I'd say it is certainly about that time…
Set the table, cozy into the nook in the office, hide from the heat, work, sip, be, heal…
It is time to savor the here and now. I have had a grueling summer, mainly with the fact that I fractured my foot at the end of April/beginning of May, whilst slamming a flip-flopped foot into the corner of a shovel, in an attempt to dig a hole in dry hard dirt (I normally wet dirt first).
Breaking glass electrocuting pain.
And, because I am soooo smart, I did not do anything about it at first. I was certain the pain would go away. Until my foot swole (is that a word?) up and turned blue. Not one of my more brilliant moments. I finally sought help, and took the advice. Although I chose against a cast or boot. Then, I carefully hobbled all summer, slowly, through all of my chores, with ice and belladonna/arnica salve as my best friends. Rotten.
When I was almost healed a couple of weeks ago, I forgot about my injury and jumped up onto my hurt foot, and into bed with a re-crack. Yet again, not another Einstein moment. I have troopered through it. Grinned and sunk into pain with each step. And then, I ordered a bunch of foot healing shoes, and did all the things the powers that be had told me to to in the beginning. Hard head alert. I feel better. Light, tunnel, hello.
They scared me with the fear of lifelong pain.
Although, my foot hurts less in heels, and doctors say that is common for folks who are used to heels and have high arches. I will say, the fit flops, saving grace from heaven. Until I got them, my foot throbbed.
So, 4 months of forcing myself to do everything through pain, and now, I succumb.
Tea, nook, breathe.
As I cozied up with the American Pickers and my new Wii last night (thank you Mistah Lovah lovah! Yay instant netflix on the television), beloved Miles took a springing leap and landed with his heavy paw + nail right in my left eyeball. I was pain confused at first, then afraid. I have never had an eye injury, so I didn't know that your eye will simply not open when hurt. Boy did it hurt. Man oh man. It was all so very scary, until I could see again this morning (hello prayers, pain killer, ice, tea bag, lovee). I feel like Raggedy Ann. My goodness, so silly. So so silly.
I know it's all trivial compared to all going on in the rest of the world, so I am not complaining, just sharing real tales of my little orb.
And, because I teeter on the seesaw of being logical and superstitious, I say, perhaps I should heed the warning, and stay away from ladders, sky diving and all other sort of adventurous activity for now.
Why yes, I don't mind if I do.
This sounds so much better, cool room, hot goodness in a cup…
Real cream.
Ooo, aaaaaaaaah.
Gentle.
I won't bore you with garden things (too much), but, zinnia seeds. As I have said, plentiful beyond words.
I have been pruning a lot, and the more I prune, the taller and taller and taller they become, and the more flowers they gift.
Pruning is key.
And now, 4 foot marigolds, from last year's plant seeds I collected, are springing up.
Just the place to be.
A book, clay, safe…
Pretty, calm, so needed this…
Sometimes, you just have to follow the path life wants to push you into. I must learn to pay attention better…
I see, I savor, but do I really see and savor?
It's in the calm & silence, isn't it?
Keep the pouring up, I am in heaven 😉
I have been obsessed with haunted tales lately. And, I am sad to report that I am having a hard time being spooked. I guess, once you go into my granny's attic, and then down to the witch's house (plus ancient tales of family witches and spells + ghosties of old ladies), it is sort of hard to get scared of haunted house tales? I am sure if I was actually in a haunted house, then I would be mighty spooked to the core.
But the tales alone are soooo much fun.
I am actually on a haunted plantation kick. I just finished reading about the Myrtles…
Anyhow….
If you need me, here is where you will find me…
Catching up on long over-due e-mails, sculpting, sipping, being.
Oh and, if you'd like to own the book about the haunted plantation and the writer's journey into owning it (below), grubby finger graced and all, let me know in comments, I am giving it away. If a handful of folks want it, I'll pick a name out of a hat.
