Our mini-vacation wrapped up yesterday. Even though the weather called called for showers most of those five days, we were lucky to get some sun and warmth. A couple of late day showers, but overall nice weather. On Saturday, my husband and I left the city and went for a drive to the valley. We left the clouds and a chance of rain behind and drove toward sunshine where it was hot and sunny in the valley. I took the above picture to send to my daughter to show her the blue sky. This stop was at one of my favourite farmer's markets.
I bought this succulent plant, called a Kalanchoe (Window'-Thrill). It loves light but not direct, and it also likes darkness. I think it will do well on this cabinet across from the window in the sitting room. I need to transplant it into a bigger pot this weekend.
My husband bought me the hummingbird trinket on the right. It's beautiful and sparkles when the light from the skylight hits it. I hung it on the plant stand with the other birds.I should have taken more pictures during our drive to the valley as there were several new painted murals, but my phone was in my bag and I was busy enjoying the scenery and drive. I hope we get to go again before fall, and maybe I'll remember to take more photos.
My husband resurfaced our driveway, so on that day, I went grocery shopping. Another day was focused on laundry. The sun was shining and there was a slight breeze, which is perfect for drying towels, sheets, and comforters. Canada Day was smack in the middle of the week. The days flew by. I played catch-up yesterday. Today, I need to finish chapter twenty-one on my women's fiction manuscript. And with the heatwave outside, I have a great excuse to hide inside.
Sometimes stay-cations are busier than if you were to go away.