Haven’t done too much gardening this summer, but I’m still taking time to enjoy the flowers. This week I noticed how beautiful everything was just after a thunderstorm, with rain drops glistening on every bloom.
This photo from Jordan was a gentle reminder that I have yet to have a picnic this summer. Makes me realize we’re already halfway through my favorite season and I should definitely come up with my “must-do” list before it’s September.
{image shown belongs to Oh Happy Day}
Loving the sneak peeks of Whitney’s new home… what beautiful light! Via Darling Dexter.
{images shown belong to Darling Dexter}
Our 4th of July was very laid back and relaxing, and one of the nice things we did was all walk down to the parade (luckily, it goes by the end of my street). It was a bit cheesy and silly but sometimes those things are the most fun. I went a little crazy taking photos and some of the strange things that stood out from the floats and marching bands were: a random man in “swamp gear” (but no one and no float with him… would’ve made more sense if there were more people dressed like him), several people dressed up like Uncle Sam on motorized scooters (going really fast!), a patriotic robot (I actually think it was the same type used by a bomb squad), a whole family on various bicycles (and a unicycle) playing flutes, a pirate marching band, and Shriners in mini 16 wheeler trucks (which everyone really wished they could take around for a spin).
Sometimes I really love suburbia.
I am so glad that Amy Merrick shares so many photos and descriptions of Elmwood; she’s such a good story-teller and really gives you a sense of what her experiences are like there. I often talk about wanting to slow down, to enjoy a quiet morning, make a meal from scratch, or go for a walk in a field. As much as I love the internet, blogs, my smart phone, and all the wonders of the technological world, I really yearn for a place to go “back in time” and be quiet and peaceful among nature. What a magical place that old house must be.
{images shown belong to Amy Merrick and An Apple a Day}
Feeling inspired by this photo by Anna Allen. Thinking about flowers and perhaps floral patterns for note cards…
{image shown belongs to Anna Allen}
We haven’t done nearly as much grilling yet as I would like, but so far grilled vegetables and fish are my favorite.
What have you been cooking or grilling this summer?
Hope you have lots of fun things planned for the weekend, we have a wedding to attend and I have some work to do but lots of relaxing as well. I’ve worked really hard the last month and I need a weekend to recharge before things get busy again. Hope you get to relax too!
This photo from Ellybeth reminds me of our yard lately… we have so many bunnies grazing all the time!
{image shown belongs to Ellybeth on Flickr}
Kate Joyce’s work is some of the most striking photography I’ve seen in a long time. Seriously, go through her portfolio, especially the Monthly Miniature Series… Wow.
{images shown belong to Kate Joyce}
I love this photo from Anna Allen’s shop so much. Reminds me of watching Anne of Green Gables (and all the countless weekend afternoons I’ve spent on the sofa watching it. I know those movies by heart!).
I’ve been a fan of Anna and her blog for some time now… would love to own one of her beautifully made pieces.
{image shown belongs to Anna Allen}