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Created in 2006 to share art, whimsy, gardening, baking, home, crafting and every single little magical thing in between.

A Curious Tale About a Green and Gold Cabinet…

Once upon a time there was a cabinet that wanted nothing more than to be fanciful, whimsical, even magical if fate would allow. Sometimes all it takes is a little paint and a bit of courage to make a dream come true. And if you know me, I am all about making dreams come true […]

Inspirations

April 9, 2026

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Through the Wisteria Gate, into Enchanted Spring…

Oh lovely March, how you have delighted me. Everything has happened very early in the garden this year. The weather has vacillated back and forth between cold and unseasonably warm, so that all the early blooms and leaves have decided to spring open. Just like that, the season has changed. I unplugged for most of […]

In the Garden

March 29, 2026

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Tales from a February…

Hello loveliest friends♡ I have some tea & life tales to share today. I wanted to sneak a visit in with you before this month disappears into memory. You may or may not have been wondering where I have been. As many of you know, Poppy was injured, then I was injured, and more importantly, […]

That's Life

February 27, 2026

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Of January Light and Winter Rose Petals

Hello lovely friends, so nice to see you again. An after-holiday break was very much needed and enjoyed. The ever reliable Pearly Gates roses and Climbing America roses have offered up some gigantic winter blooms. Such a joy to find them bobbing outside the entrance to the little citrus grove. The coral rose is the […]

Inspirations

January 19, 2026

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