delight

We are currently in Houston and spent a few days this weekend in Galveston. We had some really blustery days, but my eldest was not deterred and passed many an hour making drip castles on the beach. I can't wait to get back home to the hill country, though. The breezes on our hilltop are a delight. I love our sunken living room and sprawling dining table, which looks as though it was made for those saltillo tile floors.

We propped up the honeysuckle which had been pulled down for the painters before we left. I hope our slapdash job has kept it aloft these few days. Those coral red blossoms are awesome. Now trying to decide what to plant along the property line at the foot of the field in a little exposed area. Sounds like Arizona cypress will be a good bet. It likes limestone soils and will withstand drought, grows fast and has a bluish--green cast. I also love the look and sound of honey mesquite. Might have to find a spot for that on the property.