4th of July!

Enjoy a safe and happy holiday!

A quick update on my hydrangeas

Hi friends & Happy Father's Day to the dads and granddads!

Below are pictures taken today to update you on my hydrangeas and my new hydrangea tree (planted 8 weeks ago).

You can't tell in this photo, but my hydrangea tree has tons of tiny blooms - I'll share more when the blooms are full!

Memorial Day 2014

It's that hydrangea time of year!

Hi friends!  Gosh, I haven't done a post since Easter - time flies when you're having fun...!  If you've been hanging out here at Southern Charm Cottage long you know how I love my hydrangea shrubs.  I have two areas in my backyard devoted to hydrangeas.  And about 4 weeks ago I decided to try a hydrangea tree!  I never knew hydrangea trees existed until our recent trip to Natchez, MS.  See my post on Natchez here.

This is from my first section of hydrangea shrubs - planted 2-3 years ago:

This is from my second section - planted just last year:

And here is my hydrangea tree at week 4.  It came looking like dead sticks so I'm pretty thrilled with this progress!

Follow me on Instagram @sacullum and search #hydrangeatree to see weeks 1 thru 4 and more to come on my hydrangea tree!

Happy Easter!

Natchez, Mississippi!

Just returned from a lovely visit to Natchez, MS - it was a birthday trip for my mom!  We arrived at the very end of the Spring Pilgrimage and were able to tour a couple of the gorgeous, history-filled Antebellum homes.  

We stayed at a B&B which I think must be one of the best choices in town - The Burn.  The grounds were just stunning.  We could not get over the size of the Camellias and Azaleas - they just don't get that tall here at home.  We also loved seeing the Dogwoods.

Enjoy these pictures of our trip:

Street view of The Burn B&B

Drive up to The Burn

Rear view of The Burn

In the back yard of The Burn - Wisteria

Camellias & Azaleas - front yard of The Burn 

Pink Dogwood - front of The Burn

Happy Spring!

Yesterday was the first day of Spring and that makes me giddy!  I've noticed new growth on my hydrangeas and my Japanese Maples are budding - so exciting! And not only that, but my favorite holiday is coming soon!  

I thought you might enjoy seeing our Spring/Easter table at the shop.

Hope you all have a great weekend!