Last Waltz of Summer

Summer's Waltz

In Ohio turning the calendar to September means the last waltz of summer has started.

The days are still warm but there is a knowing that cooler temperatures are on their way.

Cook outs...

berry picking...

and bike rides will soon be exchanged by other activities.

For now though I plan to enjoy this last waltz of summer.  

Hope you will too!  Have a great week.

Hugs Debbie

Slow Down

WIP

  I am wishing the summer would slow  down.

Zucchini (croquettes) and yellow squash are rushing to bear fruit.

Blackberries are in a hurry for you know what...

   Pie!

Day lilies are quickly opening.

Even summertime seems to be making this fella grow fast.

Ah how I wish the season would slow down!


How about you?

Hugs Debbie

Autumn's Collection

 Some of autumn's collection sits on my studio table.  It is waiting to be sketched and painted.

   When I go for walks this time of the year there are  many things underfoot that find their way indoors.  












                                                                                                            Leaves of different species, berries, and  nuts are just a few of the mementos gathered.    They are rich in texture as well as color.                                                              
All are a wonderful source of inspiration.




What makes this type of collection special is when it fades there is generally more to be found.  That is if the squirrels have not gathered up all the nuts!

  Are any of you gathering some of autumn's collection?   If so - hope you will share.  


Have  a wonderful day - God Bless!

A few bits and some pieces...

Just a few bits and some pieces of life to share.  

 As you can see I've been berry picking.   It came early this year.    These juicy sweeties were ready by the end of May.    I baked a shortcake and lightly sugared the fruit.   Made real sweetened whip cream for over the top.  (I was certainly not counting calories).   They were delicious.  Nothing like fresh strawberries to get summer started.

On another note my kitty Smokey met with an accident (not sure what happened- may have gotten kicked by the neighbor's cow).  He has a cracked knee-cap.  Doc our local vet  did not have to set it.  We did have to be careful for a week and keep him rather confined.   That proved to be a challenge.  Also getting anti-biotic into him twice a day was no picnic.  I think I had more medicine on me than in him.  He is on the mend.  Cats are truly resilient.  Perhaps there is something to that " nine lives" bit.

Finally finished the summer mulching.  Does anybody remember when this practice started?  Growing up we never mulched. (That probably gives away my age).  Now every year I find myself like so many others piling these colored wood chips all around the garden.  It looks nice when one is finished.   I confess there are some of my woodland beds that do not get this dressed up.  If I did all the borders I would still be working when the autumn leaves were falling.  

Here is a piece of what is blooming in the garden now.

Foxglove

Scooter on the Prowl !

Clematis

   

Took a bit of time this evening to work in my sketchbook.   I may not always find time to paint but I try daily to draw or doodle.   When I do this I feed my soul.

Thank you for taking some time to let me share a few bits and pieces.   Have a great day!

God Bless.