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Last of the Summer Flowers
It’s August, and it is time to reflect on the joy and pleasure that flowers give us all. I love to watch the hummingbirds and butterflies fly from blossom to blossom anointing each one with their presence.
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Self Love on Valentines Day !
Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every relationship you have. This sets the tone for 2019, and inhabits our home, & gives our decor sparkle! Happy Valentines Day!
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Lacy Summer Elderflower Cordial
Mid to late July is when the beautiful Elderflower shows her lacy skirts, and I fill a basket with these blossoms, steep them in a honey and lemon water, reap the benefits (good for the sinuses), and reward my family with a bubbly Prosecco cocktail. Simply fill a champagne glass with ice; pour cordial over top, and add Prosecco; stir gently to combine, garnish with raspberries (in season), and thin sliced lemon. A beautiful species, the shrub’s flowers and berries…
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Summer Floral Madness
It has been a long time since I have experienced a genuine judged flower show. This one in Annapolis Royal was put on by the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens members, with a lovely tea provided for the visitors. I loved the ribbons delicately dividing each category, and all the beautiful prize ribbons.
