Helloooo out there. It's been a long, long time since I've been to this space or even felt like posting here. For some reason, not sure why, I just needed to take a break from it all.

As the summer comes to a close, I feel like posting here again, so I will!

This summer I spent a lot of time with family...in fact the whole summer really, in places that were familiar and beautiful. I went swimming almost every day. I read a lot of books. I spent a lot of time with my children and my nieces and nephews. It was nice.

So now, it's almost September. School is about to begin and life is about to become more chaotic.

I read this article on being busy the other day. Note to self.

Everything is blooming at once!

Love peonies!  These are from the grocery store, but the ones in my garden are going to bloom soon.  I can't quite remember all the different colors I have, so it will be a nice surprise.  I've been reading a lot lately.  Mostly memoir type books, coming of age stories...non-fiction.  

Just Kids by Patti Smith

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

Charlotte au Chocolate by Charlotte Silver

Nothing Daunted by Dorothy Wickenden

The Flame Trees of Thika by Elspeth Huxley

and one great novel written about Maine in the 1800's...I really loved this one.  

The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett

Thanks Cambridge Public Library...my current #1 inspiration! 

Hello!  Didn't really mean to stay away so long...things just got busy.  But now it's spring and everything is blooming earlier than usual.  Lilacs are the best, aren't they?  Except for roses and peonies, but they aren't blooming yet.  Be back soon!

Same tree...evening light, morning light. It's what I see out my living room window.

Cold days and pretty blossoms.

From Italy 2010. I'd like to go on a trip soon...this time of year especially.

Have a good weekend!

Gosh, it got cold again this week. I've been inside doing a lot of sewing.

We watched Wasteland this last week. I recommend it.

Also, loved this couple's garden on the Selby.