Love, V
ps: One of Tori Amos' songs, off of her new September release album "Night of Hunters" (with a classic flair) was leaked, I love it, listen here. So good. Amazing that so much time has passed since this. Sigh… She gets so beat up with words by critics. I think she is amazing. People inevitably change so much as they age, and when you are young it is hard to understand it. It is in the going through it, that you start to understand little by little. And then, it clicks… You realize that, perhaps not only has your favorite artist changed, but the listener has too changed. We long for our fave artists to make us feel how we felt by their songs early on. But, the trick is, both parties have changed. We all long for our youth from time to time. Rarely does the listener realize this, and so we hold the artist accountable for our feelings, and bash their new work (not to mention how they look etc.). Maybe it isn't our taste anymore, which is fine, but the listener is so often intent on searching for that early original feeling (I am guilty of this too). Alas, change is inevitable, we can't be 28 forever. If we change our perception, we might see and hear things differently…?
pss: In June, Miles left me the most helpful little tool on earth. A perfectly Nanny McPheeish cane. It works like a charm, and was so helpful on the extra tough days. (He loves sticks and keeps a nice stash of them. He left this one on my office stoop)
Isn't that funny?
psss: Something extra fun up my sleeve in a couple of days.
You poor thing! :'(
Stop hurting yourself! Um, I mean, please take care, sweet Vanessa!
Vanessa…
I am glad to hear that you are finally taking it easy! You have to take care of yourself in order to take care of your garden, your fur babies and the mister. Stay off that foot! Ohhh…and eye injuries are the most horrible and scary thing. By coincidence, I have one right now and am going to the doctor tomorrow. The injury seems to be healed, but I am still not seeing properly out of that eye. So, take it from me and take extra special care of yourself.
…and ~ if you do decide to let go of that amazing and creepy book, please add my name to the hat! My daughter and I love to read books about haunted spots.
xoxo
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
ohhh poor darling…yes, I think the universe is trying to tell you to slow down and take care of yourself…:)
ps: Myrtles plantation is about an hour away from me…:) (infact, my hubby has a hobby of ‘ghost hunting’ and they did an investigation there) 😀
Take care lady! Rest and heal.
Just be careful with your tea, you don’t need to add a tea injury to the mix. =)
Awww Vanessa, take it easy! I am loving Tori’s new song, especially the strings. Eagerly anticipating the new album. Your Nanny McPhee cane looks just like the staff I used in a play where I played a witch. Hehe.
Oh my… what trouble you’ve been getting into! ^_~ Make sure to rest that poor foot & drink lots of tea. Oh, wait, you already are. ^-^ I hope everything gets better quickly & there’s no further re-injuries. Also, yay for doggies who bring home good walking sticks! =D
Tea sounds just lovely right now… even though It’s hot outside. Perhaps I’ll take some with me to work tonight & enjoy it when everything is cooler.
Excited to see what’s up your sleeves!!! =D
XOXO
What gorgeous flowers and definitely add my name into the hat for that book. It looks great.
Love the post about tea time…you should make this a daily ritual!!! Is that a sari as a table cloth? Love the cane! Is it in a new place? Love the cute pink shelf and the gold table….is that one of your paintings? So much beauty to take in with every post 🙂
You poor thing! I LOVE my fit flops….I sprained my ankle years ago and have pain that pops up from it here and there…and my fit flops have been wonderful! Your tea time area looks simply enchanting! And that cane???? I LOVE it!! Very Nanny McPheeish!
Hi V!
Sorry about your clumsiness..heh heh. Just kidding! Sorry that you are in pain though. >3 I have a heard head too.
Do you remember the old baby sitter movie with the hider in the house? I love that for a good old fashioned scare. Also, one of the VERY first movies Tom Hanks ever did is a horror movie, and is perfect to launch you into the frenzy of all Hallows Eve….mmwwwwaaaahhhhh It is similar in effect and era as the one mentioned above.
Peace.
ps. be careful.
pss. maybe avoid the high heels for a while? In case you fall? just sayin…
Hard head. Not heard head. sheesh.
I hope you rest your foot enough for it to heal.
And I’m so glad your eye is now okay. That must have been very scary.
Your tea looks wonderful.
Feel better soon.
ps: Lovely Nathalie, Yes, that is an antique Sari as my
tablecloth. I just love them! And that is my same ole country house
😉 There are lots of nooks and crannies I have not ever shared. But
these are all in my little office, sitting room kitchenette area. This
space ismy own hideaway, but not the main kitchen etc.
Are you okay Ms. V!!??!! Oh dear, no bungy jumping for you anytime soon 😉 😉 So glad Matty didn’t cause any permanent damage, that naughty little cuddle buggy, tee hee. And hope your foot gets to healing for good asap!! Enjoy the tea, get some rest…you deserve it!
