A Garden Tour Anyone?

In the interest of FULL DISCLOSURE- Some of these are my photos- Some are from

The Harrison House Yardens

Others are contributions of family / friends

Let's Do This AGAIN~ While the Bridal Wreath is Blooming~

A scene as pretty as this should not be called a Spring Re-Run

Spring 2010

 

Decorator secrets- I never, never buy new table cloths, napkins etc.  I always keep an eye out for basic supplies that someone else has paid the new price for and usually only gently worn.  Flaws & imperfections- signs of use are not an issue for me.  My old and new Fiestaware is the most all purpose stash of supplies in my home.  They are not fragile and mix with literally any dishes I enjoy using.  I never have a real plan for coordinating dishes, pottery, linens- "I just make it up as I go."

-Home & Yarden 2015

Enjoy!





 

 

Some Things Just Make Me S M I L E ~

The birds singing-
butterflies flitting ~ Children Playing~


 



• Pretties- the icing -  the fluff -   the extras -

Source  Southern Living Magazine

Easter-Spring Tablescape

You Are Invited

To

 http://shoestringelagance.blogspot.com/

 

Sweet Seasonal Reminders

Spring 2013

 

These scenes from a season ago motivate me-

I hope it gives you a nudge and brings a smile to your face too!

 

 

We just don't always use these pretties often enough but I will say they are all meant to be used at the Harrison House-

Let's Share a CUPPA of Something G O O D -

 For Today Lord

www.troyfbc.org



Order

Purpose

Joy

Others

Rememberings~ About Milestones - Mile Markers [#19]

Milestones are specific points along the route you're traveling [life]. They got your attention-you recognize their importance continuing  on your journey...oftentimes in another direction.

Mile Markers are visual Markers along the way that tell you the distance you have come traveling from  a specific place...behind you, [in the past].

A New Season Indeed~

http://anewseason.net/widows-might/packing-up-your-sorrows/

A New Season



As I stood behind my Pastor's pulpit on August 21, 2013 with only the barest bit of written outline I had no idea what the first words to come out of my mouth would be.  I composed myself ever so briefly- maybe two seconds and just as if I had at that moment created the words in my own head this is what came forth:

"This is ANOTHER day which the Lord has made

and we will CONTINUE to rejoice

and be glad in it."

Amen -

Aiken House & Gardens: Shades of Aqua

Aiken House & Gardens: Shades of Aqua

To say that Carolyn always inspires and challenges with her style, photos and beautiful displays indoors and out...is an understatement!

Now go visit and tell her Gramma sent you

 

Could I interest You in Growing SUNFLOWERS?

copied

• Because they are such natural beauties
• Because they are easy to grow
• Feed the Birds
• Use in Both Fresh and Dried Floral Arrangements
• Potpourri

BRAGGING RIGHTS!!


Is there anything difficult about successfully growing to harvest Sunflowers?

My Personal Recommendation ~

For Your Reading Pleasure ~ And Much More!

When you weary of Vanilla Christianity

http://www.aholyexperience.com/2015/03/when-youre-weary-of-a-vanilla-christianity/

 

Personal Note:  I have no desire to use Like Gramma's House for selling  but I eagerly and without reservation will give up space to share GOOD THINGS from Great People

& promote what they do.

 

[ btw they don't ask for or need my promotion]

 

Jonell

 

 

 

Wishing You GOURD Friends ~

Do you not have gourd friends? 

I would definitely wish for you to have gourd friends.

That's okay, just allow me to bend your ear about my own creative, quirky, artistic, wonderful gourd friends.

I always remember and love to share about my GOURD FRIENDS during our Texas Years. My first unique and incredibly gifted friend [ gourd friend]  was Hattie.  I kinda, sorta think I recall that Hattie's life experience included teaching very young children-perhaps preschoolers.  That was another time of her life though.  When she came into my life I knew her as my artistic friend who did fabulous yard art with saved objects like old rusty garden tools.  That's just the beginning. Yes she turned unusual things about to be put out for pickup on first Mondays into amazing and often strange creations for your flower beds, wherever they spoke to her. 

In Time for E. A .S .T .E. R. ~If You Hurry

http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/4834/

Plant this NOW for Easter cuteness!

By Carrie Lamont (carrielamont) March 3, 2015

Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/4834/#ixzz3TM9ET8Hx

The actual date of Easter varies from year to year.

In 2015, it will be April 5.

If you have time, start this project a few weeks before Easter to have plenty of time for germinating your seeds.

I Didn't Forget~

No, I did not forget the #18 mile marker but am just thinking you may be a little weary of my tracking every step along the way of this new and different life since August 18, 2013.

 

I'm trying to focus on life around me and be alert to things of interest  I can share with you.  I have not taken a month long nap and forgotten about Like Gramma's House and the readers. I'm just trying to find ways of breathing new life into this 6+ year long project I'm sharing with the world.

 

Someone reminded me in the past week that I have had many experiences and been involved with lots of interesting things...and as I look far back into all I have written I am reminded of many of those. 

 

Drop by regularly and perhaps you'll spot something to inspire, amuse or  encourage you.

Looking Forward....Again~

Jonell