A touch of France

Ever since I visited Paris and Provence I have been a Francophile. Anytime I see an Eiffel Tower in a picture my mind races back to when I was on the boat in the Seine and turned around and there lit up by millions of lights was the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Smelling lavender takes me back to standing in a huge field of lavender in Provence with bees buzzing cheerfully gathering lavender to make lavender honey. It is only natural that I wanted to recreate that feeling in my home. Each time I add something to my outdoor courtyard I try to get that feel back. My newest addition is a French streetlight.
I love the way it reminds me of a little French park. I debated about what to plant around the light. I finally decided that hostas and some annuals would be the right thing.

The spouting fish makes a soothing bubbling in the pond.

Now I can sit outside and be reminded of happy times.