Celebrating Summer's Abundance

Shop Update and Sale

Chad and I watched the Strawberry Moon rise over the Potomac River on Friday, a way to extend the wonder of the Summer Solstice a bit longer.

Saturday morning, we were out early before the heat advisory took effect to visit Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens National Park.

The lotuses are just starting to bloom.

I loved seeing how the blossoms and buds caught the early morning light.

And we could see how the lotus blooms in stages from bud to blossom to the unique showerhead seed pod.

Here at home, daisies, coneflower, chickory and coreopsis are in bloom in our wildflower bed. A first cosmos blossomed this week. The bees are busy on the native bee balm and lavender plants and the vegetable garden is full of squash blossoms.

Summer is a great season for creativity. I’ve been focused on taking in some of the wonders of the light and blooms of the season so I have more photos than words to share in this newsletter.

I would love to hear what you are celebrating on these longer summer days.

SUMMER SUN SALE

I’m offering a sale in my Etsy shop through July 3. Enjoy 10% off all purchases with code SUMMERSUN.

If you are looking for reading and projects for summer, you can find my children’s books on Etsy. I am happy to sign books if you include a note with your order.

New shop listings include small framed watercolors of the Chesapeake Bay and handmade Pop-a-choo tissue box toys.

Thank you for reading and being a part of creative community through this newsletter.

With a grateful heart,

Kathryn

I am always grateful for your support and sharing; I invite you to share my work to expand the conversation.