Friday, December 27, 2019

A Few December Favorites









These are a few of my favorite things! 
❤️
Happy End of December! 
With love and hugs.
xo

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving Day


Simply Thankful.
Ever Grateful.
Truly Blessed.

Happy Thanksgiving
From my heart to yours.
Love and hugs.
xo

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Sweet Girls



Sweet little love bugs.
πŸ’ž

Monday, September 16, 2019

Fading September


Holy Cow!
It's almost October and the cows are happy!
I hope you are also!

Love and hugs.
xo

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

August?





Our little town has a new makeshift wildlife sanctuary.
Although many people are complaining about the situation,
I am enjoying it on a daily basis.
Snowy Egrets, (snowy egrets!),
Heron,
Kingfishers,Turtles, Ducks, 
by the droves. 
So fantastic! 
I’m a Heron addict! 
Enjoy the last days of Summer.
With love and hugs.
xo
❤️


Friday, June 21, 2019

Summer!


Leaving the house,
I went out to see

the frog, for example,
In her shiny green skin;

and her eggs
like a slippery veil;

and her eyes
with their golden rims;

and the pond 
with its risen lilies;

and it’s warmed shores 
dotted with pink flowers;

and the long, windless afternoon;
and the white heron

like a dropped cloud,
taking one step

then standing awhile then taking
another, writing

her own soft footed poem
through the still waters.

- Mary Oliver
❤️


Sunday, June 2, 2019

June



I just happened to take a look at my blog today.
Wow. May 2nd.
30 days since my last post.
I was hoping to be more conscious of my 
little digital scrapbook,
but life gets in the way.
So here we are in June.
I love the month.
It’s light, it’s roses, it’s flowers galore.
Cool nights, warm, sunny days.
This peony was in a client’s yard 
and she called to me.
And I’m so glad to share.
Happy June!
With love and hugs.
xo
❤️


Thursday, May 2, 2019

May


May in New Jersey.
Her energy is growth and love.

❤️
xo

Monday, April 29, 2019

North, East, South, and West





❤️
Love and hugs.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April!


April means joy!
xo
πŸ’– 
Happy April! 

Friday, March 15, 2019

They’re Back!


Return of the Snowdrops! 
Have a nice weekend. 
❤️

Just Friday


Winter is slowly but surely waving good bye.
Buds are beginning to burst
their way through the soil.
Days are longer.
It’s time to plant your peas!
Happy Friday! 
With love and hugs.
❤️

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Four!


Fantastic.
Fabulous.
Fun.
Festive.
Feisty.
Fancy.
Fashionable. 
Fearless.
Flowery.
and 
today,
she is 
FOUR!

Happy Birthday, Harper Rose! 
πŸŒΌπŸ’žπŸŒΌ

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

March


It’s been a long four months.
Winter has been singing her heart out,
But Spring is tapping 
on her door.
Happy Tuesday! 
With love and hugs.
❤️

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Rose


“The fragrance always remains
in the hand
that gives the rose.”

~Heda Be Jar~
❤️
xo

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Girl’s Weekend


We have company for the weekend.
Taylor made her 1st airplane ride to NJ,
accompanied by Tiff.
They packed up and boarded a 6AM flight!
Our hearts are overflowing 
just having her in our home.
We’re headed to my niece’s bridal shower today,
where Taylor will be meeting a few family members
for the first time.
Of course, we miss big sister, Harper.
Enjoy the weekend! 
Love and hugs.
❤️

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

I’m So Martha


Public Service Announcement!
Don’t ignore those dormant Forsythia branches
in your gardens.
Next time you’re passing by, clip a few stems,
bring them indoors,
put them in a nice vessel of water,
and, 
In a few days.....
Boom! 
It’s Spring! 
❤️ 
xo
🌼

Monday, February 18, 2019

Only A Flower


Moms give us roots
and love blooms.
❤️

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Love And Tenderness


So where does love come from?
Is it in your veins? 
Does everyone find love? 
Where does it live? 
How does it grow?
How do you know when you’re in love? 
What does it mean to be in love? 
How do you show true love? 
Is love always fun? 
Is it real? Will it die? 
Can you fake love? 
Can you share love? 
Can you know love? 
Yes. 
Just follow your heart,
and you will 
Love. 
❤️

xo


Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Winter’s Grip


“Winter is in my head,
but eternal spring is in my heart.”
-Victor Hugo
❤️

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Hope and Love



All Winter
the blue heron 
slept among the horses.
I do not know the custom of herons,
do not know 
if the solitary habit 
is their way,
or if he listened for
some missing one-
not knowing even 
that was what he did- 
in the blowing sounds
in the dark.
I know that hope 
is the hardest thing we carry.
He slept with his 
long neck folded,
like a letter put away.
-Jane Hirshfield
❤️

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

The Girls





A friend once told me 
that having a grandchild
would fill a void
I never knew I had.

Smartest advice ever. 
πŸ’ž
Love and hugs. 

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Just Thinking


Headed to the Midwest!
Sweet little Taylor Alice turns one tomorrow.
She is the brightest little star of 2018!
I look forward to a trip to Trader Joe's with the girls
to buy Taylor her 1 year old bouquet!

Love, hugs and Birthday candles!
xo  

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Happy New Year!


What a difference a year makes.

Last New Year’s Day was frigid.
I can remember the stinging,  bitter cold.
This morning it feels like Spring.
The sweet birds are chirping, the crocus are appearing.
The new year gives 
me hope.
Opportunities, dreams, aspirations and growth.

Wishing you a heartfelt thank you,
and a Happy New Year!
 With love and hugs.
❤️