Happy Friday. Claude Monet's Flowers.

Monet’s Garden, the Irises

“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”

― Claude Monet

15 Refreshing Summer Popsicle Recipes

Who doesn't love something frozen on a hot August day.  Here are 15 refreshing popsicle recipes I have been rounding up all Summer long.  The color and flavor combination are amazing!  I would like to plan a popsicle tasting party and vote on our favorite flavors.  Happy sampling.  Leave a comment and let me know which is your favorite.

1. Watermelon Cucumber Pops

2. Pina Colada Pops

3. Chocolate Cookie Dough Pops

4. Blueberry Sour Cream Pops

5. Coconut Mango Pops

6. Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles

7. Tropical Avocado Pops

8. Chocolate Dipped Blackberry Buttermilk Pops

9. Coke Float Popsicles

10. Lemon Yogurt Raspberry Pops

11. Peaches and Cream Pops

12. Berry Ice Pops

13. Roasted Sweet Corn Pops

14. Sweet and Salty Celery Popsicles

15. Cookies and Cream Popsicles

Treasury Love. Country Living.

'dusting of country' by deidrewasenius

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Fall Color Trends

     Emerald: 1. Annakshop  2. LaurasJewellery  3. Michaelangelas 

     Pumpkin:  1. Purlbknit  2. Grimme  3. Concettascloset

     Mykonos:  1. Shopat851  2. LoftFullOfGoodies  3. Shopkei

     Samba:  1. VeraVague  2. humperdinckhats  3. TheRobinsonsHouse

     Moss:  1. Playtheribbon  2. Lightborn  3. Mojospastyle

    Plum:  1. Sophiaclothing  2. PetalPerceptions  3. BelovedThreadsByDoah

Saturday Wrap Up

Fist full week of school is under our belt.  We jumped back into the routine pretty smoothly for all the dragging of feet that was going on in our house.  I'm feeling a little sentimental as this is the last year I will be a mother of school aged children.  My girls will be off to college this time next year and I will be working through 'empty nest syndrome'.  I'm trying to mentally prepare so it doesn't hit me all at once.

I have been working hard this week on my photography.  Trying to take pictures everyday and work on my techniques.  I had my first non-family photo shoot last weekend and took senior pictures for this lovely girl.  We had so much fun and it just reinforced my desire to look for more opportunities.

My husband started making a pallet swing for me yesterday.  I can't wait to have it hanging on my porch.  I will post his tutorial next week when he gets it finished.  Can't wait!

  

 

I will be on the lookout for a headboard / footboard after seeing this post by Beyond The Picket Fence.

I loved this Mini Book Tutorial from Ruth Beakley

Happy Friday. Meet The Neighbors.

I love my neighbors.  They are quiet, respectful and very dignified.  They are great parents, diligent and nurturing.  They busy themselves with catching fish out of the lake for their hungry offspring.  While I do believe they have introvert tendencies they love to entertain and welcome us to their home, a Cottonwood tree on the edge of our property.  We are privileged to know Mr. & Mrs. Bald Eagle and hope we will be neighbors for many years to come.  Happy Friday!

Wordless Wednesday. Blue Moon.

(photos by pretty whimsical)