"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong."
Tales of a British expat, transplanted into the lush Tennessee countryside. Lover of old, time-worn, and antique. Tea-drinker, flower-grower, animal-nurturer.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Simple Pleasures
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong."
Monday, October 26, 2020
Still Bloomin'
With milder than normal temperatures, these few early weeks of Autumn, the Morning Glory vines are still blooming their little hearts out.
This Grandpa Ott variety, returns year after year, without any help from the gardener.The vines wrap their tendrils around the weathered-wood fence, and grace us with beauty, all summer long.
The flowers are a sumptuous Royal Blue trumpet with a contrasting purple star.
A strikingly beautiful combination.
Not quite the Autumn palette, yet nevertheless, we'll enjoy their presence until the first freeze of the season, and then it's " show-over ".
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Barnyard Folly
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Cottage Love
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Seasons Changing
Over the last couple of days, the remains of hurricane Delta has taken away our sunshine.
The dark clouds linger overhead, making for dark and dreary days. If I didn't know the difference I would think we were in the depths of winter, even the house has taken on a different hue.
The days are noticeably shorter, dark by 7:00pm now, the wild turkeys lead their flocks to the nightly roost late afternoon, and the last of the hummingbirds are leaving for their winter homes.
Orange pumpkins and Chrysanthemums are replacing summer blooms, now fading fast.