As happens every year,
officially,
it is not quite summer,
but the reality of it is
already
clearly upon us.
The sun
is beating in the windows,
the fans have come out,
and the shades are drawn,
making the Cottage
darker and cooler
during the day
but...
...at night
the doors and windows are opened,
and the most glorious scents
from the roses and the jasmine,
spilling over the porch,
permeate the rooms.
Sometimes summer
is hard to bear
but there are
moments of delight
that are like
no others.
The entry
has to be the starting gate for summer.
That is where
the red, white and blue
makes its
grand entrance...
...the parlor
is more subdued this summer...
with a cooling effect of
blue, white and green...
...and just a hint
of its true colors
reflected
in the mirror.
The game table
displays more colors
and some random cuttings
from the garden.
Here is a bit of
the dining room
showing its decor...
...with even
Bitty Morsel
getting her
patriotism on!
Things are moving slowly
around the Cottage.
Slower than
the starting of summer should allow.
There will be more
red, white and blue
on tap...
...but, all the while,
time is being taken for
stalking
the dragon flies...
...getting
up close and personal
with the hummers...
...and watching
the new hosta
grow...
...all from
a front row
seat.
Here's hoping
that the ease of the starting of summer
will hold true
throughout.
...Judy...
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Judy!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post heralding the start of Summer!! Your cottage looks so charming all decked out for the Summer months!! Just beautiful!!
Hugs,
Deb
Judy, I love your sweet cottage inside and out. It's so wonderful. I loved the way you describe the darker cooler days and the scented breezes at night. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteI love seeing pictures of your home dressed for the summer months - the colors are perfectly suited to it.
ReplyDeleteI hope that we have a cooler summer this year but I am afraid that is too much to hope for.
I see some beautiful lavender buds. They are gonna be gorgeous when they bloom. Do you dry yours? I have some dried from last year that have been closed up in a canning jar.
ReplyDeleteThose little hummers are such a pleasure to watch.
How nice your dining room is. Like those checkered chair covers. Won't be long , June will be gone before we know it, moving fast. Betsy
I need to start my americana decor. Yours are nice...also love that white lavender. Janice
ReplyDeleteA lovely treat to visit your post today Judy. You have a wonderful collections of vintage. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment, appreciated.
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Love seeing your post Judy. Love love your Americana decor in your sweet cottage home. Summer is here and I think we are all starting to enjoy. Glad you can have your doors and windows open at night to take in that sweet summer evening air.
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Kris
PS: I might have to get out my mouse you sent and give her a flag to have. She is packed away with all my halloween stuff. hmmm now you have me thinking she might need to come out before Halloween.
DeleteYour words on the beginning of summer are just perfect, Judy! Even as I swat away the flies, and pray for a breeze, this is just another joke from Mother Nature---I hope!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Oh summer. Where for art thou in my neck of the woods? It looks lovely in yours. We have our fingers crossed for a little bit of summer weather today, but the past few days have been 50 and rainy. What? In June? Blah...Ps. pretty pictures!
ReplyDeleteSummer is in full force in Texas. No open windows here day or night. Your home and it's vintage collections are so inviting.
ReplyDeleteHow in the world did you get that close up of the hummingbirds?
Hi Carla. I tried leaving a comment on your blog but it wouldn't let me. Glad you are getting building on your property. Hope the weather holds out and lets you get some more done. Thanks for your visit. I couldn't get a good pic of bird through the screen, my camera is not that good, so put a chair by the feeder and was lucky to get one to come by..Happy Wednesday..Judy
DeleteBeautiful pictures.. you know, last weekend was burning hot, but now I'm sitting in jacket..
ReplyDeleteLovely start to summer and your pretty décor! Just like Spring, we are waiting patiently for warmer weather to come back....it has been 50-60 here...in June!
ReplyDeleteJudy, your dining area is so beautiful. I especially love the photo with the berries and wine. Perfection.
ReplyDeleteAh, summer. We've taken a step back to the cool side. It's an erratic weather year to be sure!
I think summer has arrived here in central Oregon too. Many HOT days but love the cool nights (down in the 40's usually). We too close up during the day, and throw open (or slide open) the windows at night to let in the natural air conditioning! No A/C up yet.. we stay pretty comfy until it hits 90 here, then the house gets a little too warm. Loved all of your patriotic settings and my fave too was the strawberries and wine! Also love those brown and white checked "dresses" on the chairs. There's something nice about a nice dark cool house on those hot days isn't there? I'm heading to the Oregon coast for a few days and it will DEFINITELY be cooler there! I'm so looking forward to it! xoxoxo Marilyn
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed my visit, dear Judy! Your beautiful home is so welcoming with all the patriotic touches. I love all the sweet details. Summer is so beautiful, but when it gets too hot, it's nice to have a cool drink beside the fan and maybe a few magazines to browse through. (Loved your magazine feature!) I even set up a fan for the fur-babies to lounge beside - they love it! I just bought a jasmine vine - I hope mine gets to be as pretty as yours :) xx Karen
ReplyDeleteI love your patriotic decor. Precious. I love your vintage looking photos. Thanks for sharing at Keep In Touch.
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I call a Spring story. We love birds. You know until I moved to the country I didn't spend a lot of time enjoying them. I am loving your patriotic look for the Summer. I'm trying to get mine all out.
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