Let's go out the door into our patio, I took these pictures the other day to show Rick since he can no longer go out there, which makes us both very sad. I miss sitting out there with him and enjoying our Sunday breakfast. however, we are still together having our breakfast inside in our entrance hall and that is what counts.
I saw somewhere that having a mirror in your garden is the reflection of your soul, so I immediately put a mirror in the garden.
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I added purple to the patio this spring since I love the color so much.
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This is the courtyard area, I enjoy my tea out here sometimes.
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One entrance to patio.
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I did the decal work on this tea set and fired them in my kiln, a very enjoyable hobby.
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Here is Mr. Lion, that is what we call him.
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This fern never stops growing.
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My cat Jersey Girl, she follows me everywhere just like a dog. Loves being out here with me and she likes drinking from the hose.
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Just a pretty yellow rose.
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We are having the large fountain cleaned, therefore, no water right now. Many birds enjoy bathing here.
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Hope you enjoyed this area of our home. Maybe someday we can share a cup of tea together here.
"To open our heart and mind to trust God's Word is to slam shut the doors of fear"
Have a great week everyone.
When Rick took the pics of the entrance hall.I told him not to show the floor cause I was working on it, now it's finished, so here it is.
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