Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s the Dog Days of Summer and we’re need of a cool down! The dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. Historically they are the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Greek and Roman astrology…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Our resident Great Blue Heron can be found fishing from our dock every afternoon. I’ve always thought herons are the most Dr. Suess-esque of the bird kingdom. . . Here he is ready for take off. . . Their wingspan is 5.5 to 6.6 feet,…
Happy Sunday from Lola and Sophie! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’ve enjoyed a little boating over the last couple of weeks. We’re in our typical July weather pattern of 90 degree temps, humidity and pop-up thunderstorms, so we’re early morning or late evening boaters, avoiding the heat of the day. The…
Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day will be a different holiday for most of us this year as the unofficial kick for summer without the normal beach trips or BBQs with friends and family. One thing remains the same; Memorial Day is still a holiday to remember and honor those made the ultimate sacrifice and gave…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little December weekend waterview from Lake Norman . . . We enjoyed a little boating time last weekend. The temps were in the low 60s and it was warm in sun. Sophie and Lola enjoyed the sunshine and wind blowing in their ears. It was a little brisk with the breeze…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview. . . We enjoyed a little time on the lake over Labor Weekend and boated over to watch a regatta and the billowing sails. . . Fun to see the variety of sails on the water. . . My heart beats red, white and blue so I loved…
Happy Weekend, I hope you had a great 4th and are enjoying this holiday week! It’s been hot and steamy here!! We’ve been indoors in the comfort of the AC for most of this week, but did venture out some for an early morning boat ride and breakfast cruise on the 4th. Lola says kibble…
Find summer table and centerpiece inspiration with themes and ideas ranging from nautical, seaside, tropical, or fresh-from-the-garden, for your outdoor entertaining and dining this summer. Happy Monday! As Memorial Day is two weeks away and the unofficial kick off to summer, I’m sharing some summer table and centerpiece inspiration from the archives. I think alfresco…
Thank you for all your visits, comments, shares and Pins in 2018! Here’s look back at how the tables turned during the year, with highlights from the months, seasons and holidays! Click on the links for complete full posts, sources and more tabletop inspiration. Winter Nesting Table Winter nesting with birds, glittery nests, mercury glass and pine cones Cozy Nest…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend water and dogs’ eye view from Lake Norman. Lola is getting her sea legs and looking forward to pontoon rides. She’s learned from Gracie that crushed ice is a pontoon ritual and treat. She’s 4 months old with a lot of fur that she says is hot in our…