May photo a day challenge(the end) + Atlanta botanical gardens: Gardens for connoisseurs 2012 Part Three

27} something sweet~This sweet pea is feeding her baby something delicious, num num.


28} the weather today~It was muggy and buggy beyond belief, worked outside for an hour or so and I’m still scratching, grrr. Spent most of the day finishing “The Book Thief” for book club. Not gonna lie, it was intense and difficult for even this non-teen. I’m so proud of myself for reading 550 pages in a week and I’ll definitely be that person saying they actually read the book when the movie comes out. Looking forward to how it translates to film and especially excited because I love “Downton Abbey”!!



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29} a number~Kid O Zero-Nine Magnatab.



30} your personality~I will forever be a diva princess who loves a good accessory.




31} something beautiful~My vintage china arrived! I found more pieces of my favorite pattern I’ve been collecting. I’ll share more pictures this weekend!



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As promised here are the rest of my pictures from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gardens for Connoisseurs tour 2012. Enjoy!

The French blue shutters and doors on this house are so pretty! Makes me feel like I’ve been transported to Provence.

More beautiful hydrangeas in a bounty of pastels.

I like this one. It looks like a heart!

Such sweet little blue flowers. I wish I knew what they were called. Any ideas?

This is a lovely screened porch area. Sure wish I had this to have a tall glass of iced tea on sans bugs!

What a beautiful boxwood knot garden.

Quite the Hacienda getaway.

So cool! They built their fence around this tree.

This garden reminded us of California gardens back home. Designed by one of my former Westside neighbors, Garden.

This car is so cool! At Ryan Gainey’s Decatur property.

Helloooo up there! Treehouse.

This is probably my favorite part of the garden. Reminds me so much of Virginia.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed touring these Atlanta gardens as well as traveling through the months on the photo a day challenge, organized by blogger Fat Mum Slim. May is over. The June list is out. Trying to gear up for more photo taking.

I have lots more to share so stay tuned! This weekend we’ll be heading to the Douglasville Hydrangea Festival and next weekend the Roswell Lavender Festival. Who else is going!?! Hopefully it will not be unbearably hot!
Have a bright day!
Bright Girl

May Day, May Day!~Photo a day catch up, good bye April/hello May, and an Antebellum mini break.

I heard this song on tv today thought it was perfect for todays post.
Alrighty, I have some catching up to do. I can’t believe it’s already May!! 2012 is going by quickly. Since I already posted about my trip to the aquarium I thought I would focus my photos on my weekend getaway to the lovely Madison, Georgia historically known as ‘the city Sherman refused to burn.’ Learn more about the history of Madison here.
April photo a day challenge~The End
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25} Looking Down~Checking out the lovely Dovecote House in downtown Madison, Georgia. Standing on the carriage stone.

26} Black & White~Resident Pug, Sophie, at the beautiful Madison Oaks Inn & Gardens. She is quite the character!

27} Somewhere you went~Le Petit Jardin in Madison, Georgia. Lovely garden and décor inspiration plus I love the smell of growing things.

28} 1pm~My colorful ensemble en route. We took the back roads through town for a few hours Saturday looking at all the beautiful homes. *sigh* Madison’s tour of homes is this weekend, we’ll probably be back to see inside the lovelies!

29} Circle~Blue Willow plates on the walls downstairs at home, what used to be the dining room has now become a sitting area for tea and such. I got pretty inspired and motivated from just a few days away from home. Rearranged three rooms of furniture, etc. Your welcome mother! Luv ya!

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30} Something that makes you sad~Saying goodbye to Madison & the end of my four day weekend=sad times. But hey Friday isn’t that far off.



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Mini Break to Madison, Georgia
The small town of Madison, Georgia is only an hour and a half from metro Atlanta but once you get there you feel hundreds of miles away especially at the beautiful Madison Oaks Inn & Gardens. My mother and I had a girls weekend of tea, antiquing, dining out, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Antebellum homes and small town atmosphere.

Trying on chapeaux, what lovely ladies!

We had a great time at The Madison Tea Room. Jane loves a good tea!

Admiring the Dovecote House right off Main Street. Jane is just getting off her carriage for a visit.

Shopping around town looking at fun things and getting inspiration. Love the idea of a few antique bells in a kitchen and vintage shaving mugs are a fun idea for your powder room.



After a bit of vino, touring the grounds of the Madison Oaks.



Sophie is a show stealer. So funny! “Be a dear and drop a chop for me” :)

   

Peek-a-boo! I see you! Breakfast was delicious!

      

 

Some shots in front of the Madison Oaks Inn & Gardens with, of course, Miss. Sophie. So sad to say goodbye but we’ll definitely be back!

Made a pit stop at the local market, farm fresh tomatoes for dinner.
   

     

My treasures from the trip. Vintage shaving mug, pretty colors and design, and an antique Waterford crystal perfume bottle. Both were very reasonably priced and they look lovely on my vanity!

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Day 1} Peace~After my weekend away it was nice coming back to work and seeing the kids. Before I could even say ‘hello!’ and ‘could I have a hug?’ I was immediately greeted by smiling faces and pleads to be picked up. It was a good day.

We had a great time on our trip! We plan on going back this weekend for the tour of homes, so stay tuned much more to come! Up next ASO Designer Showcase House 2012 + May photo a day!
Have a bright day and happy may day:)
Bright Girl