Hollyhocks The heat and water rationing has been taking its toll on our lawn and flower garden. Sadly we have lost several beautiful plants and containers filled with lovelies too. But, the hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) seem happy with the heat and the bright sunshine as they stand tall in all their beauty. Each bloom reminds…
You Looking At Me No need to pass the crimping iron to this Guy. His fleece is naturally short, dense, and “crimpy” (giving it a very woolly appearance). We found this fella and his camera shy friend hanging out in a desolate area of Idaho. A much needed “potty break” took us (hubby, Izzy &…
Carrots Carrots Are Not Just For Bunnies We pulled our first carrots from the garden last night! Sweet little tender beauties, we quickly devoured them in a salad made from garden fresh butter crunch lettuce, peas, strawberries and raw almonds ( fresh from the market). Topped with just a just a drizzle of vinaigrette. Yum….
His Place In The Sun It’s oxymoron day. Time for a little wordy wordless Wednesday. Our sweet Izzy had his first professional grooming the other day. It was the first time I trusted someone to care for him, bathe him and cut his furry wonderfulness ( yes I know its not a word, giggle). I…
Tea For One It was a lovely day, the sun was shining bright in the afternoon sky, not a cloud to be seen. There was a slight breeze that carried the fragrance of the garden flowers in my direction. Just enough of a breeze to keep the temperature tolerable. I set a pretty table and…
Lazy Days Happy oxymoron day ( wordy wordless Wednesday). Our sweet Izzy found a lovely patch of shade in front of the garden shed, to laze the afternoon away. It was so hot over the Memorial weekend. How was your weather for the long weekend? See you at the Thursday Favorite Things hop! Is your…
Lets Play It’s oxymoron day here at Katherines Corner “wordy wordless Wednesday” I thought I’d share a photo of our sweet Izzy. He’s asking you to play. He loves his toys. He has far to many…hanging head low…yes this is my fault 🙂 Do you spoil your pets? SEE YOU AT THE HOP TOMORROW!!! Please…
Honoring Mother The joy filled merriment continues as we relish every moment of time spent with my lovely angel Mum ( Mom, Mother, Mummy). Those of you who have joined me on facebook have seen this sweet photo of Izzy and my Mother ( he loves her too) Having her here to visit has just…