The garden.......

 The herbs and flowers are going crazy.  We've had wonderful gentle rains and days of warm sunshine.....perfect growing weather.

 I planted two new patches of lavender last year so I'm anxious to see my harvest.  Behind the lavender is some of my garlic.

 The ferns are gorgeous this year. 

 This is baby basil that I started inside so on cool nights I cover them with mason jars.

 This is thyme in my herb bed.  Below is oregano and more thyme.  Love my herbs!

 Love these old rusty metal pieces to stick plants in.  They look great in the garden and keep certain plants from spreading.

I've planted lots of vegies and can't wait to see them all growing.  Hopefully, I'll have enough to can.  It's so much work but so fulfilling.

My first 4-leaf clover of the summer......

Where does the time go.....

 

It's so hard for me to realize that this g'boy of mine will be leaving grade school this year and will be moving on to an amazing program at a local high school.  He was chosen to participate in an accelerated program that will take him out of his neighborhood jr. high and put him in a class where he will, hopefully, be challenged.  He's such a smart boy but way beyond that he has a heart of gold. 

 

He also loves music.....both vocal and instrumental. 

He played his bass yesterday with the orchestra at 5th grade graduation.  He takes on everything with such enthusiasm.  I've never heard him say that he didn't want to learn how to do something new.  He's always the first in line.

He's just a treasure to his grandma.  He's so gentle and kind with me and never has he done or said anything to hurt my feelings.  He opens doors for me, runs errands and always says "thank you". 

I know most gramma's feel this way about their grandchildren but I needed to put this down in writing for my Sage so that some day when I'm gone, he'll look back, read this, and know how much I loved him.

Have a wonderful week!

The sun, the sun......

Finally, the sun is out and everything is so green......gorgeous!  As much as I have complained about the spring weather, it has made for the most beautiful spring.  There even seems to be an over-abundance of birds.  Should be an amazing year for gardens....yea!!!!

So much going on in my world.  We had a great weekend at Leola's.....we were celebrating May Day.  It had been so long since spring open house,  We're so grateful for our wonderful customers (old & new) who continue to support us.   

This is also the end of school for the grands.  Sage will graduate this week from 5th grade and will be leaving Field Elementary.  Seems like yesterday that I was picking him up from kindergarten.  It's such a wonderful school and has been so good to and for him.  I like to think he's been good for them, also.

It seems I always start summer with so many resolutions.  This summer I'm planning to finish some projects around my house and to really make my garden a priority.  I've always said that my greatest contentment is when my hands are in the dirt, and I'm determined to make this the summer of my contentment.  Seems so simple yet always so hard to pull off......we'll see. 

When it comes to my house, I always want to make it a peaceful place for myself and my guests.  I've always loved Ralph Lauren and everything he does.  Recently, I found these photos on one of his websites and saved them.....

These all remind me of what we've been doing and inspire me to do more.  My garage is full and the weather seems to finally be cooperating so think I'll get busy.

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday and that you, too, are enjoying the sunshine and warm temps.  Yea, Spring!

Snow in May......

Yes......it's crazy!!!! 

The last few days have been cold and snowy but really beautiful.  I'm worried about everything that's blooming and all the little vegies coming up in my garden but not much a person can do about it.  It was in the 80's on Wednesday and then by Thursday night it was freezing.  The forecast is for 80 again by Wednesday.  It's so crazy......my grands will be out of school in just a few days and heading to the pool.  Wish Mother Nature would quit picking on us.

This weekend is a porch event at Leola's.  Luckily, we're inside!  So many outdoor antique shows and arts and crafts shows going on in our area.  Feel so bad for those who have worked so hard and have to endure this.  It's just crazy!!!!

Thankfully, the beautiful weather earlier in the week gave me time to complete some projects.  I made another toolbox shelf.  Sister Jean had one at Leola's that had been there too long so she let me transform it. 

After giving it a good sanding the nice oak grain came out.  It's back at Leola's now and will, hopefully, find a new home.

This was a little cubby that I found that was natural wood with galvanized metal on the inside.  I painted it linen white and waxed it.  Love the way it turned out.  I think one of the women at Leola's bought it.

My kids gave me the gift of a Keurig coffee maker for Christmas.  I love it and it's perfect for one person.  My problem was the room it took for two pots (I still needed my regular pot).  This is my solution......a coffee bar.  My pictures aren't great but love the end result.  Everything is all together and don't have to use valuable counter space.  There was also the issue of having to pull the coffee makers out to fill with water.  Works great!

 It's also nice when you have guests because they're able to fix their own coffee.

Guess I'd better get my Saturday started.....lots on the agenda.  Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend.  Say a little prayer that spring returns soon to Missouri.

What's going on......

What the hey is going on with this weather......one day it's beautiful and warm then the next it's cold and rainy with a chance of frost.  I know so many are having to endure the same or much worse ("misery loves company").  Anyway, our weatherman assured us that this is the last of this kind of weather.  By this weekend it's going to be warm and the chance for a frost will be pretty much over......whew!

Worked in my yard yesterday until I practically had to crawl to the house but it was such a gorgeous day and so many weeds in my flower beds.

 

Every tree in my neighborhood that blooms is blooming right now.  Not only is it beautiful visually but the aroma is amazing.  I love spring.

 

This weekend I went to my sister-in-law Susan's house in St. Joseph and had a wonderful time.  There were several outdoor flea markets and there are just so many indoor flea markets around that area.  Found lots of things for our May Day event at Leola's.  Also, had an opportunity to go to her neighbor's house for a tour.  She's been a collector of antiques for years as were her parents.  She's also an amazing artist and her walls are covered with hers and others artwork.  Her collection of majolica is the largest I've ever seen.

 

This is a painting that she did on the back of her kitchen island.  It's a gorgeous dark wood french buffet.....gorgeous.

 Loved this lamp and lampshade......

 Her furniture was so eclectic..... old pieces that were well worn and comfy.

 

So grateful to get the tour.  She's traveled all over the world and loves sharing her stories.  What a treat!

 

Hope everyone has a good Tuesday.  Think I'll head to Leola's with a few new things.