Well, I’m still behind in posting my images, and it’s still about a month. View from the front room May is a really beautiful time in my garden. Everything explodes. Things are green, but the weeds haven’t grown very much. The other side of the window.

Moon Gate I asked my mom to buy me the moon gate, but she refused. Rhododendron We speculated that Bamboo Giant used to be a general nursery. They had several nice shrubs, all very neglected, tucked in here and there among the bamboo. If you are ever down in Aptos, be sure to stop by [...]

Violascens Spectabilis I forget what this one is. If anyone knows, please, tell me.

You Can Make 55% of Your Crushes Fall in Love With You You certainly have this dating thing down – and you know how to charm most people. And when your charm seems broken, just think back to what has worked in the past. You have the tools to make almost anyone fall in love [...]

Pulguito in the Black Bamboo I went to Bamboo Giant with the intention of getting some black bamboo. It does best in partial shade, and I wanted to put it in full sun, so I had to pass on it. Leopard Bamboo Instead, I took home leopard bamboo. It’s lovely, and it should do well [...]

Your Life is 11% Off Track No doubt about it, you are living the right life. You’ve made some great decisions, and they’ve definitely paid off. Keep it up. You’re on the right track! Are You Living The Wrong Life? You Probably Look Younger Than Your Age Ha! People ALWAYS think that I’m younger than [...]

Pulguito in the vivax I took Abuela and the kiddos to Bamboo Giant. I love bamboo, especially timber bamboo. I’d love to have some of the vivax variety, but, alas, vivax is a running bamboo, and even if I could contain it, I don’t have space for another “tree”. Chunguita in the vivax

Pulguito Chunguita The Easter Bunny came and filled the eggs and hid them in the garden, but he just barely was able to manage it this year.

Decades of Style 1701 Foxtrot Bag Pattern Description: From the website: The more recognizable foxtrot also comes from the animal dance craze from the years 1910-1920. We are sure this little hand bag dangled from the wrist of a stylish young lady or two as she duck waddled or foxtrotted across the dance floor. This [...]