB5VOyl7xg_cNPtkiBNHbXMaN0s/s1600-h/IMG_1816.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342964324503200114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPrwtwIsm9wPh_CeyepDztySbkP5IPYZu0gErefjpzYQF3WdV19lEEin-zsmYFhox47g0Z_zr52FTL4aSLumra5WbcOUy4FOTGNS9wpn7sdt8Mnv1WB5VOyl7xg_cNPtkiBNHbXMaN0s/s640/IMG_1816.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Vintage stained glass window looks lovely with the light pouring through. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tPd-nQK_HhvG_3pDSNSA9DSa3fKqs595bGiu_M1O2zPQthBr8gGJf_VHdK_uMFj0PviuXP1NEWjFmgm6mOtirF41C5A2v6PEgYJky_weXJJecffDrhkglnyd-9-dBXqvhdMlXapNZiQ/s1600-h/IMG_1813.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963562336040930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tPd-nQK_HhvG_3pDSNSA9DSa3fKqs595bGiu_M1O2zPQthBr8gGJf_VHdK_uMFj0PviuXP1NEWjFmgm6mOtirF41C5A2v6PEgYJky_weXJJecffDrhkglnyd-9-dBXqvhdMlXapNZiQ/s640/IMG_1813.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiah2fPC-SD1zmXJuBEEjIeFA2Y9KorbApb03Fq3WF-N5HKk5EPuHRQ9UHqpIfFNg8Aczd_lUE96f1gvRxxYiBVyFeykPVb3HRQbq1QpPDXvNrlBdnON-NVdttVvjB6ei_GUrrC7F_H66g/s1600-h/IMG_1808.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963561872109906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiah2fPC-SD1zmXJuBEEjIeFA2Y9KorbApb03Fq3WF-N5HKk5EPuHRQ9UHqpIfFNg8Aczd_lUE96f1gvRxxYiBVyFeykPVb3HRQbq1QpPDXvNrlBdnON-NVdttVvjB6ei_GUrrC7F_H66g/s640/IMG_1808.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cQiuni-irETkQpRUiFYQ0aBY9fIzmL6et4BMQbnNF8m47ybu2Tsd68m_SOl5jS05QajSKezVie8ZBPU1vhw8YBP5dIczjk2YUYisvSuIhn1jiw__o3FYSFD3RruXAYjqIljM1sD0Jg4/s1600-h/IMG_1807.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQXNr8x43TXPFXjTW2YVie1DNFbfv6FMgRFLSD5A5zwFsZzHgE1cCWQCiw4DnZkdC-0Cz3f_JgPT_FLwQateSyPCymDUsr-gsU3o59p8I7SQCdiuTmb9i1JQZD21K_lAvxQl4iHL-C8s/s1600-h/IMG_1806.JPG"></a>More views from the garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMwTFHAo62wJvPADlYBWaBV9MvKdFC_1suA2iFjPMO1adnxOh_hCdCWq8iRM8NgLVpltRpdhgZvBeEGQk9tS9XvXNTUUUWOCL-Udi_bp8uRNHbJyxFfpOmCMb2d1hIPl8-R_On4eEf9M/s1600-h/IMG_1799.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963049691138674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMwTFHAo62wJvPADlYBWaBV9MvKdFC_1suA2iFjPMO1adnxOh_hCdCWq8iRM8NgLVpltRpdhgZvBeEGQk9tS9XvXNTUUUWOCL-Udi_bp8uRNHbJyxFfpOmCMb2d1hIPl8-R_On4eEf9M/s640/IMG_1799.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The apple tree will be raided by possums, raccoons and birds long before the fruit is ready, with the same story for the grapes. It's a rare day when we get a taste of apple or a cluster of grapes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifmkytiiPbb23PytNDKPug9aTajbXLLF19K_176axITajseFSu-8ZPIAiXMghHLFJ78FKSrgWB2TnM9OVFtNVBLvaMAa9_0N18NACvUJ0vu7n5QxQTTBF3vwvXhOo5fGpM29qTknySBE/s1600-h/IMG_1791.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963042513458194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifmkytiiPbb23PytNDKPug9aTajbXLLF19K_176axITajseFSu-8ZPIAiXMghHLFJ78FKSrgWB2TnM9OVFtNVBLvaMAa9_0N18NACvUJ0vu7n5QxQTTBF3vwvXhOo5fGpM29qTknySBE/s640/IMG_1791.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHMLo3crNLaw87fRuqQkSoOKmM7mVZ9LxgGFYE8PYLVbFetpGucsWqMNO78V0afRBSxXtEv6QDwOqD_uRQ6s94O16q16YChHltGneu74rh65xECpvez_9ENQxn0mR9SmfrlecxeHkpbg/s1600-h/IMG_1796.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963039044086706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHMLo3crNLaw87fRuqQkSoOKmM7mVZ9LxgGFYE8PYLVbFetpGucsWqMNO78V0afRBSxXtEv6QDwOqD_uRQ6s94O16q16YChHltGneu74rh65xECpvez_9ENQxn0mR9SmfrlecxeHkpbg/s640/IMG_1796.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Coleus and Lobelia brighten a shady spot. </div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xu3N27qwcdpabnmRtWDz5IH2amASo9apK6GoKygfj3GJxnh7PlVy62WPNgTw1GtBt8RDBxBXD5azbJzNY_YstfANv-xW3t5KSPoml29O2aQyLD88FkfSPF1OkPysVd1Tj2bxneOwM8g/s1600-h/IMG_1793.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342962372793666562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xu3N27qwcdpabnmRtWDz5IH2amASo9apK6GoKygfj3GJxnh7PlVy62WPNgTw1GtBt8RDBxBXD5azbJzNY_YstfANv-xW3t5KSPoml29O2aQyLD88FkfSPF1OkPysVd1Tj2bxneOwM8g/s640/IMG_1793.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> English Garden rose by David Austin. