Whose broad stripes and bright stars.......

Betsy Ross was acquainted with the great General Washington. Not only did they both worship at Christ Church in Philadelphia, but Betsy's pew was next to George and Martha Washington's pew. Her daughter recalled, "That she was previously well acquainted with Washington, and that he had often been in her house in friendly visits, as well as on business. That she had embroidered ruffles for his shirt bosoms and cuffs, and that it was partly owing to his friendship for her that she was chosen to make the flag." **

Approximately 2,000 flags in the park and lining surrounding area main streets.

 

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!

**Controversy surrounds whether or not Betsy Ross actually sewed the first flag. Who cares, I like the story!



Thrifty Color Theme

It seems I have developed an  obsession  for white dishes this week.

This white pitcher was my most expensive purchase at a yard sale for $6.

I think it was worth it.

This little teapot was $4 and goes well with my mama's J & G Meakin Classic white, that she lets me use!

I picked up the classic cow creamer for a dollar. I know everybody and their dog has one of these, but I didn't. Speaking of dogs, I added this little guy to my dog collection.

Sometime I will have to do a blog on the dog collection, maybe next fall when there is nothing going on outside.

Here is a dollar wooden gobbler, another collection. Martha Stewart, years ago,  once showed a Thanksgiving table with her collection of turkeys, and I started collecting turkeys. (wow, I left that wide open to those who know me)

Four dinner plates, only Gibson, dollar apiece at the thrift store, but I like the pattern.

Simple candlestick, but easily mixed in with tablescapes. $1.00.

Gosh,  $20 and I entertained myself pretty well this week.

I am joining Diann at

Daylily Peak is Coming


Continuing my passion for daylilies, here are a few more to show you. These flowers just on't get any easier to grow, and you have new blooms everyday.

Beautiful Edgings

 I have different daylilies staggered  to get early, mid and late season bloom, so I have about a month of bloom from them.

Final Touch

                                                                      NOID seedling

They just bloom their little hearts out.

MoKan Butterfly

Strutter's Ball

Key to My Heart

Ruffles on daylilies are my favorite feature.

Awash With Color

Mary Todd

Today I am joining

 Summer Flowers

I worked in the yard off and on all weekend. Bushes are starting to be on 50% off here, so I ran around to different places to find some. I had a privacy fence put in about 2 years ago, and some of my huge bushes had to come out. It has taken me a while to build the landscaping back up. The snowball bush had been about 8 foot tall by 8 foot wide. It had to be cut to the ground when the fence was installed. It sure didn't take it long to bounce back.

I planted four hydrangeas. I have only had one hydrangea, and it hasn't done well. I am thinking it is not enough water. I have plenty of shade for them.  So after all the bushes were planted, I secured a soaker hose in the line of bushes and covered it with mulch. Any tips on hydrangeas?

I know the Annabelle hydrangea grows well here, but I couldn't find any.
I also picked up a Viburnum Summer Snowflake. I have had good luck with viburnums in shade.

Here's what's blooming today, mostly daylilies.

This is Flutterbye

Chicago Flapper

Little Business is only about 3 inches across.

South Seas really are this iridescent coral.

Daylilies, cone flowers, and Asiatic lilies.

Don't these look like a flock of geese? I call them goose heads, but they are really loosestrife. They make me smile.

I am joining a Southern Daydreamer for 

The Triumphator

The word Triumph means: 1.a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory. 2. exultation resulting from victory; joy over success.

SO I guess naming this oriental lily TRIUMPHATOR is pretty accurate.

These lilies really have light, sweet fragrance, too.

They start out trumpet shaped and then open up almost flat and the color lightens up.

They grow about 4.5 feet tall on very sturdy stems. I took this pic the morning after a thunderstorm with wind.

They are as big or bigger than my hand.

This one had a little pink freckle on the right. Isn't nature fun?

I am joining