Pink Camellia

The builder completed the landscaping of our new home, and look what was planted: a pink camellia. Actually, three were planted. Look closely, and you can see a bloom!







Precious Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts Pink Saturday

Please Pause at her Place to see Plenty of other Pretty Pink items that Precious Pink Participating People are Presently Presenting for your Perusing Pleasure.

They've Plotted, Planned, and Preformed to Perfection so you can take a Peek.


See you in two days for Blue Monday!

Growing Things!

Things are growing in our yard this week. We drove up just in time to catch this picture of an elm tree being planted. Since "The American Elm grows to over 115 feet tall and can have a diameter in excess of ten feet, " I do hope that this is not an American Elm! It might just be a little too much for my front yard. Is there someone in Blogland who can tell me about an Elm tree that is small enough to be suitable for a front yard?


This is the finished landscape. The tree in the forefront is a Live Oak. I'm still going to get my palm tree in there somewhere, even if I have to take one out!

Here's a shot showing the backyard. Mind you, our yard is NOT this big. This is taken from across the pond. You can see our grass, plants, and tiny tree.




Susan at A Southern Daydreamer is the gracious hostess for Outdoor Wednesday. Participants post pictures of anything that they might find outdoors.

A Blogger First--A Double Post!

It's Blue Monday!

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Have some fun!
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I love my new location! I've discovered that I'm close to several blogging buddies. I recently got to meet one of my favorite bloggers IN PERSON!

I had lunch with Mrs. Magpie (Sheila) of The Quintessential Magpie. We each drove to a restaurant called Mimi's Cafe. I know it's hard to believe, but she's even better in person than she is on her blog.

*****Today is a First for Bloggers as we are both posting today about our lunch.*****

At the front entrance, I spotted this rooster lamp and just knew that I had to share this with Blogland.



Isn't he pretty? He could hold a bit of greenery tucked into the center of his back.



Mimi's Cafe is a charming place, filled with pretties meant to catch the eye.




Someone named "Princess" came in to eat. See the balloon crown?Did you notice how they made it look as if there was a balcony? Notice all the blues: pictures, signs, tablecloths, clothing, even a United States flag.




So much to see.




Sheila suggested we title this picture, "Two Chicks at Lunch."



Mrs. Magpie came loaded down with gifts for me; just look at these goodies! I felt as if it were my birthday and Christmas all wrapped up into one day. She sure knows how to make a person feel special. Thank you, Sheila. (Whatever made her choose to give me so much blue?)





I love spider mums, and this brilliant yellow is such a good companion to the beautiful blue and white ginger jar. Blue Christmas napkins can be seen in the background. Mrs. Magpie brought them for me to use, "because you'll be in your new home by Christmas." She thought of everything!

Here's a close-up of the pattern on the napkins. Snow for Tampa!



The flowers made it home safe and sound. Look at this gorgeous ginger jar!




Look at this sparkly blue paperweight, with the impression of a flower. It's iridescent. The pencil is blue and white too. All of these items were packed in the little bag with the curling blue ribbon and blue tissue paper. (Sigh, I was in blue Heaven!)



Take a closer look at the stamp. It has a bit of blue in it. Mr. Magpie made it himself! It's a real U. S. postage stamp! Isn't he creative? It says, "Santa is coming. Have you been a good magpie?"



I tell you, I am still overwhelmed.

You ask, "What exactly does a magpie look like?" Here, I'll show you.



Happy Blue Monday!

Blue Monday Participants

1. Fifi Flowers 2. Charlotte 3. Sarah@Hyacinths for the Soul 4. Charlotte #2 5. Sheila 6. Ms. Sharlotte's....Southern Reflections 7. Karen @Elsie Eleanor Designs 8. peggy gatto 9. Greenearth 10. Sherri@lavenderfields 11. Claudie...Blue Cottage Monday 12. Carly's Photography 13. Elizabeth 14. John d'Sailor 15. Candy @ The Little Round Table 16. Linda 17. Rose - Korea 18. LaVoice 19. Mary@OnePerfectBite 20. Baba's Special babies 21. Hagemor-Norway 22. Hagemor-Norway-Fotosafari 23. Rinkly Rimes Australia 24. Lana G!

25. Annas Adornments 26. Judith, UK 27. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove-I have a "Blue" giveaway! 28. Eventyrhus-NORWAY 29. PURPLE GOAT LADY GIVEAWAY 30. RobinfromCA 31. pam, Grey Like Snuffie 32. Hip chick 33. jeff. - Green Xebec 34. FickleInPInk, the dark side 35. cindy 36. Shirls Rose Cottage 37. Jeanne,backyard neighbor 38. COZY KITCHEN BY THE SEA 39. LUNA 40. Katt... 41. Paula Grace Designs (Glass Artist Mesmerizes) 42. Black eyed Susan's kitchen 43. Coralie @ A Vintage Cottage Home 44. Christine 45. Erica [pedestal bowl and plate] 46. mizhelle 47. Tink *~*~* 48. Boulevard Int Design Blue in the Hickory Chair Showroom

49. Slee @ Paisley & Pretties 50. Knitty 51. ThriftyAnnabella 52. Jean Stockdale 53. Linnea at Awful Annie's 54. Yoli @ Apron Senorita 55. Maria Berg, Sweden 56. carolynUSA 57. charli and Me 58. chenoa 59. Joy~Books and Life 60. Myrna @ My Enchanted Home 61. AnnA 62. Ladynred 63. Carrie - Carola Nativity Gallery 64. charmine 65. Missy 66. Shy 67. ...Molly 68. Dhemz 69. Linda 70. Hannah - Zukan

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Yard Sale

The people who flocked to this yard sale thought they struck a good bargain, but oh my, what they lost!

The old saying goes, "He doesn't have sense enough to get out of the rain."

Spiritual Sundays are hosted by gracious Ginger and charming Charlotte. To visit other participants, click here.


See you tomorrow for Blue Monday!

Pink Bumper

We spotted this white vehicle with Pink bumpers, and of course I took a picture to share today.

"Why," you may ask, "would anyone choose Pink bumpers for their transportation?"

Hey, I'm just the photographer; don't ask me!



Precious Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts Pink Saturday

Please Pause at her Place to see Plenty of other Pretty Pink items that Precious Pink Participating People are Presently Presenting for your Perusing Pleasure.

They've Plotted, Planned, and Preformed to Perfection so you can take a Peek.



See you in two days for Blue Monday!