In Spite of Me

My back yard is looking neglected this summer probably because I have neglected it.   Lucky for me that the perennial hibiscus I planted a few years ago will survive and bloom in spite of my inattention.

A few buds are waiting in the wings to make their debut.

Thanks for popping in.  Now let’s get this show on the road and head over to A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

Marlee

The Fabric of My Chairs

A few months back I found a set of four cane back dining chairs at an estate sale.  The price was right so I loaded them up in the van and brought them home with me.     Now the search was on for fabric to cover the seats.  I hit all the fabric stores in the area and nothing knocked my socks off.

As tends to be the case, I find what I want when I am not really looking for it.    My sister and I were shopping at Old Time Pottery in Foley, AL and spotted a remnant of gorgeous fabric at the same time.   There was enough fabric for us to share and it only cost us $10.00 each!    

We covered eight chair seats, made a table runner, and have enough material left for another table runner.  I wish I had thought to take a picture of her chairs so you could see how fabulous this fabric looks with a dark wood.

The fabric is “Queen’s Garden” by Raymond Waites.

The colorful botanical fabric has really brightened up my dining room and I couldn’t be more pleased.

Thank you so much for coming by!

Marlee

The chairs and I will be partying with Linda @ Coastal Charm.  Please join us.

The Bog (not to be confused with the blog)

A visit to the Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog is a must for those who live near  or are visiting coastal Alabama.

The pitcher plants are in bloom now and are putting on quite a show.   Insects beware!  These plants are carnivorous.   What goes in does not come out.

Pitcher plant blooms produce ovaries which can be seen in the photo below.

I believe these white droopy flowers are whitetop sedge.

Grass pink orchids are also found in the bog.

Ferns are in abundance.

Thanks for going on the tour of the bog with me.   If  you want to learn more about the Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bogs, this link will take you to an informative brochure.

See ya next time,

Marlee

The bog and I will be partying with Susan @

A Southern Day Dreamer.

Sweet Blooms

The perennial hibiscus bush we planted last year has begun blooming and is putting on quite a show.    When we saw this plant at a local nursery, we had to have it because of the light blush color and the dark pink center.    The blooms are 8 to 10 inches in size and only last one day.    However, the plant blooms daily during the hot  summer months.

Our magnolia tree is blooming also.   I am from Mississippi which is known as the Magnolia state.  The magnolia is our state flower and state tree.    The flowers have a spectacular sweet fragrance that is hard for me to describe.   I often use the leaves of the magnolia in arrangements.

Thank you for dropping by today.

Marlee

I am heading over to the Outdoor Wednesday party at

 A Southern Day Dreamer.