Patina Moon

As the work week ends and the weekend begins I find myself more relaxed and more inspired to work on a sewing project or finish a good book. For today though, I thought I'd go back into my photo library and pick out a few random images of mine to share with you. Fishing traps Floats My fascination for neon, ...vintage signs, ...power lines,  ...lonely roads,  ...railroad tracks. Sometimes it's just about what I "see" and the need to photograph it. vintage clothes pins "funky garden thingy" more neon a different perspective Sunset. As always, thank you for stopping by.  I love reading all of your comments, and visiting your blogs.  I think I'm going to practice my sewing this weekend.  I'm making a table runner, and a quilted book cover, so if they turn out ok, I'll show you soon.  What are you up to this weekend?  Becca

Since it's been too hot to go outside and play, I thought today I'd get out some of my old games to show you.  Who wants to play Monopoly?  This game has been in our family for years now.  Don't you just love the pieces made of wood instead of plastic?  The Game of Sorry Also with playing pieces made of wood. My Dad taught me how to play checkers on this very board.  It looks like the red pieces have faded a bit over the years so now they look pink.  I have many fond memories of playing checkers with Dad.  He also taught me how to play Ping-Pong and Crazy Eight.  The other side of the Checker board is Backgammon. Do any of you remember Pick-Up Sticks?  Of course, Jacks!  These have some "weight" to them...not like the plastic ones now.  I haven't found anyone yet that remembers this card game for kids.  I used to love this game as you can tell by the shape the box is in! I did however see these cards in an antique st...

I was reading blogs today, and over at www.rebeccasower.typepad.com , Rebecca did a post on some of the things she loves  "for what they are."  She suggested others do a blog post about the things they love  "for what they are."   That got me thinking,  so I thought I'd join in. Here are a few things I love just  "for what they are."  Fresh mint I grew,  just for some sun tea in the summertime, and things like...  ...a cherished photograph of my Mother when she was a little girl,  and things like... ...a BFF that's there for you on your wedding day, and things like... ...the cute little paws of one of my cats, ( I like to call them rabbit toes)... ...my other cat sleeping on the quilt I made for her, and like... ...a blackberry cobbler I learned to make from one of Mom's old recipes, and things like... ...a perfect leaf from an oak tree. So, what are some of the things you love,  for what they are? 

If you ever plan to visit the San Francisco Bay area and want to stay in a beautiful Bed & Breakfast just outside the city, the  Gerstle Park Inn is a lovely place!   Charming, peaceful, and friendly are just a few words to describe this place. So, I just wanted to share with you a few photos and give you the link so you can see for yourself! The garden here is so lovely and inviting.  As you explore the garden you will discover benches and seating to just relax and watch the squirrels and birds at play.  There's even a small orchard with some fruit trees! While taking a walk through the orchard, these two little deer watched and let me take their picture. ...then paid us no mind, and continued to play. This beautiful antique looking glass door at the main entry Dining area Lounge room.  Lots of beautiful antiques. Port wine for your enjoyment. You can view photos of each of the rooms before you make your reservation by visiting ...