This
focal piece is ocean jasper. It has really cool orbital markings! I used
natural fossil stone beads to accent it.
Available at Miss Val’s Creations.
Flowers
at The Steven Coolidge Place
We
made a follow up visit to The Steven Coolidge Place which I blogged about back
in the spring.
The
gardens here change throughout the season.
These
pink flowers have the cutest shiny pink buds! It was very breezy that day so it was difficult to take pictures
Yellow
pom-poms!
I
find this fuchsia pink flower ugly (I have never said that of a flower
before), but interesting! Despite its oddity, it has beautiful color.
Hosta
blooms.
Here are some more pretties!
New
Wines
These
are new to us! Our favorite wine store (Wine ConneXtion) has complimentary wine
tasting every Saturday afternoon so of course we are regulars! Last week all
the bottles to taste were red (which is what our taste buds prefer).
This
Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel (2010). Its flavors include dark berries, coffee,
chocolate and vanilla. Perfection! These are from vines in Oakley, California.
This
Australian red, Pill Box Red, is a delicious blend of Shiraz, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot. It has a lot of depth with its rich flavors. Yes, we
chilled it slightly. What a refreshing treat!
Gluten
Free Lasagna
We
enjoyed our first gluten free lasagna with the red wine! This is brown rice
pasta from Hodgson Mill.
I
was relieved that its taste and texture is just like that of whole wheat pasta!!!
Pasta has always been a love of mine so now I can start making pasta dishes again!
Neither Jim nor I are experienced lasagna makers but this was pretty good for
our first attempt! Jim grilled some asparagus in an awesome cast iron grill
stove top pan I have. Mmmm!
Thank you for stopping by! Have a great week! ~Val
Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is beautiful.
Love hosta and daisies.
Love the beautiful flowers and that ocean jasper is very gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, My!.. What a precious stone you got! Super-beautiful, only wonder about weight? (ha ha, too much stories about thirsty wolf drinking from river) :))
ReplyDeleteYour garden is wonderful, and your hair shines under the sun! Means, some wine and lasagna make life beautiful! Enjoy ;)
Hi Val, it is always great to see you and Jim in a post, you two make a very handsome couple.
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet is quite stunning, it is very, I don't know...cooling to the eye, it feels like if I were to slip it on, it would keep me cool on a very hot day.
thank you for the tour of the beautiful gardens. I hope you have a great week. stay cool.
ruth
I love all your photos. So many pretty sights. You inspire me to get out there more!
ReplyDeleteI love your bracelet Val! So pretty! Love the markings! All the flowers are stunning!!! Even the pink ugly one! LOL! Wine, lasagna, asparagus, great way to end you post! Very yummy ;o)
ReplyDeleteHi Val,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bracelet, I love Jasper, beautiful flowers too!
I enjoy wine, but my palette leans towards the sweet wines.
Therese
That bracelet is gorgeous -- the whole piece looks very planetary!
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is beautiful. So are the flowers and that dinner looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteVal, that bracelet is lovely. I love the ocean jasper! Fantastic collection of flower photos, I kind of like the fuchsia flower. The color is amazing. Your lasagna looks really tasty, and I like the sound of brown rice pasts. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteValerie
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wanna try out that wine!
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Ohh gluten free lasagna that looks good. I will have to keep this in mind for my coeliac friends. I do like that bracelet. Really beautiful piece. And those flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteOf all the flowers I like the whites ones with the pink center. They are beautiful. Have a nice week Miss Val.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very lovely bracelet you made. The stone is fabulous! And the flowers are a beauty - especially that first one and the white ones. I'm so happy you found a pasta you could eat. The lasagna looks so delicious. That's a dish I haven't made in years. :-)
ReplyDeleteDear Val,
ReplyDeletethe focal piece is gorgeous! I love the swirly bits :)
Beautiful flowers! We have those allium in our garden. Of course I love the pink rose :)
I never tried gluten free lasagna - i would think they probably need more time to cook, right?
have a great rest of the week!
Duni
What a beautiful combination of stones in this bracelet, Val.
ReplyDeleteYou really have such a wonderful eye for design.
Your flowers are beautiful, and that lasagne looks so yummy.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, my friend!
xo.
P.S. The earrings arrived, and they are even more beautiful than in the photograph. Just love the color of the pearls. Thank you so much!
Thank you Lisa. I am so glad you love the earrings. :)
DeleteLovely garden stroll - beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteHit return too quickly! LOVELY focal ... jasper is one of my favorites, and I just love Ocean jasper with its intricate patterns. So pretty
ReplyDeletethank you thank you thank you :)
ReplyDeletexoxo Lola
That ocean jasper bead is very cool!
ReplyDeleteLove all the flower photos!
And a wine with coffee, chocolate and vanilla...yes please :)
The necklace is so pretty! I also enjoyed your lovely garden images, you definitely have a green thumb...
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace!!!! cute photos!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, dear!
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
I follow you with G+ now!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy if you follow me too!