It announces the magnolia blooms
Native to both Asia and the Americas, the evergreen
Considered to be very primitive,
Magnolia blooms open in layers,
Both Mississippi and Louisiana
It's no surprise that these
Magnolia ~ Harbinger of Spring Each day as I take my morning walk, the neighborhood is filled with a very distinct lemony fragrance. It announces the magnolia blooms that are in abundance this time of year. These splendid white beauties are named for the 17th century French botanist, Pierre Magnol. Native to both Asia and the Americas,...
~ Memorial Day ~ Honoring Those Who Bravely Serve Our Country Many Americans will perhaps celebrate this holiday with a picnic. Or set a table in red, white, and blue. Perhaps something with stars and stripes, too. Patriotic colors to show our pride in America. An All Star Menu Hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on the grill....
Celebrating Pink Saturday3rd Birthday ~ May 28, 2011Beverly @ How Sweet the SoundPink Shoes Up in Paris by Fifi @ Fifi FlowersIt's time to kick up our heels and party ~ Parisian Style ~Pack your bags, we're headed to Paris.Irresistible ParisHosted byAnita @ Castles, Crowns and CottagesWe'll see the sights in theThe City of LightsSacre Coeur Balcony by FifiNo time forlounging at this party site!Th...
Horse Crippler The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterIt's springtime on the South Texas Plains and Edwards Plateau and these pretty hot pink blooms can be seen popping up in this drought laden-land. Though the springtime blooms are pretty in pink, these cacti grow low. They hide among the grass and rocks making them difficult to see, thus crippling a horse that might step on the thorns of this...
~ Barnyard Chic ~ a table created by the talented young women of Posey.This charming farm-inspired table was created for a special event hosted by i.thee.wed earlier in the year.Let's take a look at some ofthe clever and awesome details.NESSAK PhotographyA Graceful Layering of Linen and BurlapChair Covers of Casually Draped and Tied Burlap~ Centerpiece ~ Hollowed-out Log Filled with Fresh Fragran...
The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure. We continue to cherish the extras of life as food for our souls.
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