Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Summer Days

















Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row.

Another lovely summer day... although we are having a little thunderstorm this evening.

Sorting through collections...
Playing with art supplies...
Searching through recipes still for the perfect cold summer salads!

If you have a favorite that you think Mr. Flea would love...
...send it over!!
We will pick a winner and send an appropriate prize! :)


What have you been up to?
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28 comments:

  1. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydJune 22, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Laura ~ Your Posts are Always to Artfully Beautiful.... Thanks for stopping by the other day, I Finally got the new camera cord & was able to upload Studio Photos~ if you get a chance, stop on by ~ Have a Wonderful Week
    cheryl

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  2. CaroleJune 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Sorry Laura not much going on in the kitchen these days but I am off to work in my garden...yes I know it's dark now....the mosquitos love me!
    Sounds like your having fun staying home!
    xxx

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  3. misselaineousJune 22, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Laura, Beautiful photos...simple & elegant. I made a recipe from Giada DiLaurentis for Asian Chicken Salad for my MIL's 90th birthday. It was simple, refreshing and delicious! Had Romaine & Napa cabbage, which I had never tried...carrots, red pepper, chicken, toasted slivered almonds and chow mein noodles. I think you can find the recipe on the Food Network site. It was wonderful! *elaine*

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  4. DaniJune 22, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    I just want you to know that your beautiful posts are inspiring me to step it up on my own posting! :)

    Enjoy your evening!

    XO

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  5. Anne LorysJune 22, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Stunning images!
    Hmmmm, how about a nice gazpacho?
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  6. Inspired-SimplicityJune 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Laura,
    I always look forward to your beautiful photographs. Thanks so much.
    Blessings,
    Carolyn

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  7. AnonymousJune 22, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Love all your beautiful photos like always. I sure hope you share that summer salad when you find it. Love summer fresh foods.

    Melissa

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  8. MysticaJune 22, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    What is the name of the flowers? I am posting from far away Sri Lanka and have never seen these.

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  9. Knicky KnacksJune 22, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Just goes to show you can capture beauty in the simplest of things.

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  10. Loveforpiemonte June 23, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    These pictures are so pretty! Thanks for sharing. I just came back from a week at the ALgarve.. so I am doing laundry, ironing etc.
    Enjoy your day, Madelon

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  11. NinaJune 23, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Stunning images!
    Lst night I made sallad, that was a success with Mr. Temps Perdu;)
    Copied from my blog:
    I placed 3 different salads (incl. wild rucola/ arugula) on plates, I boiled green asparagus in lots of salt and sugar (I hate asparagus that is tasteless) then cut to smaller bits and let cool (if served in salads I prefer it lukewarm), cherry tomatoes, a few leafs of basil, mozzarella, passionfruit and hot smoked salmon. And a glass of cold white wine.

    Enjoy!

    Nina

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  12. DortheJune 23, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    Beautifull, beautifull post,
    thanks for starting my day, with those lovely photoes.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  13. LululizJune 23, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    Aaaah, those blooms are the prettiest pink. Lovely photographs.

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  14. Bee LadyJune 23, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    I have a simple recipe for a cold pasta salad. No specific amounts, just to your taste.

    Cook shells or rotini pasta, drain & cool
    Fry some crab meat or bay scallops to brown. Let them cool.
    Sliver some carrots.
    Put that in a big bowl.

    Then when you put it in individual serving bowls add,
    Italian dressing (I use the Good Seasons kind in the package, that you make)
    and some fresh parmesan cheese

    When sugar snap peas are in season I add those too.

    Cindy

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  15. Julie@beingRUBYJune 23, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    OOOH Laura.. the pink flowers are lovely.. but LOVE those grey shells.. just delightful!!! sorry no recipes here!! a boring girl I know.. haha

    Have a lovely week xxx Julie

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  16. Preppy MamaJune 23, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I always love your photos! I have been searching for cool summer salads myself and I made this one the other night: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/relishes/blueberry-corn-salad/

    It was super yummy, even the baby ate it! Enjoy!

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  17. KateyedJune 23, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Laura,
    Your pictures stop and make me take a breath and feel some peace on an otherwise frenzied day. Thank you. You are gifted.

    I made a cold salad, copied from a store, with pasta, fresh basil, grated lemon rind and a lot of fresh parmesan thrown in. I do not measure. Salt and pepper and it was very easy and quite refreshing and delicious!

    Hugs,
    Suz

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  18. Irene bJune 23, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    hi laura i love all your photo! thnaks for sharing

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  19. SusanJune 23, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    I have been making lots of cold salads using pesto. Sometimes with quiona sometimes pasta. Cook the pasta, let it cool, add pesto and whatever else inspires you--like tomatoes, green beans, kalamata olives...It's really nice if you have basil in your garden or can get it from the farmer's market. happy cooking.

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  20. It's meJune 23, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Laura..............beautiful pictures!!! happy summer evening.........hugs from me...Ria...

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  21. AngeJune 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Oh Laura, I've come back to gorgeous summer days as well. Your flowers are just BEAUTIFUL. I love that shade of pink. Having great fun catching up on all your posts - especially the sea glass. Now I'm hunting for the 'art' posts ;-)

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  22. EviJune 23, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Laura,
    what kind of flower is this? Is it from a bush?
    As always, I like your styling. That should be your new job.....stylist for a magazine!!!
    That is if you have free time, since you have to spend so much time helping me with my blog, ha ha.
    I learned something though,I know now how to leave a comment, finally!!!!!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Evi

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  23. BonjadeJune 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    As always.....a lovely romantic post....
    With a touch of pink.......
    Love it....fine evening

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  24. bikimJune 23, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    lovely soft delicate flower! i have it on my garden too!
    Rosa

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  25. mary bethJune 23, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    As always,a sweet vignette for us! I'm really enjoying all these great salad ideas too..summer is salads! Just what is that pretty pink flower? Love it!

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  26. Mélanie A.June 23, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Love these pink flowers. Your photos are always truly beautiful.
    My favorite summer salad is griled pepers with garlic ,it is so mediterranean

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  27. debi lynn mattinglyJune 23, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Hey girlfriend!
    Lovin' these pics!!! Sounds like you are having a fun filled summer...I am finishing up the final week of Yaya in its present location and getting ready to move it. So, hopefully the time will come when I can sit back and relax for awhile? ;) xo...deb

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  28. pam qJune 25, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    The perfect summer salad is to take whatever you find in your fridge, throw it in a bowl and eat it up yum!

    Accompany with some crackers, cheese and fresh fruit.

    No fuss and not much muss.

    My favorite!

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