The hyacinth bean vines are beginning to bloom. Yesterday I saw a hummingbird buzz in and sit at the very top of this one. It was emerald green and gauzy wings in the sunlight as it flew away into the depths of the stone garden.
The day unwinds before me, an open tablet for the most part.
I love the silence, the peacefulness, of the normal humming that is one’s house.
I am so tuned in to the sound of the air conditioning coming on and going off. The whisper sounds of the ceiling fans.
The angel’s trumpet blooms are slowly opening. Every year I think of them as women’s long skirts. The dainty edges swirling as the lady dances.
There is a heartbeat to the hot dog days of summer. A season marching forward toward the cooling respite of fall.
Beautiful!!
WOW, how big are the blossoms of the trumpet vine??….
Beautiful and well written. Love how you always have something pretty blooming!
Have a wonderful {and as cool as possible} weekend.
xoxo
Jane
It always feels a bit magical to me when I see hummingbirds. Your description of your Angel’s Trumpet blooms is just lovely – as are the flowers. Happy Weekend.
Beautiful pics Brenda!! The summer seems to be flying by so fast. We wait so long for spring … it’s over in a flash then summer is too. I’m doing my best to savor each remaining moment. Have a wonderful day dear friend!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Gorgeous post, words and images, Brenda!
Wonderful photos, Brenda. Your air conditoner turns off and on. Ours just runs constantly now in this 100 degree heat plus the horrible humidity. I worked in the yard this morning and probably lost two pounds of sweat!! The yard looks good though all mowed and edged. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
I’m a Texan living in Oregon. I’m enjoying your blog and love your use of red. How does anyone live without red in their life?
Thanks for your comment. Although I like the stainless, it is so common. You are right it does seem a bit industrial. You have a beautiful garden btw…kudos!
beautiful observations
Enjoy your day! Stay cool! ♥
Gorgeous blooms Brenda, I can feel what your telling us… that’s a wonderful talent you have !
Have a good weekend
Diane
Hi Brenda,
I love your garden, it’s always beautiful no matter what time of year. That photo of the angel trumpet is gorgeous. I lost the two I had in the freeze here last winter. They smell delicious don’t they? It’s so cute the way you’ve got tons of herbs in the containers, so darling with the wagon! Have a great weekend.
~Tracie
Lovely–the pictures and the prose. Even in this heat, I feel refreshed.
Best,
Bonnie
Fall….I have always loved summer, but the older I get the more I dread the dog days of summer and look forward to fall.. was it really this hot when I was young??
Such a beautiful post for this day in late July. I think I am almost ready for that Fall respite.
Have a great weekend, Brenda.
Lovley!!! Your place is so nice to visit!
Hugs, Lisa
Beautiful photos!
Your home is lovely Brenda!
Pamela xo
I love angel’s trumpets. hope you have a great weekend! verbenacottage
Your garden has grown so beautifully! It’s been fun to see it mature over the season!
Those angel trumpets are gorgeous. I may have to plant some in my backyard. Mimi
Lovely post and what a glorious garden you have!
Blessings!
Gail
Your garden is my inspiration. I keep looking at your pictures and imagining mine can be that pretty some day. As for the sound of the air conditioner…I hear it too and it sounds just like a cash register going ching, ching, ching….
Brenda – your photos and your words are just beautiful. Love this!!!
Hugs! Karen
Hi Brenda ,Will hyacinth beans grow in Kentucky?Do thay start from seed ?If so could I buy some from you? Love them!! Mary email thimblecottage@bellsouth.net
It looks so peaceful and relaxing there. The Angel’s Trumpet does look like a lady’s skirt swirling
Beautiful and a great blog….so glad that I stopped by…
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Your garden looks like it’s handling the dog days of summer well! That sweet potato vine took over, didn’t it!
I always love your pics Brenda!
It’s like you take me there with you, such a gorgeous garden!
HAGD,
Cindy
What beautiful pictures! I wish I could come by and sit with you in your garden…..(when it’s much cooler though….hee hee)
I adore your red mirror…and all your other reds. hugs for a great week. xoxo
Hi Brenda, I just read the awful story about the mayor who killed herself and her daughter. So very sad indeed.
Your home and gardens are a lovely respite from the heat and humidity.
Best wishes for the week ahead.
Tammy
It is such a magical moment when we get to see the hummingbirds! It always makes me heart beat faster. Your gardens are so beautiful…as always.
Your yard just looks so nice and cozy a nice place to hang out!
Very pretty and very well written as usual, Brenda. I am in love with your little red wagon. That has got to make you smile every time you see it.
I spoke to my friend with the suitcases, and she said that the group has done over a thousand and that they are as far away as Hawaii. Two went with children there. She had one I did with polar bears as a display example, and I was so thrilled. I’m not crafty, but apparently she liked it enough that she shared it in the display for the group at the church. We start back in the fall.
XO,
Sheila
Very pretty and very well written as usual, Brenda. I am in love with your little red wagon. That has got to make you smile every time you see it.
I spoke to my friend with the suitcases, and she said that the group has done over a thousand and that they are as far away as Hawaii. Two went with children there. She had one I did with polar bears as a display example, and I was so thrilled. I’m not crafty, but apparently she liked it enough that she shared it in the display for the group at the church. We start back in the fall.
XO,
Sheila
I love that you are cherishing these simple, beautiful pleasures and all the joy that a summer garden brings, Brenda. It’s so lovely to share you beautiful photos and cherish them along with you. It all seems so fleeting sometimes, I hate sleeping in summer as I don’t want to miss anything! Thank you for the inspiration. xo – g