6.21.2010

thoughts on summer and other such things.

















hello!
happy monday y'all!



i've been thinking these days about things that inspire.
of everyday things that get me to smile.





i like how the trees change from naked in the winter
to hearty and clothed for the summer months.
from flowerless at the start of spring
to blossomed and pungent nearing the end.



i like that on summer nights the birds,
seem in endless conversation.
chattering amongst a light evening breeze.


i like how gardens overflow with green
and how we eat dinner outside.



and how everyday, is pretty much an ice cream day.






i like that there's summer vacations
and trips to the cabin.
and i like that there's one for me,
later this week.


one that will have me dip my toes in the salty sea.
roast marshmallows on a crackling fire
and pick berries straight from the vine.




one that will have me spend evenings on rooftops,
telling jokes among friends. 
and have me at the market, early morning
and on patios for lunch.



one that will remind me for sure,
that summer is here.






hope your week is tops.
i'll be around again.
i've got a story in the works.
until then,
xox, n.







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plus, there are exciting things in the works over at HG!
coming soon, bundles of cake flags, 
a new cookie cutter (see the first here), 
and some very exciting collaborations too!
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24 comments:

lucie said...

beautiful summer post :)

DUSKIN said...

well said.
i love that beige necklace. no.3dA is a friend of mine. such a dear. x

andrea said...

this is beautiful. I can't wait to see the new cookie cutters, I missed out on the clouds. To summer! xo

Fee-AMore said...

Lovely, inspiring words and pictures for the Summer. Wishing you a good one. ;)

3 sous un parapluie said...

just BEAUTIFUL !!!

whollyafool said...

i LOVE the day when i first notice there are buds on the trees after a long winter.

happy summer solstice!

A Day That is Dessert said...

I love your thoughts about summer!

We've just started making our summer 'wish lists'.

Johanna said...

These things make me happy too. Good feeling summer thoughts. :)

Aura said...

Happy Summer! These are some of my favorite things.

EMILY said...

I mimic all your summer sentiments nikole. enjoy time at the cabin.
x Emily

Jane Flanagan said...

Sigh! I missed all your lovely store updates. But, I found consolation in the beauty of your post. Hope your summer is lovely.

Anonymous said...

I relate about the trees. My two year old granddaughter says trees with no leaves look mad and trees with leaves look happy...

chirpypig said...

are you really all sold out of your lovely mortars and flour scoops already? Sniff sniff.

boody said...

Nikole, I LOVE your blog, LOVE!!!! =) You make very beautiful cakes, too!

Robin Humphrey said...

so pretty and summer <3

bronwyn said...

What lovely summer thoughts. I am loving your blog.

Christina said...

hi there friend,
you brought the most loving, summer feeling, to my heart. ; )

Walter Helena said...

Those wee flags make me very happy.

Mo said...

please please please make some more cloud cookie cutters - I love them so but you are already sold out!

Privet and Holly said...

Gorgeous words, all!
I do love summer!
Just checked out your
store, today, and found
that you are sold out of
many of the pretties that
I would have liked to
order. I will check back
in the hopes that you will
replenish : )
xx Suzanne

reeselane said...

所有的資產,在不被諒解時,都成了負債....................................................................

Madison said...

Goodness, your blog is darling.
I adore you, and your writing.
Darling, darling, darling.
Lovely little things.
Please visit me sometime,

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rüya tabirleri said...

i love that beige necklace. no.3dA is a friend of mine. such a dear. x

Eloise said...

Hey I just discovered your blog! I love it so much, all your photos are so serene! This post is really beautiful, you couldn't find a more perfect cake if you tried! *Follow!*