Wordless Wednesday

WW is a simple blog post featuring a photo which conveys a message that speaks for itself without using words.

For all the rule breakers, of which I am one, please feel free to add all the words you want.

Make sure you leave a link to your post and I’ll visit your Wordless Wednesday post.

Our Home

This spring hubby and I started updating our home. We had some dryrot in some of the eaves and fixed that. Then we put on a new roof. The painters showed up and powerwashed the outside and then painted the house. Then the gutter folks put up new gutters. Lastly the landscaper transformed our ugly yard into a most beautiful place to enjoy.

Linking up with a bunch of fantastic peeps from the blogosphere who host Wordless Wednesday – Betty, image-in-ing, Keith, Senior Salon, Esme Salon, CatSynth, and Suzana.


1. Comedy Plus2. messymimi3. Brian’s Home
4. CatBlogosphere5. My Mind’s Eye6. InkTorrents
7. Keith’s Ramblings8. Comedy9. Doglady’s Den
10. Jackie’s Blog11. Senior Salon12. Image-in-ing
13. MCow14. Ana Linden15. Ingrid
16. an artist reflects17. ASVL18. Suzana
19. SuzetteB20. Ghats of Varanasi21. One Spoiled Cat
22. A French Kitty23. Sognafaret24. My GBGV Life
25. Ramblin’ with AM26. Friends FurEver27. Mr. Ohh!
28. 15andmeowing29. Little Reindeer30. MICE & raMEN
31. Eastside Cats32. Driller’s Place33. October in Atlanta
34. Kitties Blue35. The LLB Life36. Midweek News
37. Antelope Canyon38. Holiday Florals39. Dandy Duke
40. CatSynth41. Hey, EveryBuddy!42. Shiju Sugunan
43. Carmen44. Maybach Museum45. DonnaleeQ
46. Jim, Australia47. CAAC48. Wordless Wednesday
49. Starman50. Wordless Wednesdays51. klara, Brussels
52. Kinley Westie53. Lone Star Cats54. Ruby & Angels
55. 2025 in Quilts56. Betty57. One More Time
58. Amber’s Reviews

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101 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday

  1. suzannedunaway – I am a French Tuxie who has an opinion on just about everything. Whether you agree or disagree, I'm interested.
    suzannedunaway says:

    OH, brilliant makeover for your lovely house!!! And a perfect garden to wander in and just “flaner”, as the French do….wander, look, smell, think, amble, do absolutely nothing except BE.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I do that all the time. It’s all one level and the driveway has pavers. It goes from the garage all the way around to the end of the patio. Love it. 🙂

  2. Debbie D. – Suburban Toronto, Canada – Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper, known as "The Doglady". Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal "hippie rockchick". History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
    Debbie D. says:

    You have a beautiful home, Sandee, and the landscaping is lovely! 😍 Happy Wednesday to you, and thanks for hosting the link party. 🌹

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you so much, Debbie. I want you to know that I can’t get on your site anymore. My malwarebytes program blocks your site. Did something happy on your site? I’ve never had a problem before. Love and hugs, Debbie. 🙂

      • Debbie D. – Suburban Toronto, Canada – Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper, known as "The Doglady". Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal "hippie rockchick". History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
        Debbie D. says:

        You’re welcome Sandee. 🌹 Absolutely NOTHING has changed on my site, so I’m a bit shocked you can’t get there. 😲 Some kind of false positive by Malwarebytes, I guess. 🤔 Is there any way you could “white-list” it or create an exception? I sure hope so! 🤞 (Would clearing your cache help? I don’t know…)

      • Debbie D. – Suburban Toronto, Canada – Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper, known as "The Doglady". Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal "hippie rockchick". History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s very eye appealing. We’re so happy with the results. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you so much. We loved how it turned out. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂

  3. onespoiledcat – Virginia – We are Angel Sammy and Teddy......! Two ginger cats - one left for the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2016 (but still keeps in touch...) and the other in the "here and now" having lots of fun. Join us as we try to bring smiles to everyone around us with our blog.
    onespoiledcat says:

    WOW! You have a gorgeous house and yard and there’s nothing more invigorating than turning a tired home into a perky, updated, beauty of a place to “hang your hat” !! It’s stunning – truly.

