One of Each, Please...

Summer is upon us and I wanted to put together a little collection of some of my favorite finds on Etsy. There's no theme here, they just remind me of summer. Even Mister Poirot! I hope you enjoy browsing through these delights. The links to each shop are listed below...

clockwise from bottom left;

mister poirot has the clue by ingie

vintage barkcloth pin cushion by jayteedoubleyou

kiss lock dinner clutch by kimisew

urban dweller concrete ring by ConcreteRing

handwritten custom letter by viaPaddington

everyday is your birthday by siennaorlando

gearshift tank by fastfastfast

you. me. rooftop. tonight. by sintajimenez

Around Town...

I thought I'd start a new series called "Around Town". Basically, it will be photos and brief descriptions of sights in my little beach town. I think it will be fun and hopefully interesting.

Although the below photos really speak for themselves and need no explanation (after all, how could I possibly explain this pirate girl?), I will at least give you as much info as I have. This is the front yard (yes, I said front yard) of one of the houses in the village. It is more like a landmark. Each time I drive by, there seems to be a new addition, or a (eh-hm) change of wardrobe. The front yard is actually jam packed with interest, but I was pressed for time on a busy street. I just quickly pulled over and snapped a couple shots. I promise I'll go back and take more when time permits. You really must see the entire landscape. Everytime I pass this house, it makes me smile. Talk about making a statement!

I'm a Lucky Girl...

My wonderful husband came home with a magnificent bundle of gladiolus wrapped in newspaper. My favorite flower from my favorite man. These were an exceptionally beautiful bundle. I'm a lucky girl.

I'd love to know what your favorite flower is.

Coming Attraction...

"Hope is a kind of expectation for future honor."
~Dante

This quote, among other things, was the inspiration for my latest ensemble. Here's a little glimpse into the soon-to-be-revealed design. I plan to have it in my shop by the end of the week. This design has been a real labor of love, and I look forward to presenting it. Thank you for visiting!

The Flower Fields...

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are stunning. Photos can't do them justice, at least my photos can't. They bloom from March to May along a 50 acre stretch of prime real estate just east of the Pacific Ocean, along a hill. The Flower Fields also feature amazing award-winning rose gardens, an antique tractor ride and a sweet pea maze. It's a wonderland for photographers. Of course, all this blooming amazement is not offered for free. There's an admission price which wasn't the case that many years ago. People come in droves to visit the fields, and it doesn't hurt that they are nestled between an Outlet Mall and Legoland. Although, the flower fields were here way before the two aforementioned tourist traps were even an idea in some developer's mind. These breathtaking stripes of color began in 1958 by the Frazee family who owned a huge commercial Ranunculus farm.

I took these photographs on Easter day. My photos don't do justice to the scale and the brilliance of these fields, but you can get an idea of how stunning it really is.