drops of water

The cabbage is getting eaten! That sucks. But it still looks pretty, especially when it is covered in dew.

today's favorite arrangement

When I was a kid, I hated Marigolds. They didn't smell good, I didn't find them that pretty, and because they were one of my Dad's favorites, I could not like them. You know how it is, being a kid. You have to forge your own way. Well, Marigolds have become one of my favorites for flower arranging, and just in general. I think they're so pretty and so cheerful. I love how their blooms come together to make tight little domes of sunshine. If only they grew taller!

broken kettle grasslands

About one week ago, I was traipsing around in ditches in my pretty paisley skirt, just to get some nice shots of the beautiful Broken Kettle Grasslands. My hiatus has been due to having to pack my life up and move it. I'm back...at least for awhile. :)

hayasi tea set

When I was a kid, I definitely didn't appreciate all of the beautiful tea sets that my parents have. They all include cups and saucers, one or two teapots...and lunch plates. Several of them are from German relatives and are tea sets that aren't available in the US. This one was a wedding gift to my parents from my Dad's godparents. It is from Japan, where they used to live. It is the finest, lightest, most delicate china I've ever held. Plus it is hand painted. I'm starting to appreciate them all now!

showers of light

Happy 4th! I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday.

my favorite new perennial

I got the seeds for this Penstemmon on sale for seventy-nine cents online last year, and I planted them last summer. They never came up, but they are here in full force this year. What a wonderful surprise! They make a really elegant cut flower...

in shallow evening

I love this world of green and white, especially when it is shot through with sunlight.

polka dots

This afternoon was all about blue eyes and playing with toys.