How can it be the middle of June? As the saying goes, “Back the truck up!” Let’s reverse the calendar a little bit shall we? The days are flying by.
I just finished getting the garden in (a month later than usual-we’ve had so much rain). I’m cleaning out the milkhouse for summer cottage food sales, wrangling weeds, and staring down a long to-do list.
Just like all of your days, don't we seem to find they're filled from beginning to end? But I'm reminded of this quote by one of my favorite authors/artists, Susan Branch:
"Sometimes I think we get caught up in the hectic happenings of the weeks and months and we forget to take time out to relax."
She's spot on...sure, there are important things that need doing, but it's also so important to slow down. We need to take time to unwind, relax, and enjoy these days.
And with that said, here's a look at some of the things I've spied with my little eyes as I tried to take time to slow down…
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| Tinkerbell finding the herb garden is quite comfy. |
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| Fuji apples are plentiful this year - yay! |
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| Russian Sage in my little (and I do mean little) Weavers Garden, |
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| along with some Yarrow. |
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| Spotted this clever Lightning McQueen car while I was out and about - wow! Well done! |
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| I took a weaving class at a nearby historical village… ta-da - my finished rug! |
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| The Master Weaver was wonderful! I was her only student for the day, so it was perfect for me as a beginner - I’ll definitely be doing this again. |
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| So pretty, a balloon festival in a town not far away. |
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| Mama raccoon at the cat feeder... she visits every spring and is always so polite. |
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| Peonies are blooming, |
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| along with this finicky rose. Some years it’s covered in blooms, then other years absolutely nothing. Can anyone tell me what variety it might be and any tips for growing? |
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| Iris greeting the birds as they settle in for a sip or a little spruce-up at the birdbath. |
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| A friend shared her fresh milk with me, and I tried my hand at making yogurt! |
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| And this crock caught my eye - I never see one with a lid. I wonder if it needs a new home?! (It didn’t have a price tag, so I’m guessing it's out of my price range, but I'll check next time I'm there.) |
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That crock is either a 2 or 3 gallon bee sting and having one with a lid is a bit rare. I would have to see in person the size. These lids usually would crack or break. I do have a few with lids. Up here in Michigan we could sell a 2 for $50 and a 3 for $70. Things are always cheaper in our state and thats why dealers come up from the Southern states to buy our merchandise. Love love all of the pics you posted today. Hope you have a wonderful Summer as it looks like you had a busy Spring. Janice
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Janice - I remember you posted a photo of a bee sting pattern I believe and I really liked it. Wish you were closer - I’d love to see your shop! I’m looking for an old cupboard by the way - road trip! Can we link to your shop to see what you have?? I’ll ck the crock here again - I assumed it would be in the hundreds - her pie safe was in the thousands - gulp! Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge - what fun antiquing would be with you along!
DeleteYour rug is fantastic! I'm so impressed. What a wonderful skill to hone.
ReplyDeleteThe apples look delicious and the yarrow is a beautiful shade of pink. So many little daily blessings. Have a wonderful week with your kiddos!
Awww thanks Daisy - it’s made with denim strips so it should be sturdy! I had a ball making it - born in the wrong century?? And you’re so right - little daily blessings - what a beautiful way of saying it - we don’t need to overlook them just because they are small. Love how you think!
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