Friday Fotos

Here are some random photos taken from the last week:

mocha birthday cake

Yeah, it was as good as it looks.

sunflower corner

We are loaded down with these sweet lil' tree frogs.

They love hiding in the avocado trees!

 

dill going to seed

Sweet potatoes don't mind the heat and humidity!

 

Rain is still abundant and we're mighty grateful!

 

Have a fabulous weekend, y'all!

Vintage Vacation


Are you into vintage?
Love camping?
I found a great place to enjoy both of these interests simultaneously!


 

It's called The Shady Dell.
It's a vacation within a vacation!
A young, enterprising couple with an affinity for vintage trailers
opened up this place for those who enjoy a blast from the past.
Here's what their website says:


"Our sleek collection of vintage travel trailers are all perfectly restored 
to combine mid-century Americana kitsch with the comforts of home in a way 
that only the 1950s were capable of.  Each trailer, such as the 1949 Airstream, 
or the 1950 Spartan Manor, are available for an overnight stay. 
For once, experience the 1950s in full Technicolor."




We hope to acquire our own camper someday and do some traveling.
Maybe we'll even get a chance to stop by this place 
and experience it for ourselves.
If you're looking for a unique vacation accomodation,
give them a go!



http://www.theshadydell.com/

Wordless Wednesday

Join these bloggers for our Wednesday series:

Staci@Life at Cobble Hill Farm
Meg@Bit of Life
Amber@Making a Home
 

Tuesday Tidings

It's been hot and muggy around these parts lately.
When you walk outside any time after 9 a.m.,
it's stifling, oppressive and downright uncomfortable.
With our move further north on the horizon,
we're looking forward to a more seasonal way of life.

We've been talking to realtors the last couple of weeks,
trying to decide if we should sell our home
or rent it out for a year.
One of the considerations is the garden.

Buyers may not be gardeners
and renters might not be able or inclined to keep it up.
I have been giving away some of our native and Florida-friendly plants
on Craig's List in the last few weeks, to make it more appealing
 to those who may not be so fond of the outdoors.

Our saltbush trees are hosting these weird-looking nests.

They are made with dried leaves and some type of webbing.

I'm not sure what is constructing these works of art,
but we have had quite a few dragonflies in the yard as of late.

Our new pickets are working out just fine.
I like the way they frame several areas of the garden.

We've been blessed with a few days of rain in the last week or so.
The garden always responds well to Mother Nature's gifts.

giant yellow zinnias

avocado tree

native cotton plant

Wonder what's gonna emerge from here?

sweet potato vine

gloriosa daisy

lemons

peace lily

beautyberry

Hoping your garden greets you today with 
lots of wonderful surprises.