my blueskies

seven

2012-02-08T22:47:00.000-05:00

ian turned 7 today :)

(in our family - no school on your birthday)

first ian got to pick out a new bmx bike

then to daytona beach to one of ians fav places

the arcade

on the daytona boardwalk

then we took ians new bike to the intercoastal park

along downtown daytona beach

ohyeah, he was feelin it :)

riding along intercoastal

a little playground time

ian so excited to ck the daytona beach childrens library

gotta love a kid who loves a library!!

and it was sooo beachy

under the daytona speedway causeway is mosaic tiled

with sea creatures !!!

a perfect day in every way

riding downtown daytona beach

boy, bike, bridge ..

s-e-v-e-n

then some time on the beach

yes, its a drive on beach

and time at beachfront playground

@ sun splash park

mom chillin in the sun

shes lovin "hookie day" too :)

quiet time with his new wooden ship

the towel is his waves :)

and a beach ride

happy happy day for ian :))

beachside zen

2012-01-30T16:21:00.001-05:00

beautiful sunday strolling

new symrna beach "images" art festival

                                     i found this old (little bit rare) icelandic coin necklace
                                                     which came home on my neck
                                                         on a nice thin leather cord

                                                                    i met ken laffal
                                               coolest guy and travel guru - photographer

photograph - ken laffel

strolling, music, palm trees, art

beachside zen

favorites

2012-01-21T18:14:00.000-05:00

Natural Health

my favorite mag right now

almay

antioxidant grape seed, ginseng and ginkgo biloba

love

hibiscus tea
a new favorite tea

what are your natural health favorites?

bob night

2012-01-09T09:41:00.000-05:00

date night enjoying dylan songs

by many talented artists

historic bay street theatre, eustis, fl

these "bob night" concerts are performed

around florida

by many amazing artists

if you

love

bob dylan

beach days

2012-01-02T09:46:00.000-05:00

beach days

i heart you

heres to blueskies and sunny beach days

welcome 2012

2012-01-01T19:00:00.000-05:00

fresh new year

2012

heres to enjoying a year full of all the things we love !!

holidaze

2011-12-29T17:40:00.000-05:00

holidaze

w/ ian

went to see the manatees

they are up river to warm up now

playgrounds, zoo

feathered friends

ocean friends

the marine science center in ponce inlet

educational

inspirational

F U N :)

warm wishes

2011-12-24T15:05:00.000-05:00

warm wishes for a happy holiday

from my corner of the world to yours

hope yours is a beautiful one too

winter wishes

2011-12-08T17:29:00.006-05:00

i need this sundance top

wink, wink

doesnt it just say "strolling old towne"

and if the ring and necklace need to come along

who am i to argue :P

items above from sundance catalog

what are you wishing for ?

simply natural

2011-12-08T11:10:00.014-05:00

sunday trail hike near beach

thru palmetto hammock and pine preserve

this loop 11 miles - we are 3 miles in here

smelling pine trees

gathering

sweet company

a relaxed meal with this view at days end
days treasures mixed with a little christmas sparkle

our little branch "tree"

inspirations

from nature and west elm this year

simple - natural

has me feeling holiday happy :)

getaway town

2011-12-06T09:35:00.019-05:00

our getaway town is

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL
we spent our anniversary weekend here recently

the oldest catholic church in america sits in town center,

lovely to walk with old bells ringing

the earliest history of florida and america surround you

the whole pirate and treasure theme are real here

we enjoy "old towne"

a favorite sidewalk cafe is CELLAR 6

white sangria, gourmet tapas style menu,

view of aviles st with its trippy hippie college kids

park pirates and horse and carriage

make for excellent people watching

being in the restuarant creation business

we love handsome, well designed places

this place is gorgeous inside too with live music at night

strolling old town is just relaxing

this doorstep has photo opt all over it !

love the architectural and unexpected

i love these blues

and the old gardens growing with reckless abandon

what is your getaway town ??

birthday wishes

2011-11-09T13:28:00.003-05:00

birthday wishes

did come true :))

tropical fall love

2011-11-07T09:53:00.010-05:00

tropical fall love

for my bday weekend

enjoyed plant show tropicals

with another fall bday girl

and her new jacket

and new boots w/ love from her mama

celebrated with fam at favorite french cafelobster bisque and wine, yum!

