Garden Gate & Climbing Rose

 Today I want to show you 

my latest garden project.

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Some of you that have been following

my blog for a while

might remember my garden gate.

It was a gift from my sweet

friend and neighbor Shirley.

She had it in her garden for years

and was ready for a change . . .

So she offered to gift it to me :)

Yes, was out of my mouth 

quicker than you can imagine, LOL.

I Love It!!!

I have decorated with it

throughout the house . . .

But decided this week to move

it outside. 

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 I planted this bright pink

climbing rose under it.

The window you see is 

my kitchen window over the sink.

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If it makes it through the winter

and starts climbing this lovely gate . . .

I think it will be a show stopper.

At least to me :)

Last week I made a short trip to Oregon

and while I was there I purchased 

some Russian Sage. 

This plant does beautifully in our area,

but I can never find it.

So I bought 4 plants :) 

 My cone flowers are starting to bloom 

out by the front fence.

and while I was out walking the yard 

this morning

I picked a small mixed bouquet.

Notice the little glass stone beside it.

 Here's the stone up close.

it says,

Connie is an Artist

Whose Life is her Canvas.

I am always delighted when a personal letter

 shows up in my mailbox, 

but this one was beyond special.

It is from Ann, 

an Indiana follower of my blog.

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Thank you Ann for your kind words 

and for this adorable
and thoughtful little treasure.

I leave you with this.

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Life is beautiful
enjoy each and every day . . .
after all it could be our last,
so make the absolute most of it.
That's what I plan on doing!
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Keep Smiling!

Your blogging sister,
Connie :)