Welcome, Sweeties and Happy August!
We have entered the dog days of summer. Days where I just want to sit back with a tall glass of ice tea and watch the cows mosey on down to the shade trees or pond.
August always seems to be a very busy month here.
The school bells will be ringing soon ; next week the grandchildren and nephews will be sporting their backpacks and heading back to school.
With school starting, that means there will be lots of ballgames to attend as well. Of course , Mr. Pinker and I will be front and center at all of the games.
I redecorated my seasonal tree with sunflower decor. On the top of the tree is Sunflowers finished on a Dollar Tree plaque.
Guess what else happens next week! Eeeh, The World's Longest Yard Sale which stretches from Michigan to Alabama. Mr. Pinker and I will take short trips throughout the week seeking one treasure after the other like quilts and quilt tops.
Still more camping trips are planned as well. I am not sure when though.
As far as what is on the stitching and quilting front? Hmmm 🤔 Well I am sure there will be bees, sunflowers, and pumpkins involved on both fronts.
Well I better get off here. There is a big glass of iced tea calling my name. Thank you so much for dropping by and ...
Have a Sunny Day!
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Let the sunshine of August inspire you to shine your brightest! " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. August is a long month as I remember you . Love and miss you, Amo.
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| Be Blessed is a freebie from my sweet friend Vicki at , Stitchy McFloss blogspot |
The sunflowers all look fabulous!! Oh, I'm so excited for you - the World's Longest Yard Sale is on the horizon. WooHoo!!! You're going to have so much fun. And watching the kidlets play ball is something exciting to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about it but I have been "on fire" recently. LOL I have more Halloween finishes but the pictures are not cooperating so I can post them. Today I finished a Melisa mini sampler and I'm seriously in love with it. I know there will be more stitched very soon.
Happy, happy Fri-Yay!!! Big hugs, DarleneJ
Happy August dear Darlene! It is hard to believe it is August already isn't it? We always look forward to the yard sales. Hubby said some are already starting to set up. Eeeh Halloween finishes. I bet they are bootuiful! I do need to get a start on Halloween as well. I am so excited you finished one of my mini samplers. I do enjoy creating them. Not a lot going on here today- a little stitching and quilting , but not much to speak about. Oh well , one of those days. Hee! Hee! Have a fabulous weekend. Big Hugs
DeleteI can't believe how early children head back to school now days! Enjoy your yard saleing and enjoy your ice tea!
ReplyDeleteI can't either , Gretchen. It seems like it gets earlier and earlier every year. They had to go register last week. Thank you for the sweet Friday visit. Hugs.
DeleteI'm so happy I no longer have to think about back-to-school -- for my kids, or for teaching. Those were hectic days for sure. Much nicer to spend time stitching and reflecting. Enjoy your August.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I know what you mean, Tammy. There was always a lot of hustle and bustle when our kiddos were young and in school. I wish you a lovely month. Hugs.
DeleteLove that photo of the cows seeking a cool place, makes me long to see the cows which were my neighbors growing up. :) Does Mr Pinker look for anything for himself at these sales? Hope you have a glorious day Melisa!
ReplyDeleteAah I am so glad that photo brought back fond memories. I do enjoy watching the cows on these lazy summer days. Oh yes, hubby looks for old fishing supplies, farm equipment , tools and of course he has an eagle's eye out for quilts for me. LOL. I am fortunate that he enjoys thrifting with me although I am sure he would much rather be fishing if truth be told. LOL. Have a blessed day, Linda. Hugs.
DeleteThat sunflower xstitch is now on my radar, LOL.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Vicki. I love quick stitches like that and that was a quick one. I hope you enjoy stitching it if you decide to do so. Happy August. Hugs.
DeleteHappy August, my friend! Hard to believe the 8th month of 2025 is here.
ReplyDeleteThis year is flying by isn't it , Robin? And with the holidays approaching time seems to fly by even quicker. Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by. Hugs.
DeleteI just know that you and Mr. Pinker are the best cheerleaders EVER. Enjoy every minute! Yes, August is definitely a busy month.
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how much we love watching the boys play ball. They are a hoot to watch as all of the kiddos are. Thank you for the sweet Friday visit, Kathy. Hugs
DeleteLove that sunflower and bee skep quilt you have on display, Melisa;))) August is a funny month--end of summer and now start of a new school year for most--even though we are both retired from teaching we still seem to follow the school calendar. Have fun sippin' and stitchin'
ReplyDelete;)))) hugs, Julierose
I know what you mean, Julierose. I still follow the school calendar as well. I think I would even if I did not have the grandchildren. LOL. School seems to start back earlier and earlier though. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
Deletegood morning lovely Melisa.
ReplyDeleteit's going to be another great day!!! hot, but we're still standing and have two feet on the ground which is absolutely fantastic!!!
i love your cows. how did you wind up with one brown white faced cow with baby? the others are all black. hum! how does that happen? was the brown cow one of your first? the cows all look so comfy in the shade. that's all i want to do lately - sit in my comfy chair with the fan blowing in my face. heaven!!!
i wish i was going on your longest yard sale trip. sounds so wonderful every time you mention it. i bet there are lots of friendly people with sooooooo many wares. i'd love to see this sometime. i think you have mentioned in previous blogs that it goes for a week or more. fun, fun, fun in the sun!!!!
your bee blessed piece if so adorable and the sunflower quilt - ah!!! - lovely!!!
i hope you are enjoying your swimming days. how fun with the grandbabies. special magical memories made every time you all get together.
i pray you are having an amazing day. sounds to me like all of your days are amazing. always dipping into this and that activity Melisa - you're a busy young lady!!!
blessings and love are coming your way. a great, big squeezy hug is holding you right now.