That book looks so spooky good, I love tales like that too (and my oldest is following in my footsteps, so please count me in the giveaway). She hasn’t been able to fall asleep all week because she keeps reading scary tales right before bed and then won’t turn the light off to go to bed, hahahhaha. I’m gonna get her I think, I’ll scare her pants off so she’ll stop doing that to herself 😉
Hugs Vanessa, missin’ our chats, can’t wait for school to start so I can get back on a regular schedule 😉 😉
Jamie 🙂
Miss Jamie, I will be careful, it was big fluffy Miles who bonked me, I
love him so, so I will forgive him. Matty is more careful and reserved
😉 OH you girls!! How I remember the fear of haunted tales and being
a kid!!! What fun!! When does school
start????
……..ooooooh yes! I would love to read your book (and how psychic of you to know your dear readers would be interested) I’m going to Hotel Del soon…..September 8th – 15th and this would be good reading…..my sister & I had a ghost encounter while staying there at 4:30 in the morning. We both thought the other one was asleep but we both experienced it…..
I thrift shopped my nesting gold tables in one of my “frenzied giveaway moments”……love yours next to your heart lights…..
Arent’ dogs such soulmates? And to gift you a walking stick is the cream to your tea!!
Wonderful, Hotel Del was our family retreat every single summer for a
couple of weeks throughout my childhood up until my very late twenties.
Family vacations and getaway are less and less as we get older. Too busy,
all of us in different states, etc. Have fun in the cave shops, and the
beach. Take the fancy elevator a couple of times for me in the main hotel,
and run up and down the stairs too 😉 Oh, and get really belly
filled on the delicious breakfasts!! Yumm yumm!!
i love so much all the photos you post…
I absolutely agree about artists and their growth, and how our own stages of growth affect how we relate to the art. More than one of Ms T’s albums didn’t catch me at first, but hooked me later on (though I always scoop her up on release day). Like the perfect hand-me-down, sometimes you just have to grow into it.
Hope you’re taking enough time to sit, to rest, to look around and enjoy all you’ve created. Thanks for sharing!
Chymberleigh
Sheesh woman, you need to be careful. Your feet are important and you need them for the walking. 🙂 It’s nice to take it easy for a bit, catch up on reading and just heal. It was nice of Miles to provide you with a walking stick. That is too cute.
I am a long time Tori fan and one of the things I love about her is that she changes and adapts. Her Christmas album is amazing!
Take care of yourself – I don’t know how you managed to create when in pain.
Hugs,
Lisa
Ewwww- slamming foot into shovel. Sounds hideous. But your photos are absolutely delicious and it makes me want to grab a cup of tea and sit down to think and dream.
Thanks.
I feel your pain Vanessa… please be careful with yourself, us bloggers need you. I just love the colours you give us, they raise my spirits. Love reading so wouldnt mind giving your book a go.
Love from over the pond
Olive xxxx
Hi Miss Vanessa, I know first hand what it means to have foot pain. I broke my foot also, that was last January. Yes, now and then it still hurts. It all depands on the weather. I hope your eye is much better. Best to keep an eye on it (yes, it’s a pun). Your flowers are amazing. Wondrus photos.
I would love to win a chance to win that book. I love spooky stories. Thank you for sharing.
Yay a scary book giveaway! How fun!
Janel, You are so funny!!! Well, I loathe clumsiness 😉 I like
to be right on top of my game, so I will make sure this doesnt happen again,
haha! 😉 The heels feel so gooooood. And, I am a pro in
them. The doctor said that the reason they feel so good is that, they cup
my arch in a way I am used to. I will stay away from slamming my foot in a
shovel, and hopefully, no pup will jump in my eye again. But, they were so
cute, wimping at me being hurt, oh I love them so!!! I am eyeballing some
seed for you today 😉
it’s so easy to get lost in your dreamy photos… they are beautiful! I hope your foot feels better now… OUCH. Ugh. At least you are surrounded by lots of beauty, entertainment and spooky stories 😉 I get easily spooked, too… but love scary stories, too! a dilemma for sure! 🙂
Vanessa, you know those dogs of yours can read you like a book. Yup, and they knew you needed some down tea time, Hence the Nanny McPhee magical walking stick.
Unfortunately, in all the excitement that Miles plan was working, like Magic, your unfortunate eye injury. It all makes perfect sense, and now they have you recouping as you should, listening to music, reading and watching that great show American pickers while sculpting your magical creations.
Now, about your sleeve, what kind of fun does one store in there? TeeHeeHe!
I am swooning over your brilliant teacup and saucer, sooo regal looking! Does it have a story? Please, relax, mend and sip your tea while enjoying the beauty created around U.
