July has been beautiful and blessed beyond belief. We've had more fresh cherry pies than you could shake a stick at curtesy of my budding baker sister, there was a hay stacking party that turned into a sunset music video/jam session in a friend's orchard. With fireworks and smoke bombs.
There's been dancing, and cherry picking, and sneaking into my bro's house while he was out of town to short sheet the bed, plant party poppers, hard boil some of the eggs, and, of course, draw faces on them. I wonder if he'll ever give me his house keys again...
Then, there was the 2013 Summer Bridal Collection KFD shoot, with tulle skirts and golden light and absolutely beautiful girls that I am so blessed to call my friends. They were amazing. Post on that coming up!
Then. Then things really started happening. I had the incredible privilege of a visitor from Florida last week, my dear friend Winnie. We stayed in a wonderful old B&B and I got to introduce her to many of my favorite haunts and favorite people.
And to crown what seemed like a surreally perfect visit already, Winnie and I found ourselves sitting down to lunch in Coeur d'Alene with one of the most inspirational and dynamic women I've ever met, MaryJane Butters. It was indescribable. Sitting down with two treasured friends to work out the world's problems and swap yarns steeped in our Farmgirl heritage - though we three had never seen each other the week before - felt like a dream come true that I never even knew I had. It was beautiful.
But that deserves a post of it's own, too.
I hope you're having a full-to-the-brim Summer of joy, life, and dreams coming true.
Because no matter how long you have to wait and strive, dreams that you believe in will. Oh, they will.
Love it! Sounds like a beautiful summer over there. :)
ReplyDeleteA busy and beautiful month, indeed!
ReplyDeleteI needed that last paragraph. Thank you, dear:)
You are having way to much fun without me LOL!! Your pictures are so beautiful Kellie, what a wonderful job you do.
ReplyDeleteDitto Tasha. I needed that last paragraph, really, really badly this week. :) Lovely pics!!!
ReplyDeleteOh--it looks like you had such a wonderful time! Those pies look delicious . . . but then, I'm rather hungry right now. . . . :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are enjoying a beautiful and exciting summer!! I do hope that you will post about your meeting with Mary Jane Butters. I have long enjoyed her books and her old-fashioned "homey" style.
ReplyDeleteMay the LORD continue to bless you Kellie!
Although I was only part of a few days at the last part of the month, it was indeed a fabulous July!! It was a dream come true for me to finally be in Idaho and meet family, friends , and of course Mary Jane!! Time passed by too quickly. But each adventure was special and exciting!! And those cherry pies? They were flat out awesome! I was so lucky to be a part of these fabulous Summer days of July 2013!!!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures just *made* this post. :) I love looking at your pictures. They are always so pretty and interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your having a really good summer. That's awesome.
Cheers!
ahhh. this is oh, so lovely. someday, I want to take a visit up in your neck o' dee woods. ;) xx
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are such a wonderful taste of summer. It sounds like you've been having a wonderful month!
ReplyDelete~Vicki
Decked Out in Ruffles
You live such a beautiful FULL life. :) And a beautiful summer, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a picture perfect month you had.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lovely summer! I can't wait to see the KFD photoshoot, as I'm quite in love with your tulle skirts. <3
ReplyDeleteWow, everything sounds like so much fun! Glad you're having a wonderful summer! Oh, and I'm really looking forward to the bridal collection post. I can already tell it's going to be awesome. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love those pics with all the girls wearing your skirts- so cool! Can't wait to see the shoot! Alex
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