a bit dangerous to stare into the sun…

but i did it anyway. I had a family photo shoot at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens today. When I finished…this sight stopped me in my tracks. The orange poppies were absolutely stunning & now they’re mine.

a poppy & a coke

i took my flowers to the lake on Sunday. they had a wonderful time.

am i brave enough?

Words can pack a punch. Words can deliver a soft, sweet blow. Words can be a weapon or a gift.  Sometimes we give someone words delivered from the heart…it can be difficult to put your heart & pride on the line with your words. I feel words delivered with emotion & then ignored hurt. That…

happiness, delivered to Sunday Brunch

A Sunday brunch for 40 people. Piece of cake to include small vases of flowers among the food. Nothing to move out of the way. Almost every vase contained a quote about life.  Just a touch of bringing in the garden among the beautiful food.

between the raindrops

We are expecting some hard weather, in the Deep South, today. Gulf ball sized hail would tear this Poppy to ribbons. I thought it would be a bit gentler to SNIP the stem, then put FIRE under its tush & then PLUNGE it into cold water. It is on my kitchen table, dazzling–to make up…

the Delia should be renamed…

the southern Belle. Look at all those petticoats! All dressed up & only me to see & then swoon over. A gift from Stephanie for my cut flower garden. LOVE.