We are on week three of nearly unrelenting, rainy weather. It is fair to say I have summer doldrums, and everything feels damp, dismal, and the walls of my home seem to be closing in on me. Summer projects are at a virtual standstill, and although there are inside jobs awaiting, I can't seem to inspire myself to do them. The temperatures are even quite cool, and combined with the damp, I am seriously considering roasting up a big turkey dinner to warm me up from the inside out!!
In defiance of the rain, I am posting some pink photos to lift my spirits and remind me that it is, indeed, summer! While I impatiently sit inside and brood, staring at my pool, and watching my grass get ridiculously long, I figure it is also the perfect time for a long over-due give-away at my blog! I have missed all the milestone reasons for one (first year blog-iversary, 200th post, 300th post, etc.), so I figure it is high time to give something away just to thank everyone for visiting, leaving such kind comments, linking to me, and for giving me awards/tags that I am, shamefully, too lazy to do, or too forgetful to find again and post about. I suppose, I am one of those "bad bloggers" who don't always play by the rules, but please know I appreciate each and every sentiment and thought sent my way. More than you know...
First up, is a photo of my daughter (hugging her cousin) at least two years ago at her other cousin's birthday. It always makes me sad to see how quickly she has grown, and I realize time is flying and I have no control over it...
Next, are some grass skirts and beach towels hanging poolside during Sophie's pool party, last year. This reminds me that the sun is out there somewhere...!!!
Below is a photo of my dining chairs dressed up with one of my favourite vintage aprons from my collection.
Next, are some grass skirts and beach towels hanging poolside during Sophie's pool party, last year. This reminds me that the sun is out there somewhere...!!!Below is a photo of my dining chairs dressed up with one of my favourite vintage aprons from my collection. 
Next up is a pink and white striped camper I spotted at the campground last weekend. They obviously don't realize what a gem they have...the sagging curtains look like nobody cares...
Finally, I arrived home the other day to find Sophie having an impromptu "sweet shop" sale. I find it so sweet when she does things like this. She is a real salesperson: when I tried to pay her with imaginary money (after all, the food isn't real!), she would have nothing to do with it!
I made the muffin tin with the "ice cream" in it, and the gumball machine (coloured pom poms), and the menu (below). Note the card saying "Treats a Dollar"... the little imp!! She ended up with nickels only!
She has gotten a lot of play value from it all... and I had a lot of fun making and collecting all the "sweets"!! I made this "cookie art" to go in her room, 
and here is another picture of all of her treats:
She has gotten a lot of play value from it all... and I had a lot of fun making and collecting all the "sweets"!! I made this "cookie art" to go in her room, and here is another picture of all of her treats:
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Now, on to the give-away!! Do you remember last week's post about Matthew Mead's new website? Well, he has a "secret club" (that you must purchase a subscription for) where you can access his new downloads, decorating/collecting/entertaining tips, and more! Soooo, to redeem myself, I am giving away a free 6-month membership to the Matthew Mead Style website. You, too, can have a "backstage pass" to all of the incredible design inspiration lurking there!
To be a part of the draw, simply leave me a comment by end of day Saturday, and I may draw your name as the lucky winner!!
