Animal Wednesday: A Weekend With Stella

Most of you know I spent last weekend taking care of Stella while KJ and JB enjoyed their lovely Vermont escape. Stella was so easy to be with. She'd gently let me know when she needed something such as a fresh towel on her bed, or a potty break, or most importantly, her favorite chicken treats!

 

Here she is in the sunroom, surrounded by cookie crumbs ;)

I love how she looks at me when I talk to her.

You can still see where she had been shaved for surgery. I told her I wouldn't take a close-up of the back of her head. She's a little embarassed by the haircut. (Although this dog has no ego issues, I can tell you that.) She's an old soul with so much to say.

 

She's almost always smiling :)

Or resting...

It's so sweet how she waits for you when you ask if she wants to go for a walk.

Look at the blur of her wagging tail ;)

Ready for a stroll in the yard?

Look at this sweet birdhouse with a faucet for a perch.

Look closer...there are residents there :)

And the three graces, a close-up of those stunning irises!

A gazing ball with dragonflies...

and a big garden gecko!

C'mon inside and I'll show you a few of my favorite things.

My warm and inviting room. It just glows! And I love that wallpaper!

Everywhere you look there is vibrant color and fabulous art.

This is a wall on the porch/sunroom.

One of my favorite paintings in their home is this one by New England artist, Chet Jones.

And this stunning piece by Robert Cardinal who captures the magical light of Provincetpwn like none other.

I forget where they bought this piece. I know it was on one of their exotic vacations.

I love this painting, the soulfulness of it.

Here's a painting I gave KJ last year when we first met :)

It's an artichoke bloom my husband brought home for me. I sat right down and painted it!

And this very special painting by ValGal. The original painting for the cover of

"The Light Stays On."

 

Thanks for spending this time with me and my new pal, Stella.

It warmed my heart to see her doing so much better!

xoxoxo

Lolo♥