KIND OF UGLY AROUND HERE

This week things are pretty ugly around here -- we are having a yard sale on Saturday.  It is time to get rid of some stuff and junk, so the kids don't have to at some later time.

We have things marked and piled in the house and garage before hauling it out to the driveway early Saturday morning.

But, I hated to start off this post with a messy picture, so instead here is one of a day's harvest from the vegetable and flower garden.

And now, the mess.  My sewing room -- time to get rid of linens I no longer use -- what am I saving them for????

Lots of nice vintage linens (cheap), plus a great wooden box and a vintage wire basket!

I know some bloggers that would enjoy some of this stuff.  Wish you could be here -- wooden boxes, tool totes, etc.

 Lots of crust and rust!  See that blob of red in the middle picture below - that's a nice metal tote.  Come Saturday a.m., I'm not sure I can give that up!

How about another pretty picture or two for this post -- our first batch of blackberries right off the vine and into a Blackberry Crisp.

Hoping for good weather on Saturday!

I'm linking to the following parties this week.  Check them out!

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

Pieced Pastimes for Saturday Sparks

Creative Home Expressions for The Creative Home and Garden Hop Sunday

Creatively Living for Monday Funday

Dwellings for Amaze Me Monday

The Dedicated House for Make It Pretty Monday

Our Home Away from Home for Tuesdays at Our Home

Hickory Trail for Efforts and Assets Tuesday

Cozy Little House for Tweak It Tuesday

No Minimalist Here for Thursday Open House

Have a Daily Cup for Share Your Cup Thursday

Thanks to these ladies for always hosting each week.

PUMPKINS DON'T GROW ON TREES, OR DO THEY?

We went to our local garden center to buy some pansies to plant, and discovered they had decorated two evergreen trees for Halloween. I thought you might enjoy seeing them!! The first tree was decorated with pumpkins, scarecrows, sun flowers, and gourds in baskets.

The second tree had a ghost and witch theme.

A witches hat as a tree topper!!

What will they think of next?

Thanks for stopping by,

Sally

IS THIS A HIBISCUS?

For 50 weeks of the year, I hardly notice this bush along side of the road as I drive to town. Then the first week of August it bursts into bloom, and I'm always surprised. I don't know why for years it has always caught me unaware, but I always feel so joyous when I see it

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The blooms are huge at about 10" in diameter, the size of a dinner plate. They look so tropical; and in our semi-arid climate, almost look out of place. I've never seen another bush like it in our area.





I hope you have found some unexpected joy today!!!

Thanks for stopping by,
Sally

A disclaimer: Only one grandchild was totally embarrassed when I quickly pulled over in traffic to take these pictures. Being eleven, she will recover as soon as she gets accustomed to her grandmother having a blog.

A SHORT WALK IN THE FRONT YARD

I'm not the gardener in the family. As a matter of fact, I'm not the outdoorsy type at all; but I sure enjoy my husband's efforts in the yard. Hope you are enjoying your day in your special place!!

Sally