This morning and the early part of the afternoon
Jackie continued her work on the Brick Path.
My morning task was returning our bedroom to normal now that Nick has finished his clean decorating. This involved shoving the bed back into position; removing many items from the en suite bathroom, having the advantage of allowing me a shower;
returning some to the bedroom and others to become temporary lumber, in the redecorated sitting room. Some of these items will furnish the room while we will have many pictures to cull.
Nick’s work leads these the eye smoothly through these two rooms.
This afternoon, accompanied by my trusty camera, I carried out more dead-heading and pulled up a few weeds. As usual this gallery provides a title to each photograph.
It was only yesterday that I was conversing with Anne of Something Over Tea about our mutual dearth of butterflies, and today we were visited by a solitary Red Admiral.
This evening we all dined on the patio on Papa John’s pizzas with which Jackie and Becky drank Zesty, Ian drank Hoegaarden, and I drank Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020.
Tidying indoors and out is a pleasure to the eye and order. Well done all the way around.
Thanks very much, Pat
I hope you saluted the Admiral 🙂
🙂 I did, Anne. Thanks very much
Wonderful gallery of photos of the flowers in the garden. It is enjoyable seeing Jackie firmly ensconced in place and totally comfortable putting the finishing touches on the Brick Path. Nick’s work is looking perfect as the furnishings and decor find their place. Derrick your interior and exterior look so welcoming and comfortable. You and Jackie are truly blessed.
Thank you so very much, Maj
Such a pretty butterfly! Your roses are June bustin’ out all over.
Great work by everyone and lovely photos. Your flowers are stunning. That’s a wonderful butterfly shot. A dearth of butterflies does not sound good.
Thank you so much, Merril
Those flowers are very beautiful, you guys do such a fabulous job, Derrick! Nick did a great job too. 😎
Thank you so much, John
What a haven. Inside, of calm and Outside, of profusion and true inspiration.
Thank you so much, Emma
I’ve always wondered why they are called “Red Admirals”. Who would look at a butterfly and immediately compare it to an admiral, and why ? Red, I can understand!
Thanks a lot, John. Apparently it is a corruption of 18th century Red Admirable. We have a nearby village called Hinton Admiral – so called because it was once Hinton d’Amiral – from the French family who owned it. I meant to thank you recently for correctly naming our Hummingbird hawk moths.
Garden’s looking gorgeous Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy
Beautiful work done…inside and out!
Always lovely to be visited by butterflies!
Ooh…I spotted two owls!
(((HUGS)))
🦋❤️ 🙂 🦋❤️ 🙂 🦋❤️ 🙂
PS…
Butterfly Wisdom: “Just when the caterpillar thought “I am incapable of moving,” it became a butterfly.” – Annette Thomas
Butterfly Humor:
Q: What does a chatty caterpillar become?
A. A social butterfly. 😀
I left one owl in for you, Carolyn. Two nice butterfly snippets. Thanks very much X
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Happy Father’s Day! 🙂
Thanks again 🙂
Looks great Derrick, your little piece of Shangri-la.
Thank you very much, John
Exceptional painting job and more lovely roses.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
“Jackie continued her work on the Brick Path” mmmm… ok. LOL! Either she is bored or overcome by the gardens aroma. 😉 I wouldn’t want to do that much weeding. You’re welcome to my garden any day.
Butterflies are in short supply around here. Oh, they breed them at the Butterfly House in Coffs Harbour. It’s a sad fact that much of our wildlife is dwindled down to breeding in encloses. Sigh.
Pizza! A perfect way to finish of a day’s work in the garden.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. Actually that picture was taken at the end of her afternoon stint when she was really feeling the heat.
The heat can do it. Don’t go getting heat stroke, young Jackie.
🙂
A butterfly Haiku Derrick
Witty Butterfly
singing butterfly
decrees, have my wings and fly
join me in the sky
Thanks very much for your poetic comment, Ivor
You’re welcome Derrick ..
Love the vibrant colors around the garden. Pizza is a great Friday night meal!
Thanks very much, Jill. And eating them in the garden from the boxes with fingers means no washing up 🙂
I’ve been anticipating the finished product. Very fresh and bright. A real credit to Nick. And the garden, of course, and as always, such a credit to Jackie (and you).
Thank you so much from us both, Gwen
The inside wears a pleasant and fresh look like the parade of flowers outside. The solitary Red Admiral is quite at home in the garden.
Thank you very much, Uma.
I understand about having many pictures to cull. I always seem to have extra pictures and not enough wall space. Taking them all down and picking out our favorites helps. The flowers are lovely, and I love those arches!
Thanks very much, JoAnna. We will use your selection method now we have them all down
It looks as though you are getting the house nicely organized. Glorious flowers.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Heavenly blooms. Hi Jackie!
Thanks very much from us both, Arlene
Yay for your choice of wine. Australia thanks you for your support. 🙂
Many thanks, Yvonne. I expect you still cannot visit Italy
I doubt I ever shall. I prefer solo travel, and that would be irresponsible! So I shall continue to support the local wine industry. 😉
Ever since Covid struck I have wondered about that.
Jackie is a hard worker, and her love of flowers and life in general shows. A virtual wander through your gardens was a pleasant and uplifting way to end my day. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia
It’s always enjoyable to see spaces refreshed and improved. Your garden and the visiting Admiral are a balm. My personal mantra: less is more indoors, but outdoors… let’s squeeze in one more plant. I know you’ll enjoy all these changes.
Thanks very much, Alys. We certainly share your mantra
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A day of hard work is evident, reward by good food and drink!
Thanks very much, GP
I haven’t seen a Red Admiral for years and years. I once had a Brooke Bond tea card collection of butterflies. The Red Admiral was my favourite.
What a shame, Andrew. Thanks very much
You’re blessed with a beautiful well maintained house and garden 😘
Thank you very much, Sherry
Your house and your garden flowers are both beautiful! Nick did a really great job with your interior!
Looks like a productive day you both had… Was it warm enough for you yesterday Derrick.. 🙂 I about melted.. 😉
🙂 Thanks very much, Sue
Ah-hah! When I left my e-mail and viewed your post on the web, I was delighted to see that your header was exactly what I was going to comment about, Derrick: ” solitary Red Admiral” … yes! What a glorious photo of an amazing butterfly. I love it! Also, happy to see you’re making great headway on the remodel upstairs. Good for you & Jackie!! Have a Happy Father’s Day weekend, my friend. Bob & I send our love to you & Jackie <3 <3
Thank you so much from us both to you both, Jan and Bob XX
What a gorgeous shot of the butterfly. The inside looks clean and cozy!
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your house will be lovely when he is done. Beautiful flower pictures.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome
The garden is looking so lovely.
I imagine you will be delighted when everything is back to normal, the storage is sorted and the excess finds a new home.
Thank you so much, Sue
I can smell the roses from here. Divine 😍
Thank you very much, Val
I so wish to take a stroll into this corner of paradise! The garden looks absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much, Ribana
Lovely flowers, Derrick. Do you know the name of the purple flowers in the middle of the third line from the top. They have a dark strip down the middle of each petal.
That is the clematis Dr. Ruppel, Robbie. Thanks very much
Thank you, Derrick. I want to look it up so I can try and create it out of fondant.
Wow