The end of summer is always bittersweet. Memories of sleepy afternoons and warm ocean breezes still linger in my head, yet the crisp morning of today is letting me know that it’s time to move on. Fall is in the air! I love the seasons, I do. But for me, letting go of summer is the hardest.
This year, for June and July, we rented out our home, packed our bags and went on an adventure. Although it was a ton of work preparing the house for renters, it felt incredible to clean out and purge. How much stuff does one really need? The kids were all allowed to pack one bag and one box of special things (the bits and pieces they couldn’t live without). After taking one trip to Disney, we set up camp in an old modern house owned by friends (very kind friends). The house was empty which made it even more enticing. My dreams of spending the summer making art instead of doing chores was coming true!
My biggest thrill was setting up a new studio space. I have collected postcards since I was a little girl (I still have some of the ones from back then!), and I’ve always wanted to put them up on a wall. I don’t have the space in my “real” house, but here….I had nothing but space!
Now that our summer adventure is over and we are home again, my postcards are back in a box on my shelf. But ever since their debut, they are dying to put on another show. We shall see!
xo, Bar
is that blue and white pattern postcard one I sent you? It looks so familiar…..portugal? The house looks amazing and a great experience! xo
Yeah, that was one you sent me from Portugal, 1993 I think (although the postmark is covered). I’ve saved it and loved it for all these years 🙂 What’s up with your wicked good memory? xo