Gardens Galore

 I saved these off the BHG site.  They looked more like real gardens and outdoor sitting areas than some that you can tell are super staged just for looks.  I can imagine one of these at any of our homes being a place to relax, enjoy company, sip tea or whatever beverage you prefer .   I'd like to sit in several of them even in the colder months with a blanket - hot tea and a good book.  I don't limit my outside sitting to just the spring and summer.  Heck, I've been known to go out there and sit in the snow lol, or on a chilly fall nite and toast marsh mellows with the family and neighbors.   I am so happy to be in a neighborhood where we all sorta match in how we are amused, entertained and enjoy spending time. We even all like country music .. Gotta love folks who listen to country music , right?  Right:)

 do any of you sit outside in late fall and winter? or is it just me:)

 This is my favorite because it looks like my Nana's cabin thats 5 miles from Cherokee, NC. She even has an old iron pot . We used to use it to have chicken stews for everyone to enjoy from miles around. ahh the memories...:)

 Thanks for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed your time here..

 I'll be playing at these parties when they open about 7 on tuesday evening.
wow party here 

Sizzle Into Summer party HERE 
Till next time...
Sonny

Birthday Cards to email or print

 Happy Saturday Folks..

  I'm the birthday person on a decor board so I have to come up with 300 cards a year.

I know so many of us send greeting and wishes via email or post on our blogs about birthdays, so I thought I would share a few with ya'll.  I'll add several new ones each Saturday morning , so come back often and check on whats available.
I love making them and having others use them would make me SMILE.
if you have any trouble saving them just email me and I'll be happy to help you.

:::just right click and save to whatever folder you keep this sort of thing .. save as a jpg for clarity in an email or post:::.

Hope you like them .

Hugs and Happy Smiles to each and everyone of ya~!
Sonny

Rainy Day Reading- My Book review

( Disclaimer-- I paid for every book and would again..)  I recieve ZERO compensation in any shape, form or manner for this Review...
 I know these have been out since 1986 but folks if you haven't read Sue Grafton, you've really missed some fun, interesting reading.    I have to stop myself and get back to work or I'd loose days and sleep cause I cant put her down..  There are 19 books in this series each as good or better than the last.
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 I get so into these stories I actually considered taking a Private Investigator course, ROLF..  Yes I dream of being a super slouth out and about gathering clues, information, just making a pest of myself in general and then, against all odds I SOLVE the case , take a deep breath of satisfied contentment, collect me fee and on to the next one..


Playing at Rainy Day Reading - Our Home in the Maples
 I think any book that makes you consider the subject as an actual career is GOOD READING .. 

Here's just 1 sample of 173 great reviews::

Kinsey Millhone is a hard-boiled, gun-toting, loner--a private investigator who keeps to herself and does whatever it takes to solve her case. I first read this book as a teenager, and Kinsey's toughness and un-sentimentality turned me off (young romantic that I was). Coming back to this series as an adult has given me an appreciation for the character and the genre that I lacked before. What you see is what you get with Kinsey Millhone, and that simplicity is her strength.

This book is not only truly groundbreaking, it is also a plain ol' great mystery. Grafton keeps Kinsey busy interviewing suspects, following leads, and stirring up trouble. Kinsey's work is pretty much her life, and except for the occasional evening with a handsome stranger, you can expect her to stay focused on the case.

Unless you prefer your mysteries soft and cozy, you'll enjoy Kinsey Millhone and her straight-forward approach to crime. Best of all, if you enjoy this one, there are 14 more (so far) to keep you busy.