I took advantage of warm temperatures to set a table for two~ with a little color inspiration from a pair plates I found at HomeGoods. Blue married with shades of rust and brown seemed like an unlikely Thanksgiving color combination but Mother Nature, seemed to give her stamp of approval with the water reflecting the blue sky, along with…
I’m Tackling a little Tabletop Fishing on the Dock for Kathleen’s Let Dish~ Summer Fun Table Challenge. I toted my supplies~ sunscreen, a book, glass, and fishing map in a vintage minnow bucket~ all essential to enjoy a little outdoor scenery which is the lure of fishing for me. Fishing net and rod at the ready~…
One of the pleasures of being on the lake is watching the birds~ especially the Swallows and their cousins, the Purple Martins. We have been visited by a large group or “kettle” of Barn Swallows this year. We watched them flying under our dock to build nests formed by mud cups this summer. Both parents…
We spent some time boating and enjoying a couple of regattas on the lake recently~ admiring the boats & colored sails. It floats my boat to spy new and clever boat names to add to my collection :) Last year during our week-long stay at Harbor Island, we dined at Sweetgrass Restaurant & Bar at the Dataw…
A little boating~ Some snacking . . . These special treats courtesy of this bonnie lass, Sadie~ Sadie, whose mom Sarah, knows cinnamon & oatmeal and peanut butter & blueberry are the best flavors at Woof Gang Bakery :) Thank you Sadie & Sarah! Wishing you a Safe & Happy Memorial Day with plenty of treats! Thank…
Memorial Day kicks off Boating Season at the Lake! A reprise of our Memorial Day Fun from last year’s celebration~ I hope you don’t mind weighing anchor with me again :-) In anticipation of boating over the course of the long holiday weekend, I decorated the pontoon for fun. . . . . .from Stem to Stern. . .…
I was fortunate to visit Vancouver, BC the beginning of May with my husband, to attend a business conference~ Our first trip, enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The highlight of our trip was visiting The Butchart Gardens~ You can tiptoe through the tulips, here. We also spent a few days in Seattle, to break…
It’s usually pretty quiet in our corner of the lake until boating season kicks off Memorial Day, continuing through Labor Day~ for the most part, just us and the birds. Herons are here year round~ we have a permanent resident in our cove ~you can see the one in my header, strolling down our dock.…
April Showers~ May they bring you May flowers~ Showering you with Happy Earth Day wishes! Thank you for your visit, I’m joining: Seasonal Sundays~ Mosaic Monday~ Outdoor Wednesday~
Winter World **** by Bernd Heinrich I’m reposting this book review from last year for Food for Thought, which I’m thrilled about returning, with our first book selection Friday, Jan. 20th~ The Night Circus! Next up is Chocolate Chocolate: The True Story of Two Sisters, Tons of Treats, and the Little Shop That Could ~ a…