I’m so sorry about your foot and that you re-broke it. I broke my arm when I was a kid. The good news is that the foot you broke is going to be extra strong. You’ll see.
Tea time is perfect for when you need to mend and be quiet. I wish I knew you were having tea. I could of sent over the brownies I have baking in the oven. Be well, my friend.
Oh how the universe will slow you down if you don’t do it yourself ! Be well soon. Sipping cups of tea myself to get through a bit if an early flu.I am always looking for tales of ghosties and ghoulies and long legged beasties and things that go bump in the night: your book sounds fine, please add me to the list of potential readers.Cinnaman Plum tea, all pink and good is a known cure for sore eyes.You may want to try some!
Vanessa ~
I’m feeling a bit low this morning. It all has to do with a little boy named Nathan that has Leukemia. A few months ago, my friend and myself collected a bunch of dragony art for Nathan (as he adores all things dragony). Anyway…he’s back in the hospital and this time, he may need a marrow transplant. I feel so sorry for him and his family.
Anyway…I came here, not to vent or talk a blue streak about Nathan (although I think I already have)…I came here to get a temporary lift of my spirit. Just looking at all the colorful pictures and reading about your daily happenings makes me smile. At least for a little while.
Thanks for bringing color to my life…
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
Oh my goodness girl, you need to slow down a little! Really it’s OK to take break now and then. I don’t know how you do it all, the gardening, cooking, creating, blogging… you are amazing.
Take Care,
Tracy M.
Oooooooch! What terrible pain you have been in! This Arizona clay is awful. I broke a shovel or two before I figured out to soak it down. Your poor footsie, especially knowing the amount of force you probably used on that shovel. I am so glad to hear you are taking time for you….to get better. Isn’t is lovely being cared for by all those flowers….such great company to keep. Oh, your eye….oh my goodness. Glad you could see when you woke up. Oy! Put my name in the hat for that book please. I am all about haunted everything and would enjoy that so much. Lovely overcast day up here today….I just did a rain dance by the little pumpkin patch…..
Hello Miss Valencia! I am so sorry to hear about your injuries! I also have had a few myself in the past week! I slipped on some steps, I’ve broken a glass cup, and a few other accidental and clumsy falls and things. Today, I was just telling myself I need to stay away from just about anything and everything! Isn’t that such a coincidence! So, here I lay with ice on my back and knee and everywhere else I’ve seemed to damage. One good thing is that I am able to stay home from work as I heal and I’ve been listening to my music and cutting little decorations for a little party I am throwing. I should probably stay away from the scissors. I was telling myself I should get child proof ones 🙂 And I’ve managed to get a few Halloween decorations out and up. I am looking forward to the fal. I am thinking about watching pratical magic today.
I also like American Pickers. Mikey and Frankie always make me laugh. I adore their little adventures. But come to think of it, I haven’t watched tv in about 2 months..
Take care your little eye and your little foot. Be well and be safe!!
Kim
Oh poor you! How on earth have you managed all the gardening with your bad foot? Well done!
I was once scratched on my eyeball by my cat(she didn’t mean to-she was the most gentle cat I have ever had, but we were playing a game where I was leaning over the back of the settee and then quickly moving my head back and she jumped up and got me by mistake-my fault!) Anyway-my eye didn’t open either. Clever of your eye to do that, probably wtops it getting worse!
Hope you enjoyed your tea and rest. I have to go and see what mad Cassie is doing behind my current settee! x
Take care of yourself and drink lots of tea. Your zinnias are glorious. Love, love ghost stories. Be well.
Miles must have a six sense to bring his lovely mistress ‘mom’ a cane. That is ‘uncanny’ or maybe ‘un-canine’ or ‘uncaney’ Hee, hee! I am sooo sorry about your eye being poked by your beloved furry child too. That must really hurt. Comfrey in the form of a homeopathy remedy which in the Latin is called: ‘Symphytum’ contains a crystalline solid…which…in my Materia Medica by Boerick reads for the use of the remedy it is used for: ‘pain in the eye after a blow of an obtuse object. For traumatic injuries of the eyes no remedy equals this.’ You can find it in blue plastic cylindrical vials at Vitamin Shoppe in their Homeopathy section. I swear by a few known Homeopathy remedies. I know, some people call them ‘sugar pills’ but, the infinite particle of tincture in the pill is immediately assimilated into the blood stream. Directions for use are on the container. I have been using homeopathy for 40 years.
