Weekend Warrior

Because my day job at an elementary school is done for the summer, I didn't feel the need to spend the weekend in my studio churning out enameled pieces to keep my etsy supplies shop full. I was in complete summer relaxing mode and my warrior activities involved cooking, cleaning, and eating. I also did a lot of sitting on my patio admiring my hanging planters of flowers and watching the birds. It was wonderful!

 Father's Day was especially nice because it was the first time in years all three of our kids were able to be there at the same time. My daughter made the cake which promptly melted. I couldn't resist getting a few pics. 

 

(almost) Wordless Wednesday

 

Peonies are the perfect flower! They're easy to grow, have large showy flowers and come in different varieties. My husband is the gardener and he has divides them often so we have blooming peonies all over our yard!

 

These (below) are called Peaches and Cream. I think it's the ideal name, don't you?

Weekend Warrior

I wished I had more time this weekend for enameling but the gorgeous weather was calling to me so I went for a long walk, strolled around my yard admiring the new growth in my husband's flower gardens, and chased a butterfly with my camera. (more on that another day) I did work some new toggles. The anticipation of blooming perennial flowers inspired these colorful toggles! I have made sterling bars and I will wrap them with matching colored wire. Wild!