Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Mountain Retreat



Good morning lake...
Good morning mountains...



I slept soundly last night and woke to the sun shining...
I put the coffee on, grabbed my camera and went for an early walk.







These pictures of the lupines were taken yesterday in the late afternoon sun...







No one can paint like Mother Nature...

After my walk...the morning was productive...
at least as far as cleaning goes...
...I got rid of the cobwebs and put pretty fresh sheets on all the beds.

This afternoon it started raining....and is still raining!
Did a little button therapy, worked on my journal and started a collage...

Hoping for clear skies tomorrow...
If it is I will take a few pictures to share of the few treasures I found on my ride north.

Thank you for your kind comments! I am always grateful to see that you have stopped by.
Since we don't have internet access up here...
...I have been visiting the little local library to post.

Miss you Mr. Flea!
Miss you Starla!

Have a good night!
:)
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37 comments:

  1. {oc cottage}June 9, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Ohhhhhhhh what gorgeousness!!!!

    m ^..^

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  2. GertJune 9, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Oh my gosh...what a very cool place you are staying at and the pictures are 'oh so beautiful'! You have such a great eye!!

    Blessings............

    xoxoGert

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  3. Patty C.June 9, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Wonderful photos
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. AnonymousJune 9, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Oh! If I awoke to a glassy lake the first thing I would do (after making coffee) is get in my canoe and paddle around with my camera! Just beautiful!

    Charmaine

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  5. Beach House LivingJune 9, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Walking among the flowers camera in hand...a great way to enjoy an afternoon.

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  6. FILIGREE MOONJune 9, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Laura, this is such a beautiful, peaceful looking setting. Love the lupines especially! ~ Angela

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  7. hostess of the humble bungalowJune 9, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Lupines are so lovely...the scent is exotic...those vistas beckon to me...I love water.
    I await more images of bliss.....

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  8. ElaineJune 9, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Lovely lupines. Sounds like a wonderful day.

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  9. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 9, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    The Lupines are gorgeous! I hope you are enjoying your time there.
    xo, Sherry

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  10. *The Beautiful Life*June 9, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Lupines... the most gorgeous flower ever. Makes me miss my trips to Maine....

    How are your temps up there now?

    Enjoy the decadence of alone-ness. :)

    Ruth

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  11. SusanJune 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    In California, Lupines only come in yellow and blue - beautiful to see pink growing wild. Nice to have some alone time.

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  12. BethJune 9, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Lovely! Looks like my neck of the woods -- Maine or NH, perhaps?

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  13. mimi charmanteJune 9, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    those lupins are beautiful! I adore the flowers of summer~
    xx

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  14. fiberdoodlesJune 9, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    So very pretty! Enjoy your quiet time!!

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  15. SarahJune 9, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    I've been away from my computer so have been scrolling through your recent posts tonight to catch up. I envy your quiet little escape. What a beautiful place to spend time. Cleaning and creating ~ hope there is more of the creating. LOL ~ Sarah

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  16. DustyLuJune 10, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    OOHHH my gosh beautiful images I just love those Lupines! ~Lulu

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 10, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Laura, the lupines are spectacular! I've never tried to grow them! What a beautiful retreat!

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  18. Diane MarsJune 10, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Jealous... wish I was there looks so calm and quiet and the flowers are beautiful, hope you come back feeling refreshed! Hugs & Kisses, Diane

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  19. MargaretJune 10, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Looks wonderful, the lake is so still and the flowers are fabulous. Thanks for show and tell.

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  20. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    What gorgeous images - wonderful!!

    VINTAGE

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  21. KateyedJune 10, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Ah,lupines! Laura, have you ever read "The Lupine Lady"? It is one my my fave children's books. You might want to check at the library, if you haven't read it. I think it's a treat!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  22. Suzy's Vintage AtticJune 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Hi Laura

    I love the feeling coming from your mountain retreat post. Relaxation, peace and beauy! All those lupins, what a striking site they must be.
    I hope that the time by yourself is giving you inspiration and rest.
    I'd love to be in your shoes right now ;-)
    Enjoy every minute of it!
    Take care
    Isabelle x

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  23. My name WAS Female, I shit you not!June 10, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Bought my first lupine this year.
    This makes me want more....more....more.

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  24. TheresaJune 10, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful pictures, compliments of Mother Nature! Love all of the colors and to think you are seeing all of this first-hand! Enjoy! HUGS!

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  25. LululizJune 10, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    The lake looks so calm and serene, how very soothing for the soul.

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  26. BonjadeJune 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Oh you live in such fine area.......love it.
    So mystic such fine colours......
    Love your flowers....
    Fine day

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  27. Les CotrionsJune 10, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    What a beauty Laura! I just need fresh air of the mountains! It's so hot today!!! I love the lupines!!!
    Enjoy your relaxing time!
    Baci!
    Vale

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  28. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopJune 10, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    You have taken my breath away Laura...so much beauty!!! Thanks..have a wonderful time. x0x0

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  29. AnaJune 10, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    You lucky thing! beautiful photos, beautiful place.

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  30. Zita - Mlle MagpieJune 10, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Sounds and looks like a bit of heaven to me, Laura. Your lake is SO beautiful. What lovely lupines, too.

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  31. Diva KreszlJune 10, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    such beauty! I absolutely love the lupines, don't think I've ever seen so many in one place before :)

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  32. Rustique Gal June 10, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Laura, what a beautiful spot you have there. Gosh, I love lupines-they are so stately and beautiful. Your lake looks positively dreamy too. I'd have to stick my kayak in and take a morning paddle. Have a wonderful time!
    Sherry

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  33. TheBlakkDuchessJune 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Ooooo... what a lovely place. It looks so magical! Hope the rain has stopped so you can go play outside. ^-^

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  34. WandaJune 10, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous! And couldn't we all use a little retreat like that right now?

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  35. RosemaryJune 10, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely photos!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Rosemary

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  36. CaroleJune 10, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    If only we could all have lupins like that...must be the colder climate I guess. The lakehouse is a magical place. Enjoy your alone time!
    xxx
    Carole

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  37. LorrieJune 10, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    What gorgeous lupines! And the lake! The peace comes through in the photos. Enjoy your time there.

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