Seattle Lights...

Over the weekend

I took a drive into Seattle,

it's only about an hour away...

I love the feel of a big city late at night

the lights and energy are magical...

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The Christmas Decorations were all up

and the streets are lined with lit trees...

This giant stack of lit snowballs

is at the foot of the Space Needle...

It must have been twenty feet tall

at the base to the right you can see a car...

Here is a close up...

and since we are under the Space Needle

I thought I would show you the "Needle"

hovering over head.....

It was well named!

Kinda creepy...

The Macy's Star....

Fifth avenue is lined with luxury and designer stores...

Betsey Johnson

had a pretty silver tree with hot pink packages,

I thought it was worth a peek....

I haven't blogged in days!

I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation?

I know we had a wonderful time!

I spent my black Friday at an antique mall

and then hunted down a long sought after item

 on Craig's list.

So I am working on a new project

and can't wait to finish it and share with you :-))

Today I am joining,

Susan for Outdoor Wednesday

Thanks for stopping by today!

Last Rose of Summer...

Last week we had our first snow..

If you missed it

and would like to see my winter wonderland

while staying warm at home,

no boots required!

The links are here and here...

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Even after the first snow melted

these Ballerina Roses hadn't faded....

So I had to rescue them

before round two and the deep freeze came...

A perfect spot of happy pink in the window...

To cheer even the coldest day!

The Last Rose of Summer

TIS the last rose of summer

Left blooming alone;

All her lovely companions

Are faded and gone,

No flower of her kindred,

No rosebud is nigh,

To reflect back her blushes,

To give sigh for sigh.

Thomas Moore

But,  as every gardener believes in their heart,

Next year will be even better!!

Come get your Pink on

and visit PINK SATURDAY...

and check of Hakan's lovely new party

SHOW OFF SATURDAY!

Thanks for stopping by...

Just for fun...

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I think sometimes a tablescape

can have no real purpose...

It can be

 just for fun...

An excuse to play....

instead of doing the tasks that you should be doing :-)

Just a silly moment

to seen how pretty cranberries are

floating in a glass..

to enjoy

a bit of twinkle...

My plates are everyday wear

the snow I found in the garden

and the cranberries are grow in Washington...

:-)

The silliness is all in my heart..

I am sending everyone

a big hug...

and wishes for a

Wonderful Thanksgiving!

Tonight I am joining

Susan for Tablescape Thursday

Thanks for visiting me today!

The World in White...

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Another blanket of snow fell last night...

and another blanket went on the bed

our low temp was in the teens...

The wind blew a crazy storm all night

The snow flew sideways...

Nothing was spared a coating of the white stuff!

My little rabbit sits in the gazebo

it's entire floor is cover in inches of snow...

But as is life

the calm after the storm is an amazing sight!

The bluest skies!

The roses on the front arbor trying to hang on!

Showing contrary to belief,

roses are not delicate flowers!

This tiny mini rose's last bloom of the year

bends under the snow's weight...

My pond statue

was wrapped in a stole and cap of snow

and holds a basket of icicles...

The leaves that blew into the pond

are frozen in a layer of ice...

My favorite garden swing

where we shared lavender lemon aide this summer...

is better suited to hot cocoa today!

The seed heads of the Pink Spirea

packed with snow...

This old watering can covered in snow

created a beautiful silhouette....

Mother nature had a sense of humor!

 In all her blowing last night

she created snow balls

in the seed heads of the Lily of the Nile...

Creating a whimsical delight...

I mentioned last month

the Anna's Humming bird is a year round resident here...

The other hummers leave but the Anna's are unique..

Their diets change to include insects

and their heart rates slow a bit during extended cold spells

so they don't need as much food...

They are of course glad to find a sip of sugar water 

and are a treat to watch...

my close up is a little fuzzy...

But, this males colors were so pretty

I wanted to share...

Today I am joining...

Faded Charm for White Wednesday

 A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday

Watery Wednesday

(because sometimes in freezes!)

Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special

and

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday

Thanks for stopping by...

First Snow Mosaic...

I haven't made a mosaic in a long time!

I thought a cold and snowy night was the perfect time

for a bit of photo play...

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We had our first snow last night

If you missed my post of the garden blanketed in snow

and would like to see it click here...

I will be joining

Mosaic Monday @ Little Red House

Thanks for stopping by..

First Snow...

Last night it happened...

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The first snow of the year....

Little is more exciting to me than the magic

of snow falling from the sky!

We have never had snow this early in the year,

last year not a flake fell at all...

It's unusual to see leaves still on the trees and shrubs,

it makes the snow  feel softer and less frigid...

a little surreal...

There are still roses... roses in the snow!

Small sprigs of Salvia still standing tall

dusted with white flakes...

The snow toppled the Dusty Miller onto my little angel..

giving her an umbrella of lace and snow..

Up close the Dusty Miller's leaves

looked like crystals...

Snow on berries is always beautiful...

More snow on roses...

The Mop Head Hydrangeas, were wearing caps of snow...

The Pee Gee Hydrangeas too...

Sadly this afternoon the snow has already melted

but tiny flakes are still falling,

trying to stick again...

We are forecast one more day of snow...

Then the deep freeze!

A perfect night to light the candles and gaze out the windows

of my little cottage :-)

I am joining Cielo for Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Come join the fun!

Thanks for stopping by!