Today is such a quiet day around here. In the stillness I've decided to just be glad for what the day is. A little sleepy-headed after staying out late at this fantastic music event in Nashville last night. My husband said I was snoring in the car on the way home but I don't believe him.
The humidity and temps have dropped a bit here, at least for today. I've been going somewhat stir-crazy here inside the house, I'm too much in love with the outdoors, the fresh air. So I headed outside to sit under the old pine in the shade, to stitch a little, to clear my thoughts, to breathe in deeply.
Next time I'll show you what I was stitching in the photo. And I'll show you just how to do it. Something simple and pretty, the best kind of thing for the waning days of summer.
Hi Rebecca
We all need time to "be still" and enjoy the beauty of our little corner of the world.
Beneath the pine tree sounds like a good place, with the pine scent wafting in the breeze!
Down here in the southern hemisphere it's still winter with a hint of Spring waiting to surprise us with her beauty - I can't wait!
Look forward to seeing your stitching.
take care
Shane
Posted by: Shane | 23 August 2010 at 13:47
I love that picture! I could almost imagine sitting beside you. We are looking forward to cooler weather down here. Have a wonderful day, dear Rebecca.
Posted by: Suzette Ladouceur | 23 August 2010 at 13:48
Hello Rebecca,
Thanks for reminding us that to just be is ok, to remember to enjoy those rare still moments. That is such a lovely photo of your still moment..
Ox, joy and grace to you in Tenn, from B.C.
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | 23 August 2010 at 14:08
Whew! Still too hot! Can't breathe :)
I'm hoping some of your stitchers will come make some tiny quilts with me...
Posted by: phyllis | 23 August 2010 at 14:09
You are so adorable...
Posted by: Robin Thomas | 23 August 2010 at 17:03
What a perfect spot to sit and stitch...
Posted by: Patty M | 23 August 2010 at 17:24
Sometimes it's nice to just "sit & be"...glad you took the time to do that:)
Posted by: Leah C | 23 August 2010 at 17:39
what a wonderful pic....looks so peaceful and relaxing!
so...i have to ask how the concert was???
i am going to see these two fabulous men labor day weekend in santa barbara! i cannot wait!!!
xxoo
can't wait to see what it is you are stitching!
k
Posted by: kolleen | 23 August 2010 at 19:13
Rebecca,
Thanks for sharing a bit of your peaceful spot, and thus your peacefulness with us all. I needed that!
Anne-Liesse
Posted by: Anne-Liesse Ankeny | 23 August 2010 at 19:46
What a peaceful spot in deed! I'd give a kidney for one of those aderondack chairs... well almost a kidney...
Posted by: Brian Kasstle | 24 August 2010 at 05:57
I felt a little touch of Fall to come in the air this morning. It's been unbearable hot where I live, and I'm looking forward to the cooler days and taking my projects back outside.
Thanks for sharing!
:)
Posted by: anne | 24 August 2010 at 09:03
Perfect picture!!
Posted by: Gabi Alberti | 24 August 2010 at 10:22
Oh Yes, be still my soul. Thankyou for the reminder. Need that this busy week:) Looked up these music artist fellas, loved what I heard. Thanks for sharing. I've been listening to Ingrid Michaelson a bit lately. Funny how art inspiration is sometimes in the "Still" and then other times in the Music! Have a lovely day Rebecca! XO
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | 25 August 2010 at 09:00
the only thing missing from this picture perfect moment is a little mouse sitting on your shoulder watching the whole thing (that would be ME wishing i were the mouse! heehee!). i can't wait to see what those sweet fingers have been so busily stitching!!! xox
Posted by: lori vliegen | 25 August 2010 at 10:11
I would love to sit outside but our daytime temps of 115 and high humidity don't allow it. This photo of you stitching is so beautiful. I can close my eyes and imagine the fresh air. Look forward to seeing what you've created as all of your stitchings are magnificent. Simple stitchings are what I do best. :) Many blessings, Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | 25 August 2010 at 12:28
Love Love Love your work!!!!!! I'm drooling!
Posted by: Valgarber1 | 28 August 2010 at 03:55
Once a Rebecca fan.....Always a Rebecca fan. Oh how I love your work. xo
Posted by: Lisa Baker | 28 August 2010 at 08:31
Rebecca what a perfect spot to sit and stitch. Here in Australia we are days away from Spring and looking foward to some sunshine.
Your husband must have had the car radio out of tune, that can't have been you he heard snoring!! LOL
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 29 August 2010 at 06:22
I just took that scary leap and started my own blog yesterday, in large part, from your featured work and comments on Sommerset's Artful Blogging Magazine from Spring 2008...yup it took me that long...your quote of:
"I live under the same roof with four people whom I dearly love, but on the average day don't get me...there are few people in my direct world who understand me...but my blog readers, oh they get me"
kept creeping into my brain every time I got a few coveted minutes into my sewing room.
You are also the sole reason I now scour sales and shops for old sheet music, and came to the realization that you can give yourself the lofty title of "artistic" even if you don't paint or draw...who knew?
So it was clear that you had to be the first blog in which I posted a comment.
Our cup overfloweth
Leah
Posted by: Leah | 25 September 2010 at 22:47