Foxglove in my garden Have you been enjoying your summer so far? Have you picnicked in a park, gone to the beach or a lake (if you have one nearby), had a barbecue, eaten at an outdoor cafe, indulged in a fudgesicle, drank an Orange Crush, gone for long walks, stargazed, napped in a hammock, …
Strawberry Ice Mold, on Amazon The days are so nice and long right now. Let’s not squander our opportunities to enjoy warm sunny evenings. Go for walks, go berry picking, sit on the porch visiting with friends, go to outdoor cafes. I’ve banned myself from watching my shows on Tivo until it’s dark or too …
I love being able to work outside – with just the right amount of shading over my office table, I can still see my laptop. My dogs get more exercise and we’re all happier this way! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Citronella Tealight Candles, on Amazon Take stock of your citronella candles, mosquito repellent (if …
I am having the most delightful morning. I slept in late, played with my dogs, set up my outdoor office with magazines, catalogs, books, computers and iced tea, and read in the sun for an hour. I lazily made myself scrambled eggs and ate them slowly while I leisurely read. I love summertime! QUICK THINGS …
Christmas Gift Wrap Organizer, on Amazon Are you an advance planner? Then maybe today you’ve noticed we have six months left until Christmas. I’m looking forward to it – I love the holidays! I’ll put some thought into restocking my gift closet, picking up gifts for friends and family here and there when I find …
Pacifica’s “Gypsy Spirit” Candle Trio, on Amazon Somehow cleaning on a nice sunny day makes me happy. You’d think I’d be bitter about my wasted time indoors – I should be outside enjoying the sun, not indoors bending over my vacuum. But with my doors and windows open to the fresh air, a candle burning, …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Sweep front and back porches, and front entrance, if needed Set out a pitcher of sun tea if you like to drink tea Look over budget for the rest of June. Can you afford to treat yourself to a little something (a houseplant, a new body wash, a scented candle, …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Go for a walk if it’s nice enough out. Do your sheets need washing today? I’m looking forward to sleeping on fresh clean sheets tonight. Look over your calendar for the rest of the month. Any birthdays coming up? Need to write any cards, send any gifts, plan any parties? …
My cousin came over to help me tackle this garden project! We started the day with a horrible bed of nasty weeds, and finished the day with a garden of colorful dahlias, zinnias, and impatiens! This weekend I’ve been sunning, gardening, reading, going to the dog park, eating outdoors, and only doing the bare minimum …
Trying to think of an excuse to justify buying this Kate Spade posy vase, but I have an orange/rust kitchen, a blue living room, teal outdoor decorations, and burgundy family room. Must think harder! Sometimes your family has an emergency and you have to drop everything to help out. In this case I’m currently helping …