The epitome of summer. Taking the time to sit back and read a book, drink an iced tea and soak up the outdoors (unless it’s really hot, then I’ll soak up the indoors looking outdoors, wink wink) – Looking for light reading that can hold up to distractions (boats, people, etc.) – this book fits the bill perfectly. Nancy Thayer is a wonderful author and I’ve read all of her books over the years.
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Recently we spent a few days in Michigan. We were in the air and about to land when all of a sudden we headed for the sky ✈️. We went from a dark sky to a sunny sky, then turned around and headed back. The pilot came on the intercom and said there was severe winds at the DTW airport, and he had to delay landing for a little bit. Eventually we landed and people on the ground talked about how crazy it was. No alligator involved yet. That was on the way home…
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The early bird gets the worm so to speak – to translate – those who wake up early get the best sunrise photos, ha ha. We were in Michigan recently, and I could tell by the color of the bedroom that there was a spectacular sunrise waiting for me. I flew out of bed and straight outside to capture it. 📸
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. There are dads of all kinds, the ones with children, the ones who wanted children, and the ones who chose to help mentor young kids of others. Whichever dad you may be, sending wishes for a happy Father’s day to you! I’m thankful to have grown up with such a cool dad, he’s the best and it was a treat to visit him recently.
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FLOWER SALE $5! What a deal… I headed out on a morning walk via a different route. I ran across this sweet flower stand – what a brilliant idea for a flower sale! $5 – beautiful flowers, herbs and it was actually quite pretty to look at as we passed by. So smart, they have the flowers in glass jars, if you buy it you just leave the glass jar and use a plastic cup to get it home (of course you can recycle the cup or bring it back and they can reuse it).
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This is a Mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin), also known as a Persian Silk Tree.They’re simply magnificent along a large public area in Charleston, SC. This tree features the fern like leaves with the fluffy pink flower, they’re blooming now, and are quite pretty. These trees can get rather large (20-40′ in height). Some people love them, others – not so much. Here’s why…
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Do you love where you live? Some of us are fortunate to answer YES! The views from almost every window in our house looks onto trees or tall privacy shrubs. The ability to sit in this sunroom and take in nature on a hot (or stormy) day is such a blessing. The cardinals flying to and fro, the butterflies happily dancing from plant to plant. It’s a joy…
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This is a brilliant jigsaw puzzle, bright and happy. It’s a wooden puzzle and the pieces fit together perfectly. This is a small one, and it was perfect, especially if you’ve never done a wooden puzzle before. There is a bit of a challenge without many clear border pieces. The shapes of the pieces are magical! This makes a great gift (link below)!
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I love, love, love this photo. I took several – and this one stood out to me. I love the reflection of this tree as well as the reflection of the sky in the water. This is St. John’s Marsh – near Clay Township, MI. Read about it, it’s amazing!
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Wow, wow, wow. I’ll start by saying this book lives up to the hype. It’s brilliantly written by author Virginia Evans. The Correspondent is a quick book to read – you won’t want to put it down. I absolutely loved it (blip about the book below) – and there is a movie in the works! Can’t wait!
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Not a bad view to have on a morning walk! I love the wild palms and the gorgeous live oak trees. Each has a personality all their own. The palms add to the tropical feeling of Charleston (and boy, does it ever feel tropical right now, like being in a sauna at times). But it is beautiful!
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We were recently in Michigan on vacation. We stopped by one of my all time favorite place in the world, Nino Salvaggio’s. “Nino’s” as we call it, has the freshest produce, the most stunning flowers, the best meat and prepared food (which I usually avoid in most places) to die for. They have a cafe where you can order (I have a few suggestions!) and sit and enjoy. It’s perfectly lovely. The people who work at Nino’s are so nice. Despite being 40 minutes away, we were regulars most of the days we were in town!
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Well, it’s officially Memorial Day – the official start of summer (even though it’s technically still spring until June 21st). This is the time when the beaches become crowded, and families go on vacation. A busy time for many. I took this photo in Michigan years ago and thought it was perfect for today!
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Well, you made it! The weekend is upon us, woohoo. It’s a long weekend for some of you (Memorial Day on Monday) – enjoy it! I took this photo from our hotel room window on our way home from MI. It was bright and early and we were packing up for the final leg home. I pulled back the curtains and WOW. How striking is this?
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My husband and I headed to Michigan. It was a great visit, cool temps (LOVE) and stunning skies. I woke at the crack of dawn and could see the orangey pink reflection in the window – I knew it was going to be stunning. I ran outside and snapped a few photos. Wow…
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