Early Sunday morning I strolled through our desert garden to pick a rose to bring inside.
I love walking up that little rock path enjoying the lantana along the way.
A sweet visitor stops by to say hello.
As I decide which rose to pick Mr. Quail watches in earnest.
And a bird splashes in the cool water.
But there it is… my Montezuma Rose!
Inside I decide to place my rose in an old vintage silver dish. It sits perfectly on the table.
It’s as perfect as a painting!
I am trying to keep the same color pallet in the kitchen.
When we don’t use the “good” napkins …the small fence post basket holds our everyday napkins.
You can see the napkins tucked behind the jelly jar that holds the blush flower.
Let’s head outside to enjoy a few cocktails. I still have some peeps left so we can enjoy peeptinis! Recipe follows!
Mix together
1 part Whipped Cream vodka
1 part Pineapple Vodka
Add as much pineapple juice that you wish.
Add a splash of half and half.
Rim your martini glasses with colored sugar. Add a peep!
I am so glad you could come for a spring visit! I enjoyed your company! Please come again!
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Beautiful as always. The yard is looking fantastic!
Thank you sugar pie! You need to come back and sit in it with little ole me!
I will, and that’s a promise 😀
This was wonderful Nancy and beautiful shots!! Looks and sounds SO relaxing!!
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the desert spring tour!
This is gorgeous Nancy, for all the reasons I can think of – it’s warm and welcoming and above all, makes me want to get on a plane and come visit. (One day)
You know sugar pie we could meet one day! I have met two bloggers already!
Glad you enjoyed the spring decor. Can’t wait to see your yard in all it’s splendor!
So lovely. I have enjoyed spending time with you. I felt as if I were walking amongst the lantana and picking the rose to put under the cloche. Just so lovely.
Yay! Love it that my sister can stop in! I’ll see you soon sista friend!
Beautiful photos!
Thanks so much! We love our yard!
Gorgeous pics:)
Thank you so much!
I love your desert garden, so much colour and such a beautiful rose. Now that cocktail sounds quite lethal but a lot of fun! xx
I am so glad you got to visit our desert garden. You have fields of yellow right now in France… we have trees covered in yellow right now. Our Palo Verdes are in bloom with pretty yellow blossoms!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave me kind words!😊
Your home is so lovely Nancy and your photos stunning!
Thank you kindly LuAnn! Safe travels!
So fun to see your beautiful home! The peeps martini sounds like fun!
It’s yummy!
I am so glad you got to stop by! Thank you so much!
Mr. Quail looks very dapper and well coiffed with that nicely combed plume above his eye!
We love our quail. They march like soldiers when they are on top of our wall. With that plume held high.
They can have lots and lots of babies which trot right behind their march!
Thanks for stopping in!
Oh, what a beautiful life it is, Nance.
Thank you for stopping by! I am so glad you got to see our back yard. We love it! Happy Spring to you!
Nancy, what amazing shots of your beautiful garden. The tose is stunning. Thanks for inviting me, I wish I could linger this morning, but it is time for my little one to arrive! Happy Monday~
Happy Monday to you as well! Thanks for stopping by! It was great that you could see our garden!
I wanna come play in your backyard!!!
We would love for you to visit!
Lots to photograph and lots of hummers too! And I hear peeps show up on an adult beverage! I know you need a visit to Mesa sometime soon……..!
You have no idea how soon I’d love to visit! Can I crash at your place next week since hubs will be gone on biz trip? LOL
Next week doesn’t work for us perhaps another time!
I was just kidding (no, I really do want to run away) but thanks 🙂
I knew you were kidding… but seriously… when you both come out… please let me know. Spring is the best for photography op’s!
I know 🙁 Scheduling is such a beast now; stuff going on I wish that wasn’t but such is life.
Just beautiful. You are so creative
😊😌
Beautiful! Snow here today … again .. :/
My neighbor keeps telling me that winter does not want to end. Hang in there… “Sprinter” is all most over! Warmth is coming….!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I truly appreciate it!
Beautiful rose and beautiful back yard! I had a Quail jump up on the ledge of my office window last week. So cute…can’t wait to see them parade their babies around!! It is definitely springtime in the desert with all of the Palo verde trees in bloom…great post, Nancy!
Thanks for your kind words!
The quail are always something to see. We sure do love them.
The Palo Verdes are blooming and it makes the desert phenomenal!
Thanks for stopping by!
Such a beautiful life you and RL have created. You are soooo fortunate to have found one another. F
Backyard is a lovely retreat. Good planting’s and care AND love!
You said it so perfectly my adorable friend! 😘🤗😊
Wow – your yard is impressive, and so is your interior decorating. Applause to you. 🙂
Well thank you sugar pie!! We love our desert home! Thank you for stopping in! Glad you are back home safe and sound!
Beautiful, Nancy! So cheerful and thoughtful too. 🙂
Thank you so much my friend!
Glad I can bring good cheer! Have a great rest to your week!
Your home is so beautiful Nancy! I can tell there’s lots of thoughts, and love behind every little, wonderful detail.
Thank you so much for your kindness. How nice of you to stroll along for our desert spring tour.
This garden was planted with lots of love so you said it perfectly! Thank you!
The love is obvious 🙂 Thank you for the tour. Oooh, I almost forgot, the drink was delicious 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
What a beautiful home you have! You’re so blessed!