more photo fun ...

I have been having a lot of fun with these Cottage Arts frames and papers. This is the same photograph that I posted back a few months ago. It is interesting how the effects change the look isn't it? Sigh ... spring seems so long ago, and now we are gearing up for back to school. But I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. Not yet.

on and on and on ...

I am so glad we finally have that gorgeous, warm, sultry summer weather. The cooler days were gorgeous too, but summer needs a little swelter, I think. The sky is gorgeous and clear. The air feels hot on your skin. The flowers explode in the fields ... This was taken at the farm where we buy our veggies in the summer. Glad I had my little camera stowed in my bag. Definitely click to enlarge - you feel like the flowers are right there...

just because ...

Its been a while ... been busy busy busy ... kids, work, relaxing... yes, I was busy relaxing. If you do it right, its an art form ... I love the hazy dreamy almost filmy days of summer. After weeks of cool weather, summer has finally come to NY. It is hot, but it forces you to slow down and relax a bit .... I have posted some pictures of recent projects on facebook, but I need to upload my other card to put them here. Lots of flowers, cakes and even a crazy daisy cake!

.... those April showers ...

... bring May flowers. Which is true, and fine, except April was not nearly as rainy as May. But as soon as those first tulips come up, it somehow seems worth it all ...

hearts and flowers

We are overcome with flowers here ... my husband surprised me with these, and I thought they were too pretty not to share. The hearts? Heart shaped brownies I am baking. Hmm ... a house that smells of flowers and chocolate. What could be better?

dreaming of spring

Clearly, we have gone over the flower bend here! The morning light looked so pretty I had to snap it up! I love flowers all year round - in the winter, they are a reminder that spring will come back. In the spring, those first blooms coming through are like finally taking a deep breath of cool crisp air. In the summer, they are lush and full. And in the fall, I get them for my birthday!

here comes the sun ...

The sun is out! Finally!! I can't tell you how good it feels, even though it is still cold out. It is funny how a few cloudy days in a row will get to you in the winter months! These sunny hibiscus were from last year. They make me think of warm, tropical places.