SAVANNAH GRANNY

Saturday, May 14, 2011

The Weekend IS Here!!

WHEW!! I AM TIRED!

I have been awol this week cause I have been playing Cinderella!

I've been scrubbing, cleaning and polishing. During my six weeks of leisure very little cleaning got done around here. Mind you, the health department didn't get a call, but.....

Bob is a wonderful cook, he kept us fed and kept the laundry going but housekeeper, NOT!

I was playing Cinderella because my Prince Charming will be here on Tuesday. My youngest Grandson, Jon, is coming to visit. He just finished his first year of college at Belmont University, in Nashville, Tn. This will be his first time visiting without Mom and Dad in years.

Although everything is not quite ready for His Majesty I am taking a break this weekend.
Let's visit the Savannah Rose Festival held the first of this month. I will step back and just let you look and enjoy.

Hmmm, good crowd.

Children's Garden

Rose Martinis and good conversation

In addition to the Roses the festival featured a Home Flower and Horticultural Show.

Yoo Hoo!!

This vintage flower is a winner

Grandma Hazel would be proud!

This baby's companion blossom won Blue Ribbon

You can read about the origins of this plant HERE!

The roses peaked over a week earlier and we had a torrential rain the night before opening. Despite those minor setbacks the festival was a smashing success and the planning and work has begun for next year.

I hope you enjoyed the tour and found it relaxing.

Now! Carpe diem!

I am joining these awesome hostesses. Please link back to their parties for more

fun and inspiritation.

A Few Of My FavoriteThings/Bargain Hunting With Laurie

Pink Saturday/How Sweet The Sound

Seasonal Sunday/The Tablescaper

Blue Monday/Smiling Sally

Masterpiece Monday/Boogieboardcottage

Metamorphosis Monday/BNOTP

Monday, May 9, 2011

GOT MILK!!!!

SELF SERVICE ANYONE??

Last October, after springing Bob from the French hospitals, we traveled from Europe to Miami via Celebrity's "Eclipse". We hopscotched, ports along the Meditteran coast before the six day crossing. The last port was the Azores.
We spent the day touring the beautiful island of
Sao Miguel.
Today I am sharing some scenes from that fabulous day.

One of our first sights!

The American Dairy Science Association says it takes only twelve hours for grass to morph into cow's milk. So, if you have time I can get you a really fresh glass of warm milk.

We happened upon this herd of dairy cows switching pastures. Our guide says this is common practice.
It was quite a sight for this city girl. Don't get me wrong, I have seen cows in pastures, just never sauntering down the highway

It made for an amusing beginning to a beautiful day.

We then made our way to one of the highest points on the island for a view of the Sete Cildades Volcano Caldera.

The two crater lakes (Portuguese: Lagoas das Sete Cidades), 500 m (1,500 ft) within the crater, are referred to by the color of the waters: blue, reflecting the sky (Portuguese: Lagoa Azul) and green, reflecting the ground (Portuguese: Lagoa Verde). According to legend, the differently colored lakes were created when a princess and her lover, a young shepherd, had to part from each other. The tears they shed at their farewell became the two lakes, with the water colored like their eyes.

At the same stop we encountered the local economy. For a few coins you could take his photo. His pockets were loudly jingling when we left!

What remains of a luxury hotel, that operated for about three years.
With the worldwide economic downturn it failed.

We made another stop at the local pineapple plantation. Unlike Hawaii and South America this pineapple is grown in greenhouses. The pineapples are grown using hydro agriculture (no soil). The pineapple is used strictly for making liqueur that is marketed primarily in Portugal.

According to our standards, this would be considered a crude operation. That certainly did NOT reduce the quality of the liqueur.

Mr. Bob has found the perfect spot for a smoke and comfort break! The fuschia colored flower is Bougainvillea.

These were typical potted scenes.

We stopped at a small public garden in the center of Ponta Delgada, the largest city on the island and our port city.

Rugged access

Not a lot of flowers, seemed strange, but plenty of places to sit and rest.

This is called a paper tree.

Walkway inside botanical garden

Cool and lush.

It's back to the ship to prepare for departure.

Sun sets on a beautiful day in the Azores as we turn toward Miami.

If you are ready, I think we might get that

glass of milk now!!

I am linking to the following gracious hostesses. Please link back to their fun parties.

Blue Monday/Smiling Sally

Masterpiece Monday/Boogieboard Cottage

Market Yourself Monday/Sumo's Sweet Stuff

Metamorphsis Monday/BNOTP

Monday, May 2, 2011

Living Room Tour

Today I am sharing some pictures of my living room. These pictures were taken before I knew to turn "off" the flash.
Come on in and make yourself at home!

The desk sits against the left wall as you enter the living room from the foyer.
The old spectacles on the bible belonged to Bob's Grandfather.

These photos were taken at a previous Easter. Most of my photos from this year turned out blurred.
Things are always changing in this room.

I move things around often,
it can morph several times a day..

View from foyer. The rug is too small but I haven't found the perfect one just yet.
I will know it when I see it. The solid wood floors are Rosewood.

Another view from the desk area.

The view to the right of foyer door. Sofa was purchased from a fire sale. Really! A local furniture had a small fire and they were selling this high end sofa for a song. It was reupholstered in this beautiful silk candlewick.

This gives you a better view of the sofa although the photo is not good. The art over the sofa is a vintage filet crochet piece. I found it in a thrift shop. It was in the same frame but with ugly burgundy background and mat.
I love it because it mimics the design in the sofa. It broke my heart that someone worked so hard to create this beautiful piece and it ended up in a thrift shop. I like to think I rescued said piece.

Close ups of the fabric

The lamps by the sofa and on the desk are Waterford.
The large lamps were anniversary gifts, the small one was an ebay purchase.
The desk came from a local antique dealer and chair from a thrift shop. I upholstered the chair seat.

Views from the family room

View into the family room and curio cabinets

The watercolor print is by Tina Fripp of Hilton Head. The house is the Rose Hill Plantation House, located on Hilton Head. A partial view of one of two curio cabinets.

Another view of Rose Hill

Another of Tina Fripp's works. This one is the Grand Ole Oglethorpe Hotel in Brunswick Georgia.
It was built in 1866 and unfortunately is now gone.

This is where the Boehm "Spirit of Bethlehem" is kept eleven months a year.

I hope you have enjoyed your tour. Please come back anytime. You are always welcome. I will be back later in the week with news from the Rose Festival !

I am joining the following gracious hostesses. Please link back to them for fun parties.

Blue Monday/Smiling Sally

Masterpiece Monday/Boogieboard Cottage

Market Yourself Monday/Sumo's Sweet Stuff

Metamorphsis Monday/BNOTP

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday/Coastal Charm