pleasures

In a recent discussion with my friend Barb about budgeting money for books and homeschool materials, I asked her what she would spend her money on if she didn't care about her budget. Her answer was fabric and craft suppplies, books, home decorating items and J.Crew clothes. Then she asked me. I assured her my list would include books and craft supplies as well and then we moved onto other topics. A day later it hits me, why didn't I add plants and flowers? My next conversation with Barb occurred a few days later. "Barb, I don't know how I forgot to say this, but gardening and flowers would certainly be at the top of that list", I said as soon as I could manage. And being an avid plant-lover herself, she said, "Of course!"
Here are some recent flowers that have graced our table in these last wintery months.

My lovely birthday bouquet sent from my parents.








Post-Valentine carnations



And currently, these sunny daffodils while I wait for Spring to settle in.