Door County Garden Walk

For several years I have looked forward to this event in our area...for a multitude of reasons I wasn't able to go until this year.  

Each year, a local medical facility sponsors this House and Garden Walk as a fundraiser.  I didn't realize that there was 'heavy' emphasis on the House aspect, as I really wanted to see the gardens.  Though I was a tad disappointed at the whole affair, I did manage to get some photographs of lovely things.  Hope you enjoy!

Isn't this a beautiful driveway?

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And isn't this a beautiful 'summer home?'  Most every room faces the bay...a beautiful sunset every evening!

 Stunning walk down to the bay!

Gigantic ajuga...love it!

And isn't this a cute little garden shed?

 Dahlias at the last stop on the tour.  I don't grow them; these were HUGE and beautiful!

Hope you enjoyed the Garden Walk!

En Plein Air

One of the great things about where we live in Wisconsin is our close proximity to the beautiful Door County, on the northeast peninsula.  Year round, but during the summer especially, the place bursts with tons of cultural activities.  A major player in this is the Peninsula School of Art (the scene of my very first art class ever, Drawing for Dummies, this summer).  Each year, the school sponsors a Plein Air festival, attracting artists from around the country.  

On the final day of this week-long event, artists participate in a "paint out" in and around Fish Creek.  This was my first opportunity to see for myself these talented artists.  My dream is that one day I can be proficient enough to try my hand at watercolors, so I can sit in our backyard and produce an 'plein air' work of my own!

Enjoy some of the works created in a very short time today!

The stunningly beautiful hollyhocks, blooming all over the county, provided subject matter for many artists.

See this cute little wooden boat in the harbor?  It, too, was a very popular subject:

Other boats in the harbor were of interest as well:

Permanent residents were enjoying the sights; look how clear that water is!

And here is just a sampling of some of the other artists who were painting.  It was a beautiful, cool day.  What talent!!

I hope you enjoyed the art 'tour.'  Speaking of tours, tomorrow is the annual Door County House and Garden Walk.  It promises to be a gloriously beautiful day so, God willing, I'll be off up there again!

Song Without Words...Silent Sunday #3

No words necessary for the wonder and beauty of nature!

All photos taken October 4, 2012, Door County, Wisconsin

Inspire Me Monday ~ Create With Joy

Masterpiece Monday ~ Boogieboard Cottage

Mop It Up Monday ~ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

Debbiedoo's Newbie Party ~ Debbiedoo's

Mosaic Monday ~ The Little Red House

Show Me What You Got ~ Our Delightful Home

Metamorphosis Monday ~ Between Naps on the Porch

A Return to Loveliness ~A Delightsome Life

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm 

Time to Shine @ A Diamond in the Stuff 

Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 

One Project at a Time @ A Bowl Full of Lemons

Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Show Me What Ya Got@Not JUST a Housewife

Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.

Wordless Wednesday @ Create With Joy

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style 

Show & Share @ Southern Lovely

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Potpourri Friday ~ 2805

Vintage Inspiration ~ Common Ground

It's Fall, Y'all~ Thrifty Decor Chick

My Romantic Home  ~Show and Tell Friday

Furniture Feature Friday ~ Miss Mustard Seed

Flaunt It Friday ~ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

My Favorite Thing ~ Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Under the Table and Dreaming ~ Sunday Showcase

Sunday's Best Party @ My 1929 Charmer

It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays

Quilted Barns

Miss Lady wondered what in the world I was doing in her domain!

I LOVE BARNS!

Some several years ago, our county received a grant to partner 4-H students with barn owners in our area.  The idea was that the students would create vintage quilt squares of a particular size and affix them to barns in the area with an 'historical significance.'  These barns and their quilt squares are sprinkled throughout our county as well as neighboring ones.  I thought I would share some of these with you, as I know that some of you are avid quilters.  I have made a few quilts in my day, but my expertise is very limited.  This link will give you a little more background and provide a few pictures of the squares being installed.   I hope you enjoy these beauties! 

I will be sharing with some of the following this week:

Inspire Me Monday @ Create With Joy

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's

Mosaic Monday @ The Little Red House

Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home

Metamorphosis Monday ~ Between Naps on the Porch
A Return to Lovliness ~A Delightsome Life

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm 

Time to Shine @ A Diamond in the Stuff 

Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 

One Project at a Time @ A Bowl Full of Lemons

Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Show Me What Ya Got@Not JUST a Housewife

Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.

Wordless Wednesday @ Create With Joy

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style 

Show & Share @ Southern Lovely

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Potpourri Friday ~ 2805
Vintage Inspiration ~ Common Ground
It's Fall, Y'all~ Thrifty Decor Chick

My Romantic Home  ~Show and Tell Friday

Furniture Feature Friday ~ Miss Mustard Seed

Flaunt It Friday ~ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

My Favorite Thing ~ Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Under the Table and Dreaming ~ Sunday Showcase

Sunday's Best Party @ My 1929 Charmer

It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays

It's Orange Ticket Day!!

After picking up a couple of things today at my favorite resale shop (I'll post about those later), I discovered another one that I didn't know about.  Lots of stuff, but not as much 'vintage' as the other (but if you're about a size 4, they have wonderful fashions at ridiculously low prices...if only!).

Anyway, I zipped in quickly as I was en route home, and found this cute little thing:

See the orange price tag?

 A bargain for $6.00!

BUT WAIT!

At the checkout, imagine my excitement when I discovered that all orange ticket items were today half price!!!  So...Mr. Duck Tureen (at least a two quart duck), for $3.00, is now nesting with me!!!

Hope the day was as beautiful where you are as it was here!

I will be sharing with some of the following this week:

Inspire Me Monday @ Create With Joy

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's

Mosaic Monday @ The Little Red House

Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm 

Time to Shine @ A Diamond in the Stuff 

Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 

One Project at a Time @ A Bowl Full of Lemons

Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Show Me What Ya Got@Not JUST a Housewife

Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.

Wordless Wednesday @ Create With Joy

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style 

Show & Share @ Southern Lovely

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Potpourri Friday ~ 2805
Vintage Inspiration ~ Common Ground
It's Fall, Y'all~ Thrifty Decor Chick

My Romantic Home  ~Show and Tell Friday

Furniture Feature Friday ~ Miss Mustard Seed

Flaunt It Friday ~ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

My Favorite Thing ~ Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Under the Table and Dreaming ~ Sunday Showcase

Sunday's Best Party @ My 1929 Charmer

It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays