Here's A Little Something...

 

...to cool you off!

In the meantime, I think I shall head out and pick up some soft-serve vanilla ice cream with sprinkles!! 

from here

Please try to stay cool my dears...drink plenty of fluids, and make the most of summertime!

Blissful tidings to each of you!

xoxo

Miss Sandra

Summer Recap

My Dears,

How has the summer been treating you? If you are anything like me, then you're certainly counting the days till the autumn equinox. The summer heat does not become me, but I must make do with Mother Nature's season of warmth..and believe me, I have.

This year's annual Independence Day Edwardian/ Vintage picnic was truly a blast. My darling friend Heather came over the night before to help me prep. When morning came around Heather and I wasted no time. Sandwiches were prepared as were other edibles for the party. My fella arrived early enough to lend a hand. Together we three got the tables set up in the canopy/gazebo and readied the garden for an afternoon of vintage frolic and bliss. By the time our first guest arrived, we were dressed and ready to entertain.

My sweetheart and I

The absolutely lovely Heather

Lost in time...

Our sweet friend Jenn who looked lovely in her 20's frock, set up the wickets around the lawn for our usual game of extreme croquet. Heather made sure to keep everyone's spirits high by her steady supply of frozen gin & tonics. *smiles* The tables were laden with yummy picnic fare and the mood in the air was bright and festive. Music from the teens/2o's/30's/& 40's kept us tapping our toes and some of us even tripped the light fantastic.

Aptly named extreme croquet due to the non-traditional
way the wickets are placed around the flower beds.

Pondering my next move..

A view to the past...

Indeed it was a wonderful party..a moment in time...the days of old. My thanks to Bill whose lens always captures our parties beautifully...and to Zaida who makes sure these photos get to me. *hugs!*

So you see, I am trying to enjoy the summer as best as I can. My fella and I even decorated the canopy/gazebo and created an outdoor room. A small table with two chairs..a wicker sofa..dragonfly lantern lights and a curtained wall make for a cozy retreat. The coffee table and chaise lounge will follow in a week. We have spent many a lovely time inside our outdoor retreat, listening to music while enjoying candlelit dinners and nitecaps.

My sweet and humble retreat rests under the shade of the linden tree. This is where I go to relax with a book and a nice cold drink or perhaps a soothing cup of tea. I keep adding plants to my surroundings and also a plethora of solar lanterns to light my way in the evening. ..especially the breezy evenings when I can just lie down and linger languorously, watching the light bugs as they twinkle brightly in the garden and listen to the crickets serenading me through the night.

...lingering languorously.

Ready for company..


That's Sir Twigginham on the right near the fence.
My fella gave him that name. *smiles*
He's also responsible for setting up this corner of the garden.


My garden crystal ball...


...and my handsome fella who captured this lovely set of photos.
Thanks honey! ~~x~~

So until the first autumn breeze places its crisp kiss upon my cheek, I shall just grin and bear the rest of the summer. I guess it isn't so bad when such fun is to be had. What say you? *winks*

In the meantime, how about a cup of tea?


Enjoy the rest of this summer....blissfully!

xoxo
Miss Sandra

From Where Mr. Knightley Sits..

Dear Bloggers..

I see that "Mama" hasn't posted since the beginning of the month. I thought it would behoove me to hijack her computer and post something before her followers drop off..due to lack of prose of course. I know how much she enjoys this blog and sharing with you the tidbits of her life. No doubt she'll be back soon enough when the mood strikes...and no doubt she'll have something interesting to share...perhaps not as interesting as my own musings, but she does try.

I guess I should wish you all a Happy Summer on her behalf, for I know she would do so. She's been out and about in this dreadful heat..to and from work..out with the fella..or out in the garden. This weather is simply for the birds...now I know why they call it the "dog" days of summer. *grins* I won't say she enjoys the summer heat, for I know she doesn't. She's a winter gal you know. Anyhow.. *coughs* "Cchheh..cchheh!!" Oh! Pardon me...I do shed more at this time of year you know. Where were we? Ahh yes...summer and Mama. Oh never mind..that isn't interesting anyway. Let's talk about me.

Let's start with that dreadful picture of me that "MOTHER" shared in her most recent post. Had I known she was going to do that, I would have taken over the database and erased all those incriminating shots. Would you all believe me if I told you that the cat lying prostrate in slumber on the orange couch wasn't me? It was my cousin Harold who was visiting from England. He's quite fond of the refreshing cup or should I say bowl? So, I celebrated his arrival by opening a bottle of Pimm's. As you can see by the photo, he drank more than his fare share. Quite rude, I might add, to behave in such a manner on his first visit to the states. *pauses to lick paw*

"Ahem!" Needless to say, please disregard that odious photo of me..errr I mean my cousin Harold.

Oh dear...I do believe I hear Mama stirring about. I guess I better log off before she catches me at her "post". I suppose I should bid you all a fine evening..or day..depending on when you're reading this. Stay cool in the heat and keep away from the Pimm's..after all, you saw what it did to poor Harold.
*startled pause* Oh no..I feel a hairball coming up!

Until The Next....for you know I'll have plenty to say. *mischievous grin*

Mr. Knightley
(cat extraordinaire)

"Cchheh..cchheh!!.....drats!"

A Happy Sunday To You!

It's a mildly warm and cloudy Sunday morning as I sit here at my kitchen table, having a yummy cup of coffee. The church bells are tolling a lovely melody nearby as I go into lazy Sunday mode.

In my long cotton summer dress with floral print, I wandered out into my garden this morning to water my herbs under the eaves. The rest of the flowers will be getting a nice shower by Mother Nature pretty soon.

What wonderful surprises are in store for me on this lovely and most favorite of days?
I guess I shall see.

Mr. Knightley is napping under the bed...and I shall lazily relax in my dear abode of harmony and tranquility. *sigh*

I wish you all a wonderful Sunday spent in glorious wonder, and joy!

xoxo
Miss Sandra

Out Of Blog Land...for now

Hello Dears,

I am taking a break from blogging. Will be back when I've caught some "fish" to share with you all! Hope you are having a lovely summer.

xoxo
Miss Sandra