~When Bloggers Meet~

Terri, Sue, Grace, Pat

Friday evening, J and I met folks, we had never met in real life, but visit from day to day, via the land of blog. 

It was as though we know each other well, as we shared hugs, conversation, gifts and dinner at Lewis and Clark’s Restaurant in Historic Saint Charles Missouri.

We didn’t let a little rain keep us from enjoying a wonderful evening with, Bob and Terri (Lakewood Manor) and Bill and Sue (Rabbit Run Cottage) and their sweet daughter Grace.

I’m adding this post, to Laurie’s Saturday Favorites, because the subject fits the category of favorite things, so well; in this instance, favorite things to do (meeting blog friends).

 

~Crocks & Cloches~

This post continues the rural theme of previous posts, this week. 

I am linking to Laurie’s Saturday Favorites

and

Marty’s Summer Cloche Party

Crocks have been a favorite for many years.

Another favorite can be seen on the wall in the background. 

  

Sara Tetley’s Bench at Orange Cottage~

I recently purchased 4 other prints, by Sara Tetley, for the lake condo master bedroom makeover. 

Sara’s Two Boats hangs on the window of the shutter/window wall arrangement in the dining area of the condo living room. 

I am a huge fan of her beautiful work.

Roosters, chickens and cloches are also favorites.

The large cloche and stand are from All About Home, a local shop.

The rooster and hen, from Home Goods.

A blue green crock, handmade by a North Carolina artisan, sits under a chicken wire cloche.  The crock was a gift from Jeanne, of Backyard Neighbor, when she and her husband visited Missouri in 2009.

Crocks are a special favorite of mine.

A bird on branch in iron, under a cloche, etched with branches. 

Cloche and stand are from Nell Hill’s Briarcliff.

 

 

J’s blood test results were reported, yesterday. Coumadin is increased; another test in two weeks. It will work itself out, eventually. 

Thanks so much for your support!

Enjoy your weekend!

(I am not compensated for mention of products)

~Bokeh Bouquets & Other Favorites~

raindrops on roses…

A few storms rolled through, this week.  Wednesday morning, the sun peeked through the clouds; perfect for camera practice. 

While J and Gabi (visiting a few days) were occupied with bike riding and other pursuits, I shot a few photos around our patio. 

Lots of practice, definitely needed.  I learn something new from each of these practice sessions.

Points of light, in the background, are known as Bokeh.

Hosta…

 

 

Rainy day view, from the master bedroom bay window, Thursday May 13.

Culinary Delight 

Remember these berries from Sunday’s post?

warm cobbler with ice cream…

Celebrations

 Pre-Kindergarten Graduation 

Most of the family was there to celebrate, when Gabi graduated, Tuesday May 11th. Her cap, tassel, diploma, and a rose from one of her bouquets are seen in the photo, above. 

The KC kids were unable to attend, due to time and distance. Even though Xanti’s parents and brother, Noah, weren’t there, she was.  What a joy, she is.

Family celebrations are shared with my daughters’ dad and step-mom.  They were there, Tuesday evening.  We always sit together, at functions, as a family.  We know this isn’t always the way it is when parents divorce.  We are all very grateful parents, to share in celebrations, together.

As with everyone, life hasn’t always been easy, for J and Pat.  We’ve paid a few dues and we are, appreciatively, reaping the benefits, in our golden years.  One of those benefits is being a part of special celebrations.

A Rainy Day Dining Room View

Small changes are taking place in the dining room.  More about that, soon.

This post is added to Laurie’s Saturday Favorites.

Hope your weekend is beautiful.

***I used my Canon Rebel Xti Camera and Tameron 18-200 Lens, for the rose and hosta photographs, in this post.  The setting was AV, ISO 400.  Most of the other photos were done with the Canon G11 Powershot.