a most unusual morning

It started out as any July morning:I enjoyed a cup of coffee in the party garden at 6:00 am while Riley stood guard and patiently waited for her run. While we were running, I saw a hot air balloon. We stepped up the pace, got home, and I grabbed my camera and drove out to track it down. (Riley had a drink and a nap on the sofa.)The balloon had a friend.When I got home, I noticed a pair of Cedar Waxwings nesting in my yard. This is unheard of. I am thrilled to see them once a year, in a group, in winter. I have never seen Cedar Waxwings during nesting season.They are very active, so the pictures aren’t great – but I have high hopes for the future.

getting quirky

I like to get quirky when I’m pairing fabrics together. It took me a little while to decide what to use with this beautiful red silk, but then I knew: a cotton drop cloth from the hardware store.I love how the rugged drop cloth fabric contrasts with the delicate silk.