I took this photo of one of the ceiling lights in the W Hotel in Washington DC last week. I was there after the White House Spring Garden Tour with friends. We were having drinks and appetizers up on the terrace.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Ceiling Light in the W Hotel In Washington DC - April 30, 2012
I took this photo of one of the ceiling lights in the W Hotel in Washington DC last week. I was there after the White House Spring Garden Tour with friends. We were having drinks and appetizers up on the terrace.
At the W Hotel in Downtown Washington DC - April 29, 2012
This photo was taken at the W Hotel in downtown Washington DC. I was up on the terrace having appetizers and drinks with friends after the White House Spring Garden tour. You can see a panoramic view of the city from the terrace
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Katalina the Cat Trying to Get the Frog - April 28, 2012
I took this photo of my neighbor's cat, who is inside her house trying to get at the frog on the outside of the sliding glass door.
Frog on Back Sliding Door - April 27, 2012
My neighbor called to say that I needed to come over and bring my camera. This little frog ( about 1 1/2" ) was outside on her back sliding glass door. I took many photos of it. Her cat was very intrigued.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
White House Kitchen Garden in Washington DC - April 26, 2012
I took this photo at the White House on Sunday, while on the Spring Garden Tour, of the kitchen garden. Their vegetables and herbs are growing beautifully. There was also clusters of lavender growing in this garden
White House Garden Bee Hive - April 25, 2012
This is a photo that I took of the White House bee hive. They keep their own bees, hive and honey at the White House.
White House Spring Garden Tour in Washington DC - April 24, 2012
Here is another view of flowers in the White House garden this past Sunday. This pansy basket hanging in this tree was beautiful.
White House Spring Garden Tour in Washington DC - April 23, 2012
I took this photo of one of the gardens at the White House spring garden tour this past Sunday. Since we had such a warm spring, the tulips and a lot of the other flowers had already bloomed. It was still beautiful in the gardens.
At the White House Spring Garden Tour in Washington DC - April 22, 2012
I was able to go to the White House spring garden tour in Washington DC on Sunday with friends. Even though it was raining, it was still a wonderful day. In this photo, I am standing in front of the oldest tree at the White House. It is a southern magnolia and was planted by Andrew Jackson in 1830.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Lily of the Valley - April 21, 2012
I love fresh flowers in the house. I cut these lily of the valley ( and a few other flowers) and put them iin a bud vase in the living room. They smell wonderful.
Flying High - April 20, 2012
I took this photo out of the airplane window while flying home from Los Angeles, Ca. It was a beautiful sunny day.
At the Grove in Los Angeles, Ca. - April 19, 2012
I enjoyed going to the Farmers Market in Los Angeles, Ca. every morning for a 2nd cup of coffee and to read the newspaper. Then I would walk over to the Grove and see who was being interviewed for the show "Extra" that day. On this day, Kathy Griffin was being interviewed for her new show that was premiering that night. Mario Lopez was interviewing her.
At the Pool in LA - April 18, 2012
I love spending time at the pool while in Los Angeles, Ca.
Bird of Paradise - April 17, 2012
I took this photo of this bird of paradise in California . I love the color and shape . I plan to translate it into a fiber art quilt in the future.
The Staple Center in Downtown Los Angeles, Ca. - April 16, 2012
I took this photo of the Staple Center in downtown Los Angeles, Ca. I liked the shape of the building, in it's circular layout.
Pineapple Coconut Rum Martini - April 15, 2012
It was martini time at a friend's house and we mixed coconut rum with pineapple juice for our martini. <grin>. It was very good.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Strawberry - April 14, 2012
I bought some strawberries and this was the largest one in the box. They were delicious.
First Iris of Spring - April 13, 2012
I have many , many irises in my side and back gardens. This is the first iris that opened this spring. I also have them in lavender and a few other colors.
White House in Washington DC - April 12, 2012
I took this photo of the White House when I was in Washington DC earlier this week. It was taken from the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the White House.
At the White House in Washington DC - April 11, 2012
This photo was taken on the Pennsylvania Ave. side of the White House on the day of the Easter Egg Roll. As you can see bby my hairdo, it was a very windy day. < grin>
Washington DC - April 10, 2012
We took "fun photos" at the White House gift shop when we were in the city. If you buy something for $5, you can sit in this "mock" Oval Office and have your photo taken. ( 5 photos for $10 spent ). We had a ball getting eleven photos taken between the five of us. <grin>
Easter Egg Roll the White House South Lawn - April 9, 2012
I went into the city ( Washington DC ) with friends today. They were having the Easter Egg Roll on the White House south lawn. It was a lot of fun, but very sunny and windy .
Azalea - April 8, 2012
Easter Sunday and I took this photo of an azalea in my side garden. They are beautiful this year.
Back Yard Cardinal - April 7, 2012
I took this photo right before the leaves started to appear on the trees in my back yard.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Nandina - Heavenly Bamboo - April 6, 2012
The nandina in my back yard is heavy with red berries. It looks beautiful this year.
Lamb's Ear - April 5, 2012
I have a lot of lamb's ear growing in different areas of my yard. I love the feel and texture of it. Later in the year, it will get purple flowers.
Sweet Basil - April 4, 2012
I love growing sweet basil in my side garden. I like to have it on hand to cook with and to put on my tomato sandwiches.
Baltimore Inner Harbor - April 3, 2012
I took this photo of the masts of a ship in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Coast Guard Ship on Display in Baltimore Inner Harbor - April 2, 2012
I was at the Inner harbor in Baltimore, Md. and took this photo of a Coast Guard ship on display.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Front Porch Visitor - April 1, 2013
When I looked out my front door, I had a front porch visitor. A female cardinal was sitting there with a twig in her beak.
Spring Periwinkle in Back Yard - March 31, 2012
I have periwinkle growing in my lower back yard. It looks beautiful when it blooms in the springtime.
Squirrel Hunting Nuts - March 30, 2012
I took this photo of a squirrel hunting nuts in my back yard garden. He must have buried his nuts in my flower pot.
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