Weekends

 

How was your weekend?

Mine was busy! My sister had a craft show both on Friday and Saturday and I helped her on both days. Sunday morning the four of us went to the fall flower show at the Phipps Conservatory. This visit was my favorite one so far, probably because I love Autumn so much!


My favorite spaces are the Japanese Garden and the Children's Garden both outside. I'm looking forward to their holiday show coming up sooner than ever.

My weekend was filled with pockets of knitting, all those pesky household chores and writing lists so I remember everything I'm supposed to do this week!


Comments

  1. VeraOctober 10, 2022 at 7:40 AM

    I kind of miss having C&M in Pittsburgh - so many unique and beautiful places to go. Phipps is a wonderful place - glad you are getting to enjoy it!

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  2. AsKatKnitsOctober 10, 2022 at 8:25 AM

    What a great weekend, Karen! I love that photo of you and your dear hubby!

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  3. BonnyOctober 10, 2022 at 8:28 AM

    I'd love to have a place like Phipps nearby! We're about two hours away from Longwood Gardens. The trip is worth it, and I'd love to go to their holiday display.

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  4. LeftycrafterOctober 10, 2022 at 9:49 AM

    You certainly did have a full and busy weekend. The gardens look gorgeous. Japanese gardens are one of my favorites too.

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  5. CathieJOctober 10, 2022 at 12:04 PM

    I am always writing lists so I don't forget anything. That conservatory looks very pretty. I enjoy walking through gardens. Have a great week!

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  6. Hena TayebOctober 10, 2022 at 12:55 PM

    Looks like a busy but fun filled weekend. Love that photo of you and the mr.

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  7. MaggieOctober 10, 2022 at 2:06 PM

    Sounds like a fun weekend! I'd love to go to flower shows. It looks beautiful! Have a great week (I hope those lists help)

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  8. sustainablemumOctober 10, 2022 at 4:37 PM

    Your weekend sounds wonderful as always. I hear you on lists, I cannot manage without them either!

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  9. Deb J. in UtahOctober 10, 2022 at 7:38 PM

    Sounds like a nice weekend, doing fun things. That is a nice picture of you and your husband. Have a good week. See you again soon!

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  10. JaneOctober 10, 2022 at 7:57 PM

    What a sweet photo of you and your husband. What fun it must be to explore such beautiful sights in Pittsburgh.

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  11. AdrieneJOctober 10, 2022 at 9:45 PM

    I love a good craft show and I also love a conservatory! I used to love going to one in Belfast on a chilly day because it was lovely and warm and there were some flowers still in bloom.

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  12. MarthaOctober 13, 2022 at 3:40 PM

    What gorgeous flowers! I just bought some mums finally.

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  13. Jeannie Gray KnitsOctober 13, 2022 at 5:46 PM

    You always take such beauriful photos. Thanks for the reminder that I haven't visited our botanical gardens in a long time. Maybe on my next day off....

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