Mother Nature.

Yikes, it's been a month since I've been here. I hate to admit that I've become more of a Facebook poster. It is so much easier AND so easy for people to just LIKE your photos/status rather than having to leave a comment. But, I also do not want to give up the blog. It has its own attraction and somehow I feel I can be more anonymous here, although I know that's not true.
I've been trying to spend more time in the garden. It's a lot of work, but can be so satisfying. It can also take a toll on my aging body. I'm trying to do a little each day rather than kill myself doing too much in one day, but sometimes around here, you have to take advantage of the nice weather when you've got it.
Anyway, here are a few pics from the garden this week. The calla lilies and hydrangeas are in full bloom, my tomatoes are planted, the poppies and peonies are ready to bloom. Enjoy.
Happy Monday!

There is still a lot of work to do...some areas in serious need of weeding.

And woodpeckers to contend with...

Afternoon walk...

I left work early today and got a complete walk in before the sunset. That's saying something because sunset was at 4:20 today.

Downtown Winslow, Bainbridge Island

This is my downtown, looking very festive.

It's getting me in the spirit! I think I'll pull out my Christmas boxes today. 

Maybe I'll even put up the outdoor lights while it is clear and sunny.

Wishing everyone a joyous month of December. xo

A small town tree lighting.

I work for the organization that puts on the holiday tree lighting for our small town. Last Sunday we put the tree up and decorated it. And yesterday was the big day. After a dusting of snow in the morning, a nearly five-hour power outage, and freezing temps, it all came together. It was truly magical!

a lovely evening sky...

Last night was First Friday Art Walk in our little town of Winslow. 

Every time I walked out of one of the galleries the sky was more and more beautiful.

In my garden...

I take these same pictures every year. They are just too beautiful to resist.

And they do not last long enough!

I'm off to work today. 

Lavender.

Did anyone go to Sequim for the Lavender Festival this weekend? I had to miss it this year, but have my own little crop here. I brought some in and it has fragranced the whole house! I'm loving summertime. 

Happy Monday!

Coming soon...Joan of Cards @ SASH Mercantile!

There is a wonderful new marketplace going in at the new Pleasant Beach Village on the south end of Bainbridge Island. Read a little bit about it here, here, and here. SASH Mercantile, run by the wonderful Peggy Fish and Sally Samson, will have one of the stalls inside and they will be carrying my cards! It should open mid-month....it's looking like July 12th. Stay tuned!

It's just across the street from The Treehouse Café and Lynwood Theatre!

Sunday shopping.

We have a wonderful new store in the neighborhood....Vintage Home and Garden. Morgan has exquisite taste and her shop is so welcoming. She's also a photographer and posts amazing photos from her shop here, on her FB page.  I bought a fun letter J for my studio and stationery made from vintage wallpaper!

Eagle Harbor.

I took a little trip into Seattle this week and snapped this pic as the ferry departed Eagle Harbor. The trees are so beautiful right now. I got lucky and missed the raindrops that day, not so lucky today. And I'm off to work on a Saturday!

Enjoy the extra hour of sleep tonight!  I know I sure will.

Reusable bags.

A plastic bag ban goes into effect today in our little town. Here are some ideas for reusable ones. I have a couple like this first one...they're great because they fold up and fit in your purse so easily! The other bags I tend to forget to bring with me.

And by the way, Happy November!

Stains.

Fall, on Winslow Way.