He walked in the door from the back yard and says “I love you Muffin”, hands me this little bouquet of wildflowers….#blessed Thoughtfulness and kindness are everything Y’all Her fairies climb the bare, brown trees,And …
Red Ranuncula
My ranuncula bloomed this morning. As my husband said, its so beautiful it almost looks fake lol 70+ degrees here today Y’all, what a wonderful change! February is merely as long as is needed to …
Winter Blues
PANSY – #tussiemussie Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts) Seat of my youth! thy distant spireRecalls each scene of joy;My bosom glows with former fire,In mind again a boy.Each flower a double fragrance flings;Again, as …
Beautiful
So many people who believe that their only loveable if they fit into someone else’s mold. Not true. So many people have lacked love and acceptance by others who were supposed to love and accept …
A Garden In Winter
The simplicity of winter has a deep moral. The return of Nature, after such a career of splendor and prodigality, to habits so simple and austere, is not lost either upon the head or the …
Bleu’ Alchemy Summer
“Heaven On Earth” From the time I was a little girl, I loved to be outside. Spring was one of my favorite times of the year! Having grown up in a small Midwest town in …
Violet In All Her Glory
As you might have guessed, I have a voracious appetite for all things beautiful, vintage and sensual. My most recent obsession is with Violet whose botanical name is Viola Odorata or Viola Tricolor. Her English …
Baked Lemon Tart ~ Tarte au Citron
I just have to say….. this is by far the best pastry I have ever made. I totally reeks of summer! My mouth is salivating just thinking about how wonderful this lemon tart tasted, from …
Red Raspberry Simple Syrup
Raspberries + Sugar + Water + Lemon Juice Boil + Sieve = Delectable Raspberry Syrup Add Red Raspberry and Simple Syrup to Champagne glass, splash with Champagne. Enjoy!
Stephenson’s Old Apple Farm
Several years ago, I lived in Kansas City Missouri with my brother Andrew. We went to Stephenson’s Old Apple Farm Restaurant. It left a lasting impression on me as it was a quaint, country-style restaurant, …