T stands for Tower Hill

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Procreate practice 
Spring with a flourish

Fiona took a vacation day so we could take a drive out to Tower Hill and saunter around the gardens. They are doing a lot of construction and expansion, so some areas were cordoned off, but there was still much to see. It’s further west and the tulips were in full bloom. Perfect timing!





I love color, and it was in abundance. Inside another favorite, a display of botanical art graced the corridor.
Fiona treated me to lunch and we were able to eat outside in the garden. My other fun treat of the week was to celebrate Mother’s Day at Chez Philippe. Onz and Deets invited us for brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Everything wad delicious and the conversation was flowing.



Lovely brunch of frittata, blueberry muffins,
Hash browns, fruit salad, coffee and orange juice

Oh my happy heart!
 





 

Comments

  1. kathyinozarksMay 18, 2021 at 1:09 PM

    Good afternoon, I really all of these lovely flower blooms-the tulips are so pretty. and your food looks so delicious too. Happy T wishes Kathy

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM

    This is a treat since all my tulips have bloomed and are now gone for the year. They are lovely where you are, dear Nan.

    How wonderful that you got treated to such a beautiful Mother's Day celebration. I love those blue patterned plates. Thanks for sharing the tulips, your lovely Mother's Day lunch, and your juice and coffee with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nan.

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  3. Let's Art JournalMay 18, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    All those flowers look so beautiful, so glad to see that you're getting around again too 😁. Hope you are recovering well back to full fitness! Your meal looks like the perfect Mother's Day treat - so yummy! Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  4. My name is Erika.May 18, 2021 at 2:40 PM

    Looks like a wonderful day out. You have some beautiful flower photos Nan. Your mother's day lunch looks so yummy too! Is Tower Hill off of 290? I got that way to visit my mom in Worcester and it would would make a great stop after a visit. Hope it was a super T day Nan. Hugs-Erika

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  5. CJ KennedyMay 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

    Tower Hill is always so beautiful. Looks like the kids gave you a beautiful Mother’s Day. Happy T Day

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  6. Valerie-JaelMay 19, 2021 at 12:09 AM

    Glad you had a great day out, it all looks so good. Happy T Day, Valerie

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  7. nwilliams6May 19, 2021 at 3:40 AM

    Looks like a wonderful day. The food and drink and flowers are look fabulous. Glad you had such a super outing! Happy late T-day!

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  8. Divers and SundryMay 19, 2021 at 5:41 AM

    Those masses of flowers are happy-making, aren't they! and the food looks delicious. Happy T Day

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  9. LiscaMay 19, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Looks like you had a great day out and the food looks really delicious.
    I love those tulips! So colorful!
    Belated happy T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  10. KarenMay 20, 2021 at 7:32 AM

    The flowers are gorgeous, and again, your Procreate art is fabulous. You could be a surface pattern designer!

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