I was tagged by the ever lovely Ribbon of Fragments Treasures Memory to do a meme. I haven't done one in so long...thought it would be fun. So I figured I would do one with 4 questions (in order not to ramble on for too long).
1. What do you love about summer?
- I love the way the sunlight comes into my room...it's a warm light kisses my face to wake me (but sometimes it slaps me and tells me to get my butt out of bed...lol). I am loving ice cold watermelon and lemonade. I love that my kids body clocks are changing and they are sleeping in (a harsh reality will hit us all next week when school starts...but I will enjoy it while I can). I love the feeling of being free and easy during the summer. Wearing skirts and flip-flops. I adore tank tops and yoga pants...it's officially my uniform! I love Queen Anne's lace and all the wild flowers that grow with abandon.
- "The curious incident of the dog in the night time" (almost finished...it's the only book I have read all summer). Shakti Gawain, Deepak Chopra, Denise Linn...author's I love. A bunch of Martha Stewart mags (not for recipes or house keeping tips...but inspiration for photography...so many ideas in there). A box of tissues. A big amethyst crystal, citrine, angelite, and smoky quartz. My Tibetan singing bowl. And a barbie dress that somehow joined the party...
- Ummmm...so many things! I will say I am a Mid West meat and taters kind of girl. I like simple foods...don't care for fancy foods. I once went to Charlie Trotters (a very upscale restaurant in Chicago) and I could barley eat. Everyone at the table was ohhing and ahhing and I wanted to spit everything out in my napkin. Veal cheek? Really...no thanks. I actually went and got a hot dog after that! Oh! I LOVE pizza and could eat it every night. It's what I miss most about the windy city. I also love super strong coffee with evaporated milk...it's heaven! And lately, I have been grilling starburst squash and asparagus...I can't get enough of that. I also love a good Indian buffet...so maybe that throws my simple foods idea out the window...lol.
- Did you see Twilight? That glass house in the woods where the vampires lived? That's it! Modern, clean, and simple. I am a tree girl. I need to be surrounded by lot's of trees. BIG trees. I grew up in the woods and would play in the forest for hours. There is something so magical about listening to the trees...how they creek in wind and the rustle of leaves...oh and the smell. But then again, I would love to have a little cottage in the woods, a retreat of sorts. A nice cozy fireplace, big comfy couches, an inviting kitchen, and a big porch to sit out on and drink my coffee and hear the birds. So I guess that means I have 2 dream homes! One is just not enough!
13 comments:
I love your description of the movement and sounds of trees. I think that sounds like a terrific dream home. When it comes to food, I tend to like simpler more down home flavors. Pizza is a regular favorite around here. It's interesting that Martha's magazine is a source of photography inspiration. I'm sure Martha would say, "Of course, it is :)" Great meme today!
I loved that house in Twilight as well :)
I love Martha Stewart for the photography too! This set of photos you've chosen is wonderful :)
Caroline,
This was so fun to read more about you! It's these little peeks into one's everyday life that are so fun. It definitely provides heartfelt insights and tickles the soul...
Though we are opposites when it comes to where to live. I lived in the woods once for a period of 4 years and thought I would die. I felt like my spirit took a deep nosedive. I love the wide open expanse of beach. Need to be on water with a big view, hear the sound of waves, seagulls. My spirit soars on high with them. I am so glad you love your life...
Oh, such wonderful things, Caroline. I'm smiling thinking about each and every one of them. I agree completely on the Twilight home...all those windows with the beautiful forest surrounding you...a perfect dream home :D
Have a Beautiful Day...I know you will!
xox
Thank you so much for your comment on my blog! YOUR blog is a breath of fresh air as well! WOW....thank you so much for such an awe-inspiring visit!
What a lovely thoughts and beautifully wrought descriptions, Caroline. Yes to summer's light and warmth and long, carefree days. Your bedside table has things I would have, too - lol! I recommend Denise Linn to those who aren't yet ready for Chopra or Gawain. Carolyn Myss is a fave, too. Do you pick your crystals for the type of crystal energy they have or just because you're drawn to them? Foods for me are mostly veggies; not much for meat, and definitely not veal (poor little caged calves!). My dream home would be beachy like Jan. I love trees, too, but need to see a horizon. I'm fortunate to enjoy trees and beach where I live.
Namaste
What a great foursome post!!! ♥♥♥
Deliciously descriptive!!!
I really enjoyed this post. :O) I could eat pizza every night too!
Oh, I loved playing in the woods when I was growing up, too. It was a magical place.... I would take books with me and read surrounded by the tall trees.
Lovely pictures you painted here with your words!
This is a wonderful post! I love trees, too. Love how they move, how they sound and even how they smell.
I have hardly anything on my bedside table.
thanks for peeking into my blog and our forest! I will be following your blog if you don't mind. It is fabulous.
Delena
beautiful descriptions
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