Hello Spring

Front door welcomes Spring but Saturday night it hit 30 degrees.  Freezing but heck we've had snow in April before and I wonder if it will happen again.  Hope not. 

Front door

(got to get the label off of that pot)

I found this piece of art at a local shop in town

I do like touches of whimsy and this made me smile while in the shop

Some have kitchen witches, I have a Gruntie

I had some lavender started from just breaking them off from the mother plant this past September and October.  They rooted in pots I stuck them in.   I did separate them this past week but since it's freezing, I brought them back into the porch for the night. 

Bye for now

A painted planter and early dinner.

I signed up at a local store for a craft project.  It was a little pot with the saucer to paint in Annie Sloan paints.  Decals of our choice to use on our pots and then finished it off with Annie Sloan wax.  It was so much fun.

The pots were already primed, so all we did was pick an over all color to use.

Mine is lavender. 

 

I chose an Easter theme. 

After rubbing on the decals, I applied the wax.

The more I buffed the wax after applying the more it brought out a sheen and it's waterproof.

we were given a hyacinth to place in the pot.

I brought it home and put in some moss I purchased from craft store

I kept the hyacinth in its regular plastic pot and just pushed the moss in and around it. 

It scents up my entry way so nice.  

I am going to make a few more now that I did this one.  I think a nice Easter gift it would make with a flower in it. 

We had refreshments also.  Homemade scones.  The texture and flavor was perfect. 

Cucumber sandwiches. Assorted fruit displayed so nicely.  

Beautiful teacups in all shapes and sizes with a percolator that was used to keep water hot for the 

many flavors of tea offered along with sugar cubes.

I purchased one of these slate trays at Christmas.

I didn't get a picture of the fruit that was served on one but here is one in the store that I got a picture of that is for sale set up so nicely.   The slate was taken from Victorian homes in Richmond or old vintage home, I forget how it was explained on the card and the hole is there in the slate where it was used to nail to the roof.  I like how the wooden handles have been attached to the sides to use.  

I had to get a picture of the tray below because I think I will make me one. 

So many nice and higher end crafts and vintage pieces in the store.

I am starting to love the painted furniture and may incorporate a few in my home.

Onto the next day and lunch at Islamorada restaurant in Bass Pro shops.  The food is top notch here as far as I am concerned.  

We had a bowl of Clam chowder for starters.  It was so delicious.  Rich and thick.  I could taste the yummy cream. Loaded with clams and of course the potatoes in there made it all so good. 

My meal was coconut shrimp, and these were huge.  I could only eat three and brought the rest home for the next day's lunch.

Steve had Panko fried shrimp. The fries were fried in Tallow, and the shrimp were fried just right. 

I had iced tea and it's very rare I get a good glass of tea anywhere, but this was brewed so well and flavorful.  I like mine without sugar.  

Oh I almost forgot our starter of a cup of clam chowder 

I can say that there is no better chowder than this.  

It was windy out and chilly but warm and cozy inside by the fireplace while having early dinner

Beautiful flag waving proudly. 

I am linking up with 

French ethereal- Share your style

It's snowing!

Yesterday temps at 81 degrees here.  Today snow.  I love it.  We had thunder too.  I know it's a myth, but maybe not.  Mom always said the first thunder brought out the snakes.  With heavy thunder felt here, I believe it just may.

Glad I brought in some Spring yesterday

Little Yard work and some reads

Tuesday was a nice and hot day.  It hit 80 degrees.  I sat in the chair on patio for a short while to soak up some vitamin D.  Felt so good.  

Note.. click on picture to enlarge if need be. 

I am happy to see the boxwood I have been clipping into a topiary for two or maybe it's been three springs has made it through our harsh winter this year.  

I will tie some twine around that grass in the distance before it's cut so I can use it to decorate the lamp post in the fall. 

Dinner bell was here when we moved here.  I was told it came from Chase City Virginia. 

I thought that was pretty neat when I heard that because Mom was born in Chase city.

I purchase this book a few days ago locally here and have been enjoying some of the ideas given.

I need a refresh. 

I like the idea of some gilding and painted furniture but definitely not too much.  

A little Bohemian but just a touch here and there

Got a few twigs and dead plants from last year up and into bags. I have much more cleaning up to do and actually don't mind it now that my knee is much better.  Or the new knee I should say.

Gorgeous Forsythia to greet in the early morning.  I have another that's rooted from a couple springs ago and I think I will plant it near the forest area for color. 

A garden house book I will have to take a few ideas from I am reading on breaks from yard work.  I need to get rid of some clutter in my house. 

The shelf above the window is nice for a garden room, but also for my kitchen area

A porch area below is sweet 

Later

Lunch at Panera

Steve had chili and salad

I had French onion soup which isn't exactly the way I like it but it was tasty and good

I had a double stack with chicken and tomato with melted cheese.  Very good. 

Til next time