"Show Me" - Something Relaxing

Robert (Thoughts of a Father) has had an ongoing photo project this week he has called "Show Me." So far we have photographed our mailboxs, our kitchens, our front doors, sentimental objects and favorite views in our home. Today's challenge is to show something that we find relaxing.

In my mind there is nothing more relaxing than to curl up with a good book. One of my favorite places is out on the swing underneath the gazebo. Do you remember how much fun it was as a child to go to the playground and swing as high as you could? I have always loved that feeling. When we moved in this house I knew that a swing was what I wanted in the gazebo. This week we had a day where the temps hovered around seventy and in the late afternoon a cool breeze made it seem so much closer to fall. I love those days and I'm yearning for more of them to come quickly. There is nothing as relaxing as sitting in my gazebo swinging backwards and forwards imaging that far off place my book is taking me to. Even without a book I find relaxation looking out at my own little corner of the world that surrounds me and gives me peace.

Here's hoping you find peace and relaxation in your corner of the world today.

Sky Watch Friday

In my little corner of the world this week the temperatures have been pleasent and the skies full of fluffy white clouds.

A view from my front porch looking out into the yard.
The Skies Over Wal-mart On Shopping Day

Skies Over My Neighbor's Pond

And...from a few weeks ago when skies weren't so sunny...

A Double Rainbow (look closely)

I haven't posted this and wanted to share it today as well. It was taken a few weeks back. As we left the house to do some errands the weather was ever changing. One minute hard raindrops fell. The next minute a few sprinkles. As we rode down the road sprinkles misted the windshield and the sun popped up in front of us. I wonder if there will be a rainbow were the words spoken out loud. Looking ahead and left and right none was in sight. A glance in the rearview mirror and there it was. There was nothing to do but stop in the middle of the road, hop out, and snap.

HOPE YOU FIND YOUR RAINBOW

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Project Blue. Take Three.

Blue Diamonds

This is my little firepit that sits inside my gazebo. On cool evenings in the spring and fall it's a wonderful place to sit in the swing and enjoy a little cozy fire just for two!

Blue has always been my favorite color. So, when I saw this on sale last spring with the mosaic pattern I loved it and brought it to my new home. The color is soothing and I like the softness of the blue against the black iron.

Come on in the gazebo and sit a spell. I'd be glad for the company!

Please check out Anna's blog for more Project Blue participants.