out & about...enjoy the beauty

yes, once again it's a snow day ... i've decided not to fight it..instead let's enjoy the beauty that comes with winter on cape cod.

some of the photo's were taken a few years back...but beauty is timeless..

rock harbor, orleans, and yes, that's a boat channel.

nauset inlet, orleans,  where the sunsets are amazing.

and the days can be crystal clear with that cape cod light.

sandwich boardwalk beach

 

photo Sandwich Boardwalk Beach by nymphobrainiac on flickr

and then there's days like today..when in the middle of a snow storm..you still have that incredible light

 

 

the three above photos taken today by me at the sandwich boardwalk.

have a beautiful day

sue

I'm linking up this post with; Sarah's Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays... more beauty for you..

sunday morning musings...(and a bit of news)

morning friends,

this week's place for sunday morning coffee is right here,  in my sun room.

it's sunny, warm & cozy in here...it's about 5 degrees outside...let's stay in and enjoy this room while we can...

which brings me to a bit of news i have for you ...  we are moving ...we are heading west...all the way west...
to  Portland Oregon!  

that would be ALL of us...two households,  with 4 adults, 1 child, 1 dog.. and 2 shops,  solsticehome and trampoline.  we're joining our son and daughter who have lived in Portland for 3 yrs now.  it's time to reunite this family.

  

i couldn't be more excited and yes,  a little apprehensive about all the details. . i know it's not impossible and  i'm pretty sure  positive it will be very interesting  ;)

i've decided to write a weekly journal of our unfolding adventure.  i hope you'll follow along with me. i think i'll need some words of encouragement now and then.

enjoy your sunday everyone

sue

where's your garden?

mine is covered under mounds of snow
with all this icy cold weather here on cape cod....i really can't wait for spring, warm earth and gardens.

photo taken at Green Briar Sandwich

for now i think we better find other ways to plant.

sunny windows (ones with potting tables under them..even better)

this image from my pinterest board  

originally found on this lovely blog Made in Persbo,  you'll need to translate, but the photos are eye candy.

vintage containers,  part of the fun is coming up with the container.

try baking pans, bowls, cups..

solsticehome on flickr

yes, even lab glass,  or just about any that will hold a bit of soil and water.  

one of the amazing photo's from ethanollie on flickr

well now,  if your lucky enough to have a greenhouse... i hope your enjoying it as much as this pup.

 photo from the talented nymphobrainiac on Flickr

what about you, found any interesting containers you can plant?  please share some with us.

happy saturday all

sue

 

the portland connection...day 1

many of you know by now...we're off on a visit to my son & daughter-in-law in portland oregon.

we'll just skip the part about the 8 hour plane ride...it's enough to say it was long.

portland day 1....

out the door and into the garden for morning coffee  (pretty sweet..this is the view from my bed too)

the gang started off on a much needed long walk around SE Portland

an ended up at beautiful Laurelhurst Park

 

my portland family the talented lisa teso & chris (nymphrobraniac) teso

we even ran into a pretty amazing crane

lunch followed at the Everett Street Bistro...and it was soooo good, i forgot to take a photo for you.
if your in portland oregon, you should add this one to your places to eat.

 this photo from their web site

Hope your having a lovely week too!

Sue

searching

Tomorrow it's my turn to join the Blog it forward mashup.

Three hundred creative blogger's joining together to tell what inspires us.


Oh man,  have I been searching for that inspiration...

Here's part of the journey in photos from my some of my flickr favorites

Enjoy the photos....I'm certainly enjoying adventure

me on sandwich boardwalk   photo by nymphobrainiac

ice landings    photo by spezoids

 

Hill   photo by lisa teso

Juxt   photo by nymphobrainiac 

White flower    photo by lisa teso

 ...   photo by ethanollie

You know what the best part is?  All of the above wonderful photo's are from my amazing family members.

Talk about inspiration help!!!

Stop by tomorrow to find out if I've managed to find the inspiration I'm desperately looking for.

Today make sure to stop over at  Blog it forward for todays list of bloggers sharing their inspiration.

Have an inspiring Monday

Sue

ps...feel free to leave me a comment,  i'd love to hear from you <3