Impromptu Pruning

It was a little windy this afternoon. I got home to find this branch down. Which means an impromptu bit of low-key lumber jacking tomorrow.

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It wasn’t planned, but that’s like the rest of life. Humming along, same old, and all of a sudden…you’re pulling on work grubbies, grabbing tools and getting after it. Sometimes, I think, the best outcomes are the unplanned ones. We’ll see how this one turns out.

Behind every cloud

I utterly adore clouds like this. The cloud may be there, but it’s temporary. It’s cliche, silver linings and all, but true.

Even though you can’t see it … the sun is still there, still shining.

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Sliced-up centerpiece

I  discovered this brilliant idea on Pinterest several weeks ago.

Last Tuesday we needed a simple centerpiece for a Board meeting at the office. Here’s my version:

I used one orange for this arrangement. I used a second orange (sliced) by itself in a smaller, square vase. The unanticipated bonus: fresh-cut orange smells lovely! Next time, I might try adding a lemon or lime to the mix for additional color.

File this away in the to-done! bucket 🙂 Woo hoo!

For the sky collection

I heart happy spring clouds.

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Pretty Parrots

 

The first of  (many) photos from my annual trip to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The parrot tulips have always been among my favorites.