Ha, Springroz! I know the feeling. 😄

Hummingbird nest in my Queen of the Night Epiphyllum on my front stoop (It's not big enough to be called a porch).

Lars, that’s the cutest nest I’ve ever seen!

Lars, I'm amazed by that humingbird's nest. Have never seen one before. Can you tell approximately how big it is?

My .50 sponge pig! Neighbor’s yard sale. He’s heavy terra cotta. His name is Smithfield because he’s such a ham. I love his sweet smile and wavy ears.

Love that soap pig Trailrunner. And what a great bargain!

My favorite flower.... and cutting garden. :)

My gold bougainvillea. It’s been struggling mightily in the relentless heat and scorching sun, so I moved it to the patio to give it some TLC. The back half died off weeks ago, but it’s still feeling pretty. :)

wow, jinx, I've never seen anything like that before!

Party, it’s the first gold one I’ve ever had. But man, even tropicals are struggling right now. I lost two mandevillas — first time in my life.

I paid way too much for this gold beauty, I’m trying to save it. :)

It’s usually a deeper gold — the sun bleached it!

Mother loved her bouganvilleas, but hers were all dark pink/fuchsia. I’ve never seen a golden/yellow one before!

@Jilly my Aunt Bess had a huge ” bronze” bouganvillea that filled her tree in the backyard of her home in Lockhart Fl. Was from the 1940’s- 1970’s when the area turned commercial and house etc were torn down. It was the most amazing color a dark brown to gold flowers. I searched years ago for pictures like it and never found any. I sure wish I had gotten a cutting.

Trail, wow, that sounds spectacular!

Jamestown, RI, last night.

Does anybody else do this? Lol! I bought a pair of jeans in my size and they are a little snug so I washed them in hot water and I'm stretching them out. I've already done this once to perfection but I washed them again so I stretching them again.

They're stuffed with a metal antlers, sunglass cases and a saute pot.

And I bought another pair of jeans from the same company, j.Crew, in the same size and they fit perfectly. They were final sale so not returnable.

Bumble…no. No one else does that. LOL

Aw Sue here I am trying to connect!

The jeans stuffing. Love it. Antlers. 😂

@Bumblebeez SC Zone 7...I buy mine used...then they are already washed and stretched....otherwise...they NEVER fit just like when I tried them on! 😂Last ones were $7 instead of $75, fire hose pants from Duluth Trading CO.

I'm so glad you can find good used stuff Nicole! I have a weirdo size and have a hard enough time finding it new but these were a good buy and I almost always buy everything on sale.

I can usually find things on sale new then I can on a lot of used Poshmark prices.

Our beach at low tide. Hot and humid today so I had it all to myself. Plus, it’s awfully rocky. Roarah, are you nodding in agreement?

LOL @Bumblebeez SC Zone 7 -- i use my own brute force to stretch jeans when they are pretty damp and then let them air dry. Your method made me laugh but as long as it works!

Bumblebees, you’re onto something — storage space while stretching your jeans. I think I may go a step further and use an exercise ball. Insert it in jeans, then begin inflating.

If I works well, I could open a business.

This wretched heat and drought convinced us to proceed with the xeriscaping plan we've been tossing around for years. Had 3 tons of half inch river rock laid down last week instead of turf and we are thrilled with the result.

And here's a random shot of my little patio hideaway.

Ida, I love it! What a beautiful space. Great work.

Thanks, Feathers! You're very kind!

I agree with Feathers! Looks like something from a magazine. Very European. And those chairs look so comfy!

Thanks, Teeda!

Ida....Great job! You've created a nice space 💚

Great solution and has a refreshingly cool (in both senses of the word) vibe. And I love your secluded patio!

Looks so inviting Ida.

Thanks y'all! I so appreciate your kind words. ❤️

Oh my gosh, Ida, what a perfect oasis you have created!

Ida, your oasis is beautiful! But every time I click on your first photo, it pops up and then disappears and I get thrown into some kind of limbo because my window scrollbar disappears and I can't navigate. :p I dare not attempt clicking on that 2nd photo! lol!

jojoco, I wish I had that spot!

Bumblebeez, no. LOL!!!!!!

I felt like weaving something the other day and ultimately ended up with this utility basket. My niece made the base for me per my request... I think it's walnut and it gives the basket a nice heft. 10"w opening, 9" high, and I am thinking of donating it as a prize in a golf tourney. Yes or no? :O)

Party, wowza! That’s beautiful!

Party, I would absolutely love to win that basket as a prize! What a beautiful piece of art that is!

Ty, Jinx and Ida!

This showed up in my gardens yesterday... butterfly or moth? I haven't seen one like this before.

eta: I searched and think it might be a Meadow Fritillary butterfly.

Photo from internet for ID purposes:

Wow, it's a Great Spangled Fritillary?! amazing. Thank you! I'm so glad that I took the photos!

Purple coneflowers are a favorite. The moth is gorgeous!

Thanks to everyone sharing photos for us to enjoy.

I've been to see DD2 and family twice recently. Once to help her pack for a move, and back to help unpack. DGS came back home with me to enjoy our weather inbetween. When we were leaving her house the first time, SIL found this on the ground. He mentioned to DGS who loves to collect things. We weren't exactly sure what it was (I thoungt hummingbird moth nest, as she had a pair visiting daily) but I just Googled and it is a Luna Moth or a Silk Moth cocoon. How cool is that!? Lunas are favorite moth (and happens to be my profile photo on Houzz). I brought it home with me since DGS did not want to keep. It is about 1.5" long.

Mornings at the beach are spectacular. We've had showers and rainbows almost daily. Same location, two days apart. The water in the foreground is outfall from one of our dune lakes.

An acquaintance offered to paint this one. I think I will, then give DH for his birthday. Both were taken with his iPhone Pro 11.

Allison, those are great pictures.

And I’ve missed you!

Thanks, Jinx.

Aw, thanks! I needed a break and was traveling a bit.

George enjoying the view at our new lake house.

In Mostar, Bosnia. At once one of the most beautiful places I've been, and one of the most tragic.

Very thought provoking history of this bridge, connecting Muslim and Christian sides of the town.

You all have been busy while I've been away. Allison, do you live in one of those dreamy houses near the dune lakes?

Wow. Gorgeous scenery, Allison, porkandham, and mtn!

Jinx, Ida, teeda, and basket lovers everywhere... lol! Yesterday was dreary starting out, so I thought it would be more interesting to make a colorful storage basket. Top opening is 11" x 12" and it's 7" high, so it's similar in size to the other basket, but a different shape. I especially like the base. Would this work better as a donation?

So impressed by your baskets! ❤️

DH took this one last night.

And not to be left out…

Kindly ignore the dirty floors.