Out and cutting back everywhere as you saw yesterday, I couldn't help but also capture: a few last hurrahs of the beauties; some before the chop for inside arrangements; and, other treasures to be found.
Grandma's deer plate/vase had only had roses in it in the past, but what about buddleias? Those deep deep purple ones were so pretty and really made the white stand out.
Throw in a little morning sunshine and you've got our magic and visitors popping up all over. What a treat!
And then, there were these two very perfect bird nests hidden among the buddleia branches. The smaller one was so tiny, I first thought it was just a big piece of moss but upon further inspection...I realized it was much more special than that. I love that the birds build their nests in the buddleia beside the barn and the buddleia on the lower terrace. It says that this is a safe and happy place!
I'm heading out this morning on the early bus to Cahors with a pitstop in Tour de Faure.
It's coffee with Jean-Luc and Odile and then on to meet Pat and Graeme at the Gare de Cahors at 11:30. We'll be leaving from there for a special lunch with our friend Clare and a day of exploring together. It's going to be an overnight adventure for me, so I'll be on the run and out of pocket for a bit. But I think I can promise you more fun, magic and special upon my return.
Happy Thursday!
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