Summer Days Have Come And Gone...

Our island beaches are empty...

As far as the eye can see, not another soul...

Just the splashing of the waves,

and the song of the seabirds.

Time does its dance again,

and summer turns to fall...

Saying goodbye to our golden days of summer...

Sunkissed and saltsprayed.

It is time to get out the old cotton sweaters,

sip wine by the fireplace,

and enjoy the the crisp air of a new season.

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Sail Away

I love the adventure of a trip.

The thrill of a new place.

Exploring quaint shops

and enjoying the local food.

Finding great treasures to take home

are the best of all!

The above oil painting is going to hang in our island cottage.

It will be perfect.

The boats are coming!

The boats are coming!

We love the island 'Sailboat Regatta'...

Once a year

our little bay in front of our cottage

comes alive with many sail boats.

Racing....

Racing...

Boats, Yaya....LOOK!

And one is leading the way!

Watching sailboats, looking for Hermit crabs...

Perfect bliss!

Who's taking the lead?!?

And so it is,

that I have found another treasure...

A treasure not found in our deep Southland,

but on another wonderful trip.

When I hang it on my wall,

I will always be reminded of our trip

to the mid-Atlantic seaboard,

the quaint little shops

and the wonderful crab cakes and creamy crab soup.

But,

the painting also reminds me of wonderful summer days,

watching the boats sail into our own little bay.

I hope you find your own beautiful treasures...

Treasures that remind you of fabulous trips

and happy times.

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Capturing The Beauty

And so they left the deep South

and drove,

and drove,

and drove all night...

Under the light of a full moon

they arrived on the mid-Atlantic seaboard.

And it is here

that this beautiful work of art was found.

Yet, another treasure in oil to hang on our wall,

and remind us of a beautiful place...

Another trip...

Another adventure...

Capturing the beauty

of a place....in a painting...

To have has a reminder of something wonderful,

forever.

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

All Dressed Up

Treat ordinary life

as 'The Big Show'...

YOU

are on the stage of

LIFE...

Live, love and laugh to the fullest...

Make each day an event...

Make yourself beautiful...

Make your home beautiful...

Make your garden beautiful...

Make life beautiful...

Have a blessed and beautiful day...

Oh, and don't forget to get 'All Dressed Up',

because you are on the big stage of life!

*****Yaya*****

Unforgettable Days Of Summer

Sun-drenched beaches...

Uncrowded...

Where ocean waters stretch endlessly into a Southern horizon of bluegray...

Salt-kissed breezes,

as summer cast a magical spell...

Golden, sunkissed curls...

Sand between your toes...

Summer dreaming...

Afternoon at the beach...

Southern summer days...

And more colors of summer...

Treasures by the shore...

Seashore blessings...

*****Yaya*****

Sweet Things

Baby faces...

Tiny little jewelry...

Cute little hats...

Sugar & spice...

Tiny little feet...

Ribbons & bows...

Flowers & butterflies...

Italian crystal...

Roses & lollipops...

Kisses...

The world is full of so many

sweet things...

Sweet Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Our Princess StellaDonna

Life keeps us busy with blessings abound...

Grandangels...

Housework...

Cooking...

Gardening...

Yardwork...

Taking care of the elderly...

The list goes on and on...

Each and everyone is a blessing,

and so is our health to be able to enjoy our blessings.

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

In Honor of Papa

Papa, with our little grandangel, StellaDonna...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

"The words that a father speaks to his children are heard,

as in whispering galleries, by posterity."

Words by Jean Paul Richter (1763-1825)

Because her father listened to her,

she knew she had something to say...

Because he believed in her,

she believed in herself...

Because he said she could do anything,

she did...

Wishing a blessed day for all fathers,

and remembering my daddy on this very special day.

Father's Day Blessings

*****Yaya*****