When I was in the PNW Lissa would ask me what's your favorite thing we've done so far. And I would get quiet and rack my brain trying to think...cause trust me we did so many amazing things it took some thought. But as I went back through my pics I have to say this place is special to me.
And this girl is precious to me. I met her through blogging many years ago and she was a completely different person. I've watched her heal. I've watched her "morph" into such an amazingly talented person. She's found her passions. She's using her gifts and she literally shines. She loves Jesus with every ounce of her being...that's what I love about her most. HE makes her shine;)
We went to this place the last time I was there for a visit. It's a beautiful rural nursery (Christianson's) that oozes charm...every turn is a photograph. I love the light. I love the life growing there. I love that we can casually walk around and it's peaceful and serene.
I love that every step is a crunch of gravel under our feet. It smells of dirt and sun mingled. The air feels damp on my skin. It's lovely.
Then we found an old rusty truck out back and it took on a whole new level of special! The first one of me is trying to get brave...there was a big spider. THERE IS ALWAYS A BIG SPIDER! What's the deal with that?? We took a ton of pics here. I won't show them all. That would be indulgent...but at least now you know where I was for my new profile pic;)
They have a beautiful empty gift shop. It's like a quaint french boutique...kind of old and rusty...but overflowing with pretties everywhere you look. Have to admit I love that every time I've been there no one was in the store. We could go in and try on silly hats. We could touch things and take pictures and not feel guilty. Heavenly:) It was like a giant play store.
So this is one of my favorite places in all the world...thanks for letting me share. I have more...lots more to show you. Do you have a special spot that speaks to you??
**Oh and thank you for all the prayers and letters concerning my Grandma. We've all been there. We all know. I drink in your comments and feel your love. I do:)
Have a blessed day.
811. prayers from strangers
812. rusty old trucks
813. friends that enjoy doing similar things
814. giant pumpkins
815. moss
816. alone time with my girlies
what a fun & truly special bond you share!!
ReplyDeletelove the images girlie :)
Gorgeous photos Becky, wow! And you are so photogenic, you always look beautiful, you have one of those smiles that lights up a room :)
ReplyDeleteLaughing at your spider comment.....bwahahahaha! XX
love that pic of you and lissa!
ReplyDeleteyou girls are so cute!
what a treasure to find such a sweet spot. :)
xo
What a fun place - I'm going to have to check it out on my next visit to see family. I love all your photos, Lissa is TOO CUTE in that hat!
ReplyDeleteAt least you got on the truck after spotting the spider! My 10-year old almost knocked me over after one crawled out from the wash machine yesterday. I didn't know he could move that fast! LOL
i would love that place!! looks like you guys did som way fun things!! love that pic of you on the truck :)
ReplyDeletelove the juxtaposition of the rusty old (yet fabulous!) truck with young beautiful Becky! -gorgeous! this place is like a dream. so fun! and that lissa - she's a dear, i can tell!
ReplyDeletei love the picture of you looking at the truck and then you ON the truck, perfect. i am a sucker for old rusty things like that, cars and trucks especially : ) that chandelier is amazing and that store looks like so much fun. love these pictures!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. It makes me miss living in a place with charm...Mid-Cities Dallas/Fort Worth is NOT that place. :) My all-time favorite place was my Great Gram's house. A little old timey white cottage with aluminum scallopped awnings, flower beds 8 feet deep at the front, underneath the kitchen windows. Hedges of roses/hibiscus/etc. And a back yard that, as a kid, felt like Eden. Lush and always damp from her generous sprinklering. Avacado tree, tangerine trees, tomatoes, peppers...clothes lines running across the back yard, criss-cross with her soft cotton housecoats usually blowing in the wind. A wooden plank swing under the avacado tree my Great Grandpa made decades before we used it. A clapboard outbuilding in the back with an old rotator-style push mower and crank/tub washing machine that she still used. And that's just the outside...I could go on and on about the inside, too. But the most special part, in a strange way? This precious house sat on a street in the middle of a very run down, low income neighborhood -- replacing the quaint community that existed when they bought their house in the 40's. Her home was like a diamond in the rough...stepping into her backyard was like entering the Secret Garden. Sigh....thanks for taking me back there, for a moment, Becky. :)
ReplyDeleteGood morning Becky! I LOVE that pic of us in the mirror together! You need to send me that so I can add it to my book of us! PLEASE! :) I LOVE You! And I think Christiansen's is our special spot now. We need to go there every time as it's different in each season. :) Have a great day! THanks for your kind words. You're special to me.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your fav pics from your time away! I love finding special spots like that. I'm a porch person. Almost all of my special spots have been on someone's porch. Some have been southern complete with railings, a porch swing, and rocking chairs. Some have been cheap with those old lawn chairs and a couple of hanging baskets. Some have been beachy with wicker furniture and comfy cushions. I love each one and the people they belong to!
ReplyDeleteI have a special spot in my head and someday it will become a reality in my back yard
ReplyDeleteMy ipad freezes sometimes. Was just going to finish by saying how cute your friend is and how sweet you are for noticing her growth. What a compliment to her. You are a wonderful friend to have, I'm sure.
DeleteOh what fun, I can see why you call it special, you two look so cute together.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite places too! Next time you're there, journey into the town of La Conner and eat at Seeds restaurant. It is divine!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, especially the one of you on the truck. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteI wanna know why I haven't ever been there??? I need to find a friend to go with me!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Great friends are such a blessing. Continuing to keep you and your family in my prayers. Hugs.
ReplyDeletethat empty shop DOES sound like grown-up girl playland! what a fun spot. i'd totally enjoy a place like that, too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it does indeed look like a very special spot! Each photo is a gorgeous gem, Becky!! And how wonderful that you made so many sweet memories with a precious friend:)
ReplyDeleteLove that pic of you on the truck! I can't wait to hear about your visit to Kim's ~ are you planning a post? One of my favorite places in the world is the cape ~ whether it is at the cottage or anywhere along the coastline. It fills my heart and I can breathe deep and take it all in. xo
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of the images in this post transported me. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your photos! So many wonderful shots of a wonderful place. I especially love the last one. You and Lissa look like you were having so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures always inspire me. I've followed your blog for a while now (heard about you from my sister-in-law at Homemaker Design) so I thought I should say hi and not just stalk!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these wonderful experiences with us.
ReplyDeleteI love that old rusty truck!! And you look adorable on it :)
ReplyDeletebecky! these pictures are STUNNING!!! i LOVE that red sunflower(?) !!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my. i just have to keep scrolling back.
and i love that rusty truck and that profile pic of you... lovely!
i think i know lissa, too... is her house totally white?! :) i used to stalk her blog, too!! :)
xo