Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A Royal Affair

The purple mist is in full bloom and the butterflies
are putting on quite a show. Monarchs, Queens,
Red Admirals, and a host of small winged creatures
are in court to honor the occasion.
The Red Admiral sports bars of red across its shoulders.
The monarch is loading up for its migration down
into Mexico where it spends the winter.
Clay pots have been on my list all summer in order
to build another tower. Had the big
one for the bottom and recently found these
three for $2 each at a garage sale. What a
great deal...already loaded with dirt!
Can't wait for the morning glories and
moss rose to put on a show.

My Texas garden has come alive with
the cooler temps and refreshing rains.While out in the garden I didn't forget about
WHITE WEDNESDAY
as I captured these shots.
Fall...a great time to be outdoors and
A Southern Daydreamer is the place to
show off whatever is in your corner of
the globe.

Tis the season for reds and more is
popping out at It's A Very Cherry World!

Faded Charm is a place to visit if white,
chippy, vintage, fade charm is your thing.
And with the reds of the season,
the soft white glow of candles
are a wonderful accent.

Hope you gals have a great day!

~Candy~

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19 comments:

  1. ★Carol★November 11, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    You're so lucky to still be enjoying your garden! Mine is done for the year. I like the butterflies, but I LOVE your whites even more! That birdhouse is gorgeous and so is that big urn!
    Happy Rednesday!
    Carol

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  2. Sandi McBrideNovember 11, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    I love the butterflies...and moss roses...thanks for sharing the wealth of royalty!
    Sandi

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  3. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 11, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Your posts are always lovely and tied together so beautifully. Best wishes to you, :) Tammy

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  4. LeeNovember 11, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    The butterflies are here too and so nice to watch them fluttring about.

    You have some great pictures on your blog... that cameo...wow!
    Lee

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  5. eileeninmdNovember 11, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    I love your garden, outdoor decor and the pretty butterflies.
    Great photos.

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  6. SmilingSallyNovember 11, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Candy, thank you for remembering the veterans today. I enjoyed your pictures and running commentary. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Robin Ennis WillsonNovember 11, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Love those butterflies. It's in the 50's here...we need to travel where you are ;)

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  8. SueLovesCherriesNovember 11, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    I love the clay pot tower! That's very do-able. Oh, and I just notice the bunny with the ice(?) pack over its eyes! So cute!

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  9. GwendolynKayNovember 11, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful butterflies! I haven't seen many around here this year... although now it is too cold for them anyway. I wanted to tell you I love all the pretty pictures you have on your side bar! Charming!
    Blessings to you!
    Gwen

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  10. Mary BergfeldNovember 11, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    What a wonderful post. Your photos are terrific. I hope you are having a great Outdoor Wednesday.

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  11. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 11, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Lovely butterflies and flowers, Candy, and I'm wild over that bottle tree. I think that's something indigenous to our part of the country. I remember seeing them as a child, and now they are popular as folk art for the yard. Neat!

    Happy OW to you...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  12. BrendaNovember 11, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Great pictures! Love the garden area. How do you put together the clay pot tower? Very cool.

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  13. Faded CharmNovember 11, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Those are some great whites out in your garden. Thanks for playing along today and the nice wishes for my sale. I'm feeling a little stressed out today about everything, but it will all come together in the end. It always does.

    Take care,

    Kathleen

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  14. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 12, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Candy, love all these gorgeous butterflies, we still haven't had a killer frost up here, but things are pretty much "done". Love that white birdhouse. Your garden is still so lovely.
    Have a blessed day!
    Debra

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  15. AlisonNovember 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Love your tower of pots! Especially the blue bottles!
    Tynant water has a pretty shaped blue bottle too!

    The bird house is really adorable!

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  16. BrendaNovember 12, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and giving instructions on the clay pot tower. I will have to wait until next spring but it sounds like something I could accomplish. Thanks again!

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  17. KatNovember 12, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Love this post Candy. The butterflies are just beautiful. And I ADORE the blue glass bottle tree! Kathy

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  18. Beth NiquetteNovember 13, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    What gorgeous butterflies, and I adore the driftwood with blue bottles--just a feast for the eyes.

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  19. xinexNovember 14, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    I love butterflies. They are amazing and so beautiful. Your photos are gorgeous!...Christine

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A little conversation, a little thought from you, makes all the difference. Thanks for making me smile ;-)