lately

...just being seems wonderful and amazing and heavy all at the same time

I was sitting outside the other day craving to inhale the scent of summer which would wash over me and then I'd be able to feel it within me. It has always been easy for me to stir up the carefreeness of summer. This year has been different, unexpected angst along with beautiful family gatherings and travels.

Ever grateful for all that I have and get to experience.

Ladybug, our fluffy girl who likes to sleep on my head, has become very sick in a very short time. We will know more in the coming days, in the meantime she is getting cantaloupe (her favorite), baby food and lots of love.

7.21 to 8.1
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plum girl

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Congratulations to Hillery from Handmake My Life, the winner of my summer print giveaway. This afternoon I visited her beautiful blog and shop...looking forward to sending the happy little print her way.

Over the weekend I became the mother of a plum tree. After many Sundays admiring one nearby, my parents dropped a baby one off. Possibly it was the fact that I was considering taking a few as they ripened (that would be terrible but last year so many got wasted on the ground) or that I talked about it every time I saw it. It may be awhile before I have my own fruits to enjoy but I cannot wait!
 
6.23 to 6.27
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summertime

Giveaway and shop update! A new print that will be added to the shop tomorrow. Leave a comment below about your summer plans for a chance win this print.
The onion and parsley are happily taking over the kitchen while the hydrangea's burst with color more and more each day. Hermie is healing and I am finally back on the computer and working away with inspiration and focus. A new book has been started, I only lost one tomato plant out of the seven varieties, there are cinnamon rolls to be eaten at the fair, gatherings with friends and family, new marshmallow roasters to use and trips to be planned. Happy Summer!

To enter the giveaway leave a comment (and be sure I have a way to contact you) about your summer plans. A winner will be drawn on Wednesday June 27th!

6.13 to 6.20

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been making my own smoothies, and liking them so much that I haven't seen my Jamba friends in awhile...

aching to get on some new projects, but have allowed obstacles to cloud my creativity

more tulips blooming every couple of days (more photos in my instagram, user name:staceywinters)

embracing the extra light of day

3.7 to 3.12

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leap

banana cake baked from the heart...it tastes even better that way

 Tuna paws at rest

to rise
a sudden or abrupt transition
an act or instance of accepting or trusting in something that cannot be readily seen or proven
 


2.28 to 2.29
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xoxo

happy valentine's day!


2.11 to 2.14

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perpetual

motion.

I haven't been away.
I've been right here.
Eating donuts, packing orders, growing beets, listening to Cut Copy, cleaning, sleeping, organizing images, running in mud, making pumpkin pudding, taking photographs, catching up and falling behind.
See you tomorrow.

10.11 to 10.16

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September has vanished right before my eyes, I hope October takes its time.

9.26 to 9.29

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sunshine tuna

Tuna will fight all the others to get this place in the afternoon. 

Things I like that you might like, too...

 firstly, a pretty giveaway from Marie Bee
 then there is this new tutorial ebook series I'm taking part in
 also, an etsy shop with an abundance of style

. . . and tomorrow is the first day of summer!!! 

Happy Monday!
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