    Hugs, Pam (and Teddy too)

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We did just that. It was so bland and our yard was so sad. Not anymore. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Teddy. 🙂

  4. Memories of Eric and Flynn – I started this blog to show my holiday photos but haven't added to it for so long, but you can see my other holiday photos at https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com My main blog is my cat blog at https://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
    Memories of Eric and Flynn says:

    Your home is beautiful, and the garden is lovely.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Jackie. We love our little slice of the neighborhood. Love and hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love what the landscapers did too. You should see it at night with the lights come on. Beautiful. 🙂

  5. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    Your house and front landscaping looks beautiful. With all the work you have put in, it is practically a completely new home.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We’ve updated all the rooms too, several years ago. It’s a new home for the most part. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the pups. 🙂

  6. Suzana
    Suzana says:

    It’s so nice that you both succeeded such a beautiful ‘updating’ of your home.
    The front it’s elegant and beautiful. And it’s nice that there is no fence. This is a rule in town?
    Happy WW, dear Sandee. I wish you a beautiful Celebration Season, because I’ll skip some games.
    Hugs, light and joy, my friend!❤️😘

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We have fences, but you can’t see them. You can’t get to our front door unless we unlock the gate. We like that very much. Love and hugs, my friend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      They did indeed. I had some ideas and he ran with them. Beyond my expectations. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It is extra special now. All our neighbors were so good about all the disruption that took place. We love our neighbors. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We are enjoying it very much. It was so blah before we started updating. We love how it turned out. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Sharon. We bought it just before we retired. We love our home. Scritches to the kitties. 🙂

  7. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View – Ohio USA – I am one in a long line of humans who see the world a bit different from everyone else. I am often caught dancing to the music in my head. Please join me in my support of World Laughter
    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Ellen. We love our home. Scritches to the kitties and a big hug to you. 🙂

  8. Kymber @booomcha – United States – I am a simmer, Rennie garb wearer, author, and dog petter. Judy Garland is my queen, horror movies & classic movies are my jam. A little bit eccentric, owned by three cats. 🐱🐱🐱 My pseudonym is Unity Hayes; we are one in the same! INFJ
    Kymber @booomcha says:

    Your house is really beautiful! Love, hugs, and a Happy Wednesday to you!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Kymber. We wanted it to pop and it does. Happy WW and rest of the week. Big healing hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We are and the kitties are even happier. It needed doing and we’re glad it’s done and paid for. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you so much. We love our home and love being here every single day. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You’re right about that. Every single time I’m amazed at the transformation from drab to beautiful. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the kitties. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes and we had some very talented people make our home the best it can be. We’re very happy with the results. 🙂

  9. C.A. Peterson – Kentucky, USA, Earth (currently) – I love my earthside country. However, my citizenship is in Heaven.
    C.A. Peterson says:

    So saaaddd. Only flowers, willows and green trees with leaves! No snow!?😂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We’re okay with no snow. We do love our landscaping. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you for our beautiful home. We worked hard to have a place to enjoy in our retirement. Love you, my Wonderful and Loving Husband. 🙂

  10. CatSynth – San Francisco, CA – Amanda, the host of the CatSynth blog and CatSynth TV! Find us at: catsynth.com catsynth.tv
    CatSynth says:

    What a lovely home! Happy for you that you got all those updates and hope you all enjoy it for a long time to come.
    We have to do some big updates here at CatSynth HQ next year (a little more complicated because we’re an apartment condo in a larger building, but it will be great to get it done).

  11. Xena, Lucy and Chia – Soddy Daisy, TN USA
    Xena and Lucy says:

    What a wonderful job all the workers did. Your home is just beautiful, and so is the front yard. We started getting the same on ours about a year ago – power washing, painting, new gutters and gutter covers, new roof (covered by insurance!). It’s the garage and yard that are still a big mess.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We vowed we were going to get it all done during spring and summer. It was all finished the end of August. We’re so happy with the new look. Happy WW and rest of the week. Scritches to the pups and a hug to mom. 🙂

  12. Cecilia Upchurch says:

    Sandee and Zane…oh my cats…your home is beautiful it looks brand spanking new. All the tradesmen were skilled. The landscaping is worthy of Awwwwww, happy and wordless Wednesday. I trust your resident
    Princesses are pleased with their castle?! MOL
    Thank you for sharing. I knew there was lots of work going on.
    Hugs Cecilia

