The she shed

My mother needs to stay off of pinterest! No, not really. I love the many ideas myself! However, some people tend to see an idea and want to just go for it no matter how daunting the task my be. Exhibit A :

~The She Shed~

It once housed tools, mowers, sports equipment, etc. Luckily we had another shed on our property so we consolidated and organized.

Step one:
Painting

White washing everything!! And painting the floor.

Now, the fun stuff. Decorating! Yes, there is a crystal chandelier!

This space has become such a nice place to have a cup of coffee in the morning because it opens up to some of my gardens and a view to the bird feeders.

It's become a great place to read, paint, listen to the record player or sip a nice glass of wine.

I even caught my husband and two boys playing chess in the SHE shed, What???

I hope you enjoyed the tour and I can't wait to decorate it this Fall. 

Dilly Beans and Phlox

Time moves slower in the garden. There is a deep sense of peace, accomplishment, and appreciation.

Two of my favorite things unfold in August, that is the aroma of Phlox, and the creation of Dilly Beans!

I fell in love with canning a few years back.

There is just something about enjoying your garden in the winter months, it's somewhat nostalgic. 

Remembering the bounty and the warm Summer days...

A slight breeze,

And the smell of Phlox!

I love how Phlox are strong and independent plants.

They don't seem to grow necessarily where you plant them.

They have a mind of their own and they know what they need! They seem to just pop up in the least expected places. Sometimes even in the midst of my blueberry bushes??

They are certainly something to be admired.

Still soaking up every moment of the lazy days of Summer! Phlox and Dilly beans, what a pair! Hope you are taking it all in too!

August, the lazy Sunday.

 June, July, and August are very similar to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a teacher!

And frankly, I can't believe that it is August already.

Hmmm, that feeling of Sunday before a long work week.

I feel like June (Friday) and July (Saturday) went so quickly because we were on the go!

On the go traveling, boating, playing, and visiting. Fun stuff, of course.

But now I think it's time to slow it down like a lazy Sunday. (August)

Appreciate...

Less scheduled activities...

And by making a conscious effort to slow down...

Time might just slow down too ;)

I hope! Enjoy!