Fall at the Botanical Gardens

So, did you notice my cool new blog design? I was lucky enough to win a giveaway over at The Shabbee Chick's blog, I now have my very own blog makeover. Amber did a great job and was very patient with all my little changes and I just love the new look! Head on over for your own blog makeover, if you're looking for a sassy new style.

We've got some beautiful fall color going on right now that I had to share with you. These 3 pics are all in my neighborhood showing our beautiful and colorful hills.

It doesn't totally capture the majesty, but you get the idea. I know many of you have probably already lost your leaves, but we are still in full fall color mode around here and our hills look like a painted canvas.

Recently, a friend and I went to an event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, called Antiques in the Garden. It turned out that the antiques part was fun to look at, but WAY too pricey for my blood, so we decided to take a stroll through the gardens to see how it looks for Fall. And might I say, it looks beautiful.

I should have taken a picture of one of the pair of Staffordshire dogs that I saw for sale (darn it!). There was one black and white pair that looked so much like the pair I scored at the estate sale for $6...and the pricetag was $3,900, yes you read that right. Now that's unbelievable! Of course, I'm sure there is a reason for the price difference, but it sure doesn't matter to me. I'm just going by the looks of them.

Pumpkins were plentiful at the gardens.

This lily pond was so tranquil.
And this dragonfly was posing so sweetly for me.

I was surprised the rose garden was still blooming prolifically. I didn't think they keep blooming this far into Fall.


A lovely arbor.
Lush ferns and groundcovers in the shady areas. I can always get so much inspiration from coming here.

Even the bark of this tree is pretty.
A quiet and peaceful pond is tucked away.
Lantern hanging on a stone post.
Sweet little cherub.

Entrance to the Southern Living garden.
All the summer plants are still looking so pretty.
Impatiens and sweet potato vine.
A pretty fountain with water trickling down.
And another pretty fountain.

Hope you enjoyed strolling through the gardens with us!

Thank you all so much for the great comments on the guestroom redo. I get the feeling you really like it. :) It was so much fun to do and I really enjoyed sharing it with all of you.

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