Wishing you all a Merry Christmas... ...with some time to relax, reflect, and daydream ... Spring is just around the corner... xox Judy
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Dahlias…
There are always a few disappointments in the garden every season. This year it was the Dahlias. Last year was the first year I planted dahlias in containers, and I was over the moon by their performance. Cafe au Lait is my favourite variety along with another large dinner plate dahlia called Fleurel. I just assumed that the… Continue reading Dahlias…
An Afternoon with Hemingway…
We left off last week at the La Closerie des Lilas and a suggestion that this is a good spot to stop for lunch or refreshments...or better yet...both. After a well-deserved break, the next stop is Luxembourg Gardens just a few steps from the bistro. Jardin du Luxembourg, 75006 Paris The original Luxembourg Palace… Continue reading An Afternoon with Hemingway…
Fall Gardening…
Last week's snow was a cruel joke and an abrupt reminder that summer is definitely over. It's time to prepare and protect the garden for the windy and cold winter months ahead. I wish I had thought ahead this summer and planned to do up my front planters to look as inviting as these… Continue reading Fall Gardening…
Makeup
There are many days when I feel like this little girl experimenting with makeup. Now that my hair is almost completely grey and the lines around my eyes and mouth are not as forgiving as they use to be, I'm finding that I should be altering my makeup routine. I'm one of those women who… Continue reading Makeup