The allure of the beach is strong even in winter. All that open uncluttered space, the rhythm of the waves pounding on the shore, the soft neutral colors of the landscape, the warmth of the sun shattered by the cool sea breeze and the automatic peaceful feeling that all will be well. In the quiet little beach town that we visited it was the "off season". Not many cars on the roads, not many people in the coffee shop and lots of empty cottages. For my lovely hostess and myself it was anything but off, and rather perfect.
Perfect for lunching on nibble foods.
Perfect for basting and careful consideration of quilting patterns.
Perfect for magazines, making a mess and big cups of slow brewed tea.
Perfect for dogs and gals to sit back and relax by the fire after a day of fresh air. How does one resume the hectic routines of life after a nice couple of time out days? I'm not sure but I might think about it for a while and decide later. I am most grateful for having had a chance to stop and enjoy the simple things in life...a good friend, dogs, coffee and a passion for quilting all the while knowing I had a family waiting for me at home, also a nice place to be. k
SO GLAD to hear you managed a break away and it appears that it was fantastically relaxing and productive! While you've been away I've been working away and no time to do any sewing (truth be told my machine is still at the foot of the steps waiting to go up stairs to the study from 2 weeks ago!)..... enjoy 'cause Tuesday night girls are going to sap you of your new-found creativity! ciao Kimbo xx
Posted by: Kimbo | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 09:10 AM
Mmmm look like my kinda holiday Kathy! Glad you had a lovely time :)
Posted by: Melanie | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 09:32 AM
Ah, yes, very nice indeed.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 10:18 AM
Wonderful. Times like these are soul reviving and so important to put into our busy lives. I'm so glad you had a small getaway!! Those quilts look very interesting too xo
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 12:33 PM
So pleased you've had the 'strength' to find the time to have a relax. dls
Posted by: Deborah Segaert | Thursday, 16 July 2009 at 07:02 PM
good for you taking some time for yourself...no schedule no Mom I need this....just relaxing
glad you enjoyed your little vacation.
Posted by: kathie | Friday, 17 July 2009 at 09:46 AM
Welcome back hope you had a great time and good to see you fitted in a break catch up soon bronnie
Posted by: Bronwyn Ugonotti | Saturday, 18 July 2009 at 03:05 PM
J'aime beaucoup votre blog et toutes vos créations si colorées! Merci pour toutes ces jolies choses!
Catherine (France)
Posted by: Lili et Suzon | Saturday, 18 July 2009 at 04:42 PM