Random Loveliness...

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I discovered yesterday while trimming the vine on the front porch that this cutie has a nest in the vine. Made me happy because my Mom has the same vine on her front porch with the same kind of bird nesting in hers. :)
 

 
Last night Lin and I were sitting on the rockers on the front porch when the Carolina wrens came to pay a special visit. One sat on his knee and another sat on my shoulder!! To say we were pleased is an understatement. Just for fun I looked up the meaning/significance of wrens and found that they are considered to bring good luck. lol How cool is that?! I say bring it!! :)

 
The lovely recent full moon.


 
The best thing we've added to the yard so far was this pavilion and deck that cover a flowerbed that I never really liked. Definitely took care of the 'problem'!
 
 
My afternoon hangout. A great place to read and process whatever I'm thinking about at the time. Also a great place to observe my feathered friends. :)
 
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a lovely day!
♥

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  1. CatherineMay 21, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Oh!! This is loveliness at its very best. I love the little Carolina wren..so blessed to have him visit.
    Blessings, Catherine

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    1. MarthaMay 21, 2014 at 10:01 PM

      Love the little wrens! They sat on the porch railing after they sat on us and scolded each other while some of their buddies sang to us from the tree.

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  2. Betsy BrockMay 21, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Everything looks so beautiful! I love the bird preening. Aw.

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    1. MarthaMay 21, 2014 at 9:59 PM

      Yes isn't she sweet! She's the one sitting on the nest in the vine. So cute!

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  3. UnknownMay 23, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    Lovely pictures Martha. And how fun about the wrens. My husband is a "bird man". He's had bluebirds just about eating out of his hand, very cool!

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  4. everydaymomentsMay 24, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Much loveliness for sure!

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  5. kathy bMay 26, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful. Just a lovely place of peace

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  6. Anita JohnsonMay 27, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Your yard is wonderful, I finally got up the energy to plant a few annuals...thinking how glad I am for perennials! That first photo of the bird in the tree is stunning!

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  7. Robert SmithMay 28, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Hi Martha, I can here via Betsy's blog. I live in little old England; the Mother Country as I tell Betsy!
    I love your back garden (we don't call it the "yard") especially that pavilion. I wish I had one like that to hide away in and do my calligraphy, but sadly my garden is about the size of a postage stamp. I'll be back!

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