Summer Doldrums!

 When last we visited, I mentioned that this would be a pretty empty week as far as obligations on my part go. But, as so often happens around here, things change! Lol I was supposed to get my grand dog next week but instead, he came up on Wednesday of this week...and, will be here until July 12 or later. As I have mentioned before, he is easy so no problem incorporating him into my routine although it does have to change a bit as he needs some outside activity every now and then or his inside activity could wreak havoc! Lol

In any case, this is the time of year that those of you who have been following for awhile probably know that you will see a post like this right about now. It's no secret that I am not a fan of summer-well, that may not be totally true. I am not a fan of the temperatures summer brings. It seems as if we are breaking records every year and just when you think it couldn't get worse....!!!

I am pretty much outnumbered in my family about these feelings but I stand my ground. And so, my activities really do get snipped over the summer. Everyone thinks that because I have a pool that I shouldn't be bothered but, let me tell you. Sometimes it is even too hot to be in the pool until a bit of shade creeps over-and, that is usually in the late afternoon which is just about the same time that the summer thunderstorms come through! Lol

I'm really not complaining but I am finding it harder to fill my days with fun things to share with you. I think I have made a sunflower out of every craft supply possible-Mason jar rings, paper bags, ripped and dyed muslin, cardboard, corn husks, wooden Christmas ornament shapes,....! This is when I would normally be crafting something new for my next decor but, honestly, as much as I love my sunflower theme, there are only so many sunflowers one house can accommodate-as witnessed from some views from last year.

Now that I have tweaked this spot over the past year, I am thinking I will need to add some book risers to the mix. The peat pots need a bit of an "oomph".

And, honestly, if I don't come up with something new, the only changes I can envision is if I move things around and I kind of like things where they are. So, we shall see. I'm anxious for the color switch but I'm really not sure how things will go.

Don't get me wrong-this happens every year at this time but then something else will come along to get me excited again and I will stumble through until the autumn leaves return once again. Lol

And so, with that, I am off to take my little sidekick out for some exercise. He fits right in because he isn't the biggest lover of the heat either-maybe it's that gorgeous fur coat he insists on wearing. At least when he's here I don't feel the need to stay on top of the vacuuming because as quickly as I get it up, it just appears again so...???

Until the next time, stay safe and stay tuned.