When enough is enough....

Moi? I find myself wondering if I am going too far with some of the photography. As we made our bean soup last week, I kept saying to Jack, "Wait a minute while I take a picture!". Then I have to put my glasses on and see if it turned out. When we go to a restaurant I make everyone wait while I take pictures of all the orders. If I came to your house, I would probably take pictures of your table. I would also take pictures of your kitchen and all the prep work going on. Do you do this too?

I have a friend in Maine who has commented on some of my tablescapes saying that he would like to see some food on the plates. I laughed and said I either set the table or I cook.


















Notice I took a bite out of this breakfast. I forgot about pictures.






Have a great week.

Tomatoes, flowers and socks

The tomatoes are ready at Sherman Farms. We go twice a week and buy lots. Soon I will get a bag of green tomatoes to make green tomato relish. But tonight we will have Insalata Caprese. First a nice thick slice of tomato. Then a nice slice of Buffalo Mozzarella which is topped with another slice of tomato. I drizzle the stack with good olive oil and gently tear some basil leaves. Sometimes a sprinkle them on top and other times I garnish as I did for tonight.

A snapdragon and some opal basil complete the plate. I used my Fiesta plates for tonight. We have had a lot of company so I thought I would fuss just for the two of us. We can go back to paper plates tomorrow.

Yes, the countertops are linoleum! I love them.

The zinnias are blooming in my little garden. 

The bee balm is just starting to burst open.

And I finished a sock and started another one AND it fits. I will do another sad post about my fat sausage feet sock first unsuccessful effort another day.

Have a great week! I am still having issues with my modem.

Quilts in the cabin...

We are covered with quilts. I would like to share some with you. My modem for my computer is not reliable so the iPad is what I am using (giving new meaning to hunt and peck).

I gave my son and his fiancé this churn dash which I made years ago. I forgot to photograph it so he obliged. Thank you Jeff.

I made the wall hanging for Jack after he admired it at a local quilt shop. It hangs over the bed at his house. On the bed is the quilt I made which we refer to as the "wedding" quilt.

Folded at the bottom is a rail fence made years ago but recently quilted.

Also a few years ago I made a mystery quilt. In fact I made two of the same one! I traded cutting and piecing for finishing a sweater. I have hung this one on the wall in the cabin.

I was able to finish this blog with an internet connection elsewhere. Thank goodness. I am done with the quilts for now. I hope to be adding them to my quilt gallery tab soon.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week. I am going to knit and look at the lake!

The Party's Over

The Birthday Party that is...

I have had a wonderful birthday/ month this year. I cannot believe I am 67.....I feel so young at heart. This past year has been a good one.

I focused on photography for my chosen presents. Jack got me a tripod and a remote switch. I'm going to try for the hummingbird and butterflies this year!

My new camera bag is wonderful. It is spacious and holds my Mac. When it is loaded it is heavy but I would only pack it with everything for travel. With just my camera and an extra lens, it is a perfect pocketbook!

My niece sent me a book of her wedding pictures made by Apple. What a treat. The new hip made it impossible to attend. Love the green shoes!

The final birthday installment was from my oldest son.

My oldest son is a fan of Etsy shops. Many of his friends are most creative and he supports their art. I have received many lovely gifts. His friend Sunday White makes wonderful owl and bunny pillows. You can see her work here. What is spectacular about this pillow (besides the fabric and the excellent workmanship) is that I just got a quilt back from my longarm quilter Lynn in Florida. The quilt is a wall hanging and/or throw I made a few years back. The fabric is from "Down Under" and "Downeast".

The quilt will go in my studio on the ottoman and the pillow in the chair. Very pleased. 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th! I am off to photograph the rest of the quilts.

Pink and Red for the 4th of July

Pink and red with a little green thrown in that is...

 We pass this barn on our way to go shopping in North Conway. This week Jack parked the car and I took a few pictures. The barn proudly displays the American flag. Last summer a sunflower grew against the barn making a lovely vignette.

I am hoping for a family picnic this weekend. Growing up in New Jersey, the 4th was a big deal. We would either be at Uncle George's in Green Village or Gram Potter's in Sussex. Wherever the setting, the food was wonderful.

Often if Uncle George had come back from a fishing trip, there would be fish and he was the master of cooking them on the grill. He often came to Maine to fish and the background in this picture is much like the view from the porch of the cabin.

My sister and I were perfect little angels at these outings.

If my family does get here for a cookout, I will make Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad. There will be Baked Beans and various meats on the grill. The green part will be the pickles I have made courtesy of Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud. She shared two recipes and I made them both.

I am also joining Beverly for Pink Saturday. Please be sure to stop by and say hi.

I wish you all a safe and happy 4th.