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi7h9eZgL6H36adTK3yp5fBYc4FvhAh4nTM7_kqXKhzUDSBNMKFe2enR1ci060L-PRas6_yhhlMPE1ZPLKOJ2GDEOnm4UfgvWVAeaOxA690qZ0lljKEzxjNhELAglVn48H9F5-vuxHAo/s1600-h/IMG_1790.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342962373285780610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi7h9eZgL6H36adTK3yp5fBYc4FvhAh4nTM7_kqXKhzUDSBNMKFe2enR1ci060L-PRas6_yhhlMPE1ZPLKOJ2GDEOnm4UfgvWVAeaOxA690qZ0lljKEzxjNhELAglVn48H9F5-vuxHAo/s640/IMG_1790.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Abbaye de Cluny rose - huge peach blooms. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YPiv4M7AWeyuAhkCvWUEWdaHVWSgDbsMup38iiXOUVD8LDoHXfKubnFtFaKLd9K77Qed5d34xQw2In6NVoS56YCC2553yRkAQk8T6j2PVdoWq7JyLBdLDn2MKwrNppxhpvvM1sVmrdM/s1600-h/IMG_1489.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342962364396302562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YPiv4M7AWeyuAhkCvWUEWdaHVWSgDbsMup38iiXOUVD8LDoHXfKubnFtFaKLd9K77Qed5d34xQw2In6NVoS56YCC2553yRkAQk8T6j2PVdoWq7JyLBdLDn2MKwrNppxhpvvM1sVmrdM/s640/IMG_1489.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="530" /></a>Bailey, the Leonberger Pup, at 6 months. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZTwHieTcrZ7TjMFIwmBWFq7ZVffuxdtLaYhQS_rkcXaOT0KLn8hJm8Og_IC-TjONQuFoKNWRiZV6Vyqh1siGRsqDxKJ0ELwuvanncAzsNUwbUifVn1GOkEg9H-dMrFjk8O1sj9uC5uc/s1600-h/IMG_1788.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961991257773394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZTwHieTcrZ7TjMFIwmBWFq7ZVffuxdtLaYhQS_rkcXaOT0KLn8hJm8Og_IC-TjONQuFoKNWRiZV6Vyqh1siGRsqDxKJ0ELwuvanncAzsNUwbUifVn1GOkEg9H-dMrFjk8O1sj9uC5uc/s640/IMG_1788.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a>Edens and Morning Glory vine cover an archway. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyi1j2oOwDIOrkzWBXjiCQJ_a9ZbLkucOECnCqhh_jeh3IGprkDZ7rfNgSyNc-FhwufAIV9zBk7DUMbTyi8_yyZZpL0R1-Ia1c6ZXdL07Wp8Pqf0QbmFOWHb-kp_5k6UqqT9IRGErCv-I/s1600-h/IMG_1786.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961988922109442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyi1j2oOwDIOrkzWBXjiCQJ_a9ZbLkucOECnCqhh_jeh3IGprkDZ7rfNgSyNc-FhwufAIV9zBk7DUMbTyi8_yyZZpL0R1-Ia1c6ZXdL07Wp8Pqf0QbmFOWHb-kp_5k6UqqT9IRGErCv-I/s640/IMG_1786.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Silvery weathered teak Lutyens bench and gazing ball. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl0_ED-xkSlzg8txbMkzbDh3pP9Yx4jtZVpHJ5UzaDJogwjxdvSFo7dXEwCTXIBNysiRIpB8ZEy9hK8n5OZpWZra09qonwJdsFmtYwCTNoUrh4mrKxde6fsBDUVtlNp7E7oHK2Wc1b8U/s1600-h/IMG_1784.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961981996718162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl0_ED-xkSlzg8txbMkzbDh3pP9Yx4jtZVpHJ5UzaDJogwjxdvSFo7dXEwCTXIBNysiRIpB8ZEy9hK8n5OZpWZra09qonwJdsFmtYwCTNoUrh4mrKxde6fsBDUVtlNp7E7oHK2Wc1b8U/s640/IMG_1784.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Soft pink many petaled rose - I lost the name for this one long ago. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hZxAgnVCPFeqEDcpAusuHNbJqPXo8F8vbHIh_w45oR0lv4FWz2e69d4gkjR8VJ83UsBEZq6pO01MiQanPDlvZE2WKVnKGnQhuVgOQODHRhGC-JgsG8KoBSuYG6Uv-NRCvipm_ykGoYI/s1600-h/IMG_1783.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961978820491378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hZxAgnVCPFeqEDcpAusuHNbJqPXo8F8vbHIh_w45oR0lv4FWz2e69d4gkjR8VJ83UsBEZq6pO01MiQanPDlvZE2WKVnKGnQhuVgOQODHRhGC-JgsG8KoBSuYG6Uv-NRCvipm_ykGoYI/s640/IMG_1783.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">No cottage garden is complete without a Fairy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your gardens and remember - they don't have to be perfect to be beautiful!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be posting photos from our Garden tour next! </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Including recipes for our luscious lemon refreshments and instructions for our table projects.) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Keep an eye out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">Please comment</span></strong> and tell me about your gardens!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love and flowers!</div>Claudine</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

