Posted in Life, tagged august, summer on August 5, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Awake with the birds, watching the sun rise on the lake, feeling the gentle warmth of the early morning air on my skin… a sense of timelessness and slowing down, even in the busy pace of a full day… the freshest meal, straight from the garden… a gentle evening, filled with the murmur of bullfrogs, illuminated by a vivid pink sky, and giving way to the flitting weightlessness of bats in the moonlight.
It was the epitome of summer.
Posted in Life, nature, tagged adventures, lake, summer, swimming on July 10, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Posted in Life, tagged home, Life, paradise, summer on May 13, 2012 | 5 Comments »
First, I have to mention that these are all pictures from last year. Last summer to be exact. I was looking through my photo folders in search of a few favorites, for an order of postcards I just placed. I was so taken by everything that fell within the season of summer, that I got distracted. So distracted that I got delayed on ordering.
As I walked back to the house from the garden this afternoon, I was struck by all the details of this season, which is really settling into it’s own. The lavender in full bloom, and the poppies starting to open, and the doors wide open, and all the garden starts getting so big all over the porch. I was filled with happiness and excitement. We are in our element here on these warm sunny days. To get out of bed and throw on a simple tank and a cotton skirt… to go straight outside and be amongst the birds… to linger in the garden and observe new growth… to sit out on the patio late, sip wine, and listen to the frogs on the lake… it feels like a little bit of paradise.
What’s your paradise like? I looked that word up and loved this simple definition:: Paradise is a place in which existence is positive, harmonious and timeless.
Posted in Life, nature, tagged adventure, august, island, kayaking, lake, summer, swimming on August 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
We found a tiny island in the lake, with a sandy beach just big enough for 2, a tiny trail to explore and huckleberries ripe for the picking. Of course, the next most irresistible idea is to pack a bag and have a little camp out. Ooooh summer, stick around just as long as you can, okay?
Posted in home improvement, Life, tagged daily, home improvement, Life, summer on August 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I have been a bit preoccupied this past week or so, hence the silence around here and the lateness of my shop update.
We’ve been having some work done on our house, and have been doing our own work on the house, and the days have been pretty full. This week we are trying to finalize our decision on exterior paint colors, and I must say, this has been one of the toughest decisions I have had to make in a long time. How could it be so tricky?? Just when I think we have it, it seems all wrong and we are back to the drawing board. The way it looks on the chip never quite converts to reality. I have painted and repainted a little section of siding quite a few times now. Gosh, thank you Ron, for quart-sized testers! Our local paint guy actually gave me 2 free quarts today. I think he sympathized with my predicament. And then he told me a story about a lady that bought FIFTY testers before she finally settled on a color. Let’s hope I don’t repeat anything like that. Looking forward to getting this figured out though – and I think we are getting closer. This house is more than ready for a fresh look.
I have also been soaking up summer as much as I can. It doesn’t last forever and I don’t want to miss any of it. These August days – these are the days we wait all year for.
Thank you for the grand welcome back. The shop sure got busy! It really does feel great to be back to work.
I’ll be back soon. xo
Posted in gardening, in the kitchen, tagged cucumber, meals, recipes, summer on July 13, 2011 | 8 Comments »
We picked our first cucumber this week, and instead of eating it right on the spot, which was really tempting, it became the inspiration for a delicious, simple meal.
It went like this – leftover rice pasta (cold), olive oil, fresh from the garden cucumber, kale, basil and greek oregano; walnuts, cilantro pesto, avocado and feta cheese. Some dulse was added at the end. Tomatoes would have been perfect in here, but we didn’t have any. It was so delicious, and I was pretty close to giddy with every crunchy cucumber bite.
I love cold salads in the summer. Greens and veggies with black beans, quinoa with veggies and herbs, pasta with herbs and fresh tomatoes, there are so many possible combinations!
Do you have any hearty salad favorites you would like to share? I’d love to hear them!
Posted in Life, tagged 2011, solstice, summer on June 22, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I think it’s really, finally here. Happy summer to all of you in the northern hemisphere. xo
Posted in Life, tagged road trips, summer on May 24, 2011 | 5 Comments »
I’m about as happy as can be to stay at home, dig in the dirt, tend to the garden, soak up the smells and warmth of spring… but a little trip out into the hills this week has me daydreaming about camping in the wild silence, swimming in the lake, jumping into swimming holes, picking blueberries… Oh man do I love summer!
Posted in Life, nature, tagged adventures, kayaking, lake, summer on July 6, 2010 | 3 Comments »
New morning unfolding. Wake up, start coffee, check email, sew… sip coffee in sunshine, put on swim suit, pack a snack, and go to lake! This is really easy to get used to : )
I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. The weather is hot here today, and supposed to be throughout the week! “Hot” is not a common word used to refer to the weather on the Oregon coast, so we are soaking it right up.
Here’s to new adventures, big and small.
Posted in Life, tagged birthday, celebrating, family, summer on July 2, 2010 | 5 Comments »
It was my birthday this week. Celebrations were simple, the kind I like best – swimming, sunning, laughing and enjoying nature with family. Feeling really happy in my life, and grateful for what I have.
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