Debra Broyles
quiltingprettyquilts@cox.net
Good afternoon, dear Debra. I hope your day was a very lovely one. Well we finally got more rain and today was mild and not too awfully muggy. Not much was done around here . Hubby tried to fix my printer which I have trouble with. I guess I will have to break down and get one. Oh thank you so much for asking about the cows. The brown one was purchased separately at the stock yard. Most of the cows are black though. I have to admit, Bev( the brown one) is one of my favorites and she is smart. The grandsons jumped in the pool today and were thrilled to pieces. Tomorrow will be another day in the pool . Oh thank you so much for the yummy recipe. I think I have everything except the coconut milk. I will pick that up on our next trip out and the pita chips. Yum Yum! I do love soups. Well, sweet Debra, I do hope you have a blessed and beautiful month of August. Warm love and Hugs
DeleteJo at Jo's Country Junction mentioned this recipe this morning on her blog. i thought of you immediately and googled the recipe. i found it and thought i would copy and paste for your information. i hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCARROT GINGER ZUCCHINI SOUP
Carrot Zucchini Soup is loaded with veggies, ginger, coconut milk, and flavorful spices making for a quick and easy summer soup that is nourishing and delicious! I like to call it Sunshine Soup!
Author: Julie | The Simple Veganista
Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 – 6
Category: Soup, Entree
Method: simmer
Diet: Vegan
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil or 1/4 cup water (for water saute)
1 medium onion (about 1 cup), chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch fresh ginger, minced or grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 – 5 medium carrots (about 2 cups), diced
2 medium zucchini (about 2 1/2 cups), chopped
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
1 can ( 15oz) coconut milk (light or full fat)
1/2 lemon, juice of
himalayan salt + pepper to taste
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INSTRUCTIONS
Saute: Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat, add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika, cook 1 minute more, or until fragrant. Add carrots and zucchini, cook another 7 minutes or so.
Simmer: Add the vegetable broth and bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients: Turn off heat, add coconut milk and lemon juice.
Puree: Using an immersion blender, purée vegetables until creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a standing blender to puree, may take two batches depending on the size of your blender cup.
Warm as needed: Return to low heat and warm through if needed.
Serve: Serve with homemade Artisan Bread or crackers if you wish. I had some olive oil & sea salt pita chips with mine. Very delicious!
Serves 4 – 6
Store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 – 6 days, in covered containers. It’s also freezer-friendly for 2 – 3 months. Let thaw before reheating.
NOTES
Sub coconut milk with your favorite plant milk – almond, cashew, soy, oat, etc. You can also use half coconut milk and 1/2 plant milk or vegan creamer.
For a thicker soup, add 1 or 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed) with the carrots and zucchini.
Debra Broyles
It's also hot in Spain!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you'll be very busy in the next few days.
Have a great weekend
Hugs
I sure hope so, Isabel. I was hoping to get a lot done today, but got sidetracked by other projects which often happens. LOL. But I have my projects laid out and ready to go. I wish you a lovely day and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteEnjoy your iced tea and some shade! Cute new decorations. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Frederique. We had a lovely day . Fortunately it did not get too hot . Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteAugust! How did we get here so fast? So much fun to look forward to with the giant yard sale coming up. Bet you can't wait to see what treasures it brings this year!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe August is already upon us, Ginny. My how did that happen? LOL. We are looking forward to the yard sales. It is always a joy just to get out and about and see what is available. I hope you had a wonderful day. Warm hugs.
DeleteAlways so many nice things to view while visiting your blog. Always a joy to visit here. You mentioned Mr. Pinker will be visiting the Longest Yard Sale. I do hope you will be joining him too. August brings school time back...too soon! I do hope you will find some more wonderful quilts for you to add to your already many wonderful ones...or some quilt tops for you to work on. (Sandra)
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Sandra. You brought a warm big smile to my day. Oh yes, I will be going along too. I usually choose the route and days we visit the yard sales and hubby drives me to where I want to go. He has a great eye for helping me find things too. There is one sweet lady that we always like to visit. She bakes sweets as well so we have to purchase some brownies and cookies for the road. LOL. I wish you a lovely and productive month. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteVery fun sunflower tree. Sounds like you have a fun week planned. Our dog days of August started off with a cool front. That was a nice start to the month!
ReplyDeleteI love your sunflower tree! 🌻 Your posts always make me smile! I am heading to my patio with iced tea and stitching! Have a blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's just about time for school to start! Makes me very glad that I am retired, lol! I am very happy that it's sunflower time, and love seeing all your pretty pieces. Thanks for the inspiration, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteAugust is always so bitter sweet for me. I feel like summer is ending and it past way too fast. Then again its so warm and toasty and feels yummy to, like you said sip a tall glass of tea and read a book. I always remember school starting in Sept when I was growing up. Have fun on the longest yard sale. Here's to finding the best treasures ever! (nwpaintedlady)
ReplyDeleteHard to believe the kids are going back to school already! I love all of your sunflowers and bees, Melisa. The sunflower tree is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Melisa, Your blog is something I look forward to every morning. It fills me with so much joy! Can you please tell me if the little red pickup truck with the sunflowers on it is one of your designs. I would love to stitch that one.
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