A few weeks ago, Hubby and I were camping in the gold rush country. We took some time to explore the little town of Angels Camp. It was at the Blooms and Things Nursery and Florist that I met this cute little prince charming in disguise (aka the frog). Just can’t be in Mark Twain’s old stomping grounds without bumping into a frog at every turn. I strongly considered bringing him home with us, but instead, I grabbed the hand of the Prince Charming I already have, and we moved on. However, if that little green cutie is still there the next time we visit…
If you’re interested in more of the whimsy at Blooms and Things, you ca read about it on my other blog at TowingFlo.com
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So whimsical - I can totally understand the lure of wanting to bring him home!
ReplyDeleteHe sure did bring a smile to my face. Thanks for visiting, Patti.
DeleteLove the whimsy. I am such a traditionalist. I have a faded white picket fence in my corner garden. Bu that is also where our dogs are buried, so making some plans to make it peaceful and beautiful this year.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll share pictures of the area when you're done. Thanks, Sarah, for allowing us to gather on your blog.
DeleteI remember reading that Mark Twain story in school - The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. Do they still have the Jumping Frog festival there every year?
ReplyDeleteYes Lee, they do hold the frog jumping contest still. It's held in Calaveras, each May. Don't think I'll be attending as I'm not overly fond of frogs that jump and croak.
DeleteThanks for visiting and thanks for co-hosting the link-up.
The frog's colors are cheerful and so very spring-like. I visited TowingFlo. What a fantastic way to document your travels!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel, for visiting both blogs.
DeleteI can see the frog by the side of a pond - that would be pretty charming. He makes me smile, he looks so happy and a bit mischievous.
ReplyDeleteHi Carola. He made me smile too and he's quiet. Wouldn't keep me up all night croaking. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteYou must be a very strong person to avoid taking this sculpture home with you! Metal sculptures always get my attention, particularly if old metal is being recycled into something interesting. Good thing your Prince Charming was there to rescue you from temptation.
ReplyDeleteDon't know what I'd do without my Prince Charming. Deborah, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
DeleteSuch a cute find at that amazing looking nursery. I looked at your other blog post and it looks like such an inviting place. So were you traveling in the hannibal area.? thank you for stopping by my blog and interesting that you also found georgia Okeeffee of interest. i was really amazed at all that she did in the era that she lived in. nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanne. I've only know about Georgia a short time and it was her art that caused be to read about her - I think it had something to do with a photography class I took, as I'm not a painter. There are only two painters that I know anything about. The other is Thomas Kincade.
DeleteSo nice to meet you too. Thanks for visiting.
What a fun addition he would be to anyone's garden. I love his bright green and pink.
ReplyDeleteI was drawn to his colors too. Thanks so much for stopping by and for commenting.
DeleteWell this froggie fellow would certainly bring a smile to most people's faces! Like him, we are all ready to jump into spring as soon as we can!
ReplyDeleteHe is a cuties. Enjoy your jump into spring and thanks for visiting and commenting.
DeleteThose are great colors on the frog and I would absolutely enter any establishment that had something so whimsical at the entrance. Mark Twain statue sitting on the park bench with an open book (from TowingFlo.com) - love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and for your comments.:)
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