After painting the front room, it seemed a bit of color from the garden was in order. The only problem is the flowers can’t bloom fast enough sometimes, and sometimes they bloom and are gone before I get around to bringing them in. It came together this time. I sent my mother some yarn for her birthday and a book of patterns. I marked a couple patterns that I liked, and she knitted the little mat and mailed it back to me. It is one of my treasures now. My sister Merrie crocheted the nesting baskets, which I also treasure. A home full of beauty. The rose in the center of the bouquet is called “Double Delight” and has the most wonderful fragrance.