This weekend's weather can be summed up in one word. WET. And ya know? That's really just fine, because doing farm chores in the rain is easier than doing farm chores in snow and ice, truth.
M and I took a ride down to the cottage yesterday longing for spring to "check on things" and I brought my big lens in case there were some good shots to be had. Indeed there were... crumby weather can set a great mood in photographs.. as evidenced below. People often think a good picture day is sunshiney and bright, but sometimes you get an even better mood in your photos on a gloomy day.
Below are a few homes that sit on the rocks that are the Thimble Islands, more on those HERE. There's a fun boat tour you can take to explore the islands, too. Link HERE. I love them all. There are currently a few for sale... you, too, can own your own Treasure Island, all one would need is a big lottery win and a boat, for that's the only way to get to these islands. Link HERE. And another COLORFUL one HERE. Check out that interior! Our little Stella sits in a cove just around the bend.
We had lunch at our favorite little spot in Stony Creek with the Thimbles out in the distance. It's a simple place with good, healthy food choices. We covet the marble tables inside, well worn ancient treasures with a history nobody seems to know. If you look real close you can see that old gas pump and a few of the islands out in the distance.
While there we browsed a health food booklet with a recipe for butternut pecan bread the husband wanted to try. We picked up a butternut squash at the nearby market and I made the bread when we arrived home. First, the squash had to be baked and mashed, then the rest of the recipe prepared. It is a delicious treat on a dreary winter day and I just had a piece for breakfast, too.
These ceramic measuring cups are one of my favorite things in the kitchen... found them at a local shop but you can buy them at Wayfair too, link HERE. They are made by Creative Co-op. They're colorful, easy to use, and look pretty on the counter, which is where I keep them.
I hope wherever you are, you're having a good day. Till soon, friends -
Karen, your photos are wonderful... so full of the feelings of those settings. that shot of the gull is worth a really nice $$ framing!! Lois
ReplyDeleteReally nice photographs,Karen! I have always been drawn to those muted colors in overcast days. You have captured the feeling beautifully. Is that a Polish Pottery dish holding the yummy looking bread? I own several mugs and the pattern looks similar.
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos, Karen Ann. I think cloudy days are often much better for taking pictures that have 'mood'! I love those little island places. We have a friend here that lives on an island year round-about 1/4 mile off-shore. Once the bay is frozen he can actually drive across the water to his place-other times he comes across by skiff-sometimes having to break ice to make it across-until it has frozen solid. It is a wonderful place to visit but I don't think I would have the fortitude to live there year round (anymore).
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks WONDERFUL!!!!! xo Diana
You guys are surrounded by beauty! The picture that has your name on it? Did you paint it? It is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe bread does look delish. :)
xoxo
You captured some lovely reflections in your photos!
ReplyDeleteStunning views . . .
ReplyDeleteReally liked looking through the window, finding the old gas pump.
The bread recipe sounds tempting . . .
Sweet measuring cups . . .
I love your posts . . .
Nice shots
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are beautiful! I love those measuring cups. I thought they were antiques at first. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteomg...Lois is commenting.....I'm in shock!!!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI am so making that bread!
Ok Karen. No "everyone can do it." You have an eye for the unique shot as your gull with reflected wings shows as does the buoy. So, buy some frames at Michael's, make up a portfolio, take your butt down to the Madison Art Theater and get that stuff exhibited. No kidding, no bullsh*t, just do it.
ReplyDeleteKaren, you really captured some exceptional shots. I have to say that I cannot imagine living on one of those islands. Beautiful, but out in the water! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are spectacular, as others have noted. The gull and buoy reflected in the water and the island house are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteStunning. I have a very soft spot for buoys and that buoy photo is magnificent. Wonderful birds as well.
ReplyDeleteKaren - the pictures are amazing. There's beauty in every season and every kind of weather. February gets overlooked in a lot of ways but there is something to be said for the drama of her weather :)
ReplyDeleteGoing to show my daughter (baker) the recipe for the bread, it's something I know we would like and she's the baker not me.
-Joan-
That's such a lovely area where your Stella sits....what a great place to visit, any time of the year! I do miss the coast, living in the mountains....fortunately we get away to the lake every now and again which satiates my need for a water view!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! So much peace exhibited in those photos, and even if we long for spring, there's beauty in all the seasons. I've always loved the soft light of overcast days. Call me lucky, because we've had lots of those lately! Yum, that bread sounds delicious! Bet it smelled good baking too.
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