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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Bells That Cannot Ring

The word for "bell" in Spanish is "campana.

The other day in the supermarket,  a gorgeous plant called "campanula" garnered rapt attention.

Its purple blooms looked like dozens of silent bells!


How I loved that plant but didn't want to part with $9.99 to pay for it.

Right before Mother's Day, however, I returned to the super and bought one campanula.



Then, throwing all precaution right out the window, I drove to Big Lots and bought a fabulous heavy ceramic container for the plant.




Happy Mother's Day to me!


The gesture of generosity toward self felt great.



HOW ARE YOU WHEN IT COMES TO TREATING YOURSELF?

9 comments:

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

I'm so glad you treated yourself to this lovely plant and pretty pot. What pretty bell blossoms.

I can just imagine how much joy you will receive day by day by day ... Susan Branch often quotes a saying from Iris Murdoch: "One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats." I agree.

Wishing you a beautiful day,
Brenda

Red Rose Alley said...

Your purple flowers and the ceramic pot is a perfect present just for you, Susan. Don't ya just love Big Lots? My sister first introduced it to me many years ago, and since then, I was hooked. Your flowers go well with that pretty blue pot.

love, ~Sheri

Barbara Neubeck said...

.. I love your Special Treat plant and pot combo Susan .... and I do think we should give ourselves a treat occasionally.
.. Barb xxx

Linda @ A La Carte said...

It is gorgeous! I think treating ourselves is so important!!

diane.stetson said...

I do not treat myself much at all.. I need to do more of that in my old age. Good for you..buying yourself a Mother's day plant ..It is pretty. I love lavender colors.

TARYTERRE said...

What a wonderful idea to treat yourself at this special time of the year. It's a lovely tribute to you.

Chatty Crone said...

I love it - I love the flowers and pot and I love the way you take care of yourself. I am pretty good about things like that too! sandie

Linda O'Connell said...

Your pot is a beautiful focal point for this lovely plant which looks so pretty placed among the others. Enjoy your day.

Merlesworld said...

I'm pretty good at treating myself.
Merle............

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