so long summer ART!

group mural drawing, painting

                                            combo oil resist and tempera frames

detail oil pastel on wood

                                                            summer ART tie dyes

sharpie, watercolor, wood sculptures

mini neon pillows

                                                                     marbled mobiles

                                                         painted wooden bead necklaces

                                               watercolor resist fringed paper lanterns 

summer KIDS

                                                                   detail tie dye

                                                           funny clothespin creatures

paper mache jelly fish

                                                      tent and campsite construction

                                                               best summer ART ever!

summer squash and zinnias

peach plum berry galette

  

For the past thirty years, 

 July 1st has been about birthday celebration

and a really delicious dessert including raspberries.

 This year I couldn't decide combining

 blueberries or peaches or plums 

 and the ever favorite raspberry. 

 And so I didn't.  

 The birthday dessert, with its lip smacking goodness, 

 was eaten with great gusto. 

Happy Birthday Spark!

green

Saturday morning greens..

  swiss chard, arugula, avocado

refresh

  

 OK!

 This is what I'm sipping right now 

 and it cannot be beat, 

 for reals.
 Tazo Passion Tea (steeped and cooled),

 lots of lemon and a little sweetener,

 I use Truvia.

 Plenty of ice, 

 and the straw is a must.

 Don't let the photograph fool you,

 these are the big quart size jars

 for all afternoon sipping.

Toadstools

I've been fascinated by the incredible toadstools I've come across the past few weeks. I'm especially keen on the way they shoot right up through the pine needles, moss, bark and fern in their varied shapes, sizes, colors and textures.
                              I think I'd like to set up shop under one and call it a day.

ice pops looking good

 For the HOW TO on these icy treats,

pop on over to here OR there.

happy weekend!