A SPLASH OF PINK FOR SPRING!

Saw these tulips across from the post office Saturday and they made me smile! Hope they make you smile, too!

Have a good week! Patti

GOT RIBBON?

When I came home from work Tuesday, the hubby had made this ribbon rack for me! And I didn't even ask for it---it was all his idea! What a sweetie! I felt like it was Christmas! What a great feeling to have all my ribbon in one place! (Well, actually, I may have one more stash of ribbon in my dining room closet!)

ISN'T THIS JUST THE CUTEST THING!

When I got to work Monday, I just couldn't help but smile when I saw this in the parking lot. Is this not the cutest thing ever! A bright orange Smart Car! My boss's new car! This photo doesn't do this little car justice----it's so bright....and so little....it just makes me smile everytime I see it!

Have a sweet evening! Patti

BYE, BYE PANSIES!

Update Friday, 03/26/10: I am linking to Cindy at My Romantic Home's Show & Tell Friday. View her post about her awesome cherub pitcher and the links (at the bottom of her post) to her readers' lovely Show & Tell posts here. (I've found so many beautiful blogs through Cindy's Show & Tell Friday.)

Also, Nola, you're right---this is a great way to repurpose any damaged china. I do that a lot! Just put the chipped side of your china down into the dirt, where it won't show! I also forgot to mention that you can still find individual saucers at pretty reasonable prices (better than plates) at antique stores, and they work great for this! Patti

I love putting vintage plates and saucers in my pots of flowers. (I got inspired to do that a few years ago, when I saw some of the shops in Waxahachie, TX doing that in pots around the town square. They even put teacups in there! So sweet!) The square one, with the "lacy" edges, is not vintage, however. I scored it for only $2.99 at Ross a couple of weeks ago!!!

As much as I love Spring, I hate saying goodbye to my cold-weather plants: my Pansies and Kale. Although with the weather we're having in Texas (snow this past Sunday, the second day of Spring!), they might be hanging around a while longer!!!

Have a sweet day! Patti

LOVIN' THE PURPLE AND PINK!

While it was snowing outside today here in Texas on this, the second day of Spring (yes, SNOW--don't you love it!!!), we were enjoying the sweet perfume and purple beauty of these Hyacinths inside the house. I wish so much that you could smell them! Their awesome scent has filled the entire kitchen and I am "wowed" everytime I enter the room! These were a sweet gift, as was the beautiful Cyclamen plant in the last photo! (I've never had the luxury of having either of these plants before. I'm so enjoying them! I love the little bunny & Easter decorations in the Hyacinths, too!)

Hope your weekend has been sweet! Patti

HAPPY SPRING!

I love wreaths & I was so happy to find a new Spring wreath for the courtyard gate..... Happy First Day of Spring! Hope you're having a great weekend! Patti

PURPLE AND YELLOW!

My Ornamental Kale started blooming last week. The yellow blooms give a whole new look to it!
Unfortunately, this also signals the end, since it's a cold weather plant & it won't tolerate the upcoming Texas heat! But, it sure makes a big splash of color before it goes!

IRISH BLESSING

MAY YOUR HOME ALWAYS BE TOO SMALL TO FIT ALL YOUR FRIENDS......Old Irish Blessing

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Patti