The Language of the Fan

My sister-in-law Bonnie was featured on a local website showcasing her collection of funeral and dance card fans. Below is one of her beautiful fans that I just love. Please visit http://www.kalkaskacounty.net/display.asp to view these wonderful fans and also learn the language used with the fans during these times.

My Little Cottage Garden

I love the look of a beautiful cottage garden but I have never had much of a green thumb. Usually my garden is part luck and part good weather. The joys of seeing a flower about ready to bloom and to see butterflies and birds enjoy what you have created is such enjoyment!!

My favorite flowers are coneflowers which don't require a lot of tending.


Shasta daisies are also easy to care for and beautiful.



I have yellow, pink, light pink and orange lilies in my garden.