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Red Spider Lily

This Red Spider Lily is a southern heirloom and has proven itself to be Texas tough, standing up to drought and extreme summer heat over many decades.  I received my bulbs again from my mother. I looked up the history… Continue Reading →

“Oxblood Lily” or “Schoolhouse Lily” Signs of Fall

These beautiful lilies are my first signs that fall is on its way. I received these bulbs from my mother, her from her mother and so on. They originated in Argentina and were introduced to Texas by German settlers.  They… Continue Reading →

DYI Poppy Pod & Acorn Ornaments

As I mentioned in two previous posts “Seasonal Decorations” & “German Poppies ~ Blooms to Seed” here are the instructions on how to make your own unique Poppy Pod & Acorn Ornaments.   What you will need:  Various sizes of Styrofoam… Continue Reading →

German Poppies ~ Blooms to Seed

Growing up I remember my mother and grandmother growing these poppies. The reason I call them German poppies is because all my ancestors came from Germany.  They brought this seed over and its been reseeding ever since.  I am privileged… Continue Reading →

Ribbons Won at the County Fair 2015

This is the first time I’ve entered items at the Washington County Fair (BTW the Oldest County Fair in the State of Texas), since I was in high school which was a few years ago.  I entered two acrylic paintings… Continue Reading →

Fall Table Decorations

Today I’m sharing my fall table decoration ideas in hopes that it will inspire your creativity in your own home. Fall has all those wonderful warm colors, of yellows, oranges, browns, and reds, that provide such warmth to a room…. Continue Reading →

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