Monday Morning Blooms: Roses & Hope Now song by Addison Road

A little floral lift today: Cut flowers have been on a “blow out” sale this September and so we have enjoyed a few different bundles. Mostly multi-colored roses, but if you scroll down – then you can see some sunflowers too.  I have always known that flowers offer a lift, yet I was reminded again … More Monday Morning Blooms: Roses & Hope Now song by Addison Road

Virginia Beach & Swindell’s Single Saturday Night Song (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 8-8-2021)

The theme this week for the Lens-Artists photo challenge is: What does your inspiration look like?  *** The beach always inspires me. That salt water can renew and refresh the mind and body   The beach gets even better when there is a memorial or small connection to history – like this memorial sign about the Sister … More Virginia Beach & Swindell’s Single Saturday Night Song (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 8-8-2021)

Monday Morning Blooms (#Treesquare July 19)

Hello Readers,  Monday Morning Blooms for #Treesquare  The Crepe Myrtle’s are lavishing some love on us with their flowers this month.   No blooms on this little ceramic tree, but the pink color fits right in today, eh? Quote for today: “The love I give is second hand, someone gave me lots of love first.” See you all … More Monday Morning Blooms (#Treesquare July 19)

Monday Morning Sunflower Blooms & Sunset for #SundayStills(June 21, 2021)

Hello Readers,  I hope this post finds everyone well. Linking up with Terri and her #SundayStills theme for the week, which is #Sunrise-Sunset.  Here is my sunset – across the Virginia Mountains  Last month, while on a sunset walk along the “canal walk” in Richmond Virginia, I saw this indoor art – and took a photo … More Monday Morning Sunflower Blooms & Sunset for #SundayStills(June 21, 2021)

Shadows & Shade at the Beach (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 6-12-2021)

The theme for the Lens-Artists photo challenge is shadows and shade.  Let’s go beachside. Starting with this path to the beach: This mint-green stucco stood out. Have you heard that sea turtles had a boost to nesting as humans pulled back from beaches during the pandemic?   That is a nice outcome of the lockdowns.   … More Shadows & Shade at the Beach (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 6-12-2021)

Rose & Teal (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 6-7-2021)

The theme this week for the Lens-Artists photo challenge is to depict “large to small” with specific colors (here) *** Starting off with a rose-colored palette  First, a large paved area provides a nice design. The small rose-colored pavers combine to make a large, paved space. Next, this large chair mimics what should be smaller (also linked to pull up … More Rose & Teal (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 6-7-2021)

Monday Morning Blooms & Sunset Across the Landscape (March 22, 2021)

Hello Readers,  I hope this post finds everyone well. I am taking a blog break and here is a check in post (updated – wink)  Some sunset images from a road trip last year – Some music from an awesome guy I worked with back in the 1990s- a great musician – Jeffrey Rose – and … More Monday Morning Blooms & Sunset Across the Landscape (March 22, 2021)

Frooze Balls and Black Tea (Virtual Tea & Weekly Smile)

Hello Readers. … Welcome to the February Virtual Tea Party One of my favorite teas this month (not officially a tea to some folks – more of an herbal mix) was Tazo’s “Wild Sweet Orange”    Offering some Frooze Balls for today’s virtual tea party, which is also to share with Trent’s weekly smile Finding this Frooze Balls at … More Frooze Balls and Black Tea (Virtual Tea & Weekly Smile)