Nothing
says summer to me
as much as the early morning sun
shining through the parlor windows,
filtered by the lace curtains
and highlighting a piece of
great-grandmother's
ironstone...
It is warm enough
to allow the screen door
to take in the soft breezes
and still cool enough
to enjoy them.
Of course,
this won't last long but,
for now,
it is how it is
on the second day
of summer.
Now that we are experiencing
a new beginning,
I am trying my hand at
growing a small live plant
inside the Cottage.
It is called
"China Doll"
and it is a
very dainty, airy and vulnerable
little thing.
I was assured
it was very easy to grow
and since I've now administered to it
for about a month,
and it is still flourishing,
that still remains
to be seen.
I have added
some dried herbs
to the old settle bench.
I ordered the
Sweet Annie from The Flower Patch, (here),
but the lavender
and the rosemary
are home grown.
I managed to complete
the dried
sunflower wreath...
...and am pleased
with its rustic and earthy
addition to
the dining room.
We attended
the annual antique show
that is held at the
Prospector's Nursery
every year.
Before I show you
the treasures we were lucky to find,
I'll tell you a little bit
about the location.
The nursery
is located about
half way between
Grass Valley and Nevada City.
It is a large property
that sits on wooded grounds
and is covered by
a bright and open sky.
There are plenty
of places for
gatherings of sun loving plants
and shade lovers
nestled under the
pines and cedar trees...
...and overlooking it all
is a very large and well appointed
gift shop.
Someday
I will share pictures of the inside.
There is always something for everyone
but it is especially a
treasure trove for French Country lovers.
During the
Christmas season
it is a
sight to behold.
These are the wonderful,
and colorful,
items that we walked away with.
I have no intentions
of changing anything
about any of them.
I especially love
the twisted wire
that is attached to the chairs
to steady them.
They might not be
to every ones tastes,
but I have perfect spots
picked out for each
and they will
make a statement.
I finally finished
my latest paint-by-number piece
from Country Living.
It will have
a perfect place to be displayed soon,
one which I
never even thought of
when I started it.
This is the same spot
I've shown before
with just the horses.
Today
on the way home from the office
we spotted these little families
on their way
to join the herd
and find their own
summer adventure.
I hope you enjoyed
these summer ramblings.
...Judy...
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