I wish I knew the names of all these lovely flowers. I.know some of them, but I'm just too lazy to look up the rest! So the pictures will have to do. There's beauty everywhere. And many of the flowers are smaller than my little fingernail. While others, like the foxglove, showing off in my cabin backyard, are substantial and look like they could be in my garden at home. It's all a delight...even if I don't know their names!

These fabric baskets are so darling. And I don't think Marti knew how perfect they would be in our cabin! Thanks Marti!

I talk too much! BUT we had guests for lunch ( hello Marti !) and on the spur of the moment I decided to make biscuits so we could have fresh jam and biscuits for dessert. It was a big hit! Just so you know that the jam is road tested! The one instruction that is a little cloudy is the amount of sugar one should use. I had between 2 and 3 pounds of fruit. Thus, according to the recipe I should have used 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sugar per pound of fruit - and that would be at least

We feel like the luckiest family in the world to have Mr. Hubbell as our patriarch. Happy Father's Day to the Best One.

This was such a delightful surprise. I just had to share it with you! Irene is so gifted, in so many ways! She sews, she paints, she builds...and the final product is just darling. The best part about it is that it is portable and goes on top of a foldable table, so if space is at a premium, when play is done, the playhouse can be stored until next time! This has to be our secret, though! It's a surprise for her grandson! Thanks for showing us this wonderful treat for your gr

I just looked up varmit - and it says that the formal version is "varmint." But since I'm mad at them, I'm going to use the informal version because I don't think they deserve any better. Also, don't be alarmed at how red my face is. When I over exert myself, I just get red. It's another good reason I hate the varmits. I shouldn't be overextering myself on their behalf. Let's hope this is all worth it.

Well. they were mostly still there when I arrived home after the vacay. But I do think they missed me. I mean, the tomatoes, not the varmits!

Egad! Do I have jet lag today! Maybe becauseI had to get up at 3:00 a.m. to have breakfast!