Sky Blue / Blue Skies Almost July!

Oh my gosh the corn was already in the stands at the farmers market today! It's maybe 3 ir 4 weeks early...

The heavenly seaside hydrangeas are right on schedule though, and fill all the yeards with masses of blue and pink froth.

The once small sprout in my  big crock on my deck has grown from one flower head, summer before last, to maybe thirty blue blooms. Oh and my daylilies....so pretty.

These blue hydrangeas are from my friend L's yard.

L so generously shared her flowers and left me this stunning bouquet, and all this lavender, too.

Whatever this hydrangea is, it is my favorite...the most perfect shade of sky blue, with hints of chartreuse when the flowers begin to bloom. [Perhaps I can get these cuttings to root?]

I was so thrilled...

L's lavender is magnificent too...

Two varieties...classic French lavender, above.

The lavender below right is shorter, but with thick masses of cobalt blue-purple buds. Both are very fragrant!

Lavender thrives on hot sun and sandy soil and neglect. Finally L's green thumb has been patient and here they are!

Some of our sachet hearts will have local lavender, her beach lavender, next fall when I have dried these beauties...

...for now they fill all my blue and white pitchers and make me so happy.

perfect, simple summer joys...heavenly blues...

love

    lizzy

gone to the beach...

Zinnina: a Little Porch Time

Block Two: Zinnias is done!

A Liitle Porch Time [Primitive Pieces by Lynda] for Lori at Humble Quilts'

quiltalong.

This is the June block.

Here's the link to see Lori's block and the linky thing for other quilters' versions.

Red White and Blue

Right now I'm waiting out a thunderstorm---it's been like this all day! The sky was so black early this morning that the odd darkness woke me up...just in time to close some windows. This final storm  has brought cooler weather, I kinda hope it lasts.

I want to show you my new summery, red white and blue lavender pillow/ sachets. Nope, we don't spend all our time sitting on the beach, sometimes actual things get made and posted on etsy.

Just a little break from so many hearts...the antique French ticking stripes seem to lend themselves to the geometry of the square mini-pillows.

I love the nautical, vintage summer, South of France...or Cape Cod, or Maine vibe--of the faded red white and blue.

I did a few in crisp blue and white linen too, for that summer cottage / porch and old wicker look...recycled from an antique American hopespun textile. I even used the original buttons and handmade buttonholes....

And yes mini they are...many 5" square, the biggest [above] is I think 8" x  7"...

I used Cape Cod lavender, plus chamomile, for soothing scents...and flax seed for a wonderful beanbag weightiness.

Just playful and summery.....

I've had these vintage cotton thread anchors for years. They are attached in strings, like ribbons...and I finally found a fun way to use a few...

So far only in my etsy shop, eBay was being difficult the other night[?]...plus still some Dollar Days finds, so stop by! gone to the beach

love

           lizzy

              gone to the beach.....

PS The very hot days...or poor quality---killed my Emerson ice maker! It was only six weeks old. I put it in my giant LL Bean tote, because who keeps the boxes? Right? And drove it back to Target, all riled up and mentally armed for a fight. [$149.oo plus tax!].

I have to give Target a LOT of credit, the returns lady took the thing back, gave me full credit, without a single rude word or argument. She was pleasant! Like, 'okay, no problem.' I was pretty amazed..and appreciative. This is NY, that never happens! Yay, Target!