Hallow's Eve

Listen hear..
naturegirls not been feeling well lately and she never likes to miss a {{{{PARTY}}}}

... so me and all da gouls decided she could take photos of some of da guests.. you guys in that
{{{{{LOCKED ROOM}}}
{{{{{{SHUT UP}}}}}....yer scarin da kid!!!!

she's holding a dead hydrangea
tonight's da night for sure...
that you'll be parted....
MWAHAHHAHAHH!!!!!!!!!!

ya we got bloody treats for da kid and dog
{{{{MUMMY}}}

dying to get into this game
all bloody drinks are on da house

now scat get lost get outa here.. follow da heads
I dare ya to *ENLARGE* da photos!!!
MWAHAHHAHAHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
go here to see more fun at the Monster Bash!

Blogging Friends

~the Anna rose~

~photo: left- Robin. myself. Marie. Lynda~
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This past weekend I had the pleasure and thrill of meeting
in person two ladies I have met through blogging
Marie from Wild Rose and
Lynda from Hedgerow Hollow!
Marie has an on line cosmetic business and she had set up
a booth at a Toronto location fall festival
where she sold and demonstrated her wonderful line
of beauty products made with the natural essence of roses!
My daughter Robin and I attended as Marie had
generously sent me two free admission tickets.

It was certainly exciting for us and we all felt as
though we were long time friends !
We realized in conversation that we live close to one another
and exchanged phone numbers and plan
to meet for tea soon!
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One of the benefits of blogging that I never imagined
was to develop new friendships!
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The above photo: rose face cream and
honey & rose lip balm which I purchased..
the lip balm makes your lips feel like velvet and the face
cream is luxurious as it moisturizes leaving
skin feeling soft and supple with a scent
of rose!
I highly recommend these products ..Marie I love them!
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*FYI: I have NOT fully recovered from this horrible
virus however the pain is being controlled by strong
medication. It has been 2 months and I pray that
soon I am back to normal
*I highly recommend getting the vaccine to prevent shingles!

The Last Time

Though I cling tenaciously to any summer weather that
at times may linger because we have had such
unusually warm daytime temperatures...
there is no denying that fall and it's cooler nights
is upon us
~Yesterday I harvest lavender roses and hydrangeas~
for the last time
ENLARGE all photos to truly appreciate color!

the garden still shows an abundance of summer
color however it is time to prepare it for
it's long winter sleep...
harvesting the last of *my lavender and roses
emptying the pots of annuals..
another gardening season has ended
*Munstead..my 4th harvest this season!

~fairy flowers~
because of their abundance of dazzling little flowers
the nemesia
is easy to grow and come in a variety of colors!

the Maple and cherry trees
in background have NOT yet changed into
their mosaic of autumn color..
the potted annuals I have lifted out
and placed into compost bags..
a sense of melancholy comes over me but..
I know everything in life
has its' cycles and its' season

Annabelle hydrangeas have been affected by
the colder night air turning a rust and brown color
in spots..
I was NOT able physically to harvest them
at the time when they turned that striking green
color so I cut a few stems and will come
up with some creative way to display indoors
perhaps spray paint gold or pale pink
for Christmas decorating!

the last time
bundles of aromatic lavender
are drying in the kitchen
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You have come from everywhere to help to comfort me every comment every word of encouragement.. every birthday greeting sent by electronic cards and emails, and every prayer have truly contributed to my overall feeling of Joy encouragement and wellness! I am told that I will not completely heal for another month so in the meantime *I take strength from the love surrounding me in friendships family and my 2 precious cats always at my side!
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with much appreciation and gratitude.. to you who regularly comment and to lurkers who choose to read my posts and not comment
I'm hugging all of you xo Anna
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"Faithful friends sustain us when life's dark shadows fall.. their words of hope encourage, make us feel ten feet tall.. Faithful friends are near us when life is full of woe it's then they take us by the hand to paths that we should go."
*Jenny Chaplin

The Last Rose

"if seeds in the black earth can turn into
such beautiful roses..

what might not the heart of man become
in it's long journey toward the stars"
*G.K.Chesterton
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I went into my garden today and the last
of my roses smiled back at me
~yellow mini & Kathy Wade hybrid tea~
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It was heartwarming to read all your
birthday greetings ..
you certainly lifted my spirit!
xo naturegirl

Birthday Girl

"each day comes bearing it's own gifts..
be sure to untie the ribbons!"

today is my Birthday..
I have many ribbons to untie!
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Thank You to everyone who has showered me
with love and sweet messages
of encouragement in the past weeks
it sure means a lot!
hugging you
the real naturegirl
Anna

Window View

I gaze through the window and..

catch a glimpse of the play of light reflecting
through the morning glories!

the basket of allysm lures me out to the garden

morning glories entangled around the bird house
creating art

the flower fairy cottage..
with pansies spilling out of the window box and
the geraniums still adding their splash of color!
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*mother nature has been caring for my garden..
I have not the energy or desire as I heal from shingles
it has been 6 weeks and I continue to stay focused
on rest relaxation & admiring my garden..
*it's raining so I think *she knew the plants were thirsty
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"in joy or sadness flowers are our constant friends!"

Morning Pleasures

sunshine

and a bit of decadence!
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"if you get up one more time than you fall..
you will make it through!"

Pure Indulgence

pure indulgence
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Who cares if the winds blow and the falling leaves swirl about..
I have tea & scones and with time
the promise of a full recovery!
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It is now 4 weeks that I have had this pain full virus..
with continued rest and the over 200 sweet sentiments
expressed in your get well messages..
my heart is filled with gratitude and Joy!
I am slowly getting my inspiration to blog as I gather strength from your
encouraging words!
Thank You everyone you have been the light!
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"Step out boldly on the road and combat gloom with
all your might..
help others with a heavier load
for those in darkness..be their light!"
*Earle Douglas

Still Resting

Shhhh...

do not disturb..

Heidi
*photo taken by my dearest friend Maggie
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Still recovering
having many pyjama days...
not too much blogging going on
My spirits continue to be lifted by your kinds words..

"good friends are like stars..
you don't always see them but you know
they are always there"