Summer

Isn't summer wonderful!? Just loving these summer days and evenings. The light is so grand and the long days are so great for getting things done or just enjoying a lazy day. But who's days are really lazy. Did have a few on vacation in Martha's Vineyard. Lovely weather, interrupted by Hurricane Arthur. It turned out to be just a downpour of rain and winds, not too bad at all and the next day was fabulous and we were swimming in the ocean. Great waves, Jack loved it too!

Martha's Vineyard in pictures

                                         Ferry going to MV, Love her name

It's an extremely large ferry, actually the largest and newest! Has WiFi, TV, Cafe, and lots of indoor and outdoor sitting, and air conditioning, even double decker car transport. We always take our car.

                                         Oh yes Jack on the ferry! Such a good boy❤

Black Dog Sail boat, I heard parents telling their little kids it is a pirate's ship! Looks like one, they have school programs for kids on the island to learn the ropes of sailing and 5 day sleepovers.

                                                    Many gorgeous homes too

                                                  My hydrangea's are doing well, love them

Rose Beach Plums and so fragrant

Tasty Honeysuckle

And what would it be without a random lovely "Daisy"

"He loves me, he loves me not"

Jack taking himself for a walk to the beach

Day after the Hurricane, rough surf, normally no waves

Very windy, maybe that's why it's not focused :  (

Could Jack have found a larger stick/log!?

Photographer I am not!

Few Golf days

Some grilling and something in the background

More of this

Oh we had a nice break! Can't wait to go back in two weeks for two weeks and then all our vacations are over. (at least for the summer)

I read three books, a true sign of summer for me

The Husband's Secret

Orphan Train

The Rosie Project 

And began The Silver Star

All ready GREAT BOOKS

Thanks so much for visiting me here in my little blogland. Thank you to all my new followers, I love seeing new friends joining me, so then I get to have new blogs to visit too! Be back soon. Sorry I missed many blogs, but I will be back on track now! Happy days to you all and hope you have some time to smile and laugh and give someone a big HUG!

xoRobin

Mysterious

Calm before the Storm

"SANDY" is coming!!!!

Hurricane Sandy that is! It has been a weird day weather wise, the sky has been ominous! The weather has been on all the stations ALL day and I'm still waiting. My job has been cancelled for tomorrow morning and I think it will be cancelled the rest of the day also. Who wants to travel, if the weather is hurricane conditions...I know I don't.

Take a look at the calm.........

I will have to update you on the Storm when it comes..........

So it's been a slow day with this weather, but I have gotten some things done.

I have been knitting a bit and decided to knit up some baby hats for my Etsy shop. I got the bug and couldn't stop. Baby things are so much fun to make. Who doesn't need a baby gift for a baby shower or just to keep your own little bundle warm and cosy????

Here's a peek of the baby hats and you can see more in my shop Robin's Nest.

Baby Girl Daisy Hat

                                                              Unisex Baby Heart Hat

                                                              Baby Girl Daisy Hat

Unisex Baby Doggie Hat

                                                      Silly Fun one year old Baby Hat

 I always have to thank my lovely models for their time and patience! ❤❤ The four top baby hats are size 0 to 3 months, the  period of time that it's so important to keep the little munchkins warm and cosy. Oh, how I love that cuddle age.

Well, that's all for now. Hope everyone is safe in the USA who is dealing with Sandy and I hope my friends across the pond are warm and cosy and having fun. Thank you for visiting, as always I love all your comments and wishes.

xoRobin❤

Hi everyone, thank you all for your wishes! We are fine, no damage in our area, no lost of power, we are snug as a bug here in Vermont. Thank you for your concern❤

xoRobin❤

Hurricane Irene : (

Hi Lovely bloggers,

Just a quick update. Yes, Irene was quite the storm. We personally were not inconvenienced, just lots of rain and wind, no loss of electricity or water in basement. We were so blessed. BUT my neighboring shopping centers are GONE!! No more TJMaxx, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Kohl's, CVS, Hallmark Store.....I am so sad. Where will I get my craft supplies, and everyday needs? I will have to travel lots further and we didn't have that many shopping centers to begin with. Sorry to complain but it's been such an adjustment to begin with, moving away from Boston area. I know I will survive and shopping should be the least of anyone concerns, it just makes things a little more difficult. Oh, you may wonder what do I mean by stores being gone, their was so much flooding, water up to 5+feet and all merchandise floating about. So stores have to be gutted, and literally rebuilt, one even shifted from its foundation.
Thanks for listening. All the poor people who are homeless and need food are in my prayers.  I plan to help out in anyway I can. Knitting warm items and donating food are just a few ways I plan to help those in need.

I have to leave you all, with a few things we can always be thankful for.


                            Heaven.................Family........................Nature(?)

Love to you all and thanks for popping in, xoRobin❤

Old-Fashioned Crafts and New

Hi Ladies,

Here on the East Coast of the USA we have been preparing and awaiting Hurricane Irene! We took in all our deck furniture and basically anything that could become a projectile object with the wind and rain. We made sure we have extra batteries for our flashlights and candles, extra water and food, if we got hit hard and lost electricity! BUT its not too bad. We have gotten lots of rain, no flooding, so far, where we are, but other's have. The winds are picking up now, fingers crossed for not losing power. We have kids visiting and TV and movies have been the high point on this rainy Sunday. Here's a peek of the downpour!

I have keep myself busy with some experimenting with crafts. Simple, fun, and easy yarn goodness!! I had a patient wearing one of these and just fell in love with my childhood all over again. Without any more delay, here it is........Do you remember?

Here's what I whip up!

My next experimenting was with wire. This is a new craft for me. Once again a patient was wearing this and I knew I would have to try it out!! I decided black wire, pearls and toggle. Can you guess?

Here's a photo mosaic. I used size 5 knitting needles, 21 pearls and black jewelry wire. It does hurt your fingers a little at the end from working with the wire. I tend to knit a little tight. Pretty sure I will make more. I have copper wire and cobalt blue.

What do you all think? Is it nice or not? I think it's worthwhile..........endless combinations of wire, beads, silver charms, etc.

This was my weekend, although, we did go canoeing on Saturday. That is always fun and so nice to be outside with nature. I will leave you with some pictures of the beautiful sky and water.

Spied someone's beautiful swan boat!! I was jealous!

Thank you for stopping in to read my blog. I love all your visits and comments. I also love visiting all of you. Have a great week and I will be back real soon. 

xoRobin❤