Tulip trees

About four or five weeks ago, the purple tulip trees started to bloom, so I headed out to make pictures!

My pictures were not great this year, but the trees were pretty!

I think these may be called "japanese magnolias" too?
Have y'all seen any good movies or series lately? We watched "Our Souls at Night" with Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. I loved this movie! Have you seen it?

Netflix

This one was pretty good too!:

It was "different" but still good! I have always liked Sissy Spacek. My favorite of all was her role as Loretta Lynn when she played Loretta in "Coal Miner's Daughter". (1980) I think Sissy got an Oscar for her performance. I always loved that song too! Grew up listening to Loretta, Patsy, Tammy, and Dolly.

Today we went out for a short walk, yesterday it poured the rain, 

but today was better for walking.

I wanted to show y'all my new "downton abbey hat". LOL!! So glad I ordered it, it fits perfect and is a perfect lightweight for spring, it has a big flower on the side but I don't think you can see it in the picture.

My Dad brought my Mom's green sweater to me after she passed away. Every time I wear it, it's like a hug from her.

I love how they put the bright Easter eggs on this gate! It's always so bright and cheery.

Love peeking inside at their beautiful garden!

"beads" today--a gold link necklace and a bunch of charms! There is an owl, a camera, some birthstone things, and a "teeny Genie" charm for little fairy granddaughter, and I'm not sure what all else! LOL

Charleston's old Society Hall

Fancy formal Debutante Balls were held here as young women were formally "presented" to Society, a very old tradition. Lots of Children in Charleston and many small towns across the South (usually about Middle School age) also still attend Cotillion, where they are taught basic manners, courtesy,  dining etiquette, and how to act and dress nicely while out in public. They are taught basic dancing and table manners, and practices for them are held here. We see them going up and down the steps to the building. The young boys are required to wear a nice dress shirt and tie and a dark blazer and the young ladies have to wear a pretty dress and white gloves.

the sign on top (hand planting a seed) is Latin for "future generations"

a nice sign on this door

..........and this little dolly is just hanging out on the corner, hoping to make somebody smile today!

Hope your week is going well and everybody is staying safe and strong and healthy.
In these difficult times, seeing some Easter eggs on a gate and a pretty garden really lifted my spirits.