Friday's sunset.

It was incredibly beautiful and only lasted a few minutes.

Busy, busy.

I'm just back from a week-long trip to Southern California to help my dad after hip replacement surgery. He's doing really well I'm happy to report. I'm back to my full-time day job and trying to get caught up with Joan of Cards orders.....Halloween and Birthday mobiles in progress above.

Enjoy this gorgeous fall day everyone! xo

Hello October.

"We have waited the whole summer long for the days we're living now. The air is crisper, cooler, the sky at night an incredibly brilliant blue. Autumn is a time when the year renews itself. Summer's ending seems more like a beginning, full of possibility. Pull on a sweater to ward off the chill and take a walk to hear the leaves crunch underfoot." ~From an older magazine, not sure which one or how long ago.

Late summer roses.

...or I guess early fall roses, from my garden.

Dog bed.

I made a new dog bed cover from some old jeans yesterday. I really like the way it turned out.

And so does the doggie...

Beach house rugs.

I'd take any of these for my house by the water....

from the October issue of House Beautiful.

Sunset from the garden.

Snapped these quickly with the iPhone this evening while watering after work. What a gorgeous evening. I just love this time of year with tomatoes ripening by the dozen, pumpkins almost ready, sunflowers following the sun with their faces, apples and pears looking oh so delicious.

Have a great weekend wherever you are!

Topless.

Wish I was driving one of these on days like today!

all images via Google images

My Wonderdog!

Fire sunset.

A different looking sunset when there is a fire in the Olympics...

Patty mail.

I am one lucky girl. I have a friend in London that sends me the best, most gorgeous packages. The wrapping is a work of art....hence I've saved them all!


And fabulous things come inside....like amazing fabric remnants, and collage do-dads, and my favorite tea!

Apples and pears.

Looking like fall, still feels like summer!

Shears.

From today's NYTimes, here's the link so you can read the fine print. I'm picky about my shears and loved seeing what the famous and not-so-famous use.

Vespa.

Wouldn't it be fun to zip around town on this? My son just restored this Vespa and someone already bought it. It's so cute! I wish it was mine, but that would mean getting my motorcycle license, helmet and all that....no time!

More summer.

These never made it into a salad. We ate them like candy!

Happy Friday!

Wanting summer to last forever...

Dining room.

I don't have one (just a table in the kitchen), but if I did this is what it would look like...

Country Living magazine, May 2011

Eight years ago...

....this guy came into our lives. He was about two years old and a rescue from the Humane Society. Such a good day!

Blueberry pickin'

We are blessed with a u-pick blueberry farm right here on the Island. My friend and neighbor, Jane, and I went yesterday and came home with about eight pounds between us! I froze a lot for winter...to put on oatmeal and in muffins, but this morning they are going into pancakes! Yum!

jane

Heart rock.

I'm still here. Just super busy (and stressed). I did take time on Sunday evening to sit down by the beach just to breathe and ponder. I looked down and saw this lovely heart rock....sharing it with you. xo