12 Winter Bloomers! (not underpants)
The fact we still have roses blooming in January shows how much more mild our average winter temperatures are these days but at least we had a bit of rain in time for the garden to greet 2022.
My Epiphany, after these 12 Days of Christmas:
Find something (or 3 things or 12 things) that makes you happy (or silly or thankful) every single day.
Rinse.
Repeat.
Happy New Year!
Despite a week of lovely, much-needed rain and cool temps, we are back to mild, dry, sunny days and as long as I water them, the fuchsia are thrilled!
Everyone must have a stocking at the Merry Mischief Mansion.
9 Festive Snaps!
8 Rescue Bulldogs! (and my awesome Dad)
29+ years of no regrets and pure comfort & joy 🙂
For your very own with whom to ring in The New Year: https://socalbulldogrescue.org
I cannot resist incorporating themes into decorating, even something as ridiculous as holiday garden blow-ups.
Five of these little boys are angels now but we still have Gumdrops (one of the gray hoodies) with us to cuddle and I will forever cherish their picture-perfect, joyful curiosity 🙂
Our native California grapevine puts on a spectacular show by turning bright crimson in late autumn and decorates our evergreen podacarpus for early winter.
There is nothing like home-made goodies from a friend to brighten the holidays 🙂
These guys were out in our mild early December weather and there is actually a little 4th one in the frame but he is well camouflaged.
A Merry Mischief 