florals

When we went to Detroit we stopped at Henry Fords Estate called Fairlane in Dearborn.  If you remember the Ford Fairlane vehicle it was named after the estate.  There were rows of fragrant lilacs lining the sidewalk.  It was a site to behold and smell.



These vibrant poppies are along the road down from my sisters home.  So beautiful....

Here is a mound of catmint in the front of my house along with my rain gauge. The bees and the hummingbirds like this.  It grows so well and I will cut it back when the flowers stop and and then it will bloom again. 

One of my hostas doing well in the shade.

One of our taller bushes that look very willowy, the name escapes me right now. 

This is last years Easter Lily.  It has now doubled.

A new perennial poppy that I bought in a pair.  The flowers come out in different shades.  Once it matures it should be really neat. 

The color of this flower is so pretty.  It is in the garden behind the garage. 

I planted this clematis last year and was surprised when it made it through our harsh winter.  This is the first bloom from it.  I wonder if they will always be small or as it matures if they will grow bigger.  That color will be really stunning when it climbs up the trellis and blooms. 

 

Salvia blooming well.

Lots of weeds have popped up, especially those rotten thistles.  That's one thing on my list this weekend. 

Hope you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by. 

Landmark Inn

When we were in Cooperstown, New York, we stayed at this lovely bed and breakfast, Landmark Inn.  It was located within a few easy blocks from main street, where there are many shops and restaurants and the Baseball Hall of Fame along with Doubleday Field.  I had looked at many online and felt this one had the personality I was looking for.  I was not disappointed.

I love front porches and this one is great.  Pretty and Inviting

Prior to our visit this area had received an abundance of rain.  Everything was green and lush.

The flowers and greenery of course  accompanied the color of the house and was very enjoyable.

We had room number 6, a soothing yellow and blue with pretty hardwood floors, a quilt with a mariners compass design appliqued on and our own bathroom.  It had a queen bed and a single.  It offered an abundance of nice towels and toiletries. 

A nice easy chair, personal refrigerator along with pretty antique furniture. 

This is Robin, the innkeeper, she along with her husband had owned the inn since February.  She was clearing out the dining room and I capture a picture.  A wedding party was the other group that had been in the rest of the inn and they had just finished breakfast.

Here is the richly colored gathering area.

The carved sculpture keeps an eye on the guests.

The stairwell going up to the second floor.

This area was set up for us to eat breakfast privately.  It is located right behind the gathering area, we appreciated having that done for us.  Our breakfast consisted of some of the best blueberry pancakes I had ever tasted, bacon, fruit cup, coffee and juice. 

I loved the colors of the outside wicker furniture and pads, it just looked so pretty with the color of the house and the lush greenery.

Quite a few residents had these wrought iron decorative boxes and I admired them.  The orange daylilys and red flowers in the box are a nice combination along the garage. 

There was a deep front yard, pretty sign and green, green grass. 
This was a great choice for our first time in a bed and breakfast.  If you go to Cooperstown, I recommend it.