Raindrops Keep Falling...

This morning I saw in the news

they are calling this month...

The Junuary of our discontent...

The garden is thrilled

with all the rain,

I could use a little break...

I still got out for some light weeding

and deadheading today...

dodging the downpours...

they are painfully pretty,

I think...

she seems content,

though,

  she always does....

the Columbines

have climbed to heights

like I have never seen before...

her full skirts flared...

twirling...

dancing...

 happily...

 in the rain...

for now,

the Queen of Sweden Rose

owns my heart...

I literally gasp

each morning when I visit her...

Gertrude Jekyll

in full showy bloom...

go on,

give her a sniff...

she smells sooo good!

Today I am joining...

Pink Saturday

Happy Weekend To You :-)

Breakfast with Peonies...

I am admittedly

not a morning person...

(my Mr. will agree with this wholeheartedly)

my only morning regret...

the dining room is only bathed in sunlight

first thing in the morning...

well,  my Mr.  has been on a different work schedule

this week..

we are keeping strange (for us) hours...

I knew it was my chance

 to buld a tablescape

bathed in the wonderus morning light...

for me it all starts with the flowers...

when it's Peony season,

a whole bucket full

just feels right!

both the plate and charger

are of newer make...

the plates are by Martha Stewart,

the chargers are from Marshall's...

I thought they added the chic

to my farmy enamelware bucket..

for a little farm chic...

the teawares are vintage...

the cups and creamer

are a mix of Royal Albert patterns...

the silver is also a mix...

a little glass bird

keeps watch...

My Peonies are joined by...

sprigs of Lady's Mantle

and

Pink-A-Boo flowers...

I brought out my ruffled tablecloth...

O.K.  who am I kidding?

I LOVE this thing and can't put it away!

because there are never enough ruffles..

I added a battenburg lace topper

for extra detail...

and now

 a secret to share...

I just learned this little trick...

by placing a vase of water inside

your bigger vase (or bucket :-) )

your create a make-shift frog,

which makes

for easier arranging...

Today I am joining...

Tablescape Thursday

Open House Party Thursday

Vintage Inspiration Friday

Feathered Nest Friday

and

Show and Tell Friday

Thanks for joining me for breakfast...

and not laughing

 at my morning hair!

Stormy Early June in the Garden...

It's already June,

where is the time going?

How about a stroll through the garden?

I would love for you to join me,

but do be prepared...

you may need,

sunglasses,

wellies,

a sweater

an umbrella...

it has been stormy,

and the weather is changing at every turn...

the early spring sun

and the recent rain,

have caused a flower explosion...

Columbine...

Jacob's Ladder...

Sweet Rocket...

It seems it's all blooming at once...

I admit I am overwhelmed!

the Allium

came and went so fast...

the Peonies have already

come into full bloom...

the first Bonica Roses,

are going to burst open

at any moment!

they are low on fragrance,

but high on the pitter patter scale...

Zephirine Drouhin,

looking the best she ever has...

now this lady smells good!

a basket full of Pansies...

she sits quietly,

contemplating...

Today I am joining...

Outdoor Wednesday

Cottage Garden Party

and

Floral Friday Fotos

Thanks for strolling with me today...