In the Early Morning Light . . .

Saturday morning, I woke early as usual and enjoyed the luminous tranquility of the day’s beginning. . .

I peeked outside at the tent my visiting son had set up on the deck (can you see its outline there in the confusion of window reflections above?), its tiny interior challenged by the full-size futon mattress he’d dragged in. Apparently he and my daughter-in-law were managing to ignore the sun’s clamour. . . After all, they’d ignored the raccoons scampering by through the night. . .

So I poured my tea and sat in contented solitude. . . . Ah, summer. . . .

11 Comments

  1. Patricia
    29 July 2013 / 10:03 pm

    Hi Mater, your home looks so cosy! I love the window seats – they must have been custom made for you?

    I think you still have the company of wee ones? – enjoy!

    • materfamilias
      30 July 2013 / 2:56 pm

      You're right, Patricia. We had an island carpenter build them for us.

  2. Unknown
    30 July 2013 / 12:03 am

    It looks heavenly!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!!

  3. Madame Là-bas
    30 July 2013 / 12:14 am

    What a lovely spot to savour the tea and solitude!

  4. hostess of the humble bungalow
    30 July 2013 / 1:15 am

    I can imagine sitting there in the peace and quiet…
    loving all your pillows too!

  5. Susan B
    30 July 2013 / 3:28 am

    Oh, what a cozy corner! I love those light fixtures too. Quite a nice nest you've built…

    • materfamilias
      30 July 2013 / 2:55 pm

      It's not a good shot of light fixtures, but I really love hem too. A happy find earlier this year.

  6. Vivian
    30 July 2013 / 4:11 am

    What a lovely, comfortable, relaxing home. Enjoy your time before the new term begins. How wonderful that you always have this haven to retreat to when life becomes too demanding.

    • materfamilias
      30 July 2013 / 2:54 pm

      Thanks Vivian! I really do appreciate having a retreat to curl up and hide out in.

  7. Pondside
    30 July 2013 / 3:31 pm

    As if the morning light in summer isn't treat enough, having it to oneself………

  8. Unknown
    3 August 2013 / 10:14 pm

    Beautiful, peaceful views of your home.

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