If you know anything about me at all, you know that I’m a summer girl… I love sunshine, flip-flops, and heat, especially when I’m by the ocean with my feet in the sand. That said, there is something really wonderful about the changing of summer into fall. The beautiful colours of nature all around are simply magical. I guess if I had a second favourite season, it would definitely be glorious autumn. Check out this week’s release which is all about the beautiful “in between” time as summer end and fall begins.
Take the Scenic Route
There’s no doubt that life takes us on some crazy adventures, with twists and turns that we can’t always foresee. Sometimes that’s a great thing, other times… not so much. We’re travelling in South Central British Columbia (the Okanagan) on our annual camping trip through wine country. This year has been an interesting one though, since large portions of our province have been devastated by wildfires. We get fires every summer, but this year is gearing up to be one of the worst in recorded history, and has largely been in populated areas. Approximately 40% of those have been human caused, including one fire that destroyed an entire town. We’re safe where we are, with smoky air being the worst of it, but others we know haven’t been so lucky. Family and friends have had to evacuate from their homes, and one couple has lost their home entirely to the fire. We even have some four-legged friends that have been temporarily re-located to our place to keep them safe. This week’s collection has been inspired by these events, although I did want to focus on the good that can come from life’s surprises, rather than the bad. The woods and orange tones are my little homage to the fires. Stay safe out there, my friends!
Lake Life
There’s just nothing like a beautiful sunny day at the water’s edge. Whether you love to fish or just float, the lake is definitely a place to go for some fun and relaxation. We spend a lot of time each summer in British Columbia’s southern interior, where there are many many gorgeous lakes to be found. (All surrounded by amazing wineries… bonus!) We camp and swim and drink wine… my idea of paradise!!!
Beauty in Bloom
I just love this time of year! It’s getting sunny and warm, and my flowers are beginning to bloom. My peonies are getting ready to burst forth in a riot of beautiful pinks and white. They’re my absolute favourite flowers of all! Beauty in Bloom captures all the gorgeousness of a garden in full flower, with the soft watercolours that are reminiscent of a Monet-style painting.
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A Sunshiny Day
Hello and happy Friday! I hope you’re not too scrapped out from last weekend’s iNSD activities. I’m coming to you as this week’s Featured Designer at Sweet Shoppe. With a $10 purchase you can get my latest kit FREE! Who doesn’t love free, really? If you’re curious, you can read a little bit about me HERE in my interview.
I’ve been spending more and more time outside now that the sun is shining again in my corner of the world. I just love this time of year when everything is blooming and the sun is out. It just makes me happy! I thought it would be a perfect theme for my “Day” in our A Day to Remember series.
I have to say that since I started planning this kit I’ve had A Sunshiny Day by Charley Pride stuck in my head. It’s a sweet song, but seriously… enough’s enough! Check out the video and you too can get it stuck in your head! You’re welcome!!!
This kit is packed full of flowers and greenery and other bits found in nature. And of course there are extras that you can grab as well to round out your collection:
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