We love living outdoors here and I am always looking for new places to sit a spell.
It was early in the morning and I thought I would enjoy a little time to myself reading some of my design books. I found a great place to spread my quilt and read.
I found this place under a live oak and several other trees on the edge of our woods. I grabbed several pillows from the closet and brought them down in a basket.
I found some bluebells blooming in the front pasture, so I cut some for a wildflower bouquet.
This is an Ikea vase that was less than $15. I also made the pink quilted pillow shown below and the pink striped neckroll pillow. The feedsack pillows shown here are new pillows made to look like vintage feedsacks.
There was a nice breeze keeping things cool.
I grabbed a couple of great looking decorating books to persue in the cool breezes.
I also brought my lemonade.
I thought I might as well take my boots off, just in case I fell asleep.
Stay cool, ya’ll!!
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Ok, I want to be there. This looks way tooooooooo cool. Enjoy. Hugs, Marty
What a perfect place for a little nap. I love the quilt and all the pillows. Super cute vase too.
I wanna come too!
It looks wonderful….
Lovely post Anita. You’re making me want to take a nap. It’s looks so refreshing, relaxing and very inviting.
Hi Anita! Oh, what a lovely spot you found and your quilt and pillows look so lovely! Now I’m thinking if I did that in my yard, I’d get eaten up with mosquitoes and ants! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I got half way through the book, drank half your lemonade, and I napped. NO way I could resist in that environment.
~Bliss~
Anita,
What a beautiful setting.Perfect for relaxing and reading.All so lovely.
((((Hugs))))
Anne
I love your photo story. I’d probably not be able to relax and just be worried about the bugs crawlin round instead. 🙂
Oh, this is so nice and peaceful. Isn’t it lovely to be outside enjoying God’s creation! Blessings, Tammy
BEAUTIFUL shots Anita!!
Cute!
I just love this! I so want to be there! It gorgeous and so inviting- a little piece of paradise!
Wow Anita! The photography is beautiful. It looks like a magazine spread. Now did you really take a sip of that cool lemonade and a nap under that live oak? I used to take naps on my chaise lounge under a tree until I put a over over my porch. Thanks for visiting today! It’s always a pleasure to hear from you!
Now that is one lovely place to relax, it’s perfect! You are so great at taking pictures, you’ve got some great shots!
Gotta love those gorgeous bluebells!
Pretty! Enjoy the lazy day…☼
Linsey
Oh, I’d love to take a little nap on your outdoor oasis! No problem staying cool up north. The temp is going to drop down to the 20’s tonight! We could use a some of your sunshine and warm weather.
What a dreamy way to spend an afternoon! I think we need to get back to this kind of old fashioned relaxing.
Serene atmpsphere, charming images!
A hug darling Anita
Silvia
Dear Anita
Wonderful way to spend your morning time. Reading sleepy you but the lemonade, and if it is cool, along with the fresh air stimulates the body. I believe that you spent a morning in a natural spa !!!
Olympia
What a perfect place to sit and relax. You have made it so comfortable, and lemonade too!
Anita,
Just beautiful! I miss the Texas country and wildflowers blooming everywhere. I love those feedsack pillows, those are adorable!
Looks like the perfect spot to get all cozy.
Have a wonderful week!
Michele
fancy and fun…I am craving a picnic
This is so inviting. Reminds me of when I use to go on picnics as a child.
Hi lovely lady.
O this is a lovely place for reading a book and have a cold glass of Lemonade.. I also love your pink quilted pillow so sweet. I hope you have a wonderful week Anita with your family and keep cool today is going to be a Hot one.
Thanks for your sweet comments.
XXOO Diane
Anita,
Going back to my childhood. I would visit my MoMa’s cousin in Oklahoma and she would always put down a quilt for us in the afternoon under the shade tree. Lemonade in those tin glasses…and she would read to us from a novel. I had no idea what the story line was about…but her soothing voice lured us to sleep…under the shade of the tree. Thank you for the gentle reminder!
Fondly,
Pat