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Sunday Morning

August 16, 2009 at 9:06 am by Claudia


Early morning, Sunday. Love the soft light in the kitchen. You can see our little cow on top of the hutch. We bought him several years ago and named him Monty in honor of Montrose, the town we were living in at the time. Monty keeps watch over all things in the kitchen.


I’ve received some awards lately that I will be posting throughout the week. A wonderful blogger named Susan of The T-Cozy gave me her Kindred Spirit award. She posted about it here. Both Susan and I love pottery and are ardent collectors. She has a wonderful collection and a lovely blog. Don’t you just love the words “kindred spirit?” It reminds me so much of Anne of Green Gables…. I have been lucky to find so many kindred spirits through blogging. What a wonderful world has been opened up to me. Thank you, Susan. Please stop by Susan’s blog – you’ll love it.

By the way, I’ve created another page that lists my awards. Just scroll down the right column to the Awards/roses photo and click.

Yesterday I mowed…you guessed it…another yellowjacket sting in the other ankle. This is getting extremely annoying. We had the original ground nest treated – but there’s another one about 5 feet away! All I’m trying to do is mow the lawn…give me a break, bees!

I’m off to take the dogs for a walk before it gets too hot. This afternoon I get to hear my husband play and sing in Woodstock (the town, not the festival!) Have a wonderful Sunday!

Filed Under: nature 12 Comments

Pink Saturday

August 14, 2009 at 10:35 pm by Claudia

Happy Weekend and Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you Beverly for organizing our little party. Please stop by her blog and take some time to visit everyone and leave a comment. We all love receiving comments!

This week we are taking a little trip down memory lane…to my childhood. Those of you who have been reading my PS posts might remember that my mom called me her ‘pink bunny’ when I was a little girl. Look what I found in my dresser drawer: proof.

My overalls – I couldn’t have been more than 2 years old – I think I was even younger than that.

A little robe. Hard to believe I was ever small enough to wear this…here’s a closer view.

The palest of pinks.
Truth be told, I loved being Mom’s pink bunny! I wonder if there are any children’s books with that title? Wouldn’t it be fun to have one? Have a great weekend!

Filed Under: life 81 Comments

Rain, Rain Go Away

August 13, 2009 at 9:20 am by Claudia

Enough, already. Rain and more rain…thunderstorms, power outages, humidity. Welcome to the Hudson Valley in August. Frankly, I’m trying to be tolerant, but failing. My poor husband, who has been here all summer enduring much more rain than usual, is beyond tired of it.

And these guys?

Bored.

Wants to go for a walk.
Sorry, little ones…too wet outside. Maybe I’ll try some sewing. My little sewing nook is lovely but its home in the hallway with no A/C limits my time there in the summer. But today is dark and rainy…so perhaps it will be cool enough to create something? Cross your fingers.

Filed Under: rain, Riley, Scout, sewing 15 Comments

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

I've worked in the theater for more years than I can count. I'm currently a voice, speech, dialect and text coach freelancing on Broadway, off Broadway, and in regional theater.

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