Monday, June 21, 2010

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hello, my friends. happy summer.

today is cleaning closets out, changing bed linens and lemonade breaks...
many lemonade breaks.

summer is here. it brings with it, warmth+ showers to officially wash winter out of my soul.
used books + lavender.

pillow cases on the clothes line and fresh cut grass.
and poetry. the poetry of the city, floating from back yards to stoops, through screens of thawed windowsills.

oh, and strawberry bread. nice thick slices, to go with the lemonade.

happy summer!

29 ladlefuls of love:

JoLyn said...

Mmmm, strawberries and sunshine. The perfect summer combination!

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Camilla~ Bloom said...

You got me on strawbeery bread with lemonade...oh that sounds So good.
Beautiful appetzing imagery Christina.

word verification "faryism"
(I thought was cute)

Jakki said...

My nephew made homemade lemonade yesterday for Father's Day...talk about welcoming Summmer with open arms...

have a wonderful week...

Mary Jo from TrustYourStyle said...

So pretty! I'm glad you're enjoying the strawberries, I know I have been too. Sending you lots of good wishes for this week!

xo Mary Jo

tinkerbell the bipolar faerie said...

Happy Monday! The sun is hiding today, but it happens to be strawberry season here, too. The lavender is in full bloom (I love photographing lavender!), and the blackberry blossoms are at their peak!

I have put off the cleaning of the closets ... but, alas, it must begin. Perhaps you'll inspire me!

x

Sarah said...

Mmmm strawberry bread sounds delicious-is it like banana bread but with strawberries? I can't wait for my holidays so I can do more summery things. Today at school we had the paddling pool out-I hope the warm weather lasts at least this week!

T Opdycke said...

Mmmmmmm strawberries. Strawberry bread sounds delicious. Maybe share the recipe?

Wishing you fairy-light summer days!

ann said...

Strawberry bread sounds great. And once all of the cleaning and clearing is done what a wonderful treat. have a great week!

ann

Birdie said...

God knows I needed to read this tonight :-) a hectic hectic day the way I do not like it but it's part of the journey as well. sigh. from tomorrow only strawberries and sunshine (and lavender! I cannot do without) - thank you Christina :-)

Simply Mel said...

And you know how I love me some strawberries {wink, wink} ~ here's to toasting Summer with lots of lemonade!

amelia said...

poetry- yes, a good day for poetry, felt it deep in my soul today, something is stirring :)

Bev said...

strawberry bread, sounds luscious. i don't believe i have ever had that...i imagine it's quite moist?
blessings to you dear friend...
xo

SE'LAH... said...

how bout a strawberry-lemonade? yum!

~ one love ;)

Caroline said...

Oh now...I just love how you celebrate summer!

Marilyn said...

Strawberries definitely say summer! What perfect things to do on a summer day.

stephanie said...

Sounds like the perfect way to welcome the summer. Enjoy! xo

Lady Grey said...

strawberry bread sounds too good to be true! I hope you took a picture : )
Happy summer, darling.

Anonymous said...

Dearest Soul,

You inspire me with each post. Thank you!

--Becky

Jane Flanagan said...

What's strawberry bread?! I can't sleep until I find out!!!

Relyn said...

I like your version of summer. I really, really like it.

Oliag said...

Happy, happy summer to you too dear Christina!

Joanna Jenkins said...

Strawberry bread?!?!?! That sounds wonderful. Clicking my lemonade glass to yours-- Cheers!
jj

Cathi said...

You always are making me hungry, Christina....:) xxoo

Cinner said...

It just sounds heavenly to me. those strawberries look so good, I have never had strawberry bread. have a great day. hugs.

Bee said...

I was just writing about raspberries! Summer is the only time where I can easily get all of my daily portions of fruit. :)

Your pictures are scrumptious.

Lori said...

HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!!!!

Punctuation Mark said...

Happy summer to you too!!! love this post!!!

Char said...

oh my!! gorgeous shots and the day sounds like a good day to get things done.

Shell said...

Happy, Happy Summer. Those strawberries look delicious..almost as if I can reach out through my computer and touch them.