Last night, we fell asleep to the sound of rain. The window in the bedroom was wide open and the biting, brisk rush of the weather fluttered the bed sheet against my cheek as I drifted off into dreamville. This morning, I woke up fresh and early , traveled over to the dentist for a teeth cleaning, grabbed a scrumptious, creamy latte and drove up the mountain with the country music playing just a little too loud so I could check on the pussy willows and see if they’re ready for cutting yet. Is there anything prettier than a pussy willow bouquet in the early springtime? The willows weren’t quite ready for gleaning but it was wonderful to be up on Gibson Jack with the wind flying like knives and the trees groaning in the sun while the clouds were smoothing the wide open blue. As always, it was such a good morning to be Idahoan.
I like all kinds of things right now. Here’s a share-share:
If you need some bolstering and the feel of a big wide smile on your face, watch this. Fuchsia pants? Here’s a pair. Get at it. This is beautiful, I especially like the part about being tethered to the wind — press play. All kinds of interesting things are being pinned over here. Won’t you join me? A friend and I were recently discussing Zuni bracelets and I want this one very badly. Isn’t it beautiful? I have about a million little earrings to list in the shop today, watch for them. There’s something about being free from toques and scarves that makes me want to hang beautiful things in my ears. Bless you spring and summer. Bless you. Lastly, I feel like I say this all the time and it’s so inadequate, but you’re so nice. Thanks for being wonderful human beings.
xx
My courage is a wild dog. And where DID you get that jacket?
THRIFTED!!! 🙂 $9
“i never stay level for long”….
that’s me.
these are the days, here, in alaska. unending sunshine and clear blue skies.
these are the days it’s good to be an alaskan.
[in my book: ALL days are good days to be an alaskan.]
our catkin willows are budding out, also….
I think, as a general rule, that’s ALL women!!! 🙂 Bless us one and all.
xx
beautiful in red!
in corvallis, our pussy willows are in bloom – you know, past fuzz and on to pollen! you could make a map of willow budding with all our updates.
A map! Wouldn’t that be fun!??
I love hearing about springtime sweeping slowly North. It’s kind of a majestic thing, isn’t it?
Does it have a label? I’m wondering if it’s by Lia Molly.
Hang on, let me check.
Oh my gosh! It does say Lia Molly. Imagine that? Now I’m going to have to google this brand and see what other beautiful things they make — this is a gorgeous little cardigan indeed. When I saw it on the rack for $9 I let out a primal screech!
woah… you scored!
I popped over to the online store and I gulped. I totally scored. 🙂
How wonderful! Reading your words is like getting the best of both worlds! I can imagine the glories of your springtime while experiencing the beauty of a perfect Victorian autumn. I went for a walk this morning and collected maple branches in the most incredible shades. (A bit like the colours in your jacket). The sky was a perfect blue – the sort that makes your heart swell. It’s going to be a magnificent day 🙂
Melinda!
Sounds totally beautiful where you are. Doesn’t the changing of the seasons seem like such a necessity for the heart and soul? I think so.
Whenever I see that jacket it makes me smile…and reminds me that I need to feed the hippo 🙂
FEED THE HIPPO!
You take good care of that hippo.
🙂
xxxxx
That jacket leaves me weak in the knees. As does a parcel of Idaho sage that left me feeling lighter in spirit. I thank you!
Oh! I’m so glad it arrived! Be well, sweet one. xx
If you haven’t heard it (or bought it) already, you might enjoy the new album from the Great Lake Swimmers “New Wild Everywhere”. There is some wordsmithing you might enjoy.
I love GLS. Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check it out this weekend. xx