tropical fall love

just the way i like it :))

:: florida fall ::

2011-11-02T10:03:00.008-04:00

(cute lil ashton above)

fall has been rich with family
three birthdays

a week with the fam from chattanooga

beach days
lots n lots

(ian on flagler beach)
(jordan - on a nature walk)
sweet boy
(aka "afi")
delighting the gkiddos with fish fun

(youngest landon)

:: our florida fall ::

my florida life

2011-10-21T14:09:00.010-04:00

hi all :))

has it really been 15 days since i last posted ?

been beachy & busy since arriving home

as much as i love the rugged beauty and inspiring contrasts

of Iceland

i love coming home to flip flop wearing weather

beach days

and the casual ease of

my florida life
celebrated my daughters 30th birthday beachside

she wasnt thrilled about this milestone day

so we did shots as we ck'd the beach shops
it helped :))

had us some friki tiki time

and i found something for my birthday wish list :))

so happy to be back, missed you!!

iceland :: art

2011-10-05T13:32:00.004-04:00

went to the opening of

SIGURGEIR SIGURJONSSON
photographer
at hafnarborg in hafnarfjordur

wine, art lovers, conversations

extremely beautiful and inspiring aerial views of iceland

sigurjonsson has done many books on iceland

"icelanders" " icelandic horse" "lost in iceland"

to name a few

visited the

reykjavik academy of the arts

not like in usa where you need formal clearance to wander

thru college classrooms

nope,

its iceland

just find the person in charge, say hello

say you want to look around and do so :)))

each student has their own studio space

loved looking at their journals and creative experimentation

inspired :))

iceland : : old harbor reykjavik

2011-10-04T19:08:00.007-04:00

enjoyed a stroll thru "old harbor"

while in reykjavik, iceland the last 10 days

we had a long friendly chat with Saedis

first shop owner in the old fishermen huts by the harbor

she, family and friends went about the formidable task

of cleaning 100 years of fish, nets and gut stink

phew..can you imagine????

like many icelanders, she welcomes guests by burning

candles by her doors

she was just as warm and friendly

these armbands are her design

if you walk to the harbor and look right

you'll see the new harpa international concert center

a bit of a view hog

dramatic contrast to the humble old harbor fishing huts

but thats what makes iceland so beautiful

dramatic,

strong contrasts

about 20 miles south of reykjavik

in a small coastal town called

nyardvik

we visted the islenkgur

a full viking ship replica

pretty cool stuff

september welcome

2011-09-01T00:00:00.001-04:00

mind wandering toward fall

lovin the tunic above from sundance

but still definately summer here in florida

hello late summer tropicals

recent finds @ lowes
ground orchids
called

citrus sorbet and tropical sunset
:: september welcome ::

spring waters

2011-08-28T21:48:00.002-04:00

when its hotter than a hornets hiney outside

florida offers natural spring waters

a chilly 62 degrees

ahhhhh, thats better :)

photos from silver glen state park today

to the sea

2011-08-23T20:21:00.005-04:00

just watched the sweetest movie

ALAMAR (to the sea)

a film movement indie

a sweet end to a summer full of gkiddos

loved this film

catch of the day

2011-08-19T15:54:00.001-04:00

evening fishing with the boys
cast net throwing

yellow tails, sea bass, mullet

catch em, touch em, show em off, release em

ahhhh, except the one the seagull got :P

i love how easy boys are

she sells seashells

2011-08-18T22:29:00.000-04:00

recently visited at the home of an ex-employer christine

she had the nicest garden shop w/ english tea room in our quaint town

my favorite all time job-the garden shop

now she and her husband own the quaint locals breakfast cafe

that we frequent...frequently!!!

i was surprised to see what christine has been up to

she has a thing for shells

and making things covered in shells

besides her love of collecting scottie dog bits

books, beaded jewlery, english china

just so ya know

this is just christines cottage

her work space in the back yard

her house is way more interesting!!!!

chris has been selling to shops locally

but i want to help her get on fb and blogger
so she can sell seashells to all the shell lovers out there!!

the "big house"

2011-08-14T21:39:00.019-04:00

stopped in macon, ga while on a quick trip to TN

visited ABB "big house"

keepers of all things greg allman

*heart be still*

the ABB song "blue sky" the inspiration for
"my blueskies"

thanks to ABB museum suggestion we lunched at

"the H"
where mama H fed these struggling long hair hippies in the 70's

good down home soul food

off exit 164 I-75 GA

i love road trippin !

