stop...

and smell the roses

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{these lovelies grew in Mom's garden, which makes them especially wonderful}

freesiaology the study of fragrant flowers with petals dusted in fine glitter, from the fairies no doubt

tuesday

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unique! Some souvenirs from my two days at Unique LA.

: : my very cool neighbors Cool Haus (chocolate chip red velvet ice cream sandwich anyone?) and M7

: : seeing creative friends Sasha and Christine

: : meeting a new friend, Tanya from V is for Violet, oh my, her popsicle clips and ice cream cone pins are adorable

: : finding a kindred spirit in Kelso from Kelso Doesn't Dance, her items sing of sweetness and the past

: : connecting with fellow photographers, Jill Jeziorski's work is beautiful!!

: : Unique LA is organized and put on most beautifully by the beautiful Sonja. Each one gets better, even though it feels like it can't get any better...it does!! Ice cream sandwiches, colorful banners, bright yellow signage, sushi carts, craft tables for all and most of all the creative humans that were contained on the top floor for two days in April...amazing!!

... A gorgeous view of the city behind me and a view of my table. I met a tremendous amount of people and appreciate every single one who stopped by, purchased items, chatted, offered ideas, talked of opportunities and told me wonderful things such as, "you're a genius" "wow, you are beyond creative" " I love everything on this table!" "I'm a fan" "I read your blog" "your work makes me smile"... THANK YOU!!

♥ Thank you Mom and Case for working the table with me, I love getting to share the days with you and I appreciate all of the help, couldn't do it without you. ♥

... Friday came much too soon, I found myself with a list, a very long one of all to do before Saturday morning, some sleep was sacrificed.

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{4.23 to 4.27}

outside on the inside.

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A monstrous rose bush grows by the trash enclosure, it's prettier that way. As I was taking out the recycling this morning these whispers of pink were singing to me.

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: : Chelsea at Paper Cakes Finds included me in a sea of prettiness here. {thank you} : :

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: : One Blonde Girl included bluebird here... {thank you, too} : :

sleeping beauties...

and cupcakes, too.

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The weekend arrived with a gift of chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, yes, there was a big dollop of peanut butter inside, too (thank you, Candy). Hermie and the kitties found sunshine and napped their little hearts out. The weather turned warm and bright by Sunday, might just be time to plant some seedlings that will shrivel up and disappear if I don't.

breakfast for two Some mornings it is just me and Ladybug enjoying our own bowls of cantaloupe, hers is very tiny, mine is average size...the juiciness is delicious and the conversation is full of happy meows and meows for more.

... rose, pink, blush, fuchsia, flush, roseate...Thursday's garden

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{3.25 to 3.26}

in the air mellow yellow

spring fling

flower power