i was thrilled the other day to run across a flower show right in town.something we don't have enough of. this one was sponsored by the athens garden club - the oldest in the nation. if only there was a flower show to do to everyday...
flower show!
tin siding. white blooms
the good life
we had a photoshoot at my house monday, so tuesday there was lots of leftover homemade food. i had made a lemon chess pie that turned out so yummy. i was thinking ' what topping would go with this pie? it really stands alone, but... there was some freshly made "whoop" cream ( when my kids were little, they thought it was called whipped cream because it got "whooped". in the south,"whipped" often comes out" whooped".) in the fridge, no sugar added! So i put a dollop on my slice of pie and headed to the back deck to enjoy it as the sun went down. there was a coolness to the spring evening that intensified the sweet sweet smell of the chinaberry tree blooming near the deck, and the evening birdsong from hundreds of birds filled the air. it was right then that i realized: this cool evening air full of birdsong and fragrant with purple blossoms,this piece of homemade lemon chess pie with whoop cream, no sugar added, this was one of life's best moments, mine to savor. i felt so fortunate to experience it,and am so thankful for these moments of perfection.
( recipe to follow monday)
peeled paint. nasturtium
down on the farm
i worked on an organic CSA farms for a few years. so....whenever i get a chance to visit one, i take it. i love how every farm differs so much and how each one has it's own charm about it.
our friends heather, alex and their son daegen have a great little animal farm in neese, georgia. Natural Food Farms raises a variety animals and sell their meats and eggs to local restaurants and families. we had a great visit with them and all of the happy animals. enjoy!
this sweet one was not even a week old!
vined door. iris
allium
rustic door. peony
spring beauty
spring's bounty was looking pretty lovely this weekend at the farmers market! enjoy!
fallen petals. last of the dogwoods
our studio spring sale!
if you are in the area, stop by
. we are having our spring sale. it is always a day filled with inspiration and beauty, we promise! come celebrate 20 years with us!
georgia plate. yellow blooms
spring storms
rebecca's new place is on a west facing high spot of land. from the kitchen window, you can see the blue grey clouds approaching and feel the cool breezes. more spring rain on the way!
peeled paint. white bloom
first rose
peeling paint. japanese magnolia
a perfect spring radish sandwich
recipe follows
ingredients
a loaf of good bread
a bunch of radishes
2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature
fresh herbs
2 cloves of garlic
sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
directions
-thinly slice the radishes and put them in a bowl of cold water
-chop the garlic and fresh herbs and mix into the butter with an electric mixer
-salt and pepper to taste
-spread the butter onto a piece of bread and top with radishes
***if you want to make circle sandwiches, cut bread first with a biscuit cutter
doorway. redbuds
praise the lord
in the country you often hear of different churches having a 'singing'. they present traveling gospel singers,or just their own choir for an evening of good ol' gospel singing. i loved the sign for this one!