FUNky nsb

2011-08-07T21:04:00.006-04:00

nEw sYmrNa BeAch
beachside

in all its colorful FUNky surf shack style
today

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ahhhhhh

2011-08-02T22:10:00.003-04:00

enjoying a few days of summer lazy

after all the gkiddo mayhem

summertime

2011-07-27T22:22:00.003-04:00

has it really been 20 days since i posted last?

busy w/ gkiddos summer vaca's

BEACH sun SwImMiNg

crabs, rock climbing at the jetties, mullets

putt-putt, DAYTONA, movies

waterparks, playgrounds

be back soon when i shake the sand off :)

mai tais'

2011-07-07T11:46:00.007-04:00

enjoyed

MAI TAI'S @ MAI TAI'S

while on vaca to daytona
frozen, yummm!

their menu is perfectly tropical

mai tai's overlooks the historic daytona bandshell

great spot for people watching

gorgeous as torches are lit

we just shopped our favorite

MAUI NIX SURF SHOP

located in the same oceanwalk complex

(which has many nice restuarants, movie theatre & shops)

ian played soccer and street ball in bandshell area

while we relaxed over mai tai's

ya feel it ?

daytona beauty

2011-07-05T09:41:00.014-04:00

on the greener side
visited beautiful
DAYTONA BEACH MUSEUM OF ARTS & SCIENCES

gardens and tropical audubon exhibit
inspired me most

the quiet side of daytonas beauty

daytona beach

2011-07-02T19:42:00.017-04:00

fun week @ daytona beach

enjoyed pina coladas, putt putt golf

daytona lagoon lit at night

hoola hoop contests

walks under the pier

dinner on the pier
a funky motel room

crab legs and boiled shrimp
condiments in tackle boxes

mai tai's @ mai tai's

vintage arcades

diner breakfast on the boardwalk

ferris wheel rides

swimming/ riding waves

w/ new friends

night walks on the beach

refreshing pool water

frisbee and volleyball

fun in the sun

real florida

2011-06-26T22:14:00.013-04:00

boating florida lakes and waterways today

love the old swamp cypress
and the other local natives
which grow wild in my yard

swamp cypress and hyacinths, love em
say hi to natalie from luxembourg

enjoying florida for the first time !!!

egrets, sawgrass, eagles, spanish moss, gators, turtles

the real florida :)

ahhhhh

now i'm off to the beach for a week :)

summer's here

2011-06-20T17:07:00.005-04:00

fathers day @ beach

splashing, jumping, swimming

in the beautiful clear ocean

summer :)

brimming with love

2011-06-12T15:54:00.004-04:00

i'm brimming with love for fedoras

sweet boys gonna get one for fathers day

i'll post the pics when he does :))

summer 2011

2011-06-10T18:44:00.000-04:00

summer 2011

officially kicked off

ians first day of summer break @ the beach

see you soon

2011-06-03T11:02:00.003-04:00

mmMm....watermelon martinis :)

with daughter & gkiddos in tennessee
enjoying

ponce inlet sunday

2011-05-23T14:28:00.010-04:00

spent our sunday in ponce inlet

the other side of jetties from new symrna beach
you take a-1-a to the so. end of daytona
and end up at the ponce inlet lighthouse

we discovered sailfish drive

a scenic drive tucked under hanging spanish moss covered trees

and followed it until we found water and heard music

happily discovered
DOWN THE HATCH SEAFOOD CO.

fresh catch of the day, intercoastal dining, cold drinks, boating

gorgeous blue waters

and look who showed up!!!

ian n mama were out boating with friends

"hey!!! what are YOU doing here!!!"

after 5 hours we crossed a-1-a and went for
evening ocean swim
w/ dolphins!!!!!

