Lavender Shop and Gardens

Last fall, the Mister and I, took a trip to Virginia. Before spending a few days at the beach, we visited some interesting small towns. One was Harrisonburg, Virginia. It's the home of the White Oak Lavender Shop and Gardens... field after field of wonderfully scented lavender and beautiful color.

They have a gift shop, winery, and interactive gardens.

 They sell EVERYTHING lavender.... beautiful lavender - themed gifts...

lavender wine, lavender ice cream!

  fresh lavender bouquets!

I really enjoyed my afternoon there and if you're in the area, stop by... you won't be disappointed!
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West Virginia mountains

A mosaic of photos that were taken during a trip a few years ago to southern West Virginia. I love how the mountains were carved in order to build the roads!

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Autumn.....

in my neck of the woods....

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Quaint...

adjective, -er, -est.

1.having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm; oddly picturesque: a quaint old house.

2. strange, peculiar, or unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way: a quaint sense of humor.

Photos taken at Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio

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Two in a bush.....

I know the quote about " A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush" which means it's better to have a small real advantage than the possibility of a greater one.  but how about the center photo from my garden with two butterflies...that's just simply beautiful!

**The term bird in hand must have been known in the USA by 1734, as that is the date when a small town in Pennsylvania was founded with that name.

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`PEONIES

The peony bush that I transplanted from mom's yard has four blooms this year. I love using them in a bouquet !!
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These strawberries were huge!!
Only three would fit in Jack's hand...great for Strawberry shortcake☺♥

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May......

"Never yet was a springtime, when the buds forgot to bloom."

- Margaret Elizabeth Sangster

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Defination of Vintage:

representing the high quality of a past time; classic:

 imitating, or being a style or fashion of the past; retro:
{vintage clothing.}

The Museums of

Oglebay Institute

~Oglebay Resort~

Wheeling, WV

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Cupcake goodness....

Dozen Bake Shop has been recognized as Pittsburgh's best bakery. Check out some of these awesome creations…..

Top row:

Maple Bacon -  Real bacon and maple buttercream on a cake spiked with a hint of espresso.

East End Chocolate Stout - Dark chocolate stout cake  topped with irish cream buttercream and chocolate ganache.

Peppermint Twist - Chocolate devils food cake topped with peppermint buttercream.

2nd row:

Pumpkin Maple - Real maple buttercream on delicious pumpkin cupcake.

Almond Dream -Almond buttercream on a vanilla cake, rolled in sliced almonds and dusted with confectioners sugar.

Caramel Spice - Caramel buttercream atop spice cake, topped with gooey caramel.

Row three:

Rocky Road -Pecans, marshmallows and chocolate ganache topping vanilla buttercream on chocolate devils food cake.

Red Velvet - red velvet cake has a hint of chocolate, and is topped with magagascar vanilla bean butter cream.

Black & Gold - Every Sunday during Steelers season, you can get a Black & Gold cupcake - all dressed up for game day.

And I love these elegant cupcake papers from the internet:

Soooo pretty!

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Setting up housekeeping......

A pair of wrens are moving into the backyard birdhouse!...a sure sign of Spring.

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Mosaic Monday: Pretty

~ My little Pretties ~

defination:
pretty (ˈprɪtɪ)
— adj , -tier , -tiest

1. pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way.

2. dainty, neat, or charming.

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Oh Spring...where art thou??

Our local super market had these

 pretty littl' babies on sale for

$1.50 each!

I just couldn't resist buying a couple to bring a little color into my kitchen on a snowy March day. Primrose are the first perennials that bloom in my garden each spring and I just can't wait!

Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.

 ~Virgil A. Kraft ~ 

 
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A balmy 70 degrees on Friday and then snow on Sunday.....

Even the birds are feelin' confused !! Come on Mother Nature, cut us a break and listen to the groundhog.
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~ It takes years to build up trust,

 and only seconds to destroy it. ~

When I came across this quote, it spoke volumes to me...but quickly I remembered another...
" Everything happens for a reason ". 
One of my favorites.
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January brings the snow........

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I'm such a sentimental soul......I love anything old.

 Old china, old linens and ladies hankies,

 old stories, old houses and barns

 and...

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Start living now. Stop saving the good china for that special occasion. Stop withholding your love until that special person materializes. Every day you are alive is a special occasion. Every minute, every breath, is a gift from God.

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 Mary Manin Morrissey