GARDENING: WELCOME TO MY GARDEN

Welcome to my Garden! . . And let me preface this invitation with apologies - my garden is not really visitor ready. Spring seemed to come ...

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Catalano Architects' Oyster Harbor Home

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342744282138976130" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiU9nhakn4I/AAAAAAAACX8/-78rQOj0dKA/s400/Kuckly+Sunroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos by Eric Roth - used by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">permission</span>)</span><br /><div align="center">I have always loved the Shingle style and Clapboard homes of New England and especially Cape Cod. So imagine my delight when <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects, whose firm has been has been widely published, including features in Metropolitan Home, The Boston Globe, Better Homes and Gardens, Custom Home and Down East Magazine; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">offered</span> me a sneak peek into their one of their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">spectacular</span> projects in Oyster Harbor, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342714691607006402" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUitIF_DMI/AAAAAAAACW0/LPwqP58yzvY/s400/Nicole+Kuckly+Brandes+front+exterior+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 402px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" /> It is a large home but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects kept this sprawling house from appearing huge by introducing a variety of roof lines and shapes. This gives the impression that the house has grown over the years, a piece at a time. They tend to design a home that is "traditional" without being specifically historical. Creating a house like this for their elite clientele usually takes close to 24 months from design to finish build. Let's have a look inside. </div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342719174011222834" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUmyCWbezI/AAAAAAAACXk/Q_zVQeqv-jM/s400/Kuckly+kitchen.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 416px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">A wonderful classic white kitchen with subway tile and dark wood floors. This is a classic! I like the texture of the counter stools and lights look like Circa lighting. Notice how the crown molding of the cabinets goes right up to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span> ceiling and wraps around the space. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342714700913083874" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUitqwuheI/AAAAAAAACW8/5fHPiilvwYM/s400/Nicole+Kuckly+Brandes+Dining+area+by+Window.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 421px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">A pretty breakfast nook! I love the built in banquette seating. Notice how the windows are a bit higher to accommodate not only the bench but also the cushion on top. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> makes sure that during the design phase the landscape architect and interior designer have a voice in the project. The results are obviously beautiful and very well planned. Right down the seat cushion! Sconces with checkered shades echo the checks on the seat cushions.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342744289433221106" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiU9n8lp9_I/AAAAAAAACYE/D6hp7SqUm5I/s400/Kuckly+Livingroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">The color scheme in the family room is so soothing and classic New England Beach house! It highlights the water views from the expansive windows. Notice the architectural detail in the room - wainscoting, built in benches and ceiling mouldings all add a level of detail that adds a richness to this project. Sconces on either side of the bench and a hanging lantern are also nice touches.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342715339323617746" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUjS1BqMdI/AAAAAAAACXU/wVEhB4upbYE/s400/Kuckly+Sitting+Area+with+Fireplace.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /> Though the house is large the room scale is perfect. Here the sitting room feels cozy with the addition of a spectacular stone fireplace. Again notice the details: Built ins, wainscoting even a small niche for an antiques. Also notice how the designer adds textural interest in this room with the wicker chairs, bench, heavy fringed ottoman and carpet. Another lantern hangs above.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342719181319108706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUmydkw-GI/AAAAAAAACXs/WwTf2EF-wkM/s400/Kuckly+Gameroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">The house was obviously built for fun - here is a wonderful pool room. The departure from blues to tans and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">beiges</span> give this room a more masculine feel. Notice the archway to the front hall - not only are the moldings wonderful but the depth of sides of the archway adds a feeling of heft and subtlety give the home a feeling of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">significance</span>. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342714364096645234" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUiaEBbiHI/AAAAAAAACWs/r3BYdR51_8E/s400/Nicole+Kuckly+Brandes+Hallway.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center">The upstairs entry hall is so pretty. The windows flood the space with incredible light. I also admire the railing detail. Again wood finish work detailing abounds.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUjBlJ5U9I/AAAAAAAACXM/ntmqJCjCLq0/s1600-h/Kuckly+Sunroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342715043005420498" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUjBlJ5U9I/AAAAAAAACXM/ntmqJCjCLq0/s400/Kuckly+Sunroom.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">sunroom</span> is a wonderful space. Notice the hardware on the doors - a really fabulous touch. Of course the decor is beautiful and a wonderful transition to the outdoors. I love the pine garden table and wicker chairs. Notice the windows - here you see them from the inside.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342746578431050642" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiU_tLxRA5I/AAAAAAAACYM/qDqqWM0r868/s400/Nicole+Kuckly+Brandes+Back+of+house+from+Pool+Area.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" />And now from the outside. I love the eyebrow window in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">sunroom</span>. I love the interest it adds inside the room, but also to the roof lines. Here you see the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">bluestone</span> patio and infinity edge pool. This is also a wonderful example of how the landscape architect, being involved from the early phases was able to create such a beautiful area.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUiZiYQ6PI/AAAAAAAACWk/dUdPWrm3t_4/s1600-h/Nicole+Kuckly+Brandes+View+to+pool+area.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342714355065612530" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiUiZiYQ6PI/AAAAAAAACWk/dUdPWrm3t_4/s400/Nicole+Kuckly+Brandes+View+to+pool+area.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Another photo of the pool from a different angle. I really love the softness of grass/stone pathway. Also notice the iron railings and the way the small annual beds create softness in what could be hard corners on opposite sides of the stairways.</div><div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;">.</span></div><div>The work of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects has been recognized and has won several design awards from Metropolitan Home and The Boston Globe. Metropolitan Home magazine observed, "Architecture doesn't get any better - or more satisfying - than this." </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;">.</span></div><div align="left">Still want to see more? Pick up Better Homes and Gardens Beautiful Homes Summer 2009 issue to see more of their work featured on the cover and inside! I also encourage you to visit <a href="http://www.catalanoinc.com/arch/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> Architects</a> website to see more of their beautiful projects. </div><div>Many thanks to Thomas <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catalano</span> and his staff for sharing this wonderful project. </div></div><br /></div>

