The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of
the U.S. are expecting a hybrid superstorm that could bring torrential rain and extremely high
winds early next week. I hope the storm passes quickly with minimal impact.

On a positive note, our Sasanqua camellias
are in full bloom. More on the camellias below.

First I want to thank two
very talented artists with beautiful blogs. This week I received
a lovely box of handmade tea lights / candles from the Green Candle Company courtesy
of a giveaway from Patricia of PVE Design. This is my very first giveaway
win so I’m delighted 🙂
 The box arrived wrapped in a fabulous faux bois custom printed paper from PVE Design. So pretty I’m reluctant to open it. I’ve been admiring it all week on my desk.
In addition, many thanks to Jennifer from In the Studio for the very beautiful dried white tallow berries in our living
room. Knowing how much I admired her tallow berries, Jennifer surprised me with a couple bouquets tied in a velvet ribbon.
 I placed the dried berries on an English sheffield salver in our living room.
Thank you to Jennifer and Patricia!
Now here are photos of our fall blooming Sasanquas at their peak. I fear they will look quite different come next week. Fingers crossed.
 The camellia hedge is approx. 35 feet long. As this is a southern evergreen shrub, we’ve sheltered it on three sides: hornbeam trees, fence and courtyard wall. Below is the hedge in full bloom now.
 A wonderful dark green backdrop for the alliums in early spring (above) and Annabelle hydrangeas in summer (below).
 A hint of autumnal color in the courtyard garden. I know most of these foliage will be gone next week.
 After these photos, we put all the pots and statuary away for protection. They won’t come out until next spring.
 One last look at the white border garden where our Japanese Honorine Jobert anemones are still blooming strong. To read more about this garden, go here.
Have a great weekend and, please take care!