Annette came by Saturday with Adalyn to get me so we could ride out to Petersburg Va. .
A few antique shops we found a few items in and had lunch. We had a wonderful time. Adalyn is two, loves to shop . She wanted a little slide projector, the first thing she picked up to purchase. I found and old wooden coca cola bottle carrier and wooden window pane that I will use to mosaic a scene on for the porch.
Annette stopped at sheetz for two large coffees , I am sure mine was a thousand calories
iced with whipped cream, chocolate and so good
Adalyn ready to ride
very nice family owned restaurant. great hand shaped lean meat burgers and home made french fries.
Adalyn looking around
she found something she enjoyed playing with - a corn shucker
she is such a doll, she wanted it.
Annette thinking about a deal
back home after the morning out, I picked some forsythia to bring inside.
daffodils growing beside it. the moss is plentiful as you can see.
I planted so many in the woods last year and this is the only one that has come up.
"There is peace even in the storm."
- Vincent Van Gogh -
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Spring in the Conservatory at Lewis Ginter
Inside the conservatory is this charming little cottage, surrounded by tulips and other pretty spring flowers.
It even has a pretty stone chimey
close up of the little pond with two frogs sunning
close up of the little pond with two frogs sunning
I wish I could grow tulips like this
and daffodils
Happy Saturday
betsy
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Orchids at Lewis Ginter
the bird of paradise to greet and such a pretty flower to brighten a rainy day
this was a surprise arrangement . Every year there is a new way to display these gorgeous plants
corsage orchid
First time I have seen them displayed in fancy dress shoes
I must say I love shoes
For some reason , this plant reminds me of my gladiolas I have blooming every year close to the same color
moth orchid - so called because of it's resemblance to moths in flight
I am sharing with make it pretty monday at the Dedicate House
I hope to post the tulips tomorrow
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