Haunted Mansions??? I am enchanted by them. Please enter me for a chance in your drawing.
I believe in the paranormal. Our Laurewood house probably has a ghost on the grounds…the owner did not have a funeral nor a memorial and the lady we bought the house from pointed to a rectangular concrete slab set into the oval garden where two stately ancient oak trees stand and she said “I wonder?” Oooooo!!!
I didn’t know you had rebruised your foot. Oh! Duh! the Symphytum (comfrey) is also good for injuries to sinews and tendons, hence, it will help both your foot and your eye. Comfrey leaves can be used as a dressing/poultice. Are you growing any Comfrey? I am beginning to sound like a White Witch here. Miles may have brought you a magical staff. I would set a crystal (ball?) in the top of it and make it more magical.
~ *v* from a wise owl~
So very, very sorry, sweet Vanessa, for the foot and eye injuries. : ( Sometimes when I get injured or feel sick, I will say, “I need a mama.” That’s my way of wishing my mama could be here to take care of me just like the old days when I was a little girl. She lives hours away, though, so I quickly shake off that thought and am thankful for a sweet husband who does well with “mama” duty when I’m sick. I am glad you have your Mr. Lovee to tend to you when you need it. Please do let us know how you are progressing. The colors around you are so bright and beautiful, and I love seeing them in your posts. You take it easy, dear gal, OK? So looking forward to the thing you have up your sleeve and will show us soon. : )
That is funny that Miles found you the perfect stick. It is like he knew and understood. I hope you feel better soon.
Sounds like a miserable summer from a foot perspective, but I have no doubt that you continued to live life fully and make the best of it. Now sounds like a really good time to rest and relax and make sure you are fully healed.
I’m getting into the scary story mood as well. I picked up a copy of Deborah Lawrenson’s book, The Lantern, which is getting a lot of buzz. Gonna hold off on that one until October to read with friends though.
I haven’t listened to Tori Amos in a long time and that is really sad. I had the privilege of attending two of her concerts and meeting her both times many years ago and she is one of those rare artists whose music just grabbed ahold of me and would not let go. Your observations of music and time are quite on track. I know I have had mixed feelings about her albums since the release of Raspberry Girl (although there actually are several songs I enjoy on Scarlett’s Walk). Time does change people, I imagine it especially changes creative people. Couple that with the fact that I tend towards the nostalgic and truly do want an artist’s new stuff to spark that same magic the older stuff had and it makes me realize that I need to be a little more open to accept those changes.
I have to ask: How do you have such clean, white floors with not only 2 fur babies but a passion, no- obsession, for gardening?! Is there a trick I’m missing?
Glad you are resting. These ‘down times’ are some of my favorite. And if I don’t honor them, the Universe sends me a little gift, like a stress fracture or a cold. How thoughtful!
Chelsy, ahhhh, well, the downfall of love……. I spend a lot of
time washing rugs, and scrubbing the floor with clorox and hot water,on my
hands and knees 😉
The pups have to stop and wipe their feet before they come in too, but
often they run in muddy and I have to get right on it. I always hose
myself off before I come into the house. It is surprisingly clean for all
the activity. I vacuum everyday too.
I wish I had taken some down time when I first slammed my foot into the
shovel corner and fractured it. Lessons learned. I am still so busy,
hobbling around, but trying to put my foot up more. You are so right,
honoring downtimes… must adhere to this….. 😉
I forgot to mention in the other thread when you were talking about Victoria magazine (one of my faves for years glad they started printing again) The picture on page 14 about fall outings is our Southern Belle and beautiful Tennessee River. (I live in GA but work in Chatta).
Thought you might enjoy that picture of fall beauty.
Oh Vanessa I hope you are much better now, and cross my finger so that your pain goes quickly away. Meanwhile, enjoy your tea, cream, handcrafts and pups! (And Wii too!)
Oh Dearest Dear Vanessa,
I am so sorry to hear about your foot (and your eye)! It must be very hard for you because you do so many things around your home and I know it’s hard to slow down and get better. But please do what you need to in order to be better.I know from experience that injuries not taken care of now, just come back to haunt you later in life. Better to just live them once now and be done. Please just keep relaxing and having tea and reading magazines until you are better.
I’m just getting back to blogging after a summer of garage sales every weekend in our little shed and lots of worrying about parents.
