What I Buy Wednesday

Well, the truth of it is--I did not buy these. Instead, they were gifted to me from my friend, Susan.

She is so thoughtful! I can't wait to use them for my book club!

I do love surprises.

Tuesday Thoughts...

This definitely takes some thought...

I don't really understand the last part. Seems like it should be the step-father.

Monday Mystery

I came across this a while ago. I have no idea what this means. It's a mystery to me. Anyone??

Something for Sunday

I do love garden photos. This one is special because it's way up high--like 6 stories! It overlooks "the gulch" in Nashville. Great view!

This is Justin's balcony garden. His flowers are beautiful!

He also has herbs, peppers and spinach. 

Butch had an excess of butterflies after ordering some for his "Dolly" cache. He gave them to the "kids". Justin how has a butterfly garden in addition to everything else!!

Speaking of the garden...

...I noticed this while watering mine yesterday. Look close...

A praying mantis! They are supposed to be good luck! I hope so.

Oh, and one last thing. Sharon gave me this Crown of Thorns plant when we were in St. Louis a week ago. 

It's a pretty thing with some serious thorns!

I had never seen anything like this before. Sharon gave Justin one a few years ago which he loves. Apparently it's pretty easy to grow and propagate. 

If you go back to the first picture, you'll see how huge these orchids are! I got this as a gift from my friend, Nancy's daughter, Leigh about two years ago. I thought I lost it in January during the "big freeze." Just about all the flowers dropped off then. I was shocked when it came back! I need to tie up the stems. Yeah, I'll do that today!

Scrapbook Saturday

I love when junk like this comes in the mail.

It opens up and...

...keeps opening up.

 

This is the perfect thing for a travel scrapbook page. I do not want several pages for one layout. I want it all contained within the confines of a one double-page spread. So, I use things like this to be able to add more photos. This is what it looks like:

When it's open, it holds 24 extra pictures--3x4. 

Here's the completed layout. The large envelope at the top with "Japan" holds Butch's 26 page travel journal. He never leaves out any details.

The junk mail piece is on the right--then folds out completely to reveal all of the pictures.

Okay, that's enough for today. Next week I'll share Josie and Evie's album that they made while here a couple weeks ago. 

 

Friday Funnies

Five Things Thursday

I never tire of pretty garden way pictures. Of these two, I would pick A as my favorite with the green canopy and flowers along the way.

I would choose 1 here too. I prefer well maintained grass in a garden setting. The other side is too "hard" for me. I've never been big on rocks in a garden. They do not generally look pristine like this. There will be leaves and debris that make it look messy.

This time I choose 2. I love the meandering look of it. I would prefer come comfy chairs rather than a fire pit. It's much too hot in summer for a fire. Plus, I love the flagstone path.

Love everything about this. That arbor issue gorgeous. Hydrangeas are always the best bang for the buck. I also like the decor on the fence. What a pretty and private little area.

And this is my favorite of all. I don't know if it's a tiny house or a "she shed" but I love it! And those flowers...omgosh! I'm not even sure what they are. All I know is I feel like I would love to be invited for tea on the porch!