Guest Post

Before I get to the guest post over at The Enchanted Home....I must address another issue that has come up.  

OK....let's see how to go about this.  On my last post I mentioned that I saw Ryan Gainey at Scott's.  Someone who commented was very upset about the remarks I made concerning him.  For the record, here is how I explained it to her in an email:

 I have lived in Atlanta for 20 years so I am well aware of how  talented Ryan is.  When I was at Scott's, I was having a conversation with another published "gardener" .  We both looked up and saw Ryan and another person, at which point he saw her and came over.  As the friend he was with started talking to my friend, I politely asked Him if I could take a photograph.  He glanced at me and said yes, then proceeded to turn away.  Famous or not, it would have taken a second to look into the camera at the very least.  I realize he is "quirky", but that does not exclude bad manners does it?  After a few moments, he turned to me and asked if I was a jewelry designer.  It seemed so out of context as I did not even have any jewelry on except a watch and pair of earrings.  I politely said no and before I could even respond further, he had already dismissed me. Which was fine, my inflated ego could handle it.  

I never said that he wasn't talented.  I realize I am NOT a famous blogger, or "world renowned" anything!  Which was the point of the "over exaggeration".   Of course, I realize some people do not appreciate nor enjoy my sense of humor.  Sometimes I don't even think I am funny......but honestly, it was not intended to be mean spirited and I was certainly not making fun of someone who is disabled [in a wheelchair, etc].

Further more, I certainly did not say anything about his wonderfully talented ability to transform the earth into beautiful spaces.  Or about him on a personal level.  I was merely  interpreting  how I felt the rendezvous went from my perspective.

That said, I do have some beautiful images of his work [taken from his website] to share with you today.  His 2 acre garden in Decatur, Georgia has been featured in every major gardening publication in the United States and abroad.

It goes without saying that I wish this was my backyard.

Not just a birdbath....but A. Birdbath.

Somebody is real lucky to look out their window and see this.

Love this.....

I could see myself strolling the grounds.

More gorgeousness.....

There...is everyone satisfied....of course nothing I could say on my tiny insignificant blog could affect this man's talent or worth.  No matter how hard I tried.

Disclosure**********please understand that any funny comments I make concerning fabric, pillows, lamps, design, people I do not know, dogs, cars, hair, the weather, paint colors, TV shows, movies, my husband, famous people  are probably made because I am trying to be witty, humorous, entertaining, rib-tickling, wacky, zany, off the wall, amusing, facetious, or tongue in cheek.  Do not take me serious.  Ever.**********Disclosure



Now.....please head over to The Enchanted Home to see what I came up with for Tina while she moves into her castle.....just kidding people!!!

If you get this today...I will be at Tina's on the 18th.

Don't forget about the West Palm giveaway.....

Sha Bam!