Our Garden

This year's garden is really coming along nicely. Things are filling out, colors are popping - I'm really pleased. I like this year's layout very much. It's still open and inviting on the patio, but feels cozy and comfortable. Looking forward to seeing how it continues to grow this summer.

Gardens of Maury County, Day 2

This was the final day of the Gardens of Maury County Garden Tour. We had a little bit of rain this morning, but folks still came out to tour the gardens. This was one of Wanda & Wally's cats drinking from the fountain. I love that fountain in their front garden - it's so classic and beautiful!

Gardens of Maury County, Day 1

Today was the first day of the Gardens of Maury County Garden Tour. We had great weather and a good crowd today. All of the gardens looked amazing. This year's variety truly allowed everyone to find some idea they could take home with them. This has become such a great event.

At Least Use Seasonal Fake Flowers

This is the entrance to one of the larger trailer parks in Columbia. They have these lovely "flowers" out front by the roadside. I understand that not everyone has a green thumb or can water live plants every day in the heat. But if you're going to use fake flowers for decorations, please at least use seasonal ones. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths haven't been in bloom for 3 months now!

Through the Looking Glass

Tim and Ken installed this reclaimed door as our new gate into the back garden. I was watering and taking pictures this morning and saw the girls on the deck through the windows in the door, and thought what a fun photo. The door has turned out great in place of the more traditional gate - a bit of unexpected whimsy!

Our Home

I really do love our home. We have made it our oasis, our retreat, our safe haven. It reflects us, our design ideas, our gardening interests, our life. There's something to be said for our small home - whether it's just the two of us, a dinner for 6, or a party for 34 - it always feels comfortable and welcoming. I hope we are always able to make our home warm and inviting to all who enter!

Let's Have a Party

Tonight was the Gardens of Maury County Homeowners Party, hosted at our house. We have been working tirelessly for weeks getting the outside ready - and it turned out great! The food was catered and donated by Park Place Catering - it was scrumptious! All of the homeowners came (hasn't happened since the very first year), plus several board members. In total, we had 34 people at the house. There was lots of wine, great visiting with one another, and perfect weather - what a wonderful evening!

New Dining Room Table and Decor

This is our new dining room table that I ordered from Crate and Barrel - at half price!! It's a little more modern than the farmhouse table we had, but it's still cottagey feeling. It expands to seat 8 - I love it. We picked up a couple more chairs for it as well. And Tim re-did the wall decor over the table, nice huh?

All Hail Broke Loose

It came a torrential storm this afternoon/evening - very heavy rains, lots of hail, high winds, yuck! We had some minor flooding, again. So glad I still hadn't put out the fresh mulch for Saturday's Homeowners Party! I have never seen that much of a hailstorm. I don't think it was large enough to damage our vehicles, but I'll have to inspect a little closer tomorrow!