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 photo a day challenge: Days 15-26

Alright so I had every intention of having this be days 15-20 but the week got away from me and it’s now 15-26. Enjoy!
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Day 15} Love~Actually. Some of the movies I love.


Day 16} What you’re reading~Just got this very Austensian book. A little cheesy but enjoyable because I’ve been to all the places they’re talking about. Gotta finish it up so I can get going on my book club book, “The Book Thief.”


Day 17} Snack~Trying to stock up on more healthy snacks. Almonds are super healthy and I mix mine with craisins and raisins:)


Day 18} Something you made~Funnily enough I made/helped make a lot of cute art this week. I do art with preschoolers at work, one of my favorite things ever! Here are some samples:)
 
  
*Hand print art work for ongoing calendar project.
*Sparky the fire dog for Fire Safety Week
*Bubbly fish swimming through the sea

Day 19} A favourite place~If you want to see some of my favourite places check out my Pinterest page. I have a board for just this, “Favorite places and spaces.” I wish I was anywhere here right now. My home state!


Day 20} Something you can’t live without~ Check out this posting for more things I can’t live without. Maybe you’ll see some things you never realized before you need desperately
I guess for right now I’d have to say I can’t live without my 4 legged children.


Day 21} Where you stand~At work…it requires a lot of this everyday.


Day 22} Pink~I love the color pink! Maybelline 5th Avenue Fuchsia lipstick & OPI Kiss me on my tulips polish. Cosmopolitan on a Friday night. Yum!
 

Day 23} Technology~ High Tech Robots!


Day 24} Something new~Bought new Ralph Lauren sheets. Love the pale green and floral toile.


Day 25} Unusual~I’ve never seen such a thing. This is so funny! I feel kinda bad for the cubical captives of the world. But maybe this would give them a laugh.



Day 26} 12 o’clock~ Working on this posting and Stella came upstairs crying. She needed a hug and a rub.


Excited about my 3 day weekend. Hoping to do some catch up on here, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Springhouse Restaurant, New things, etc. Coming atcha soon!
Have a great Saturday!
Bright Girl