The Ara Pacis Augustae is a monument in Rome that is a miracle. The fact it survived relatively intact for 2000 years is one aspect of the miracle. The workmanship and ultimate form is another. Sigh. Ah, Roma!

My readers may remember when I posted about a very cool mid-century house and garden design in my neighborhood during the spring. The allium blossoms were stunning and definitely captures the eye.

The thing is, even after the purple blossoms have faded, this particular set of alliums leave a striking stem and dried blossom skeleton.

Who would have ever thought that skeletons could be so ravishing? And the stems, some with their languid curves. I swear I feel I’m in Egypt, looking at lotus blossoms in the Nile.

What a great garden!

Summer finally hits…the next thing you know, it’s in full swing! Just wish the season was longer.

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I didn’t grow this beauty, but a neighbor did. Wow! Stunning! I took the photos at least!

Just a few short summers ago, I had the immense pleasure of visiting the Villa d’Este for the 2nd time in my life. Here are some of the videos and stills I took on that glorious day. I want to go back and take better videos, but, until then….enjoy part 1.

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For real! It was a very warm July in London.