The details are not the details. They make the design. ~ Charles Eames
I awoke this morning a little later than usual and lingered awhile before crawling out of bed.
So much to do in the short amount of time I had left at my sisters house left me feeling a bit paralyzed. Frankly, I didn’t want to start. “Just a little while longer”… my repeated mantra.
But the smell of coffee has a way of changing things; an invisible force beckoning me to rise up and shine.
As I grabbed the coveted cup of coffee, on a whim I also snagged my camera, and headed outside for a walk about the property.
Immediately I was enchanted! Her yard is a feast for the eyes. In the 38 plus years my sister has lived here she has created beautiful vignettes about the property; little details just waiting to be discovered.
There is magic waiting around every corner! Splendid and delightful on their own, but a masterpiece when all are woven together.
As I wandered about, captivated with all I saw, I began to ponder on my own little vignettes.
The little details of my life that have formed who I am today.
None are insignificant or discarded, but are being used to weave a tapestry that has been created for a purpose by a great designer.
I like the sound of that.
The Details in life shared with the following websites:
Lou Lou Girls: Lou Lou Girls
Memories by the Mile: Treasure Box Tuesday
Life as a Hughes: Ler’s be Friends
Foody Schmoody: The Wednesday Roundup
This & That: Almost Wordless Wednesday
Crafty Spices: Wordless Wednesday
Oh My Heartsie Girl: Wordless Wednesday
Create With Joy: Wordless Wednesday
Lambert’s Lately: Create it Thursday
Sweet Haute: La Dolce Vita: Thursday Sweet Haute Share Link Party
Momma Lew: Pin it Party
Put a Bird on it: Link’n Blogs
Living Well Spending Less: Thrifty Thursday
Juggling Real Food and Real Life: Let’s Get Real
The Kitchen Chopper: The Weekend Social
Coffee with us 3: Pretty Pintastic
My Pinterventures: Merry Monday Linky Party
Creative K Kids: Bloggers Brag
Cherished Handmade Treasures: Creative Corner Hop
MsMoozys Open House: Tuesdays with a Twist
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Love the little details that you shared here and definitely great reminder to me once again to take that extra time to indeed smell the roses now for sure! Have a wonderful weekend now 🙂
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Thanks Janine. I am glad you enjoyed it. I stopped by your site Janine’s Confessions of a Mommyholic earlier this morning and loved your latest post “Baking, Bingo, Books…What Do You Do to Unwind? Plus Memorial Day Specials!!” We obviously are both on the same wavelength. Taking time to stop and smell the roses is so important!!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with your family and friends. Gather around the table and tell your stories and build some lasting memories!
Blessings…Shari
I would love to get lost in your sister’s garden. It’s so beautiful and looks so peaceful! Thanks for sharing at the Pretty Pintastic Party.
I love your pictures and am now following you on all social media. 🙂
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Thanks Alli, it was fun coming to the party. Always a good time. Thank you for following me on social media, I will be sure to return the favor.
Blessings…Shari
Seriously, so beautiful! Pinned. Thanks for being part of our party We love when you stop by! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Friday! Lou Lou Girls
Thanks Kimberly. I appreciate you stopping in and your kind words. I will be there on Monday…wouldn’t miss it!
Blessings…Shari
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Thank you for stopping over at The Weekend Social at Kitchen Dreaming and sharing with us, hope to see you next week.
Dina@KitchenDreaming
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Thanks Dina, I will be happy to stop by. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Shari, What an enchanting garden and your tour around it so wonderful. Thank you for sharing this on my Almost Wordless Wednesday and I hope that you will join me again next week.
Thanks Marlys. There were so many fun things to discover in my sisters yard. The best thing was taking my coffee, or a glass of wine, depending on the time of day and wandering off to a cozy little spot. It was so peaceful and serene. Thanks again for hosting and providing a place to share. Blessings..Shari
Beautiful garden, definitely looks enchanting! I wouldn’t want to leave, either. Now following you on Twitter and G+…saw your link at Crafty Spices. Enjoy your week. 🙂
Thanks Bernadyn. You have a lovely week also. I will be sure to follow you back and to check out your blog site. Blessings…Shari
Details are what make everything special, what a beautiful way of putting it out there. Lovely pictures and post in general.
Hope you join us via our Wordless Wednesday at http://www.craftyspices.com
Have a lovely day!!
So nice to meet you Jay and thanks for the lovely invitation. I will be sure to head over…I love looking at all the wonderful and creative posts. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Blessings…Shari
Thank you for taking your camera, I love to look around gardens, kinda jealous, we live in the desert so to have such a garden is wonderful. However, the rooster is my fav.
Thanks for stopping by Oh My Heartsie Girl today. I am now following you on Pinterest, FB, G+ and Twitter.
Have a wonderful day!!
Karren
Thanks Karen for your kind and lovely words. I am working on reciprocating with all the social media. Oh My Heartsie Girl is a beautiful site and I am excited to follow along to see what you have next! Blessings…Shari
Shari it is kind of you to say that, I appreciate it. I had to come back and read though your post again. I love these photo they make me smile, I needed that today!!
So glad you did Karren. My sister is about 900 miles away. Whenever I get to missing her, I pull up this post and remember her sweet yard and the time we spent together. It makes everything all better! Glad these photo’s make you smile too! Blessings, Shari
You have captured the details so beautifully in this post. I am totally with you on life is in the details..
Thank you Vidya. It was so easy taking pictures at my sisters house with all the beautiful details to choose from. I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I am so pleased when I have the opportunity to make a new friend 🙂
I am blushing (truly) at your kind words. There are many days I don’t feel beautiful, but I keep on pressing forward 🙂
Thanks Marilyn.
Again, I just love your style. This post gives me such a glimpse into the beautiful person you must be!