One of my mom’s favorite songs…..
……….CAROLINA IN THE MORNING….
Especially when sang by the late Judy Garland.
I used to sing it along with her…..
……….Never in my wildest of dreams did I think….
that I would be living in “Carolina”…..
NOTHING COULD BE FINER…
THAN TO BE IN CAROLINA…
IN THE MORNING.
WHERE THE MORNING GLORIES (disguised as hydrangeas)
TWINE AROUND THE DOOR…
WHISPERING PRETTY STORIES..
I LONG TO HEAR….
ONCE MORE….
STROLLING WITH MY GIRLIE…
WHERE THE DEW IS…
PEARLY EARLY…
IN THE MORNING.
BUTTERFLIES ALL FLUTTER UP…
AND KISS EACH LITTLE BUTTERCUP…
AT DAWNING.
IF I HAD ALADDIN’S LAMP
FOR ONLY A DAY…
I’D MAKE A WISH..
AND HERE’S WHAT I SAY.
NOTHING COULD BE FINER..
THAN TO BE…
IN CAROLINA…
IN THE MORNING!
I am joining:
Judy Garland sang “strolling with my girlie”????!! I’m surprised the censors didn’t catch that! lol
Love your “morning glories” – the blue is so deep and I love that there are a few pink florets here and there. Such a beautiful place Shirley! xox
Your home is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would LOVE to be in Carolina in the morning, noon and night!!!!!!!!!!! Will never happen though so keep posting:):):) XO, Pinky
So when can I move in? 🙂 Stunning landscaping!
Oh your flowers are so stunning works of nature. The hydrangeas,, if only I could grow them here in Kansas City!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Your garden is looking lovely, Shirley! I remember that song. My parents had a Mitch Miller{?} album a long time ago and when we were kids, we used to put it on and sing those songs. I remember the album had the words to the songs inside and we would pull it out and sing along.
What a lovely garden. I’d like to be enjoying my morning coffee rocking on your porch looking out to all this beauty. You’ll have me singing this song all day! 😉
Absolutely loved this post! Gorgeous home, gorgeous pictures. I could spend all day on that porch humming that tune. 🙂
Loevely post. The poch is fantastic. The plants and everything else are beautiful. I just love your home.
I won’t be able to get that song out of my head all day now. LOL.
Cynthia
What wonderful fun ….your beautiful flowers set to music. Remember that old song so well.
I have total hydrangea envy!! So amazingly beautiful. 🙂
I’m so envious! I have hydrangeas but mine don’t look like that! What does Tommy feed them? Your photography is really good!
Your porches are just lovely. They make me want to grab a chair and rock the day away.
Shirley, every time I see images of your porch, I just want to pull up a chair and have a glass of sweet tea! The hydrangeas are just gorgeous; and you’ve inspired me to add some hanging ferns to my outdoor space! Nothing could be finer!! LOL!
Shirley,
Your hydrangeas are amazing! And I would sing right along…..if I wouldn’t scare all the birds away 🙂 I love this post….absolutely beautiful.
blessings,
karianne
Shirley,
Your hydrangeas are so beautiful! I would sing along…..but I think I might scare off the birds! This stroll through your garden was amazing!
Have a wonderful day!
blessings,
karianne
I LOVE your hydrangeas!! I want to get some asap! Your home is so lovely!
Beautiful flowers, beautiful home, filled with so much love and care. How gorgeous. Photography is wonderful.
Oh how fun! I sang right along…your yard is absolutely stunning! What a cute idea! Thanks!
Ahh, love it! Your hydrangeas look super! They love the soil! Now I have that song in my head!
Your porch is fabulous! I love all those hanging ferns! Wonderful setting!
What a GORGEOUS home, Shirley! You have it so beautiful appointed! Aren’t hydrangeas the most wonderful bushes. Yours are so pretty against the color of your home!!!! What inspiration!
Your gardens are splendid.
So beautiful. I love your gardens and your hydrangeas are stunning. Sure wish they grew in the desert. Hugs, Marty
Cute!!
Your home is magnificent. Everything looks gorgeous.
– The Tablescaper
gorgeous post! I love your beautiful Hydrangeas.
~Clara
This is such a cute post! Makes me want to be in Carolina too! Love how pretty your porches look and all your flowers. Your hydrangeas are wonderfully full and colorful! Lucky you!
Oh, Shirley, you have lots of hydrangeas, too. I love them. I love your house and that welcoming large porch!
Man, everyone at this party has KILLER hydrangeas! Mine haven’t even bloomed yet. Now, yes I’m from teh north, but seriously… I’m JEAL over those huge beautiful blooms! Gorgeous!
Shirley, Your gardens are so lovely. The hydrangeas are stunning. They are one of my favorite flowers. Everythings looks so well groomed and healthy. I can see I need to get to work.
xo, Ginger
I was happily singing that song in my head while perusing your beautiful images. What a truly beautiful Carolina yard you have!
what a beautiful documentation of your gorgeous NC backyard. I can’t get over those hydrangeas! I love all of your yard art mingling within the plants and shrubs. Thx for sharing.
Wow, I love your brick front porch and landscaping! Your home is so welcoming!
Linking from The Polo House,
Ricki Jill
Looking pretty! Looks like you’ve been keeping busy…somebody has been taking care of business! My hydrangeas are just starting to pop! Love it!
Your yard is spectacular with all your personal touches. The mornings in Carolina this past weekend have been “fine.”
So beautiful, and now I have that song in my head, giggle. Hugs and wishes for a beautiful week ahead. P.S. every time I see a pineapple figurine or paintings, etc I think of you!
Shirley~ I second that sentiment only they would be a little finer without July’s & August’s humidity to look forward to 🙂 I could rock away for hours on your wonderful porch enjoying the flowers and gorgeous hydrangeas!
Beautiful, just beautiful. Mind if I pop over for a glass of wine on your back porch?? 🙂
Your porch and gardens are beautiful, Shirley. Love the view of the back of your home!
What a lovely view and such pretty hydrangeas!
Your porch and Hydrangea are simply gorgeous!
Very well done! I would take hydrangeas over morning glories any day. You can see our cabin porch here http://homastyle.com/wp/?p=2918.
Your pictures are so beautiful!
Thank you for letting us spend time on your colorful porch. Well done.
Thanks for sharing and linking today @homastyle.
I enjoy your blog so much! I’m joining in your porch party this time! Thanks for hosting!
Lots of fun!
Katherine
Ooops, I thought I was posting to Rhoda’s blog! Sorry, I just returned from a long trip and I’m still a little wacky!!
I love your house and porch! Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Katherine
I think I learned that song in school when I was in first grade. Your flowers are gorgeous! I have a bowling ball (crazy, I know) in my flowers that looks almost like that blue orb you have in your flower bed. Love the blues!