I arrived at the beach last week to open up the house for the season. It's a tiny cottage, but there's a lot to take care of each year, so sadly there's been very little sewing going on.
There's been a lot of this...
...probably more than I would have liked. I spent four hours shoveling sand from the driveway the day I arrived, and I couldn't move my arms for two days. Which was OK, because that's when the rain and winds arrived, forcing me back inside to do things like laundry, washing floors and vacuuming, which still hurt but didn't demand quite as much from my muscles. Thank God for ibuprofen!
The cold came with the rain as well, resulting in a lot of this...
Note that I brought several unfinished projects along with me, but six days later I have yet to get to them. Oh well.
Yesterday, though still chilly, was the first clear day we've had since last Tuesday, so it was nice to finally get out with my camera and take some pictures. It's always good to see this place shake off the Midwest winter and gear up for another beach season.
And then there are always the sunsets. Now that the weather's cleared, we're getting more of these, which are always spectacular:
Back to crafting soon, I promise!
13 comments:
I love southwest Michigan along the lake. I used to live in Holland and miss it (although I'm right across on the other side of the lake now, but the sand isn't as good).
I just love your photos -- the beach town ones make me feel like I've had a mini-vacation just looking!
Great photos -- I need to put Michigan on my list of places to visit!
Terrific photos, Kate! I especially love the ones of your kitty in the quilts. Looks like mine!
love your quilts!! shocked to see that you are from good ole west michigan!!! i will be moving back to GR but spent 22 of my years in Holland. your photos are fantastic!!
Just discovered your blog- how fun. Your pictures are gorgeous, and your little fuzzy one is so cute!
I grew up in Battle Creek, but have lived elsewhere for many years. We used to spend some time each summer on the Lake and I do miss those wonderful Lake Michigan sunsets! Even the Pacific Ocean isn't as nice, at least to me anyway.
Love the pix of your kitty - what a snuggly baby!
Just look at all those inspiring color combinations! Gorgeous photos, Kate!
great photos, kate. you gave a really good sense of the place. looks like a great place to spend a week or two, or three. definitely worth a few sore muscles.
you know, one thing i can't stand about this side of the lake is that the sun doesn't set over it!
loooove these photos!
let's catch up soon!
ahhh... South Haven. My grandparents had a lake house there for over 20 years, but when they died we had to sell the property. I still miss that place. Especially this time of year. Thanks for sharing the pictures!
oh, i miss michigan...your photos are gorgeous!
...great pics!! and yes,I recognize a lot of those places;)
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