lifes been a little tougher for us all

but it's GOOD to have these moments to enjoy life

sometimes you just have to "gopher" it

ummm
gohper turtle humor intended!!!!
(we saw this guy crossing the street in our neighborhood earlier in day)

date nite

2011-05-22T20:21:00.005-04:00

big thankyou to laura @ SEALAURA

for recommendation to see indie documentary

" Bill Cunningham NY"

not only was the film a total pleasure

bill is quite a unique soul and i found his life inspiring

but we enjoyed the newly renovated historic

athens theatre in deland

there were about 9 of us who attended

we ended up having a spontaneous wine party pre viewing

thanks laura, great idea!!!!!

beachy kiddos

2011-05-20T14:49:00.010-04:00

our little beach kiddos can look cute

thanks to

O.P. @ wallyworld

add $1.00 flips in bright colors

done

i'm lovin the beach styles on the cheap :))

gone to the beach

2011-05-18T22:35:00.003-04:00

week day - beach day

gorgeous clear ocean

nice breeze

lots of starfish

and

one large stingray
:)

ocean om..

2011-05-17T09:46:00.011-04:00

beach yoga

open your heart to the sky

hear the ocean

feel the breeze

smell the sea

: :

one love

2011-05-09T12:59:00.017-04:00

such a happy mothers day

all day beach day w/ fam

soaking up sun, jumping waves

eating fresh pineapple, refreshing rosy red wine

soothing steel drum tunes waifing

then afterwards

the reggae fest

at end of flagler ave, beachside

cute rasta kids

chillin in shade of jimmy lanes surf bus
next year guys
(but ian doesnt think he can wait:)

surf camp, who's in?

they had a make shift pool for kids

rasta wrestling

ian was in boy heaven

kids running free, dancing..everyone feeling good

dreads swinging to the beat

rasta kids waving flags

lots of free "hooley hooping"

ian loved it

even with some "hooley hoop" negotiations

it was a perfect mothers day at the beach
hope yours was just the way you love it, too!!

first cut

2011-04-27T10:55:00.001-04:00

a lil mohawk :))))

awwwww....cute !!!

landon miles - 15 months old

hoppy

2011-04-24T18:25:00.011-04:00

had ourselves a sweet n simple easter

landons first egg hunt
fun hiding eggs

honey ham, delicious 7 layer salad, wine

cupcakes made by ian

a swim in the pool

more egg hunting

hope yours was hoppy too :)

live love eat

2011-04-20T22:06:00.007-04:00

LOVE

these natural linen towels from studio patro
fresh, urban, natural

hand stamped

ok, i will :)

right after i order you

sigh

2011-04-19T13:31:00.001-04:00

beautiful

sigh

introducing

2011-04-16T09:26:00.006-04:00

smurbraud

gourmet open face sandwhiches

popular in iceland

with spring upon us

and more dining outdoors

i've been thinking about these unexpected pretties

you can make a tray of varied sandwhiches

and serve with fruit

creative, colorful, different

go ahead, get crazy..get fancy you can use cold cuts, procuitto

salmon, tuna, cheese

horseradish or radishes

herbs, eggs. salads, pickles, capers

dried onions, asparagus, fruit

what'cha think?

i'm thinking easter weekend :))

stripes

2011-04-15T09:28:00.006-04:00

got these new beach/bath towels for gkiddos

aren't the fish washclothes fun? heres a lunch this week -grilled lime shrimp salad

yumm

i think i like stripes :)

more spring

2011-04-11T13:23:00.010-04:00

the jasmine is blooming !!!

girls day saturday - outodoor french cafe & aveda

newest splurge - energizing composition oil

and grilling lots of fresh asparagus

ian made his first whole meal this week

ohhh, watch those fingers sweetie pounded and peppered

enjoying more spring!!!

blue skies

2011-04-05T21:56:00.000-04:00

patty wagstaff flying above

besides time by the pool and time at the beach

a nite street festival

we went to a lakeside air show and bbq festival this weekend

patty wagstaff...you were fierce!!!!!

energize

2011-04-04T16:00:00.004-04:00

energizing for spring

i'm lovin neutrogenas new "energizing" citrus sugar scrub

and

aveenos new "energizing" lemongrass body wash

what is energizing you?

