Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Garden is Slowly Coming Alive


My two azeala bushes are blooming:

 Here is a closeup of one flower:
 They are so lovely, but in my garden the bush does not get very large.  I envy all of you gardeners who post gorgeous pics of  your HUGE  azeala bushes while I am left to enjoy my puny little specimens!

I cut back my butterfly bush last weekend.  I know a lot of people in my zone (5) wonder what to do with butterfly bushes.  I cut mine down in May.  They grow fast and will reach the top of my deck railing by August.




It has been a while since I have shown you my Colwater Creek purchases (I am too embarrassed to show you everything I buy :) )

A few weeks ago I purchased this top:


Don't you just love the crocheted detail?   I wore this last weekend  and I really liked how it looked paired with  jeans and a denim jacket. It washed nicely, too. I used the delicate cycle and hung it to dry. 

I also bought a pair of Naturalizer wedge sandals that I have not worn yet.
I think they will be great with my white summer jackets. I hope they are comfortable.
 
I am hoping for a nice day today. It's already 53 degrees and its only 5:30 a.m. Hoping to see mid 70's today.
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10 comments:

  1. DebWed May 29, 07:22:00 AM 2013

    Cute top and sandals...pretty pink azelses

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  2. NanaDianaWed May 29, 11:19:00 AM 2013

    Hi Zoey- Finally got a working computer- YAY! Your flowers are looking as amazing as always and I LOVE that top. Hope you have a great week- xo Diana

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  3. Sunray GardensWed May 29, 02:37:00 PM 2013

    Your Azalea is lovely. My 2 finally bit the dust last year. The last ones I had. I wish I could have them along with the Rhodies, but it's just not meant to be in my soil.

    I do love that top Zoey. I love that kind of thing.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  4. BalishaWed May 29, 03:00:00 PM 2013

    I love to see what you have bought, Zoey. Don't ever think that we get tired of seeing clothes...after all we are women. I don't buy as much as I used to...so I shop vicariously through you :)
    Balisha

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  5. Osage Bluff QuilterWed May 29, 03:03:00 PM 2013

    I love your blouse!

    Funny I never noticed Azaleas in Mid-Missouri, but they were thick in North Carolina last week.

    Enjoy your beautiful day!



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  6. BethThu May 30, 01:18:00 PM 2013

    Love your blouse, and love your azalea! I adore azaleas and rhodies although I don't have many...yet...it's on the list. Have a great wknd!

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  7. StacyThu May 30, 02:41:00 PM 2013

    Gorgeous azaleas and cute outfit too :) I have nominated you for the Liebster award. I really enjoy your blog!

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  8. BettyThu May 30, 09:13:00 PM 2013

    Oh my..Zoey, those pink azaleas are so pretty..thank you for sharing!

    I like it when you show us the clothes you buy. I don't really like to shop but it's fun to see what you find.

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  9. AnonymousThu May 30, 10:23:00 PM 2013

    The close up image of azalea are lovely..

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  10. LonaTue Jun 04, 01:06:00 PM 2013

    Your azalea blooms are so pretty Zoey. Sorry to hear you lost your smoke tree. Their foliage are so pretty.

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