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We hired the best to do the work. Lots of research to make sure we were getting the best. We are so happy with the results. Both inside and out. Love and hugs to you and Kit and scritches to all the kitties. 🙂

  13. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Dakota/Caren/Cody says:

    Your home is BEAUTIFUL and HUGE!!!!! I love your yard and I love the color/style of your home!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We had fun blending it all together. We love our home. Happy WW and rest of the week. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to the boys. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s our dreamhouse. We lived in a double wide mobile home before moving here. We loved that home too, but this one is far nicer. Double Pawkisses to you both and a big hug to Granny. 🙂

  14. Suzette Benjamin – Inspirational, very amateur photography, faith
    Suzette Benjamin says:

    A very beautiful home, Sandee. You are very blessed. And all the work you had done, makes it even more fabulous. I love the beautiful stonework on the walkway and the color is superb.
    Happy Wordless Wednesday, much love to you, dear friend. Hugs.

  15. mjgolch – Cleveland Ohio – I'm a retired Corrections Officer. I served in the USAF from July 1971 until July 1974. I quit smoking in 1994. I have been sober since 02/02/2022 prior sober date 12/12/1990. I've been married to my Celestine since March 1,1980 and lost her to kidney failure October 2020
  16. messymimi's meanderings – In south Louisiana\'s beautiful swamps.
    messymimi's meanderings says:

    Wow and wow again! I know you also had work done on the inside, we get to see how pretty it is in your pictures of your babies.

    Please give those two scritches from me and you and Mr. Zane have a blessed and beautiful week.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We love how it turned out. Glad the work is done and so are the kitties. You and Mr. Sweetie have a blessed and beautiful week,too. Love and hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I wanted lots of color and it was very colorful in the summer. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂

  17. Rosey says:

    Your home is just lovely. Upkeep can be expensive but it’s still such a blessing to have a home. I gave up on it (for now, maybe forever because it doesn’t matter so much now). My son’s a senior in high school. He doesn’t even remember living in a home. We got this small apartment and never could get out of it (teacher’s salary was just too low after rents doubled and houses did more than that). It was the one thing that I wanted so badly and now it really just doesn’t matter. He’s about to grow up and go out on his own, and a small apartment with just me will be fine. shrugs We had a happy life here, but we sure could have used some more room.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes it can be expensive to keep things in good repair, but we love our home and want it to be a special place for all of us to live. Happy day and rest of the week, my friend. Love and hugs. 🙂

  18. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    Eugi says:

    You have a beautiful home, Sandee. The landscaping is gorgeous! Hugs!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      The landscaping make everything look so very well. We love how he planned and executed every detail. Happy rest of the week, Eugenia. Hugs. 🙂

      • Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
        Eugi says:

        Hugs backatcha, Sandee! ❣️

  19. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Your home is absolutely gorgeous, Sandee. Love it!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We do too. It was looking a bit tired and dated and now it looks like new. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Wilson. 🙂

  20. MadSnapper says:

    you’d home is lovely and I would snap myself crazy in your garden. it is a super good idea to keep it updated. its a great investment and will be more and more valuable as you age, like money in a bank

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Sandra. We love our home. Happy day and rest of the week. Healing hugs all around. 🙂

  21. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team – UK – Well, now there's a question! Furstly and most importantly I'm a cat if mew hadn't already guessed. I got my Wing Commander status in September 2018 but that hasn't slowed me up at all! I tweet, Instacat, FB, Tumble & Pin too and now there's Basil TV on YouTube. All in all I'm a thoroughly Modern Cat; a cat of the 21st century, mew might say. My human & Purrsonal Assistant aka P.A. is Cathrine Garnell, and she writes books including a tale about my fictional alter ego, Basil the Bionic Cat. [See Books Page] I live in a multi-cat household, and mew can meet the rest of The B Team here most days of the week, as they all like a turn on the blog. I like mice, but then don't we all? I also like fresh tuna, chicken and prawns. I LOVE catnip, not in any excess I might add before mew jump to any wild conclusions. Thanks so much for dropping by, as we The B Team, love making new furriends, so do leave us a comment and say hi.
    Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says:

    Your home is MEAUTIFUL, absolutely gorgeous! Happy weekend to mew!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, my friend. Happy weekend to you, too. Scritches to the kitties and a big hug to you. 🙂

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