morning calm

I had the pleasure of bumping into this blog this morning and it has brought

Serenity

to my day...

i hope you will take a few minutes to read her story...

it's an inspiration!

This is my favorite part of her post:

What does handmade mean to you?

An ability to build a self-sustainable life. It can sound a bit serious, I know, but I think it is actually a very humble attitude to have for life. I make what I need with what I have.

http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/featured-seller-morning-calm/#comment-613376

i love this photo from an Etsy store...

my husband's new ride...

Chris travels around town a lot...from one place to another...getting ingredients, talking to employees, chefs, front of the house, purveyors, etc. and we have finally found an economical... and FUN resource for him!!!

Plus....it get's 85 miles to the gallon!!!!!

and it reminds us of Florence, Italy... my hometown!

my daughter tries it out!!!

summer 2011 so far!

Summertime in Skaneateles...

simple pleasures

laughter

colors

SUNSHINE

flowers

first harvests

homemade pools

ooohhh...the lake!

 clara Rose