Re flower requests & family news

SO happy to hear that the astrantia fulfilled a wish. Mary requested 2 more flowers I wasn't familiar with: jade vine & black bat flower. I really like the color of the jade vine, which is also called dragon claws and have found some examples but it will be a challenge to extract, so expect it to take a while. The bat flower is described variously as a lily and an orchid. It goes by several names including black spider flower and cat whiskers - both alluding to all those long whiskery trailing parts. Another challenge to extract.

Meanwhile I've been working a little with a designer resource that features spunky little girls and hoped to get that to you this week. But yesterday I spoke with son and DIL and learned to DIL's older sister (I hardly knew her) died unexpectedly on Saturday and circumstances aren't completely known. Son & DIL live in Pennsylvania but her sister was here in Virginia. DIL will need to help her father with final arrangements. I've offered my services in any way so am in touch with them waiting to see what is to be done. Might mean a delay with blog but I'm sure you understand.