Friday, June 10, 2016

The Itsy~ Bitsy Spider..












Climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again..


Happily..some rain fell.. some  rain fell..happily:)
I am certain grass and gardens were rejoicing last Thrursday when the skies finally opened up and the rain fell..everything was crunchy..and parts of the grass looked a bit like straw.
so rain ..here was a welcome relief..unlike other parts of the world..
where just too much rain had been falling.
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  1. Gloria BakerJune 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    absolutely beautiful Monique like always !!!

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  2. LaurieJune 10, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    Oh my word, your garden is beautiful! Love that urn/planter with the purple flowers in the first photo.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 4:19 AM

      I love it too
      A dear client gave it to me when he moved many many years ago.
      I love gardens..see why I am enchanted over your new fenced ones?:)

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  3. donna bakerJune 10, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    June is busting' out all over.... at your house Monique. Doesn't look like there is much to tend to there as it already looks filled in and beautiful. We were having rainy weather too and cooler temps, then the rains stopped and it has been ninety degrees. Knew it was coming but I'm not happy about the heat.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:39 AM

      June bursts!
      Heat..that kind of heat is tiring..I hear you!

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  4. Taste of FranceJune 10, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Gorgeous photos. We are a little sick of rain in France.
    That song makes me think of when my then-little one would call it "Bitsy Bitsy." Sigh. Goes by in the blink of an eye.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:41 AM

      I know ..Paris..many areas of France too much rain..will talk about in a future post..yes my grandchildren have even outgrown the itsy bitsy spider.

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  5. Painting the hamptonsJune 10, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    Gorgeous garden ❤️

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  6. JeanieJune 10, 2016 at 4:19 PM

    Oh sigh. Your photos are so very lovely. I think we'll see a little rain here this weekend, hopefully in the middle of the night so we can enjoy the day! Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Abbe@This is How I CookJune 10, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    I now will be humming this all day! And thinking of when my kids acted it out! Such beautiful photos!

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:44 AM

      That happens to me too..I' ll read lyrics..and they stay in my head !

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  8. Sketchbook WanderingJune 10, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    Such freshness...such a variety of flowers and foliage!! Don't they just love the rain! I could spend all day painting and sketching there!

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:45 AM

      I wish I could paint my flowers!
      I am going to practice a lot this summer:)

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  9. Painting the hamptonsJune 10, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    I see your GARLIC coming on. Very exciting. I loved "Brooklyn" the movie, have not read the book yet... in the stacks.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:46 AM

      Turns out I saw the movie ..so I put the book aside!

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  10. SarahJune 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    We had another rain last evening, but it didn't last long. It's been a wet spring here, and it's been welcomed. I'm not ready for the dry, hot days ahead, but they have arrived. It's eleven pm here, and it's 82 F. Too warm for early June!
    Beautiful photos, and the little song is a favorite. '-)

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:48 AM

      I have been thinking about you..I bet your gardens are even more amazing now:)

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  11. TerrykJune 11, 2016 at 12:03 AM

    The garden looks like it is no worse for lack of rain. It is as beautiful as your artwork and recipes. I have to try to check my garlic to see if the scapes are forming. Have a great weekend!

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 1:47 AM

      Your graduate is beautiful and adorable.I have been absent..will write more soon soon.

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    2. TerrykJune 11, 2016 at 7:38 PM

      I read your latest news. How exciting!

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    3. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 7:43 PM

      Oh you may get bored:) I tend to go on and on as you well know;)

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  12. PennyJune 11, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    Your garden is amazing. I want to be that talented with growing things. You have inspired me Monique.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:12 PM

      I really am not talented and if I had to do them over..the gardens..I would do things differently.
      Our gardens need primping..I used to French braid my daughters hair:) I think I French braid our gardens..at this time of year if we are away..we come home and it looks abandoned..

      shouldn't be that way:)

      But thank you for saying that:)

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  13. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 11, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    Weather has been a wild ride here also with rain, wind and thunder after a long dry spell. Yesterday and today, HOT and we have friends coming for an al fresco dinner tonight. I may have to plug in a fan outside to keep cool (or take a dip in the pool) :) Oh La La, that yellow tulip! And green is a thing of beauty after the monotones of winter. Can't wait to see your next post :)

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:15 PM

      It's a peony!

      About 6 years ago..my friend at work..Luc.. his wife worked at quite famous peony gardens here..and one day he came to work w/ 6 seedlings..not bigger than a whisper..and he said..that it would take years to see blooms..he was right..I planted them all in my circular bed..and 4 will flower this year..unfortunately a football;) landed on one..and she won't be back till next year and that's w/ fingers crossed..
      I know you will have a beautiful evening!
      I know it.

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  14. Marie RaynerJune 11, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Tooo much rain falling here today Monique! Our drive up to Chorley was pretty uneventful and we had a great morning, but the skies opened on the way back and it was very difficult to see on the Motorway! I was so glad to finally be home. I could have kissed the ground! Your garden is beautiful rain or shine! xoxo

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:16 PM

      Marie...I will ahve a little story..have to prepare it..we have been away..and although I saw magnificent sights..I could have kissed the ground when we got home..Home..is everything.

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  15. JenniJune 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    so beautiful all of it but i really love the lilac and birdbath and everything looking so refreshed, you can just feel it by looking at your photos :)

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:17 PM

      It needs refreshing now..big time!Thanks Jenni..hope all is well:)And that you are enjoying lovely weather and painting up a storm:)

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  16. UnknownJune 11, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    You've been busy keeping that yard so pretty! We had a lot of rain for a spell, now it's hot and dry. Rain would be nice.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:18 PM

      It rain..but hardly anything today..the gardens need major work..but rain is in the forecast for tomorrow..Monday maybe..:)

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  17. EsmeJune 11, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    Your garden is beautiful. Sometimes the garden is prettiest after a rainfall-something we desperately need in So. Cal.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:20 PM

      Often the gardens are so much prettier after a rainfall..I find drought makes a garden look older..comme moi:)
      Thank you Esme..I thought of you this week!

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  18. Barbara Lilian in FranceJune 11, 2016 at 2:35 PM

    Your garden looks so lovely and lush green. All the photos are beautiful. We've had a week of hot sunshine and now we're forecast to have a week of rain. Not our usual June weather.

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    1. La Table De NanaJune 11, 2016 at 5:20 PM

      Nothing seems to be the norm..as I type it is 59 F here!

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  19. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 11, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful gardens and your art of photography really showcases them. Magazine worthy and I am sure truly beautiful to admire each and everyday.

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  20. susanJune 11, 2016 at 5:32 PM

    What a lush, beautiful garden, Monique! Our gardens love a good rainfall this time of year.

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  21. Stan and Jody GabaraJune 13, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Monique, Your gardens look so gorgeous! Green and color everywhere!! Wish we could get some of that rain too, we need it here in San Diego. Amazing photos always!
    Hugs, Jody

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  22. The-foodtrotterJune 16, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    Once again you send us so much optimism with this colorful and lively assemblage of flowers and trees! Your pictures are lovely as usual :)

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