Catalano Architects' Oyster Harbor Home

(all photos by Eric Roth - used by permission ) I have always loved the Shingle style and Clapboard homes of New England and especially Cap...

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My New Bench

<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAYH-a17tI/AAAAAAAACWE/b_dXtSMfdDw/s1600-h/wisteria+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295683355143890" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAYH-a17tI/AAAAAAAACWE/b_dXtSMfdDw/s400/wisteria+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> My new breakfast room is almost finished. After searching for several months I found a wonderful nine foot long antique Belgian Table with an incredible iron base. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341293496434516338" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAWIrgVYXI/AAAAAAAACV0/7UpppQRE6gY/s400/IMG00151.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> The iron work is so interesting that I didn't want to hide the front of it with traditional chairs.<br />(I know the photo leaves a lot to be desired - taken on my cell phone)<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341279731654321794" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAJnds_5oI/AAAAAAAACVU/V3DLCcum6co/s400/wisteria+1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />So imagine my surprise when I saw this great bench at <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/French-Six-Leg-Upholstered-Bench-Blue-Stripe/productinfo/W3218/">Wisteria</a> and it was covered in a vintage grain sack like linen! The perfect size too!! So I ordered it!<br />It just arrived this morning and its perfect!!<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341279739900382466" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAJn8bAzQI/AAAAAAAACVs/AdeeJ2ZwnKE/s400/wisteria+4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341279739987510834" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAJn8vyRjI/AAAAAAAACVk/f0VNbOd66Yk/s400/wisteria+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> I chose the red stripe versus the blue; but I really like them both! <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295556984203202" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAYAnpqZ8I/AAAAAAAACV8/1Snd5SvAHyo/s400/NiermannWeeksItalianChandelie.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />Still waiting for my chandelier (Niermann Weeks) before the big reveal! <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341279732984137218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SiAJniqDRgI/AAAAAAAACVc/6UtffwHlCI0/s400/wisteria+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br />But wanted to share what I think is a wonderful find at a great price!<br />(and did I tell you I also had a 20% off coupon?) </div>

My New Bench

My new breakfast room is almost finished. After searching for several months I found a wonderful nine foot long antique Belgian Table with ...

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