Live in the Sunshine...

Jena Ardell Photography Bicycle Print

I think I'd rather be at the beach today.
I saw this bike at the beach print on etsy and just love it.

I'm also still working on beachy things.
I have always liked this Emerson quote and have finally put it on a sign.


Now to get up to the shop and work on "Things that go bump in the night"
Halloween is fast approaching.

Lucy Loves Ice Cream

Dumser's Dairyland has been serving the best homemade ice cream for years on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland. There is now one located on Route 50, just out side of town.

We stopped there when we were leaving for home last week so Lucy could have her cup of vanilla ice cream. (and yes, Lou and I did get milkshakes, strawberry banana for Lou and vanilla for me)

After having her special treat...Lucy winked at me. A new dog sentiment based on cute things our fuzzy baby does.

Lucy's New Sign

Aqua and White

I am hiding in my bedroom today, with a sore throat, hacking cough and a fever. I believe I owe this malaise to my darling grandson who brought it home from his daycare/school. He was coughing earlier this week while I watched him. Talked with Holly earlier and she's home with the same symptoms.

So I actually have some time to "stroll" through some decorating ideas. My friend Bonnie has been using shades of aqua in her house for years. Seems that aqua and white are the newest decorating rage. I do believe I may have to paint my kitchen using these colors.
What do you think?

Lets Drift Away

Such Pretty Things

The Sunny Sunflower House

House of Turquoise

I made this sign with Bonnie in mind...

Ocean Pines Craft Show

Wow did we luck out. We signed up to participate in the Ocean Pines Crafts Show outside of Ocean City, MD on Saturday. As most of you, we have been experiencing the hot, hot temperatures the past month, and were very concerned as to what the weather would be. The last time we set up for this particular show was 3 years ago and it was an extremely hot day and I uttered the words more than once…”I’m melting, I’m melting” in my best wicked witch voice. Well Saturday was a beautiful day…mid 80’s, breezy and our space was under the trees.

This was also the Lucy’s first craft show. At first she wasn’t too happy being tied to a tree, right next to where we were setting up, but once she realized we weren’t leaving her by herself, she settled in. She was so happy to visit with all the folks who stopped to talk with her. But she wasn’t too fond of a large, black marshmallow of a dog who wanted to give her a kiss. She snapped at this darling boy. Guess our Lucy just isn’t that kind of girl.

I love to do shows like this…good weather, great customers and the ladies of the Pion’eer Craft Club, who put on this festival do an amazing job. The show next year will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in White Horse Park, Ocean Pines, Maryland.

The Country Workshop

Zucchini Cakes...

Had hoped to be able to make all types of recipes using zucchini when I planted several little plants this spring. I actually harvested two, yes two zucchini from my potted plants. But I still will try this recipe...just have to go to the local farm store to get the main ingredient.
Recipe for Zucchini Cakes

What if...

A sentiment to think about...

The Boy is 2

A quick post...this weekend Darlin' D's second birthday was celebrated. He has discovered the movie Toy Story and just adores Buzz Lightyear. His Mom made a wonderful Buzz cake for him and he not only blew out the candles but was singing Happy, Happy, Happy all evening.

Gramps and I found a Buzz that talks, and moves and has blinking lights and sounds. The second photo, Holly sent me the morning after the party. Buzz and D are having quite a conversation. Oh the magic...