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Bunnies and Flowers

July 17, 2022 at 8:59 am by Claudia

I finally grabbed my camera with the telephoto lens and took some pictures of one of our bunnies. There are two of them, but I rarely see them together. This little one loves to eat the grass right by the funky patio. I was just about to go outside this morning when I saw him there. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stayed in, rather than disturb him.

That darned cute cottontail, plus look at the veins in his ears!

As Don said the other day, “I wish he wasn’t afraid of us. I want to pet him.”

Same.

My favorite day lilies that live on the other side of the house. They’re so big and beautiful. I happened to see that they were in bloom yesterday – late in the day – and ran over there to get a photo.

No rain again. We really need it. Scattered thunderstorms predicted for tomorrow.

I’ll believe it when I see it.

Last night, we finished the first season of a great series from Sweden, “The Truth Will Out.” Excellent on every level. You can see it on Amazon Prime via a subscription to Acorn (99 cents for the first month and then you could cancel.) Or, if you already subscribe to Acorn you’re all set. There are two seasons and I’m sure hoping there will be a third.

Side note: we stayed up way too late because it was so gripping that we had to see the last episode of the first season. Now, I’m really tired.

Nothing else to report. I may do some dolly pics later today. We’ll see how ambitious I feel. And I’m working away at my puzzle, which is very difficult, but so pretty that I’m quite patient with the whole thing.

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

 

 

Filed Under: animals, bunnies, flowers, garden 20 Comments

Butterflies, Shoes, and a Headband

July 16, 2022 at 8:39 am by Claudia

It’s Butterfly Week here on the blog. Yesterday, almost immediately after I had the thought, “I haven’t seen an eastern swallowtail yet,” one appeared. Very skittish, so it was hard to get a picture. Now I need to see a black swallowtail. Fingers crossed. They do love coneflowers, and let’s face it, there’s a lot to choose from here at the cottage.

These arrived in the mail yesterday:

Sometimes the girls are barefoot because I don’t have enough shoes! So I ordered more from Cora Huang, who lives in Connecticut. I already have two pairs of her Mary Janes in other colors and I love them. And how could I resist bows? Especially on a red shoe (as you know, I love red shoes.) Cora’s work is amazing. I also have a pair of red boots made by Cora.

And just because, I had to put this headband on Katie. It was a late-in-the-day impulse. The headband was made by Teresa, who lives in Spain.

My quiet Saturday morning has disappeared. Someone is cutting wood with a noisy saw.

Ah, well. The sounds of the weekend.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

Filed Under: Blythe dolls, butterfly 16 Comments

Cottage Garden

July 15, 2022 at 8:25 am by Claudia

Gosh, I love a cottage garden! I planted a few purple coneflowers in some of the beds 16 years ago. I added a few to the big garden bed a few years back. I now have hundreds of them. This particular group also self-seeded outside of the garden bed – you can no longer see the stones that make up the border. I will never pull a coneflower. No way. Let them multiply with abandon.

Right now, the coneflowers are opening up, the hostas are blooming, the phlox is beginning to bloom, the black-eyed susans are just about to open – it’s my favorite time of the summer.

I’m still suffering from allergies, but this morning isn’t nearly as bad as yesterday. Other than checking on the garden beds, I’ll refrain from doing any work outside. But it sure is lovely out there today.

Maybe a few photos…

I’ve started on a new puzzle with gorgeous artwork – all about trees. It’s challenging, but it was just what I needed yesterday. Peaceful piecing.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

Filed Under: flowers, garden 36 Comments

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

I've worked in the theater for more years than I can count. I'm currently a voice, speech, dialect and text coach freelancing on Broadway, off Broadway, and in regional theater.

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