I love my container gardens  and this year I planted heliotrope and it’s just beautiful. It’s in the pot right by my back door so I see it every time I go in and out and it makes me smile. It’s a great reminder to pause for a moment and realize that beautiful things are all around us if we just look for them.

You know what I’m going to say now, I bet. Look for beautiful things this weekend. And, when you find them, stop and be thankful for them.

Can you believe I still have Charleston photos I haven’t shared with you? I’m thinking I’ll talk more about our trip next week but for today, here’s another beautiful window box from that lovely city. I just love those pinks and green together. (click it and make it bigger to get the full effect)

My plans are few for this weekend and that sounds perfect right about now. Enjoy your time and see you on Monday!

You know what’s a great distraction from the crap and politics and anxiety that is plaguing so many of us? Pretty flowers. I’m grateful for them every day.

I’m also grateful that it’s the weekend! We’ve got an exciting one headed our way as our oldest grandchild, Patrick, graduates from high school. I hope you’re doing something you’re excited about, too!

Well, friends, here it is: Memorial Day weekend. The start of summer. It’s a time for cook outs and flags, memorializing those who have left us, decorating graves and monuments with flags, and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

I hope however you spend this long weekend that it’s full of good things. See you back here on Tuesday.

Can you stand another Charleston window box? I just can’t get enough of them, myself. Not only are they beautiful but they are great inspiration for my container gardens, which I’m hoping to get started on this weekend.

What are your plans for the weekend? I hope they are full of fun, fun, fun!