a new day

light and shadow reveal a silent presence on a kitchen counter

may the day start in soft shades . appear prickly yet smooth . often open and unusual

i am reminded...

of what a comfort a kitchen window can provide

from both the outside looking in and indoors gazing out

as well as what black and white always feels like







I enjoyed my day HERE with a guest post

a few more from the kitchen window

in a kitchen

pink

kitchen window sill
as I wash dishes
catch a second
to smile

HERE

i
dream

i
create



we
dine

we
talk

we
laugh

we
sigh

i
invite
you

here:
Table by a Window

SILVER SATURDAY

vintage cookie cutters but no cookies,
just like the way they look through the lens...

my daughter will soon leave to return to college
It has been a delight having her home.

I felt a wave of creativity,
she joined right in the festivities!

in a week or so will feature a
"Red or Gray Give Day"
just a little something
by random drawing

I NEED CHAIRS!

Not sure I have enough chairs for family gathering around the table Thanksgiving.
my chairs
much like me
do not "match"......

favorite rocker back yard

SAM in the "dog house"

old wicker becomes planter in garden

love my colored wooden chairs...

for relaxing afterward

this wicker /metal is new...love the look of it...

I could use this one
here.
or how about this one....

so thankful for people to fill ALL my chairs.

STUDY IN BROWN

beginning each day
in strength
warmth
with
a spoon
full of
thanks

love on the fridge

feel love today...

sometimes shiny

a little wrinkled

often smooth

like foil

good morning sunshine

HAPPY WEEKEND ~ more November ideas just down the ROAD

MONDAY LEAVES

“Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.”
Albert Schweitzer

stay awhile

be blessed with sunshine ~ soft shadows ~ and full chairs around the table.

Magnetic Heart

magnet
on the family refrigerator
not quite sure how long
years I'm sure

shattered

on the tile floor
nothing monumental

just a reminder
take care
of your heart
it's
Thursday

Love
is
here

Taking Sides

making lunch early this morning

for redhead daughter

I stared at the pear

thinking

good sides and bad sides

scars and blemishes

colorful and smooth

what side are you this day?

dishes can wait

find shelter

with a ladybug...

a toadstool...

a cup...

the weekend!

silver answers

last night as I washed the dinner dishes my day replayed in my head:
Was it a happy day?
Did we connect?
Were my thoughts worthy?
Is this all there is?
Will I get it all done?

as I glanced up at the jewelry I laid on the windowsill before my hands touched the warm suds my answer was staring back at me.

True Confession

bread ties in a drawer... Is there something "quirky" you save?

am I the only one?

come on you know you do.....

have you cracked?

having or expressing strong emotions
defines passionate



as a mother, sometimes expressing those strong emotions with a daughter creates a crack when what we really desire is smooth...... even.....