Staycation-Day 2

“Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than any magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, it is the strongest conjuration.” ~Charles Dickens Yesterday we… slept in had our dear friend TJ over for Coneys walked downtown Red Wing while the sun was setting and enjoyed appetizers and mojitos…

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

“Cutting the lemon the knife leaves a little cathedral: alcoves unguessed by the eye that open acidulous glass to the light; topazes riding the droplets, altars, aromatic facades.” ~Pablo Neruda Yesterday when we got home from the pool we were in the mood for something with lemons. I had made a new batch of my…

Staycation Day 1

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” ~Robert Southey Today we… Walked up to the farmers market and looked around. What a gorgeous, sunny day! Decided to grill hot dogs for lunch… and We debated, pool or beach? Pool won, and we headed to the Red Wing Aquatic Center to take…

Staycation

Staycation started today at 5:00 when the hubby was done with work. 10 Days to go!  To start the staycation off right we went to see Eclipse! FANTASTIC!!! Whoo Hoo Team Edward 😉 It was so amazing. I love how these movies are staying so true to the characters and the books. Beautifully done. Now…

Pretty Cotton Washcloths

I spent a leisurely day at the park with my daughter and decided bring along my crocheting. Pictured: Peaches and Creme 100% cotton yarn in Fiesta, Daisy, Lilac and Orange Sherbet. I used a 6.50 MM Boye crochet hook. Because Boye crochet hooks are awesome 😉 ~Melissa