blooming

2011-03-26T14:17:00.007-04:00

the white orchid trees are blooming !!!
sweet boy brought me an armful of blossoms

an armful of spring love

i'm a simple girl

spring is blooming
so is love

spring

2011-03-21T15:11:00.010-04:00

spring

brings blooming water plants
sweet boy and i met here today

for work day picnic

water hyacinths - always love 'em
and did ya know

they make the nicest woven furniture

yep

and blossom fragrance in some of our favorite perfumes

more to love about the water hyacinth

spring

hope your feelin it too

heaven on earth

2011-03-19T09:49:00.011-04:00

girls day @ aveda today

a.k.a. "heaven on earth"

aveda school offers an hour stress relief pedi for $15.

includes massage with theraputic oils

and O.P.I. nail color of your choice

you get to take home your new bottle of polish..free

they use no metal instruments or harsh chemicals

besides a pedi, i got a massage (free)

lots of yummy hot tea

and free sample products

soothing aqua therapy is next on my wish list

smells like heaven

:))

spring zen

2011-03-15T09:38:00.000-04:00

tiny fresh blossoms
bali lime papaya candles

big lots, gotta love

ikea napkins

enjoying some

: : spring zen : :

gatorland

2011-03-08T21:29:00.019-05:00

took the gkiddos from tennessee to

gatorland
vintage florida tourist spot

jordan and ashton lovin the gators

gators, gators and more gators !!!

water park fun

my favorite florida bird

classic old school florida fun !!!
ash and new friend, "gary the gator"

thanks for joining us :))

thats my story

2011-03-06T20:05:00.008-05:00

fun saturday shopping west elm

crate and barrel and hollister at mall of millenia

& IKEA

lots of inspiration

splurges

* like these organic bamboo bowls@ west elm

cute moments

like when ian was perfectly content to

ck out his first surf magazine (from hollister)

while we girls shopped

also found some great comfy summer pants at old navy

not too much splurging

well thats my story

i'm sticking too it

florida love

2011-02-24T10:05:00.005-05:00

artist russ wilson found @ plum, st. augustine

st agustines first friday art walks

free trolley rides thru king st., old towne, anastasia and st. george art districts

florida love

wandering old towne

2011-02-22T13:56:00.016-05:00

wandered old towne - st. augustine

on sunday

walked quiet cobbled side streets

enjoyed madres's sidewalk cafe on Avile St

with horse carriages passing on cobblestone

st. augustine
our getaway town

beach toes

2011-02-20T23:05:00.025-05:00

it was a weekend for

happy beach toes !!!

spent sunday in st. augustine beach
kites flying, beachside art show
ate at locals beach spot "beachcombers"
tucked on the dunes

happy beach toes

everywhere i went

s0, what color makes your toes happy?

ck essie colors here

day of love

2011-02-14T14:25:00.006-05:00

keepin it simple on this

DAY OF LOVE

DELIVERED SOFT SERVE ICE-CREAM & SPRINKLES

to loved ones freezers

so welcome

happy DAY OF LOVE all !!!

"art"

2011-02-06T22:24:00.012-05:00

our towns yearly art festival was this weekend

some years we stroll the art tents

today we headed out of town

and found this locals "art" in small town of

TANGERINE

bowling balls, tires and bottles

oh my!!

bottle borders and birdhouse mailboxes !!!

"art"

well it made us look :)

six

2011-02-05T18:46:00.014-05:00

ians 6th birthday party today!!!
so excited and happy
bubble yum
being silly
pretty jessica from school
party guests with swagger
wowing the crowd
pretty mama
favorite gift of day
excitement building
a rocket launcher throw down!!!

oh yeah...its ON!

go jess :)

sugar break

makes for a very happy guy

happy 6th b-day IAN

we love you lots !!

basics

2011-01-20T18:06:00.006-05:00

i'm all about basics

just ordered the white top from nordstroms
and currently drooling over these pieces
daytime - evening
done

got the black gladiators also!!!

back to the office today!!!!

back to me

2011-01-05T16:53:00.005-05:00

squeezed into my jeans

and out into the world today !!!

found this cute converse top in sapphire

and these mossimo gladiators "lusa" in brown

at target

feels good

to be back to me :))

fresh new year

2011-01-02T22:00:00.008-05:00

second day of year :: second day at beach
and was gifted with this "true religion" natural spray
just because
i'm loved

renewing, refreshing
start to new year !!!

hope your feeling it too

happy first

2011-01-01T20:56:00.007-05:00

on the beach and in the sunshine

happy first and favorite day!!!!

