This is the area right outside my patio door. I can see it from the living room and is an area that I change around quite often. Right now we're having a purple-flower-bunny-roller coaster theme.
I am totally in love with my purple dahlia. This was a Mother's Day present to myself (I'm quite the gift giver when I'm the recipient).
My solar jar light that my sister from Oregon sent me last year. She's also a good gift giver.
Here's where the roller coaster theme comes in. It is an image that I found on Google, printed onto card stock and slipped into my canning jar. It reminds me of the Dick and Jane books. See Jane scream. Scream, Jane, scream!
A wicker basket of violas. Or are these just mini pansies?
They didn't have a stick in them, but I have always called them violas.
I love the barn in the reflection of the glass in this photo. It's a pretty barn from afar, up close, not so much.
OK, run off to some blogs that have something exciting to talk about today. I'm a little light on words. Skedaddle!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I think I went to the same gift giving class as you! Your flowers are all so pretty and healthy looking. Must be the water. :@
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting
So pretty!!
very merry vintage style
Gorgeous! Love the vintage image in the jar and your beautiful flowers.
Mary
NanaDiana
What a beautiful plant. I love the bright, cheery color. How funny about Dick and Jane. I bought the reproduction books and SweetCheeks is learning to read them. She read...JUMP PUFF. She then asked...WHY are they going to jump Puff? hmmm...she might be watching too many news reports. xo Diana
Shabby chic Sandy
Very pretty flowers--good job for buying yourself a Mothers day gift:)
Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien
Ha! Dick and Jane.....that brought back memories. I love the teeny little violas and your big showy Dahlia! I had some dahlias once, but they didn't over winter well, even though I "lifted" them in the fall like you are supposed to. I think they found my garage too depressing and died of depression. 🙁
Jane
Beautiful photo of a gorgeous dahlia!! And this Jane would be screaming if she was on a roller coaster!
Jane
Ann@A Sentimental Life
Your dahlia is so gorgeous! Love the color and it is so full. looks like Dick and Jane know where to hang out to have fun!
Sally
Pam, this is really beautiful!!! Love the colors!
Ceekay-Thinkin of Home/Doublewide Decor
Are you rushing us off....I think those purple dahlias are gorgeous....I love dahlias!!
Ok...I guess I will skidaddle now!! Bye!
Babs
The Dahlias and violas are really pretty and your display is cute...solar jar?? What a neat idea! I'm going to look for some online. Cute with Dick and Jane on the roller coaster.
Patricia Preston
Love your pictures! The photo in the bottle was a great idea.
Amy Burzese
That dahlia is beautiful. It looks perfect. All the other things are great too. Great post and, HONESTLY, I haven't read a blog post yet that I would call exciting.
Blessed Serendipity
Gorgeous flowers. Love your little jar with the cute scene inside.
xo,
Danielle
TARYTERRE
My Grandmom's sister was named Viola. I always thought it sounded pretty. LOVE the purple dahlia. had to chuckle over your comment, "I'm quite the gift giver when I'm the recipient." I understand completely. Take care. PS) I have been having a terrible time accessing your site. finally got through today. YIPPEE!
Linda @ A La Carte
That is such a pretty Dahlia! Love it. I like to give myself gifts also! I pick out the BEST presents for myself...lol! Love your little vignette! Hugs, Linda