Good Morning! One more week of July. I'm dragging my heels trying to slow down the calendar. If anyone has found a way to make that happen please share now. I avert my eyes from the Back to School sales. I literally look away. Because if I can't see it it's not there right? Don't even get me started on the HALLOWEEN merchandise that I almost let myself catch a glimpse of. Not ready.
Instead, let us meditate on the latest farmers market bouquet that dear Husband picked up for me this Saturday, along with the first fresh ears of sweet corn.
I came home and plunked each kind of flower in one of my old blue jars for the dining room.
I like how it looks like a mini farmers market flower stand:>) And I never get tired of that shade of aqua blue glass. The smaller zinnias came from the vegetable garden. They may be my favorite vegetable to grow.
This week, I'm working on finishing up a pattern for the ruffled flag pillow for my etsy shop. I hope to have it in the shop by the end of the week, along with a few more ready made pillows for anyone who doesn't sew. I struggle with time management, (bet you didn't notice), priorities, goals. Working from home for the summer I'm a worse task master than anyone else I've ever worked for. So many projects, so little time. I have to force myself to take time off to have fun, to spend face to face time with the people I love. It shouldn't be that way, but it is. At the same time there is a restlessness that I just can't get rid of. Flitting from one project to the next. Unable to sit still. Waiting for change, feeling it perched on the edge of the horizon and wondering why it doesn't. just. get. here.
Ever feel that way yourself?
What are you doing with the last week of July?
Beautiful display thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteI feel exactly the same way and have to force myself to slow down, enjoy the process and finish projects. My mom says sometimes I live my life like a bucket list...trying to cram as much into the day as possible. I love your blue jars in that caddy. I am on the lookout for one of my own. Have a beautiful, productive week.!
ReplyDeletei really love this display - ao sos pretty x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful flowers. I agree - we need to slow down and enjoy the days as they come, but it's hard.
ReplyDeleteLove the floral display and yes it does look like something you'd see at a farmer's market...great idea!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about this subject yesterday Kathy -- how can it already be the last week of July??? I don't want to think ahead to what's coming, I just want to savour summer a little longer!
Beautiful flowers, love the way you arranged them in the blue jars. xo,
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe that you wrote exactly how I have been feeling. Not wanting the summer to be over, but still feeling restless. I hate being restless, I can't seem to get into anything and I really want to enjoy every minute. Grrr...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely display and your flowers are so beautiful! I'm getting a bit tired of summer too!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love your collection of bright , cheerful flowers in your canning jars.
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
your flowers look spectacular.
ReplyDeletexo
~molly
Love the pretty zinnias in the aqua jars! One of my favorite flowers!! I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with my kids before they all head off in different directions again! Hard for me to think about that.
ReplyDeleteStunning. You know I love those Mason Jars. I'm going to PIN them all right into my Mason Board. My zinnas are just starting here, but I have my jars ready.....
ReplyDeleteMy godness, your flowers are just beautiful in those jars that I love so much!
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers and lovely husband for bringing them to you. We've got a trip to the zoo planned and we're trying to stay cool. Not wanting to rush the summer away either. Trying to enjoy the moment. Mimi
ReplyDeleteOH I'd LOVE to have real bluebirds! You are so lucky!!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love your photography! And that wire 'basket' holding those blue mason jars? BEE YOU TEE FULL!!
ReplyDeleteThe last week in July will be spent counting the days until my favorite month of the year, October. :)
OK! I just have to tell you that you have created a reputation! The best place I've seen fresh flowers on this big www is your blog! :) I love, love your flower photos. They always make me happy and always make me want to get some for my home.
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing about type A people and type B. I'm a B...laid back and flying by the seat of my pants LOL...sounds like you are a mover and shaker! We'd be good together!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers look perfect in the Ball jars..yeah, I think that color is my favorite right now. Aqua.
Love those pretty flowers and jars...my very favorite way to display flowers.
ReplyDeleteYes, I just wrote a post not long ago about being so restless. It is the heat, here. And, the drought. No pretty flowers around my yard..no desire to work in the yard when it is so ugly ....I am waiting for fall..then winter. Winter, my favorite season of all. Love it so much.
xoxo bj
Love those pretty flowers and jars...my very favorite way to display flowers.
ReplyDeleteYes, I just wrote a post not long ago about being so restless. It is the heat, here. And, the drought. No pretty flowers around my yard..no desire to work in the yard when it is so ugly ....I am waiting for fall..then winter. Winter, my favorite season of all. Love it so much.
xoxo bj
Love the flowers in the old jars! Busy, busy summer. Unplanned for things added. Checking the days off the calendar. Feeling a bit of panic at how few days left before winter rain brings an end to outside things that MUST be done. No putting them off this year - can't do it. Hard work will pay off with satisfaction later!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~