Friday, August 21, 2009

~ refreshed...restored...and ready to go ~

please
come for tea
and
sit with me
I have
a
"secret place"
to share
with you
today

a place
that restores my
soul
and
gives me back
my
peace
and
harmony

my favourite resting place in the whole world
Deception Pass
on Whidbey Island
where time is spent
watching the sunsets each and every night
sitting for hours upon hours on the beach
listening to the ocean waves
feeding the squirrels
collecting rocks and sea glass
counting the fishing boat
spotting the seals ....
restoring
me



where silliness is welcomed
and
laughter is required


where
mother
daughter
time
is
so
preciously
savoured
and
enjoyed
I am once again
refreshed and ready to go
thanks
to my
"secret place"
{stay tuned for part 2...my secret shopping place...."where bunnies live and give glad dreams"}



36 comments:

Debra Lynn Shelton said...

You need to get a picture book published from the awesome pics you post on your blog. Seriously. I'd buy it. LOVE this blog.;-)

Unknown said...

This is just so lovely Koralee, I love the creative things you do here.....I felt peaceful just reading it :)

Happy Week-end!

FrenchBlue said...

Awww~ Sounds amazing.... What a perfect start point for my weekend!
Thank you for sharing this secret spot!
xo's

Faded Plains said...

That place is gorgeous...the bridge, the trees, the sunsets...the beach...I miss the beach.

Simply Colette said...

Looks wonderful! Glad you had a good time :)

Claire Mercado-Obias said...

what a lovely secret place!

Anonymous said...

So lovely, I felt refreshed reading this.I love the pics and your good at the posting of words right where you want them,LOLIm having such dificulty,hahah.Im not a computer whiz Im just a nurse lol.Thanks for sharing this refreshing blog today.Have a great weekend!

Courtney said...

Beautiful, beautiful photographs! I'm so glad that you have such a special place, and that you've shared it with all of us.

Claudia said...

Lovely photos - my shoulders are dropping just looking at them!

Anne Marie said...

are those your totally cute red converse? in the middle?? how adorable! I love the color....that would make a great! postcard!!

My Passport to Style said...

Your special place,sounds really tranquil Koralee. We all need those places where we can bottle all our most precious memories, till some time in the future when we will open them and share them with family and friends.Look forward to your next instalment!S XOX

Jill said...

How delightful! What a treasured time! So glad you were able to re-charge!
Blessings!
Jill

Joyce said...

Love the photos!
Joyce

Elyse said...

very nice & serene.

xo

Unknown said...

Looks like an absolutely wonderful place to spend some time! Have a great weekend:)

T

LaurieStar said...

Oh my! Such beautiful pictures. Almost felt like I was there. Gorgeous!

Duchess of Tea said...

How I wish I could, come over that is!! Darling, I just popped in to wish you a splendid weekend and to let you know that my daughter and I are going away for a few days to celebrate her birthday. I will be leaving Sunday. I will miss you terribly and will come over for a visit as soon as I return.

♥ Hugs ♥

Duchess

Vintage Home said...

....WELCOME HOME!.........Glad you are back and refreshed!..Colleen

Megan @ Pink O'Clock said...

thanks so much for your lovely comment, and i am loving your blog as well, koralee! subscribing now! xoxo

debra@dustjacket said...

Oh so sweet Koralee, your a cool mommy! Love your photo's and the destination looks great.
xoxo

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Lovely Koralee
We all need a secret place to 'be ourselves'
Have a great weekend. x Julie

Angel.Pearls said...

Thanks for your nice words! I'd love to come to your "secret place"! Have a great weekend//Eva

Joyti said...

It sounds like a beautiful and restful place...I hope you enjoy it this weekend :)

B said...

Beautiful Canada; I miss it. And I've missed you, had to put my money in the slot in this hot internet cafe here in sweltering Rhodes to get me a some 'Koralee Magic'. You rock. xxx

Vintage Home said...

..its caalled A Day In The Country ...or google Heather Cameron...she has a great site!...or click on my "Worth Taking A peek At"....then Heather...

Unknown said...

Sounds wonderful, love the pics! I have tagged you! hope you don't mind, Have a great weekend! x

Jen Beaudet said...

Beautiful pictures Koralee! I love the sunsets the most! Have a great weekend!:)

Suzy's Vintage Attic said...

Hello Koralee
What a beautiful place. It is so nicve to have a special place like that to go to.
Have a great weekend
Isabelle x

M.M.E. said...

Amazing pictures! Haha, it's easy to see you have some flair. Nice to meet another person who seems as silly as me. :)

{kara} said...

Looks like you are having a great time! I have having a little break like that myself right now! Enjoy!

ELK said...

this post with the images of peace and beauty made my heart soar!

Rebecca @ Belle Blog said...

I love this post. especially the rocks that spell out your blog's name!
♥ Rebecca

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

My youngest daughter was able to spend some time on Whidbey Island last month with friends. It is a magical place...do you live near there?

Stay Cozy, Carrie

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Exquisite colors and sounds in this serene and stunning world of glory and of peace! I am with you in spirit! So beautiful...thank you!

LuLu said...

awwww just saying the words refreshed and restored brings a smile to my face! So happy to hear you had your wonderful time!
love the shoe pictures....had me grinning ear to ear!
xoxo,
LuLu

LilliKessler said...

beautiful and inspiring blog, thanks. just added you to my list :)
I wanna make a suggestion of a site you might like, since you have so many feet pictures here - www.ikeepwalking.com - this is where I blog ;)
Cheers