lil' happy things

Pleasure is spread through the earth
In stray gifts to be claimed by whoever shall find.
~William Wordsworth

radishes

As a kid, I was not a fan of radishes. Thankfully those days are behind me. The photos are of radishes from my CSA box.

Radish Factoids

('cuz you know you'll need them some day):

-The name "radish" comes from the Roman word "radix," one of their words for "root."

-The Chinese grew them as early as 700 B.C. and introduced them to Japan, where they are still very popular vegetable (especially the daikon radish)

-They were grown in England in the 1500s and were touted as a remedy for kidney stones and facial blemishes.

WC update

While we were in CA last week, my in-laws grouted and installed the toilet. Thanks guys!!

LA Flower Market

I went to the LA Flower Market for the first time last week...it was amazing! I went with my friend Lisa and her mom to pick out the flowers for Lisa's wedding.

Peonies! We used some in Lisa's bouquet...

We didn't use hydrangeas but aren't they gorgeous?

The beautiful bride!

Filler for the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets...

Lisianthus, greens and thistle used in the table arrangements...