Pretty in Pink, The Horse Crippler

Horse Crippler

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

It'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 plant. Hence the name, Horse Crippler.

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following hostesses for their weekly memes.

Pink Saturday @ At Sweet the Sound

Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper

Mosaic Monday @ The Little Red House

Outdoor Wednesday @ The Southern Daydreamer

Barnyard Chic

~ 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 of

the clever and awesome details.

NESSAK Photography

A Graceful Layering of Linen and Burlap

Chair Covers of Casually Draped and Tied Burlap

~ Centerpiece ~

Hollowed-out Log Filled with Fresh Fragrant Yellow Stock

More Floral Details in Individual Long-neck Bottles

Place Settings with Oodles of Visual Texture

Burlap ~ Linen ~ Chicken Wire ~ Gingham ~ Florals

All Topped with Cute Little Chicks

Each Detail Plays Off Each Other

A Bird's Eye View

~ Barnyard Chic ~

Sophisticated & Elegant

Yet Not Too Serious!

NESSAK Photography

You can follow along with the very

talented Posey girls at their blog here.

Chicken Wire Chargers by Pottery Barn

Floral Plates & Linens by Tag

All photos by Hyacinths for the Soul except where noted.

Click the links below to join the following hostesses this week:

Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Through Life

Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

It's a Hodgepodge Friday @ It's a Hodgepodge Life

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Life

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Outdoors Ideas Party @ Centsational Girl

Celebrity Cook Along ~ Paula Deen

Lynn @ Happier Than a Pig in Mud

is hosting a

Celebrity Cook Along

with the favorite southern chef,

Paula Deen.

I'm joining in with Paula Deen's recipe for

The Best Ever Carrot Cake Cupcakes.

You can find the recipe here.

It was created for Smithfield,

and let me tell you, it's a winner!

This recipe substitutes

crushed pineapple and applesauce

in place of the large amount of

oil typically found in carrot cake recipes.

That's a good thing!

I made them for Easter and topped the traditional

cream cheese butter icing with green sugar sprinkles.

Then I topped that with sugar carrots and

rabbit cupcake toppers from World Market.

Both tasty and cute!

Paula Deen's

Best Ever Carrot Cake Cupcakes

are moist and full of flavor.

The chef requested that I make mini

ones to keep in the freezer for a quick snack.

That too is a good idea!

Linking to

Celebrity Cook Along @ HTAPIM

Foodie Friday @ Designs by Gollum

Sweets For a Saturday @ Sweet As Sugar Cookies

The Pleasures of White

White

The Ultimate Color of Light

Symbol of Peace & Purity

Essence of Simplicity

Pure

Fresh

Tranquil

Joyful

Romantic

Lacey

Luminescent

Magical

Tranquil

Wistful

Splendid

Happy

Sparkly

Delicate

Feminine

Majestic

For me, the pleasures of white in one's garden are endless.

A white garden dances in daylight

and shimmers in the moonlight.

My garden is not without color, but it's the whites that provide the magical splendor that keep me adding more.

Please click the links below to visit the

beautiful blogs that host the following weekly parties.

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

White Wednesday @ Faded Charm

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Wassup Wednesday @ Elements Interiors

Open House Party Thursday @ No Minimalist Here

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

A Few of My Favorite Things @

Bargain Hunting & Chatting With Laurie

Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

We Love White Party @ Songbird

Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage

Celebrating a Silver Sunday Mother's Day

May 9th

Look what showed up on

my M.E. desk calendar today.

Love the idea of continuous small treats.

Join me below for some lavender treats.

A special breakfast tray for

Mother's Day

Lavender tea in vintage silver

Lacey linens

Warm lavender scone with

fresh blackberries and whipped cream

A fragrant lavender bath

followed by soothing lavender creams

Lavender speaks of

~ wealth, wisdom, devotion ~

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Thank you to the hostesses of these beautiful blogs.

Click the links below to visit and

find a list of others participating this week.

Silver Sunday @ Gypsy Fish Journal

Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

M. E. Monday @ The Cherry Chick

Tea Time Tuesday @ Lady Katherine's

Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage

Tea Cup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites

Teapot & Tea Things Tuesday

@ The Silken Purse

& The Plumed Pen