Do you like quilts?

I used to collect quilts but they have been stored in boxes for a long, long time. I was
overjoyed when I recently came across them. As I was unfolding my collection I was
thinking that I would blog about the quilts...some very old and some not so old.
However, I think what I will do is just include my quilts from time to time in different
pictures. That way you will see them in use. I love them and adore using them in all
kinds of ways.

Today is very sunny and warm and a friend is coming over. I decided to spread a quilt
on the lawn. We can relax and enjoy some refreshing sparkling lemon water and catch
up on all our news and hopefully stay cool.

I’ve been trying to find a little shade but there's not much...

Do you like this quilt?  I found it in upstate New York many years ago. It dates around
the 1940’s. I think it’s perfect to use around Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Christmas,
don’t you?

Now that I have so many lemons, I think maybe I’ll make a lemon pie!

I hope you are staying cool.

The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Red Sun At Night...

A few days ago I was driving home from antiquing/thrifting in Santa Barbara...but more
on that later.  It was a glorious, sunny and warm day.  I was late in getting started so I
decided to take the coast road instead of the freeway as to avoid the late afternoon traffic.

Actually, my intention was to watch the changes in the sky as the sun would begin to set. 
I was not in a rush.  I guess the surfers around Malibu were not in a rush either.

As I drove along I could tell the sky was beginning to change and the sun was casting
shadows and a glimmer on the ocean water.

It seemed like every time I looked toward the ocean the sky was beginning to change hue...

Slowly but surely...

Now it was more and more difficult to keep my eyes on the road because my attention
was on the magic light show taking place in the sky. Finally, I just gave up trying to drive.
I quickly parked the car, sat back and enjoyed another magnificent sunset over the
Pacific Ocean.

Is the sun falling from the sky...?

It looks like a big round ball coming to earth...

It's getting lower...

And lower...

Kissing the mountains...

 The sun is starting to say goodnight with a glow behind the

mountains...

Another sweet gift in life.

A gigantic Thank You to Mother Nature!

As they say, "red sun at night sailors delight".

Tomorrow will be a delight for surfers, sailors, kite surfers
and perfect for me to work with my roses.

It Must Be Spring Fever

I must have spring fever.  I just can’t seem to get enough of the beautiful freshly cut flowers...

Delicate sweet peas...

And the lovely fresh fruit...

It can be a fancy occasion...

Or very casual...

Some berries might have long stems...

Which would you prefer..,maybe a little chocolate?

Delightful, delectable and delicious...

Ahh, spring.
Enjoy your beautiful spring day!

Today is Farmers' Market Day...

I always look forward to Sunday morning at the farmers’ market. It’s a wonderful
place to meet up with neighbors who I never get a chance to see during the week
because of all our hectic schedules. And, of course the beautiful fresh vegetables and
fruit. Today I arrived very early and many of the farmers were just setting up but
pleasure was already in the air...

 There's something for everyone...

Right now it is strawberry time in California and this makes the market day extra special.
They are all so sweet and plump and juicy...

The peaches are divine... 

There are also, of course, all the extras...like mushrooms...

and chocolate...

And herbs...

Breads and pastries of all sorts...

I’m always captivated by the variety of vegetables...so many different shapes and
colors and sizes...

Some want to make a statement...

And the orchids...

And the flowers....

I love the look of the flowers wrapped in newspaper when you purchase them.
It reminds me of my time in Paris.

I hope you are having a lovely day.