This Mornings Peonies.....

Good evening all....

Hope you all had a great day.....

We are without power, after a strong thunderstorm went thru.....

Horrific weather all over Ontario and parts of the US....

So....I am on my trusty IPad....don't want to disappoint!

Will publish as soon as the power resumes.....

I took these photos this morning....

With the sun streaming into my living room....

These Peonies awaited me on my return from the cottage....

I think they are magnificent....

I also have a bouquet in my bedroom....the scent is intoxicating. ♥️

     

 I hope you are safe from this storm....plenty of tornadoes further north....

What a crazy Spring so far...temps in the 30's c today...sweltering....not complaining!

Enjoy the rest of your evening...

Power off for nearly 2 hours.....

Back in business....

            Cheers!  :o)

             linda

Father's Day At The Cottage.......

Hope you all had a great weekend...

Celebrating Father's Day...

With your favorite Dad Papa, or boyfriend...♥️

The fun began...the minute...

Miss V arrived!

She REALLY loves the cottage...

All that open space to run around!!! 

Isn't this the most perfect shot??

With Uncle Ryan...aka "RyRy"

Daughter Erika and son Ryan...

Exploring the beach with Auntie Lissa...and colouring...

 I finally got a pic of Miss V in the thrifty hand knit sweater I got her....isn't it a lovely colour???   and it only cost me $1.50!!!   Can you believe that??? The wool cost more than that...and all their knitting time....I love it on her...has buttons down the front!!  {here she was fascinated with the heater!!}

  As you can see the weather was on the chilly side....but, we always manage to find a sunny spot, sheltered from the wind...

We had to eat dinner inside, as it was too WINDY on the sunporch...

My daughter Lissa brought gluten-free vegetable lasagna, I made gluten-free pasta salad...bean salad...and ceasar Salad...we had warm crusty bread and thoroughly enjoyed each others company!!

No pics of ME...my son in law Jeff and Ryans girlfriend Anna....perhaps Ryan got a few of the rest of us!!!

Dad, Papa and boyfriend was spoiled rotten...plenty of great gifts....shorts, shorts, books...you name it!!







One of the best...was this whirly-gig...turtle riding a bike!!!
Gotta love that $ store!!

What a busy weekend that was....

My boyfriend and I stayed at the cottage 'til this morning...

I got a bit more planting done...and a few more things organized...

We will be starting to have weekend guests soon, so I must get everything just right! 


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I hope you all had wonderful Father's Day celebrations....

The weekend weather was iffy...kept looking like rain all the time...

Plenty of cloud cover....but also lots of sunny breaks!

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I must give a big thank you to Amy over at "Love Made My Home"...
She featured me on her blog, as one of the 5 blogs she loves to visit!!!
Thanks so much Amy...we have been together from the onset of her blog...and boy has she blossomed!!
A lot of her peeps came for a visit, and I thank you all...
Hope to see you all again...and I will visit you....just need some time!!!
Thanks again Amy...very sweet of you..♥️



SO...that was the weekend...but don't worry....lots more pictures to share in the days ahead...

Think we'll have some chicken breasts, roasted potatoes and bok choy for dinner...

      We also need some Greek salad...it has been days!!



        Enjoy your evening....

              Cheers!  :o)
               linda

Finally....I Got One....Delicious!!

I spy somebody in the mirror!!!

              Hope you are all having a great day....

                 My friend Betsy...over at...My Five Men...inspired me with her strawberry plant...

                             I finally picked myself up one today...YAY!!!

                      I will leave it here at home...so I can keep my eye on it... 

                     And never miss a juicy berry!!


            Strange day weather-wise...

                    Not much rain to speak of...but keeps threatening...

                                 Off to the cottage in the morning...

                 Can't wait to see my brussel sprouts!!!

               But...my handyman emailed me...deck is not painted...:o(

           Too much rain...but...glad for the rain...my plants out there need it...

                                        So.........

                  I picked up a bag of spinach-feta perogies...YUMMO!!!

                        Gonna fry those babies up...

                             With some onions and diced peameal bacon...

                                Slather them with sour cream...

                              And sprinkle on some freshly snipped chives......

                                           And call it dinner!!!

 



                                      Enjoy the rest of your day...

                                                      See you in a few days...

                                                       Cheers!  :o)
                                                             linda

Wednesday....Not Wordless....Just Wednesday!

My boyfriend pulled my old bike out of the bush...added a basket and a bucket on the back...how cute is that??? I must add a flower to the basket ♥️

Chives....what can I say....love them! right Martha?

Vibrant Coleus with tiny spotted bug!

Emerging Geraniums....

Walking buddies ♥️  i am only the photographer...

you need a snack for the walk....right?

Yellow Columbine peeking thru to the pool....

I planted 4 Brussel Sprouts in a pot....can't wait to see what happens!

I need you Cloud people...Betsy...to tell us what this reminds you of...

Peonies in the Family Room....a few hot pink ones open today!!!

            Hope you are all having a great day...

                Rainy and overcast here...not a lot of rain...just enough to make everything wet!!

                                           Having company for dinner...

                 It is my SIL's Jeff birthday...

                        So he and my daughter Lissa are joining us...

              I will be serving to the birthday boy and guests.... 

               {aka....me and the boyfriend!!!hahaha}


                       Chicken Scallopini with mushrooms and peppers...

                        Fresh Asparagus with parmesan cheese and grape tomatoes...

                               Fresh small white new potatoes with chives...

                                        Greek Salad...
 
                               ******** Happy Birthday to Jeff!!!!********

                     Enjoy the rest of your day!

                                      Cheers!  :o)
                                            linda

Bits & Bobs.....

added a sumptuous planter behind the ferns....

filled a pot with bright orange Portulaca...haven't bought this for years!!! It will thrive down by the beach deck, and provide a bright spot...

beach deck in late afternoon...hopefully painted when we go back this weekend...remember? Painted for my Mothers day gift...after all...it is Fathers day this weekend!

Saw this flowering Chestnut tree...2 doors west...had to get a few shots...aren't they incredible blooms?  And the colour....♥️

Could there be any more Ants on this Peony???

Glorious Geraniums springing up everywhere...

Sweet Peas are up...won't be long!!

Here is the beach deck, as we were leaving Sunday afternoon....my boyfriend cleared it all off, in anticipation of the painting being done! Can you believe how cloudy it was??? And hot!!

Another shot of the deck....from my newly created walkway last Summer....love the way this turned out!

Surprise...Surprise...my white Peonies were open on Sunday!!! Well...a few...the first round...had to cut  a dozen or so...and find them suitable homes...

And....last but not least...Mr Moon last night...mesmerizing....

 

 

 

 

            Hope you all had a great day...

                         The deck guy finished up today....YAY!!!

                                Let the pool parties begin!! hahaha!

          It was sunny earlier...clouds have rolled in...still quite humid...

                   Hopefully some rain tomorrow...

                       The gardens could use some refreshment!

               Gonna go with Pepper Steak this evening...

                    Over no yolk noodles...delish!!

                        Opening with a loaded spinach salad....


                             Enjoy your evening...

                                        Cheers!  :o)
                                           linda