green hydrangeas

 Our hydrangea bush had white blooms in the middle of the summer and now they're green.  How nice!  They're really pretty and apparently the color change denotes the blooms' decline for the year, but their color and fullness are just as neat as ever.

And yes, I had to ask my neighbor, "Why are my hydrangeas green!"

But did you know that the color of hydrangea blooms are based on the acidity of the soil they're grown in?  This is actually something I've known, quite shocking actually.  In Cape Cod there's the most beautiful ink blue blooms and lots of pink too, unlike here where most are white.

So anyway, as you can see, I've gotten a lot of enjoyment from the long hydrangea season.  And they dry great too!  The obsession continues....

I would like to get into peonies.  Good idea?  White or pink.... hmm, white.

you know, domestic things.

Lately....

I've made cupcakes.

Forgetting to use baking cups lends cupcakes that are a bit clumsy looking, with random pieces left in the pan.  Oh well.  I admit they came from a Trader's Joe mix, vanilla bean, but I made the frosting.  And regardless of their appearance, the cake stand redeems them.

I've also made granola.

 Combine old fashioned oats, brown sugar, and maple syrup or honey until clumpy.  Spread on cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes at 375f.  Let cool, maybe add craisins, raisins and/or almonds for excitement.  Serve with yogurt or milk.

 I've been upholstering a chair.  Finished before and after soon, if all goes....

 I've been cooking just to use up my herbs.  (I didn't know they're annuals, what a bummer.)

 I've been making bouquet after bouquet of hydrangeas.  I've also (as you know) been taking a lot of photos of them.  Sorry, take comfort I've only include two in this post!

M & I have played Monopoly and I wish I could say I've won.  He's the Mr.Potter of the board, a real estate tycoon and owner of some very expensive hotels.  Maybe next time...

 Lastly, I've made more pillows, one for each dining chair.  You have no room to sit down, but at least the pillows have a nice seat!

 And I've watched Netflix, but I didn't think you needed a picture of the TV to get the visual. :)

So, what have you been up to?  I'm betting cooler things than I!
(Things that maybe require leaving your house!)