Friday, August 13, 2010

Berry, grape and Coco...maybe.

Berry tinted lip gloss from AVEDA
My new summer shade
it's full of moisture
protection
from the sun with SPF
and easy to apply
affordable
small enough to pop in a pocket
mine goes into my cargo pant leg pocket and I reapply whenever I feel the need
soft smooth lips are mine


My newest read...
I love the luscious looking grapes


This story is about a couple who take up residence in the South of France in an old stone house
my idea of romance and fun!


The lovely Julianne Moore
such a beauty, poised, elegant and sultry.

Lighter reading and some ideas for Fall
it's windy and hot here
I am keeping hydrated with water
hard to concentrate on the Fall Fashion forecast!



Fabulous issue full of inspiration and charming decor
Run out and get a copy if you like the Country look.
This is a keeper!


My new journal
for jotting down notes and observations
Authors who visit our school Library 
recommend this as a valuable tool for writers and budding authors everywhere.

I am hoping to see this movie soon...

What are you doing with your weekend?
Wishing you fun from here.
Hugs from the Hostess


Thursday, August 12, 2010

Moments and musings...on the journey of life...

Setting sun

We are still bobbing about in our boat
watching the day turn to night
 sleeping long and deeply
I have been getting 10 hours of slumber
which is really quite remarkable considering that I have not been walking.
Maybe it's the salt air 
or the fact that we are away from it all
no demanding schedules
no chores
no daybook

I have lost track of the days

I would love to live my everyday life in this space
I am not too sure why I can't
what would it take to be in this head space
there must be a secret that I have yet to discover.

I met an interesting fellow at the laundromat
he's retired living aboard his 41 foot sailboat
he sold his home to finance his dream of getting away from the hustle and bustle
He is free to come and go as he pleases
he looked very relaxed
and he highly recommends this way of life!
It sounds like he has made the right choice and it suits him

There is something magical and restorative about holidays
I guess that's why we take them
to nurture our souls
and tend to the messiness that clutters and clogs our minds

I aspire to being joyful and happy wherever I am
because isn't it the moment, the right now, that is important when all things are said and done?

Lots of time to ponder more
I'll leave with this image from many moons ago
Me
newly married
before kids
really just a kid myself!


Smiles all round!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Sitting on the dock of the bay...

Glassy calm water
wind easy

We are snugged up to the dock and sitting aside our boating buddies...
we are a Chris Craft and they are a Monk!
Our days are spent in tandem
we get along so well
all 4 of us
the guys hunt and gather
crab and cod
the gals
we make salads
and spuds
we have our noses firmly planted into our books
the pool and hot tubs call
we beach comb
we kayak
we sleep late
we snore
(some of us!)

Mr HB gets his work emails
he's a partner and needs to keep in the loop
I am a WIFI Queen
(I wonder if they think I am mad!)
I spend at least an hour online
they humour me
"ARE YOU BLOGGING"
no I am reading blogs!

We dined here...very tasty
I live in Hope...
for many things...
as I sit and type
there is a 75 foot Fleming next to us
very large and fine
it's called SILVERHEELS II
we are small and in it's shadow
Mr. HB chatted with the skipper
he's heading to Florida

I am in awe of these large expensive vessels
but am happy to be snug 
our boat is all it needs to be....
the heater is on
the bunk is ready
and I have half a book to read!

Calm Seas and Sweet Dreams
My WIFI signal
is strong tonight!

Blue skies and sunshine today....


The sun is shining down upon us and drying up the remnants of the rain.
The lawns and flowers have soaked their roots and seem very content
the blooms have not faded
they are smiling up at the sun.


I have picked up a new book from my summer read pile
 I am amused by the first few chapters
Sophie Kinsella is taking me away
with her words.

I've toyed with the idea of writing a book 
I was in the enriched English class at High School
I wrote poetry and was published in the School yearbook
My teachers encouraged me
and I blossomed
alas
it has been years
and the niggling thought still has itself firmly lodged in the back of my mind.

Blogger, Jen Lancaster's book "Bitter is the New Black" has awakened that urge
...maybe I'll enroll in a creative writing class at college this fall?
I have been enjoying simple days
uncluttered
unfettered by bustle and demands
eating when hungry
sleeping when weary
keeping the small space tidy
Simple decor
 finds
from beaches near and far
combing the shores for their bounty
searching for treasure in any form


The laze of summer
days of rest
the time to think
unencumbered
and free
to savour the bounty 
of nature

Where do you find the peace and serenity to restore and rejuvenate?
Is it the Yoga studio, a cottage, a garden?

Saturday, August 7, 2010

I've seen fire and I've seen rain....

I've seen fire and I've seen rain... 
Sweet Baby James (Taylor)

The sunsets here have been crimson red, 
full of the fire particles
 There are over 400 forest fires burning in our province.
We have not had rain in many weeks....
until now
I hope that this will extinguish some of them.

It's pouring rain and a great time to cocoon
cook some chowder
and relax..
I have devoured Jen Lancaster's book...


I discovered at the end of the book that she is a blogger!


Mr. HB and I watched Up in the Air
It was not what I was expecting but I enjoyed it just the same
I was hoping for a happy ending...
George Clooney is handsome and is such a natural on screen 
the camera loves him.


Garden roses and Lady's Mantle my favourite combo.

In the torrential downpour and gloom of grey
 I have
thoughts
musings
self evaluations
ruminations
comparisons
reflections

 all have made their appearance in my dreams
both awake and asleep
I feel very quiet
as I listen to the raindrops



Flowers in any form sustain me
they enrich my every day life
jewels of the garden
they look even brighter in the gloom of grey.

What would you be found doing on a day full of rain?