Can't Make Up Its Mind

This has been a strange February. Some days will make you think it's spring. 

This Japanese magnolia tree is full of beautiful blooms.

However, our side yard will soon be covered with pink petals.  

A few rainy days had me inside painting. 

One day was spent antiquing, and three of my finds were:

1) an art figure to hold bracelets

Ten years ago I had clipped and saved this magazine picture 'cause I liked the look of the art form on the chest. 

 2) a tiny brass cat

3) a hull planter with mushrooms

One more look at this lovely tree

Trees

We are blessed to have trees on our property.  Every year I look forward to the turning of the leaves. Only a few more weeks to wait.

Charlotte's Web came to mind...

No messages inside this web, but it was a thing of beauty.  Son Jo had seen it on his way out the driveway one morning and called to tell me about it. Some of the large web was gone by the time I witnessed this wonder of nature.

Looking forward to the weekend because Lauren will be here for a short visit. She has no idea how much I miss her. Also miss these two little ones and Lester and Pennee.

I wish you a wonderful weekend.

Thanks for taking time to drop in on my blog.

July Bliss

favorite resting place

in the late afternoon

other sitting area of the backyard

She's outside but you've seen her before on the inside.

petunias on the back door landing

Today's weather was out of the ordinary for the middle of July. The heat was replaced by pleasant cool breezes. I combined Saturday cleaning chores with intermittent escapes into the yard. Keeping close to home was better for my pocketbook, but I daydreamed about the great yard sale or flea market bargain that I missed.