Chlorociboria aeruginascens

Chlorociboria aeruginascens (say that five times fast) AKA Green Elf Cups.

Spotted by a keen-eyed nature lover while on a blackberry picking foray.

The rainy summer has brought out some amazing fungi, but this one is particularly charming. 

 9 out of 10 elves agree.

Seedy Art

Got a tip on artful seed packets full of lovely heirloom seed varieties from 

Hudson Valley Seed Library.

How could we not order and share some?

Brilliant red, butterfly attracting, blooms for gifting? Grumpy, but fragrant gnomes? Gleaming edible flowers and foliage?

All right in our wheelhouse.

The true gift was that of a young gardener in the family starting some of them for us while we were gallivanting around Europe right during prime seed sprouting season.

She did a great job!

We have nasturtium, zinnia, 

and a bumper crop of lovely, lemon cucumbers.

So gifted!

Now to think of something clever to do with the beautiful artist-designed packets. 

Anyone? Anyone?

Look at this!

Hippity Hoppity

How does the Easter Bunny family relax after their early morning deliveries are made? 

By bringing left over goodies to a favorite neighbor in his trendy tiny house.

A sweet image for your enjoyment from the Graphics Fairy.

Hope it is not too late to give you our annual reminder to count the Easter eggs before you hide them. Especially if your hunt is indoors. If you don't, in a few weeks you may be hunting for the source of a very unpleasant odor.

Merry Making and Taking

The 2015 Bachman's Holiday Ideas House closes today. Here are a few photos to show just how thoroughly the design team carried out the Make it Merry theme. 

Have gnomes, will travel. 

We wish for you much merriment in your household, and suggest you take some "merry" with you wherever you may go this holiday season.