2 0 1 1

ahhhhhh...lidays

2010-12-26T14:07:00.003-05:00

ahhhhh...

enjoying my favorite time of year

with favorite gift

aveda

soy wax candle in cassia, vanilla and ginger

women of colombias rainforest harvest fallen tagua nuts

for avedas "give back" gift of the season

the cute hair accessory

hope your "feeling it" too :)

happy holidays

2010-12-16T16:32:00.002-05:00

still housebound

getting my santa business done via internet

and with a little help from my friends :)

happy holidays all :)

countdown

2010-12-11T17:48:00.002-05:00

go to seiko for a watch giveaway

2011 baby !!!

christmas cheer

2010-12-09T12:47:00.003-05:00

almost

got myself dressed with no help today :)
ready to rock some

christmas cheer !!!

resting

2010-12-06T10:46:00.003-05:00

resting, grateful

5 days post-op

drug blissed and soaking up family love :)

be back soon !!

toast

2010-11-29T22:41:00.000-05:00

happy anniversary to us today!!!

secluded beaches

dinner at new downtown deland restuarant

"norville barnes"

heres to our fabulous life !!!

thankful

2010-11-29T16:05:00.004-05:00

beautiful fall holidays

:: thanksgiving with a houseful of family ::

bonfires :: babies :: beach day

anniversary on secluded beaches

gkiddos :: sleepovers :: little helping hands

peeling oranges and strumming guitars

birthday celebrations

my heart is full

drifters

2010-11-24T21:14:00.007-05:00

juno beach drifters

a project of love

strung with vintage commercial fishing line

and the inspiration

juno beach

2010-11-21T18:54:00.014-05:00

hello

back from a week in juno beach

my home away from home

balcony views

the surf was unusually high when we arrived

lots of seaweed on beaches

great for collecting driftwood and shells

went to an oceanside craft festival

thanks laura @"creatively stoned"

love my new earrings

a week of relax and recharge

bring it - holidays!!!

landon

2010-11-11T17:56:00.011-05:00

youngest lil dude in family

landon

photographed at home in his cheerful playroom
: :
standing at the window sill was just right
feeling crisp wind on face even better
well loved nursery toys

sweet amma times :)

coastal living

2010-11-10T11:32:00.003-05:00

coastal living

from

N S B

dream homes @ new symrna beach

this home has intercoastal and ocean views

drool

shaded lot, naturally closed in by tropicals

my gkiddos need this front yard

this compound sits on the beach
loving

the custom metal work

think about the bike, scooter n skateboard possibilities here!!

coastal living

yes, please !!!

you too?

fall

2010-11-07T16:07:00.006-05:00

i love fall

little touches of seasonal love this weekend

found a fall colored orchid

at the plant festival

family love and coziness for my birthday

pot of warm chili

bonfire in the backyard

and lots of "junebug" wine

can you guess why ?? :) ??

fall fun

2010-11-01T14:22:00.030-04:00

fun @ the corn maze in the mountains
thanks aunt fariba

big giggles on the cow train :))

fall fun in tennessee :)

spook-tacular

2010-10-30T20:56:00.001-04:00

oh!!!

they had fun dressing up this year :)

and after a front porch ghost house reading

and seeing the "freaks of fear"

they really got into the "dark side"

so did mommy

spook-tacular weekend

in tennessee w/ the kiddos

baltimore

2010-10-24T20:46:00.010-04:00

hello from baltimore - inner harbour, downtown

sat outside pratt st. ale house and watched

the stadium empty

go ravens :)

drinks at inner harbour this evening

enjoying :)

plantation walk

2010-10-23T21:51:00.018-04:00

walked the westover plantation at sunset

owned by the BYRD family

thus bird ironwork everywhere

of all 5 plantations we visited-the most beautiful

it sits on st. james river

beautiful at sunset

thanks for walking along :)

