Smelling the heavens...

Trachelospermum jasminoides,

otherwise known as Confederate Jasmine,

has a heady though heavenly fragrance.

This wonderful jasmine will bloom best

in sun to partially shaded areas.

The flowers are sweetly fragrant,

about 1" in diameter, 5-petaled,

cream-white in some blooms. 

Evergreen Confederate Jasmine prefers moist, well drained soil.

This blooming niche...



...needs a wonderful fountain to complete it

Isn't this the cutest little blue cottage?

(I'm not sure where I got this pic, but if it's yours email me and I'll give you credit)

As a vine, Confederate Jasmine can be utilized to cover

fences, arbors, trellises, fences, mailboxes, or posts.

It can also be grown as a spreading shrub or groundcover,

1½ to 2 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide.

Be sure you put it where it receive the most foot-traffic.

Its fragrance and appearance must be frequently appreciated...

...why would you want to waste smelling heaven?

Be warned though, the bees do love them!

French Country Kitchen

I love french country and

blue & white porcelain.

Francois' sus friend, Pierre,

came from Williams Sonoma.

He announces the plat du jour...

 when I remember to tell him.

My first rooster was the folk art wood shelf sitter.

I was really sick when I got him...

he never failed to make me smile.

The dijon table cloth came next,

a gift from my Mom,

with matching napkins.

Thanks Mom!

White painted cabinets, white tile, and wood floors.

Dijon yellow walls.

This room is one of my favorites.

It's light, bright, large,

full of color and happy.

It's the heart of our home...as it should be.

The nude bowl was another

gift from my Mom. 

I just love it! 

The crock with apples in the corner

was a special gift

handpainted by my grandmother.

There's no place like home.  ~Dorothy

Francois agrees!