sorry for another long absence here.
the recent warm sunshine we've finally had here in maine has been a long time coming, and now that it's here, it is so appreciated! this past memorial day weekend was a blur of a little travel, a cookout with friends, farmers markets, yoga classess, sunny days, kids playing instruments in the town parade, a boat ride, a swim, and a lovely takeout dinner on the dock. nice, nice, nice. this time of year makes me want to pare everything down to as simple as humanly possible and eat dinner outside every night. it's not quite lining up with the two and half more weeks of school thing, but we're almost there.
here are some recent, fairly summery shots from around the island for you.
i was very happy to find out i'd been invited back to habit to post for the month of june among some amazing company. i continue to love habit, and visit it almost daily. seeing everyone's everyday moments and lovely words is a constant inspiration to me in a way i've come to really count on for a little sane moment in my days. thanks to molly and emily for inviting me to return.
since i last wrote i completed my fundraising bike ride for the MS society with two of my best friends - thank you for your support and encouragement of the ride with your words and donations - it meant a lot! we had a lot of fun that whole weekend. the ride was a big success (i was pretty tired and wobbly afterward, but psyched i got through it,) then i had fun with my ladies spending a child-free night at a favorite local inn - if you are looking for a lovely, lovely place to stay next time you come to bar harbor, acacia house is the place. cozy rooms, organic linens, delicious treats and an incredible homemade breakfast, all within walking distance from everything in bar harbor. i am quite sure you would love it. we also had a yummers dinner at mache bistro - another strong recommendation!
thank you to everyone who has been so enthusiastic + kind about my new tea towels. it's been fun shipping them out to you all, and seeing pictures of them in your kitchens. thanks for sharing those.
oh yes, and in belated news, i have some new card sets in the shop:
hope you're all doing well. i promise to be back soon with a less rambly all over the place update!