tomorrow were off to inner harbour - baltimore

fall greetings

2010-10-22T21:49:00.014-04:00

from the foothills of virginia today

enjoyed the first of autumn colors

crisp air

winding one-lane roads

abandoned farms

the comical fall farm folks

kinda struck hormonal humor

luckily

i'm loved by a guy who understands changing seasons :)

scenic virginia

2010-10-21T20:51:00.008-04:00

drove scenic route 5 from richmond to williamsburg
"plantation road" of our early presidents

this is shirley plantation

oldest deeded plantation in virginia

and 10th generation - robert e. lee family

lovin the cute crab apple trees

and of course my sweet boy, who picked some for me

imagining how life use to be

loved the tree lined drives

quite a long carriage ride from the capital in richmond !!

plantations of cotton and tabacco

resting in dappled sunlight

gloriously beautiful day along "plantation road"

lowcountry

2010-10-16T22:43:00.010-04:00

on the road today - back to richmond, va

enjoyed a picnic in the low country, s. carolina

and found this recipe on a postcard

Frogmore stew
(Lowcountry Boil)

4 pounds small red potatoes
5 quarts water
1 (3-ounce) bag of crab boil seasoning
4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2 pounds kielbasa or hot smoked link sausage, cut into 1½-inch pieces
6 ears of corn, halved
4 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined optional
Cocktail sauce

Add potatoes to large pot, then add 5 quarts water and seasonings. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil; cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Serve with cocktail sauce.

fall in the low country was beautiful today :)

stress free

2010-10-10T21:14:00.004-04:00

eustis folk festival today

big smiles brian

"tiki hut repairman"

imagine peace

2010-10-08T10:39:00.004-04:00

beautiful tribute to john lennon

to be played

at relighting ceromony tomorrow in iceland by yoko

more imagine peace info here

OMMmmmmmm....

birthday wishes

2010-10-07T09:42:00.007-04:00

happy 29th chelsea !!

we love you girl

fall in florida

2010-10-04T15:31:00.014-04:00

enjoying

fall in florida

horsin around

2010-09-27T14:35:00.004-04:00

motorcycle ride sunday

thru national forest
to ocala
equestreian hub of central florida

while doing cafe time downtown
we see 3 couples who part leaving in different cars
hmmmm???

horsin' around ?

dont know why we would think that .. do you :)

boys

2010-09-22T23:09:00.005-04:00

sweat, dirt, projects, tools

at warehouse today

: :

'tini time

2010-09-21T14:39:00.016-04:00

with jeff lewis tonight

modern design after my own heart
wouldnt you love to eat on his deck overlooking L A. ?

reality show project developer

quirky..irreverent

what a view !!

jeff and cast (err...employees)

tuesday nite guilty pleasure

stainless cocktail picks above by prodyne

west elm

2010-09-17T13:36:00.007-04:00

love

g'parents day

2010-09-10T13:06:00.005-04:00

celebrated with ian

at a kindergarten teddy bear picnic today

cute stuff

september

2010-09-05T13:30:00.005-04:00

hello septemeber !!!

ian happily adjusted to new school

and

first party invitation w/ new friends

so easy when your five

*ian and new cutie classmate jadyn above

both in spanish/english program

to be fluent in espanol by 4th grade

home

2010-09-03T15:09:00.001-04:00

sweet home :)

mountain moments

2010-09-01T22:22:00.013-04:00

home from my week in beautiful

black mountain, north carolina

quaint town surrounded by the blueridge mountains

a town of foodies
and plain ole nice folks

the restuarants...oh MY :)

field to table was the heartbeat of these folks

the rare sourwood honey had a good year

got some at a locals farmers market

and visited some nice gourmet markets too

black mountain was foodtopia

late summer trip

2010-08-29T23:21:00.004-04:00

hi !!!

from black mountain north carolina

..here for a week..

charming town surrounded by mountains

great restuarants

farmers market

friendly folks

sourwood honey festival

...

more when i get home !!

staying cool

2010-08-23T14:19:00.000-04:00

!!!

too hot for shopping

enjoying some summer sales @ sundance

couldnt help myself..got the lounger at top

perfect for the mood i'm in lately

staying cool, staying comfy