Fresh from the flowerbed
The flowers have been taking a beating during recent rains; I brought some indoors, along with ferns and lilac branches, to enjoy while they still have petals.
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Ty for sharing. 
Just seconds before seeing your title, I thought, Isn't anyone going to mention the cat? 
The salt shaker was my paternal grandmother's and has been featured in several other photos I've posted here.
A lovely photo and thank you for sharing it with all of us, my dear Mousetoescamper!
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