What a beautiful day it is again today. I have the whole day free and I think I'm going to clean out my craft room and start to make space for Fall crafting. I know fall & Halloween are in the craft stores already and I'm certainly not rushing my Summer but I do want to think of the projects I want to make for Autumn.
We had an awesome weekend visiting President Roosevelt's house up in Hyde Park. We started off a few miles away in the town of Rhinebeck eating brunch at an historic inn called the Beekman Arms. I love it there so much and it reminds me of two of my FAVORITE places--The Wayside Inn and Colonial Inn of Concord, Massachusetts.
Visiting the President's home is always so special; I've been there many, many times but I think what I like best is that FDR & Eleanor made their home very casual and comfortable. Lots of florals fabric, tables set for tea, knick knacks and of course all the dog related things they collected for their dog Fala. It feels like a home! Anyway, we had an awesome day.
Caitlin and I had a beautiful beach day yesterday and when I came home I found a package from a friend in Illinois. She sent me these awesome prints!
They are beautiful! I was so surprised. I can't wait to frame them. Aren't they amazing? The top one is one of my favorite John Sloane paintings. The bottom snow scene is a Bonnie Mohr who is known for painting the Amish. Such an incredible surprise. I woke up this morning still thinking of it.
I'd say it's been a pretty nice Summer so far. Caitlin has been busy with lots of nice things. We've collaborated in the craft room on a few projects for her dollhouse and just some little stuff We love to work together. Enjoying the company of my neighbors, friends and cousins. Planning two short trips for Summer and Fall and some projects on our house but mostly just loving my porch, garden, and chickens! Hope you're enjoying your Summer too!
Catching up my blog reading and was happy to see your post. It has been a nice summer. Those prints are great, and kudos to your friend's good taste. You'll enjoy those for a long time. I too love to visit interesting eating places along the way. Yes, Fall is around the corner so now is the time to craft. :D
ReplyDeleteCatching up my blog reading and was happy to see your post. It has been a nice summer. Those prints are great, and kudos to your friend's good taste. You'll enjoy those for a long time. I too love to visit interesting eating places along the way. Yes, Fall is around the corner so now is the time to craft. :D
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have had a wonderful summer so far. I especially enjoy hearing that you and Caitlin are enjoying some crafting and dollhouse time! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIve been to Rhinebeck NY for the country Living fair last year! what a lovely town. How far is it from you? If I ever go up for the CLfair again maybe we could meet up! wouldnt that be awesome? I would so love to meet you in person. I think Im going to do some crafting this morning. I should work on bears.. but Im inspired by Laurie, from magpie ethel's storybook doll mermaids and I think Im have to make a couple! have a great weekend my friend!
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Ive been to Rhinebeck NY for the country Living fair last year! what a lovely town. How far is it from you? If I ever go up for the CLfair again maybe we could meet up! wouldnt that be awesome? I would so love to meet you in person. I think Im going to do some crafting this morning. I should work on bears.. but Im inspired by Laurie, from magpie ethel's storybook doll mermaids and I think Im have to make a couple! have a great weekend my friend!
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Beautiful photos :-) Those two prints are amazing. The mats really set of the pictures beautifully :-) How generous of your friend to send them to you!
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