Welcome back to the bathroom.
Eegads, what must my mother be thinking?!
I recently told you about my William-Sonoma conspiracy, so now it’s time to let you in on another little secret…
I’m faking it.
Yup, you heard it here first. I’m a big faker.
You see, I happen to be married to a handsome Nature Boy who has degrees from fancy universities, and international training on lots of important topics all related to Plant Ecology and Conservation.
He doesn’t just have a green thumb, he had green elbows.
He’s the real deal and I can prove it…
Wild Roses for Mother’s Day…
Calendula that were started from seed…
He even knew to keep the phlox near the creek…
I can see these phlox from the bathroom window, which brings me back to our topic…
You see, I’m married to a man who has been quoted in Nature, but these are not real.
And in my defense, it’s not my fault.
It’s hers…
Meet Silsby. She is a dear friend who has a very sensitive stomach.
She loves to eat plants. She has a special fondness for flowers.
She then regurgitates what she eats.
It’s gross.
There are a few plants that she won’t ingest, but that’s rare. Most of them she devours.
So, instead I have a hack.
An old bottle for the vase, some clear glue for the water, really nice silk flowers…
A little bit of summer that will last the rest of my life.
And hers.
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Love it, Sharon! Now I wish I was coming to Cooperstown to see your bathroom (and the rest of your house!)–we'll have to plan that next. =)
thanks Kaley! Would love to have you visit! But first I get to come to your neck of the woods…
Really looking forward to Thursday!!
I just love the way you write! I ended up subscribing to your blog a couple of months ago just because you're so funny.
BTW, my cat eats any flowers or plants we bring into the house as well. If my husband buys me flowers we have to hide them in the bathroom with the door closed at night and then bring them out to the kitchen in the mornings.
Diana! What a hoot!
I can just see your husband hiding his "contraband" from the cats, whispering "these are for you" and then sneaking them into the bathroom. Nothing says "I love you" like hidden flowers!
But we do love our furry friends, don't we?!