I am usually not a person who is envious...

that is until now....

My husband and I watched the movie "It's Complicated"

over the weekend...and well the

envy began when I saw Meryl Streep's

character in her cook's garden.

At the time I was truly mesmerized

by it's awe inspiring layout...

it's contents and well it was

unbelievably gorgeous.

Evidently my infatuation was quite

noticeable because my husband and I

visited some greenhouses this week

and he sweetly asked me if I

would like to have a garden...

I asked him whatever made you

think of that...he said..'You should

have seen the look on your face

when you saw the garden in "It's Complicated"...

He already had given thought to

where it could go and how

we could make it work...

sigh...he is wonderful.

Needless to say I will

settle for an extensive herb garden...

but next year who knows.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

May your day be filled

with joy and your heart

filled with love.

Happy May Day!

I had such fun yesterday!

After I put my son on the bus for

school I decided to go visit

the coffee chicks (my friends).

Standing in my kitchen I was admiring all  

of the lovely flowers in my yard.

As the day's agenda rolled around in my head

I realized that it was going to be May Day.

So I decided to make some small

May Day gifts for my friends

using things that I had...

paper, stickers, flowers from my garden.

I always have a great time with

my friends but it was heartwarming

to see the joy on their faces

with such a small token of friendship.

Happy May Day to all of you

and have a wonderful weekend!

Instant Sunshine

Flowers....Flowers...Flowers

I have flowers on the brain.

Flowers are like an instant

shot of sunshine for the soul.

Sweet Peas and Tulips are so lovely...

although I have many personal favorites.

I have been perusing several greenhouses

lately looking for new flower plants.

Going to them it's like being on overload...

My mind says...I want this and this and this..

Well you get the picture. 

I have been stock piling plants...

it is still a little early to plant where I live.

But come Mother's Day...

look out...I'll be on a

planting frenzy.

The sun is shining today...

and I'm feeling FAB!

Photosource: Country Living Magazine

Faithful Companion

There is nothing like the comfort

of a sweet and faithful companion...

one of mine happens to be

my dog CeCe.

She is as good as it gets....

I have been under the weather

and she has been following me

around and just"has" to

be with me. She's even

wanted to be with me when I

lay down in bed....snoozing on

the pillow beside me.

For all of you animal lover's

you know what I am talking

about. They just have a way of

knowing that you need to be comforted.

I'm thankful for CeCe....

she brings me immense comfort and joy!

Bling

Every girl likes a little bling....right.

I am no exception.

However....I would have to say

that my preference would be vintage.

Yes that's right....

I LOVE LOVE LOVE

vintage jewelry.

I think it all started when I

would visit my Grandmother
as a little girl...

She would let me play with

all of her jewelry...

and she had ALOT.

So girls how do you bling?

Photo Source: Country Living Magazine

Coffee & A Little Chit Chat

I'm not sure when it started....

but I have lost touch with

friends that I truly care about...

I have been trying to reestablish

the relationships that I have missed.

I want to be a better friend.

I want to enjoy life....laugh...

embrace fun...and be around

people who want the same thing.

I spent this morning with a group
of friends that meet for coffee.
I used to do this frequently....sadly I think

it's been over a year since I did this...

It was one of the best moments I've
had in quite some time.
A little coffee, great friends and
feeling free to be me...
it was awesome!