
I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.
Mine was celebrated at home with a beautiful petite cake, but
later my spouse took me, my two sisters, and our kids for Chinese.

In the past, I've received blooming trees for Mother's Day, so each year they are gift again.
Depending on what one likes to call it, here is my Vitex or Desert Lilac or Chaste tree in full bloom. And in the front yard, I have a white oleander tree in full bloom as well.
Here is another photo of the desert "lilac".

I've not written as much this past month, because it is the time of year when the temperature gets warm and things become busy here. My daughter had a couple of invitations to places this year, but we can only do one, so we are going to Italy and then to France, and perhaps the Loire Valley by train.

It also took me some time to pick up an extra copy of Artful Blogging, since the bookstore that carries it is not that close.
I would like to pass along one copy to someone.
So if you would like to have a chance at a copy tell me in the comments, and make sure that your settings allow you to be emailed, so I can request your address if you are selected.
One of us will select a name, and I will mail it to you.
I will announce a reader next Tuesday.
Thank you for visiting.
xoxo
Su
Your flowering plants are beautiful <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara.
DeleteI love lilacs...I just wish the blooms would last longer for me to enjoy!
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I agree. Thank you for visiting. xoxo Su
DeleteThe desert lilacs are lovely. Do they last long in a bouquet. Our lilacs smell wonderful and I love making bouquets with them, but they do not last long once picked. I have tried a few techniques that do work to give them a wee bit longer bouquet life.
ReplyDeleteI would love to receive a copy of your published work.
Carla
Thank you, Carla. The flowers will last a few days. xoxo Su
DeleteChaste trees are really lovely and so right for warm climates. I have always wanted one. Now to find a place to put it.
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with Artful Blogging - sounds both helpful and interesting please put me on the list.
Thank you. I placed you on the list. xoxo Su
DeleteWhat a lovely idea! and congratulations on your feature. Have a happy week Su! xox
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. xoxo Su
DeleteThank you so much for thinking of us! If I don't win, I'm going to buy one. Love that magazine.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I agree. You are on the list. xoxo Su
DeleteSuch gorgeous trees...and please add my name to your hat. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThank you, BJ. You are on the list. xoxo Su
DeleteSu the lilacs are so beautiful. One of my favorite scents for Spring. Thanks for a chance at your article. Congrats.
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Kris
Thank you, Kris. xoxo Su
DeleteCongratulations on your feature! That's so exciting! Artful Blogging is a beautiful and inspiring magazine and one of my favorites. Your desert lilac is beautiful. Growing things in the mountains is such a challenge. Your Mother's Day sounds nice!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tamara
Thank you, Tamara. xoxo Su
DeleteOh, congratulations to be in Artful Blogging-magazine!
ReplyDeleteI love the magazine and still dream to get one copy of that...please! =)
I hope the lucky angels are with me this time!
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Have a beautiful day!
Susanna
Thank you, Susanna. xoxo Su
DeleteHi Su, oh I love your lilac tree and the purple blooms are beautiful. It sounds like you are going to have a great time traveling with your daughter. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine and how exciting to be featured there!!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Thank you, Julie. xoxo Su
DeleteCongrats on your feature! That is awesome! I would love to be entered in your drawing:) Your trip to France and Italy sounds amazing! My two favorite countries to visit! We are headed to Paris, my favorite city in the entire world!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. So nice to hear from you. Have a wonderful time in Paris! xoxo Su
DeleteYour trip sounds amazing and your trees are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katie.
DeleteI love that magazine. And I love following your trips on Instagram. I hope you'll take us along again this year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim. xoxo Su
DeleteWe have a chaste tree, and it is just now budding button quite blooming. It has grown so much this past year! I do love them. I'm so happy for your mention in Artful Blogging. You deserve to be featured! I would love to win a copy!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, RJ.
DeleteI am in southwestern PA and your weather is so different from mine, but how interesting to see that we both have lilac variations in common at this time of spring! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your garden and would love to get a copy of your Artful Blogging.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I will place your name in. xoxo Su
DeleteThe lilacs are stunning and Your flowers plants are wonderful
ReplyDeleteHugs
Thank you, Alessandra. xoxo
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