A Bright Sunshiny Day...

I awoke to a beautiful day....

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(high hopes roses)

and snapped this photo,

from my front porch

as the last haze was burning off Mount Rainer...

The Dahlias are blooming...

Their so pretty purple dipped petals

deserved a close-up :-)

My Ebb Tide roses are up for more blooms...

The  sweet Ballerina Roses are also happy...

The Potato Vine

still dripping with the mornings dew

is covered in bright red berries....

(high hopes roses and cupids darts)

Of course a few days of good weather

mean there is lots of work to do in the garden,

these blooms were causalities of pruning

and will be enjoyed on my nightstand...

The Cottage Rose

is a beauty and smells wonderful...

I couldn't resist bringing in a bouquet...

Happy Lady Bugs

are abundant and wandering everywhere:-)

Today I am joining...

Susan for Outdoor Wednesday

Thanks for joining me today...

Cool Autumn Day...

A beautiful cool Autumns day

perfect for a strong hot tea

on the patio...

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Huckleberry flavored black tea

in a simple

cream colored Spode cup...

Autumn colored Lantana blossoms...

A farm fresh Karmijn De Sonneville apple...

and a pretty view of the last glistens of sun

through the trees...

A relaxing moment

good for the soul...

Today I am joining these lovely ladies for tea...

Sandi at The Rose Chintz Cottage

for Tea Time Tuesday

Lady Katherine

for Tea Time Tuesday

Martha

at Martha's Favorites

Terri at Artful Affirmations

for Tea Cup Tuesday

Wanda Lee

for Tea for Two

Paperbutterfly

for Teapots and Tea Things

Thanks for joining me today!

Sweetness...

After a few days

without a hint of pink...

It is time to return to the sweetness

of Pink...

A pretty in Pink bowl

from the thrift store...

Accompanied by Mary Rose....

Makes my heart sing...

Attention to detail

is one of the qualities

I appreciate in vintage dishes...

Adding these roses

to the underside of a shallow bowl

seldom to be seen...

Makes a delightful view for those willing to notice!

Today's tablecloth

another favorite pink purchase

A set of long curtain panels and valances

(long enough to skim the floor of my tall Victorian windows)

 Maybe I will make pillows 

or use them as curtains :-)

Almost certainly you will see them for now

used as a pretty sheer tablecloth :-)

Happy Pink Saturday!

I hope you find your bit of sweetness this weekend!