Just a quick photo post today because I can't help myself! The Elm never disappoints, but today, it's really put on a show. I've tried to capture the leaves falling without much success, but it's magical nevertheless. Hope you, too, are seeing the beauty of… Continue reading All is Gold…
Category: Beauty
Return to the Classics…
As I mentioned in the last post, I love the fall season. Not only does the air feel crisp and cool, but a new season of fashion arrives to tempt us to refresh our wardrobe. I'm no longer the "faithful follower of fashion" I once was; however, I still appreciate the creativity and ingenuity designers… Continue reading Return to the Classics…
Roses as big as cabbages…
Is what Marco Polo exclaimed when he first discovered peonies. The Chinese name for peonies means "most beautiful", and who can disagree? What is remarkable about these perennial beauties is just how easy they are to grow. Also, for us who garden in colder regions, peonies can be the star of our gardens. They… Continue reading Roses as big as cabbages…
Everything is blooming…
With all the smoke in the air, I feel like I'm on the set of a scary movie! The air quality has been so poor, making gardening (at such a busy, crucial time) nearly impossible. Yet, somehow the garden does not disappoint...so many plants bloom in the same week. I don't recall this happening in… Continue reading Everything is blooming…
Beauty and the beach…
It's been four years since my last visit to La Jolla. Before the pandemic, we went at least once a year, sometimes twice or even more. I believe I've been there every month of the year...with the exception of May. It's always been amazing, but I now realise I took it for granted, thinking… Continue reading Beauty and the beach…
Embracing the grey…
I stopped colouring my hair in 2016, about five years after I should have! My hair started going grey when I was in my thirties. Ultimately, it was a nightmare staying on top of the dreaded "skunk" line; my hair completely revolted by no longer holding the dye..it just washed away. It was a battle… Continue reading Embracing the grey…
Something to look forward to…
If you live in Alberta, you know that winter has arrived...overnight. The photo left was taken on October 31 (no snow). Within a couple of days, we were under a layer of pure, white beauty (I love winter!), but those first days of winter brought a harsh reality. Many have forgotten how to drive (scary) in… Continue reading Something to look forward to…
A “Dior” Moment…
Before I went to London, the previews for "Mrs Harris Goes to Paris" flashed across my TV screen as a sign that I had to see this movie and, if possible, while I was in London. That didn't happen because it wasn't in theatres yet, but shortly after my return, I saw it with… Continue reading A “Dior” Moment…
So Many Dahlias…
Although I will not be writing a blog post this week, I wanted to send these photos (which really don't do the flowers justice) of an outstanding show of Dahlias. Earlier this week, I went to the St. Albert Botanic Park with a friend. This was my first visit, but it will not be the… Continue reading So Many Dahlias…
The Peonies…
Over the past few years, I've added numerous peonies to the garden. This summer, I had a sensational crop...I couldn't keep up with the picking! This little cherub was almost suffocated by the peonies! I'm happy with the variety of colours and shapes,… Continue reading The Peonies…