I would love to be entered into the giveaway for your book! I have had a lot more interest in the paranormal since we moved into this house. I think someone (or someones) still lived here, but they apparently didn’t like my father because once we were done cleaning out his room, they have behaved themselves! Now we are working on making it into a studio for us!
Lots of love and good wishes to you, Mr. Lovey and your sweet Matty and Miles!
So glad that you are getting some rest and taking care of yourself 🙂 I adore the decor in your room. The black and white diamond pillow, the colorful painting and table cloth — what a beautiful place to relax!
Rest, heal, be good to you! (I can see you’re already doing that so there wasn’t much need for me to tell you as well 🙂 I love haunted tales! Looks like an interesting read; if the names are still going into the hat, please drop mine in as well :o)
O.k. I must confess, I think this Summer, especially, this last month or so has had some bad stars or something. I have made sure not to complain, as have you, I see, but, I know, this Summer has been a test of sorts, I have had some interesting luck, challenges, just sliced my toe in a freakish shower moment, dropsy am I, etc. etc. Soooo strange. I didn’t even have a proper garden. soooo strange. I think that we shall see this summer as the summer we tipped over the bushel barrels to let the light shine even though something keeps trying to cover it up. That is my hope, at least, to see, eventually only the blessings, less of the hurt, more of the ups. I am so glad to know you, friend. All the healing I can muster, I send to you. I send love. I send calm, quiet and the settled feelings that help us get through this transitional star time. Blessings and great thoughts to you. Amy
P.S. new email
asperryfaldet@gmail.com
Can you sometime jot me a line so I can add you? Thanks!
V. was in the garden late last night,
Combing the vines first in sight.
When alight a twinkle did appear,
Not too far but very near.
The twilight invoking sounds,
Peered endlessly towards roots and grounds.
Alas a flight of scent did rise,
Rosesess of yesteryear surprise,
A might a mickle a fiddle de dee,
The desert lizard could it bee?
Agahst a ghost years before was,
Still knocking at the door because of,
And ole Mickle Tickle bee Kee,
Was fumbling and looking for midnight tea.
Was it in or out he often
Did shout..please let us have tea..
And in the sliver of a moon,
Inside out we had a bit of room
And sipping with cookies for 3…
Too to quite a degree,
Ahh late summer eve , tea for 2 yet really 3…Mick bee.
My Darling Friend…..even in your misfortune and pain you inspire me! I can always count on something special when I go to your blog!
You have actually inspired me to create a “blog”! How funny huh!
Praying and thanking God for your speedy recovery. May new inspiration arise in you today and the days ahead! Amen and so be it!
Hope to see you in the fall!
Love
Sue Parra
Sue & Jerry’s
Ranch Store Center
Oracle AZ
“Oracles most unique shopping experience!”
I just adore you blog pictures, they always make me smile and happy…I love visiting just to look at all that magic…but I spotted a book title that screams me!!! I would love to have my name entered if that was ok!!! take care and keep that magic flowing xx
Oh Dear! It seems we have both sustained an injury. I’m sorry to hear about yours, but it’s nice to know I’m not the only Faerie type creature who chooses to ignore such things. Mine was my shoulder and I “chose” to ignore it for four months and then I spent three months in rehab. It’s a very long tale to be sure, but I tweaked it while straddling my new PINK mountain bike, standing on tipped toes and peeking in someone’s backyard ;-O.
Have you ever had a wild Starling look you in the eye and then stab you with its beak? I Have! I hope your poor eye is feeling better.
xoxo
Take care of yourself, slow down, be kind to you – sometimes YOU have to come first.
Miss V I hope you feel better, better, better! I love having tea in my nooks too, it is so restful. They aren’t as cute your nooks, but you are totally invited over for tea any time! I certainly have enough tea things to entertain an army.
I feel so bad! After the horrible tales of your foot and all the pain you had to endure, I laughed when you wrote about that stupid cat. The silly animal wanted you to be both lame and blind! Did you step on his tail recently while you were hobbling around so he felt obliged to retaliate? Did you forget to put out his catnip tea while you were so comfortably enjoying yours? What unknowable creatures cats actually are! I do so hope your days of pain and cat attacks end very quickly.
Dearest Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear of your ailments. I hope this note finds you much improved!!! All that delicious, soothing tea and beautiful flowers must have helped calm and “zen” you, I’m sure. Sending you lots of warm wishes for a speedy recovery!!! xoxo
Beautiful, beautiful photos! Hey summer is not over yet since I/m just taking off to see Greece. It’s beautiful in September.