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Saturday, June 22, 2013

summer is here








summer is off to a good start!
a new tunic soft and light as butterfly wings, made of silk liberty art fabric
owl wool from quince & co, yucca is the summery color (LOVE)
reading knitting magazines, drinking cold beer and making what was
 supposed to be a secret surprise, but...
he found out. (will share soon)
coral pink toes  :)
roses in bloom
    

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i did spend time on the island again (fun!), those photos are in my film camera still,
back at home, i took a walk through the marsh....




something curious is going on...


!


wait...


hee hee, clams


these are siphons




oh


this is how the clam breathes, eats and eliminates (hee hee, makes me laugh everytime)


nature! amazing!




and on the mud banks of the marsh...


crab # one


crab # two





 *  hello  *


i am the world's best starer
 (is that a word?)


no, that would be me


time for me to go home, happy start of summer northern and western hemisphere!




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75 comments:

  1. homemade@myplaceJune 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I was laughing , too!!!
    beautiful pics!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  2. MimJune 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    lovely lovely lovely. I am trying to talk DH into a trip west in maybe early september...I'll let you know for sure

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 8:39 PM

      and maybe a whale watching and kayaking trip to the islands too mim? :)

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  3. AnonymousJune 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Love it!!
    Nature.. in us.. around us.. it is us x

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  4. PennyJune 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    So totally cool!

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 8:42 PM

      the marsh is endlessly interesting, especially at low tide!

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  5. DeborahJune 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    OMGoodness, what beautiful, wondrous photos! Made me giggle to wonder how long you had to wait for those amazing shots of clams eliminating!

    **happy smiles**
    Deb

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      aw thank you deb! i didn't have to wait, the clams were very busy! however, i missed the 'action' many times due to my inability (slow reflex, agg!) to catch them when they did pop up!

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  6. stephJune 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    love the siphons!!!! and those crabs!!

    (a whole week at the beach, and we happened upon only one crab (grabbed from the ocean by a grand) and one little hermit crab in a periwinkle shell---grabbed from the ocean floor again. Where were all the sand crabs this year???? I looked and looked!)

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM

      hmmm...they like rocks, tidepools...were there any nearby? i hope you had a wonderful time steph!

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  7. purplepearJune 22, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    So cute those clams. Love the owl yarn such a pretty colour as is your tunic. I hope you do enjoy your summer as I, in the land down under, am enjoy my winter.

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      thank you kate, owl is a new yarn from quince, an equal blend of alpaca and merino, really soft and lovely! happy winter solstice to you :)

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  8. Jo WindmillJune 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Oh Lori, I love those little crabs!!! and your new top, and the idea of drinkng beer and reading knitting magazines!
    WE are freezing our little toes off down here in Melbourne town, Australia, knitting with thick thick wool (Quince and Co Osprey!) and staying inside, mostly!

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      i know! the crabs! i almost wanted to put a little thought bubble over their heads, they seem like they are about to speak! ooh, lucky you, osprey is gorgeous! you'd love owl too. happy winter solstice, stay warm there!

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  9. kjJune 22, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Stunning stunning stunning

    Hahahaha those clams, we thought the same thing, right?!! Hee

    Happy summer ms Lori graham

    Love
    kj

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      :) haha! thank you kj, happy summer to you!

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  10. momto5June 22, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    WONDERFUL! i had no idea clams did that, how cool!

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    1. Lori annJune 22, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      they are really fascinating to watch, sometimes there can be hundreds!

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  11. Karin-IdaJune 23, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Ha,ha that´s really funny!
    And the pictures are wonderful as always!

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  12. AndeeJune 23, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    Happy summer to you too :) Beautiful post!

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  13. Lisa UotinenJune 23, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Love love love these pictures!! you captured some perfect moments. I really smiled at the chair, the knitting, the magazine and the beer. That was me last night. :)

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 9:10 PM

      thank you lisa, isn't it such a great summertime combination!?

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  14. Tracey ~ CloverJune 23, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Happy summer to you too my dear friend.
    Love the new blouse and the pink toes, so fun.
    Have a great Sunday.

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  15. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Hi Lori! I remember watching them do that - hahaha! Oh my, quite the visual. :) Happy summer! Last night we had a glorious full moon and hundreds of fireflies in the pine trees. Magical! xo

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      oh my gosh, fireflies and pine trees AND a full moon! that sounds amazing pam! i would love to see fireflies!

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  16. EMMAJune 23, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    How interesting the clams are, and what a strange sight to see. I don't think I would have had a clue what they were.
    Your new blouse is beautiful.

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 9:23 PM

      it is pretty strange, even being used to seeing it! it's a sign of a healthy ecosystem, so a very good thing!

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  17. IreneJune 23, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Stunning photos! And what a beautiful place you live in - it's wonderful.
    And if "starer" isn't a word, it certainly ought to be :-)

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      thank you irene! my husband thinks i have my own dictionary, i'll have to tell him!

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  18. SusanJune 23, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Absolutely a lovely start to summer! You are the best, XOXO

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  19. Fräulein RucksackJune 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I love your photos, the crafty ones and your eye for nature.

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  20. LindaJune 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Such a lovely post Lori! Happy belated birthday too dear friend xxx

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM

      thank you linda :) happy winter solstice my friend.

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  21. LindaJune 23, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Sigh. You're posts are always a breath of fresh air.

    Happy start of summer to you too!

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  22. MadeliefJune 23, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Lori,

    Your world is so different from mine, but somehow I feel connected....That river running through the marshes looks beautiful. The photo's of the clams made me smile. Never seen anything like it before!

