Mockingbird Hill Cottage
We’re off!
I will probably not blog while I’m gone. I tried to do that last year and I managed to do it only 2 times in 14 days. So follow along on Instagram, where I will be posting several times a day.
Thank you for your support, my friends.
Much love,
Claudia
The excitement is growing here at the cottage!
There’s lots to do between now and tomorrow, but I’m confident we have it all under control. Meanwhile, Don is taking portraits at a Fall Fair in our neighborhood for a few hours this afternoon.
We had a frost last night, and while I don’t think it was a hard frost, the morning glories look like they may be done, as well as some other tender plants. I brought the Boston Fern inside. The other porch flowers look okay so far, though some of the impatiens might be gone. I’ve decided I’m going to place them all outside the porch on benches and chairs, as it looks like it might rain enough to keep them moist while I’m gone. If they make it, great. If they don’t, I’ll be okay, as they won’t have much more time after that. There’s definitely a change in the weather around here as we head toward the end of October and the beginning of November.
All the things you have to think about – especially at this time of year!
Both Don and I got hair cuts yesterday. I got a couple of inches taken off and I’m glad I did. Last year, I didn’t have time to do that before we left and I felt that my hair looked ragged. Don took this pic after I got home.
Okay. Lots to do today. I have to get moving.
Happy Saturday.
The sky as the storm moved out.
The wind was truly insane yesterday. All day long. At one point, I had to go out on the porch and rescue many of my potted plants; some had fallen to the porch floor, the hanging plants were in danger of falling – it was crazy. While I was out there, I thought I was going to get knocked over. The limelight hydrangea would bend over to the south, then immediately the wind would move it to the north.
We were lucky, we never lost power, though the lights flickered a bit. Many, many people did.
My plans to rake and mow are now out the window as I’ve lost two days and we’re leaving in two days. Also, we have a frost advisory tonight. I’ve looked over the weather that lies ahead and it’s going to start getting colder. It should be okay while we’re gone, but right after we get back it’s going down to freezing on Halloween. We won’t be here between Sunday and the 29th. So. I’m not going to bring the plants in tonight. If they survive, great. Rick will come by every few days to water them. If they don’t, that’s okay, too, as I know it will get very cold right after we get back. There are many buds on the morning glories. I’m already mourning them.
Sigh.
Lots to do yet. We’re trying to stay in the moment, so we don’t get too anxious. Especially me.
I want to share a couple of things with you.
First, this soap that I found at Oblong Books. I couldn’t resist.
Perfect.
Next, this beautiful gift from Verna. She made these for Don and me.
Bookmarks. Aren’t these beautiful?
And this little book.
There are several pages. Here is but one example of its beauty. It ties shut with a lovely ribbon.
Verna, you are so talented! I will treasure the beautiful handmade book and bookmarks. This is so thoughtful of you. Thank you!
I’m blessed.
Happy Friday.
