An Alabama Wedding

The bride's dress, modern yet with touches of the Victorian era, alluded to days gone by with linen-type fabric and embossed flowers in a bone shade.

And what Victorian reception is complete without a fine tea service!

And of course, traditional punch for non-tea drinkers. 

Flickering candles, old pictures, and vintage displays with gloves and jewelry welcomed us at this cozy reception.

To top off the celebration--a gorgeous three-tiered cake, each layer trimmed in vintage sugar lace. Just too pretty to cut, but they did! 

After the wedding, we stayed with a college friend we hadn't seen for ten years. What a wonderful time catching up!

Good ole' Alabama!

Made a New Friend Today

Made a new friend today! I met another real live OakTara author right here in Roanoke! For a writer cooped up in her cage all day, it felt good to break free and visit with a kindred spirit.

Judi Ehresman and I talked about everything from grandchildren and gardening to writing tips and house decor. Lovely tea time with a beautiful lady who I suspect I'll be visiting with again in the near future.

Judi has written several novels, three of which I toted home, excited to devour. . .

More later on that! Hubby just walked in the door ready for supper, so off I go.

Thanks, Judi, for a delightful afternoon visit!

Peter Rabbit, or Is It Paula?

 
 
 


Relishing in a before-supper snooze on the blanket in my side yard. I look up, and there s/he is again--my garden bunny. Sometimes s/he brings along another rabbit to nibble clover. But right now, s/he's alone. I inch my way closer. S/he stays put. Closer. No bolting. Closer. I think we're becoming friends. I can almost reach out and touch her silky fur.

With the bunnies, squirrels, plethora of birds, and whistlepig (the size of a very large cat), our woods and yard are a natural habitat for VA critters.

I like that. For now, anyway.