    Love your new dress. The little rosettes on the sleeves make it look ever more special!

    Wishing you a happy new week!

    Madelief x

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 10:31 PM

      dear madelief, i have that same feeling looking at your photos, perhaps it's nature that connects us all. and i love that this happens even so far away.

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  23. FrancesJune 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Lori, everything that you've shown us presents a wonderful gateway to official summer.

    The fabric and yarns are great. (I must look at Quince, and thank you for your stockist tip. Meanwhile their emails call to me.)

    And then...to be outdoors in that place your revisited...wow. If I concentrate, I could almost feel transported from this city.

    It's just getting dark now on Sunday evening, so I do hope to go out and catch a glimpse of the super moon that's been rising.

    Nature is such a gift to us! xo

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    1. Lori annJune 23, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      i hope you were able to see the moon frances, i went out to look at it too. i love that you find nature and share it's gifts with us from the big city.

      did i tell you that habu carries quince & co? they are at 135 west 29th street, suite 804, between ave of the americas and 7th ave. i'd love to know what you think of it.

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  24. karenJune 24, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    happy summer lori!!! Glad to see you are enjoying all the benefits of a beautiful season :)

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  25. Vibeke June 24, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    love, love, LOVE your summer photos lori.
    i have a crush on the colors in the 2,3,4 and 5
    image....heavenly! i would love to sink down in that gorgeous
    green velvet comfy looking chair of yours wearing that beautiful linen tunic
    and with that heavenly owl yarn on my needles : ))

    secret revealed! curious to know the story behind that : )

    xx

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    1. Vibeke June 24, 2013 at 8:44 AM

      sorry for writing linen when actually meaning to write silk : )

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    2. Lori annJune 25, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      LOVE linen too! thank you dear v and i hope to share soon :)

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  26. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you! I just found your blog and it makes me so happy. Your armchair is my favorite color! I live in the desert and it hasn't rained here since April - your photos are so refreshing. :)

    Patricia

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    1. Lori annJune 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      thank you very much, that is so kind! i know how hot it is in the desert right now, stay cool!

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  27. DebJune 24, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    beautiful as always Lori xo
    happy midsummers day ♥

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    1. Lori annJune 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      thank you, happy midsummer to you too deb :)

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  28. the habit of beingJune 24, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    love this life you're living. so rich.
    thank you for the beautiful photos!

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    1. Lori annJune 25, 2013 at 9:36 PM

      thank you very much for the kind words amanda :)

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  29. JacquiJune 24, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Just a total treat for the eyes, Lori - gorgeous images - thank you for sharing them. We call clams "spoots" here :)
    xx

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    1. Lori annJune 25, 2013 at 9:37 PM

      thank you jacqui, LOVE spoots!! much more descriptive than clam!

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  30. KristenJune 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Your life looks so very lovely! :)

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  31. andiJune 25, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Love the little crab face. Made me smile. :)
    Gorgeous soft tunic and yarn. Sound like you are having a lovely summer so far. Yay!

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    1. Lori annJune 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM

      i hope you are too andi! sending cool ocean breezes your way!

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  32. AnnieJune 26, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Lori, Coming here is always like a mini refreshing vacation. Love your photos, every one. Love the crabs and the clams, hee hee. xoxo

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  33. Helen PhilippsJune 28, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    LovEly summery post! Nature truly is wonderful and sometimes amusing too and you capture that for us so beautifully. Love the tunic and the soft yarn .........happy summer Lori!
    Helen x

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  34. elnsJune 28, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    You always have such beautiful photos. You've captured nature so nicely. I want to show these to my son later. I love that first photo of the Marsh. It's fantastical, like something from Tolkein!

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  35. Sharon LovejoyJune 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Lori Ann,

    Your visit made me happy, your posting made me happy. YOU make me happy. Thanks for bringing sunshine into my day. You're right. Shingles are awful. I don't ever want you to experience them!

    Have a magical weekend dear Lori Ann,

    S

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    1. a little crafty nestJune 29, 2013 at 9:21 AM

      Yes indeed, you make many people happy, Lori! It's been awhile since I stopped to say hello, but you are always in my thoughts. I think about our parallel lives and wish we lived closer!!! Oh, and those clams ~ ridiculously funny!!! Hugs my friend, and wishing all your family lots of good Health and Happiness.
      xo Jules

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  36. JenJune 29, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    So enjoying your photographs and window into your life at home. Just look at those toes ! Just look at that knitting !

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  37. studio loloJune 29, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Such beauty! Love the tunic...and the clams crack me up. I'm so glad we don't eliminate from where we eat and breathe ;)

    xo
    Lo

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  38. nunuJuly 1, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    amazing as always!

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  39. MJJuly 5, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Adorable!!!! I miss the beach sooooo much :).
    xoxo

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  40. Annie CholewaJuly 6, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    I somehow missed this beautiful post! Very belatedly ... thank you for enthralling me :)

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  41. TammyJuly 6, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    I did not know clams did that. So cool! I hope you are having a great summer so far. Best wishes, Tammy

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  42. Julie Whitmore PotteryJuly 20, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Lori I don't know how I've been missing these posts. Gone for awhile and they just skated under my radar but I've loved catching up. Imagine Chuck in the Artic! Must be nice there now, yes? We've been so lucky hereabouts, with the weather and sun, haven't we. What a dreamy summer its being. Love your makes as always.
    Great crab captures
    xx
    julie

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xoxo lori