Tag: backyard
Flowers in his hair

Several years ago we bought this piece of yard art at the antique store at the Carlow crossroad. It has a semi-permanent spot in one corner of our backyard. Longhorns aren’t known for wearing flowers but the iris flower leaned over just right to dress him up.
Redbud

Our redbud tree was in bloom a couple weeks ago. Our chairs beckoned us to take our ease yet this year the opportunity escaped us. Next year we will correct this oversight.
Helleborus

I had never heard of this little amethyst gem before coming to Canada. I’m blessed that Faye planted this one in our backyard before we met, it’s a beautiful flower.
Pinwheel

I mentioned photographing treasure in my backyard. Here is one nugget, a periwinkle. Simple and commonplace things are as valuable as the odd, the uncommon. It’s important to treasure and give thanks for small everyday blessings.
