This weekend’s weather can be summed up in one word. WET. And ya know? That’s really just fine, because doing farm chores in the rain is easier than doing farm chores in snow and ice, truth.
M and I took a ride down to the cottage yesterday longing for spring to “check on things” and I brought my big lens in case there were some good shots to be had. Indeed there were… crumby weather can set a great mood in photographs.. as evidenced below. People often think a good picture day is sunshiney and bright, but sometimes you get an even better mood in your photos on a gloomy day.
Below are a few homes that sit on the rocks that are the Thimble Islands, more on those HERE. There’s a fun boat tour you can take to explore the islands, too. Link HERE. I love them all. There are currently a few for sale… you, too, can own your own Treasure Island, all one would need is a big lottery win and a boat, for that’s the only way to get to these islands. Link HERE. And another COLORFUL one HERE. Check out that interior! Our little Stella sits in a cove just around the bend.
We had lunch at our favorite little spot in Stony Creek with the Thimbles out in the distance. It’s a simple place with good, healthy food choices. We covet the marble tables inside, well worn ancient treasures with a history nobody seems to know. If you look real close you can see that old gas pump and a few of the islands out in the distance.
While there we browsed a health food booklet with a recipe for butternut pecan bread the husband wanted to try. We picked up a butternut squash at the nearby market and I made the bread when we arrived home. First, the squash had to be baked and mashed, then the rest of the recipe prepared. It is a delicious treat on a dreary winter day and I just had a piece for breakfast, too.
These ceramic measuring cups are one of my favorite things in the kitchen… found them at a local shop but you can buy them at Wayfair too, link HERE. They are made by Creative Co-op. They’re colorful, easy to use, and look pretty on the counter, which is where I keep them.
I hope wherever you are, you’re having a good day. Till soon, friends –
