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Karan's garden

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Getting together with the family Karan, my sister asked us over for the afternoon last week.  It's nice we don't have to wait  until the weekend to hang out.  We're all retired, footloose and fancy free. She has put in a new garden and it was really beautiful at night I had to have this shadow picture! The twilight give the rocks and shadow an amazing blue color Karan is happiest when entertaining!  My younger sister was here as well as Joel, Karan's friend, and Mom  I was having such a good time I forgot to photograph the delicious dinner she made for us: To begin: Wine and a variety of crackers, white and yellow cheeses and meats Roast pork and sauerkraut  baked with apple and onion Mashed potato Green beans with almonds Rolls Godiva chocolate liqueur And to finish... Mom brought a homemade Blueberry Cobbler, Karan added Vanilla ice cream coffee I really like the serenity of ...

Art in the Garden

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Fall lends itself to make beautiful seasonal garden flower plates because the colors are so gorgeous! Rescue great plates from your local thrift store, curb or yard sale.   I like to choose plates with lots of different textures as well. Shaped plates add visual interest and using bowls in the middle adds depth.   One stake can host a number of seasonal flower plates along your front walk  or in the flower bed in front of the house.   There is nothing like a bit of art in the garden! Linking to Inspiration Friday Treasure Hunt Thursday Thrifty Things Friday Curb Alert