Our One-Day "heat wave" came and went in record time. Here and gone in 24 hours. It officially got up to 106 degrees although our thermometer read 111 in the sun and was enough to make us glad the clouds were back the next morning. Such a relief. Summer, so far, has been mostly cool and cloudy, much like the last one. Cooler is always my preference anyway. I wilt easily, especially when outside working in the garden. A light mist can be heavenly at just the right moment. Or you can carry around a big pail of creek water (like above) to pour over your head in a pinch. Just kidding. But not really....
I wonder what inspires this sort of look. I love it! The mis-matched layers and pantaloons, all of it, by Swedish designer Ewa i Walla. You can see more of this adorable collection on the website; click on the image to go there. Or visit this blog to see more of the awesome detail in each garment. The 2012 summer collection looks like everything just tumbled out of the dryer or came off the clothesline--so fresh! This particular dress (above) was from a few years back. From summer 2009 I think. It's been sitting in a desktop file ever since and I've just been dreaming about it. I want to be the carefree girl with the bucket. Perhaps she is going to fill it with wild strawberries picked from the edge of the woods. Or fetching water for her horse from the creek.
This scene is from the corner of my kitchen. I've been dead-heading rose bushes. Faded flowers look so pretty all spread out on the drying screen. Bringing this dress to mind; another picture I saved from season's past.
The wrinkled layers of delicate cotton organdy ruffs, do resemble dried rose petals. A sweet delicate faded flower. And each dress comes with it's own metal bucket as an accessory. No, just kidding! But hey, it could work.
Oh I'm glad that weather like that was gone in one day. What a miserably hot day that must have been. How'd you stay cool? I do like the first outfit right down to the bloomers, which I'm thinking would prevent a lot of discomfort. The second one? Not feeling the vibe, though I do love the bucket!
Stay cool, Vicki!
Posted by: Vee | August 07, 2012 at 06:06 AM
That was some heat wave. I like it a little warmer than we've had, but not that hot. My husband tells me I'm picky.
Those outfits are so pretty, full of carefree playfulness. And the bucket - the perfect accessory!
Posted by: Lorrie | August 07, 2012 at 10:15 AM
That first photo made me wonder if it was you or one of your daughters.. I was impressed! :-) I love that look of carefree, natural beauty. I'll take that anytime over some of those Paris runway things that you could never wear comfortably. We have two window AC units here that are keeping us cool as cucumbers. We heading off tomorrow for our week of camping at our high alpine wilderness lake. Fun! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | August 07, 2012 at 12:17 PM
I love the clothes in both of the photos...but I am really loving the first one a lot. I love that look! It looks very comfortable and has a fun side to it.
Posted by: Bonnie@WhatAboutPie | August 07, 2012 at 05:16 PM
Thank you for a wonderful blog--I love it!
Posted by: Becca | August 08, 2012 at 12:22 AM
That is a great look-it looks so comfortable, and that's what I'm into these days. Glad you're heat wave was short, ours has been around for a few weeks now. Stay cool!
Posted by: Leslie | August 08, 2012 at 06:17 AM
It actually wasn't too bad, as long as we stayed neck deep in the pool!
Posted by: vicki haninger | August 08, 2012 at 08:45 AM
It's cloudy and overcast today, it's like waking up on the coast (which i love btw), and now it seems the lawn has already gone dormant.
Posted by: vicki haninger | August 08, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Have fun camping!
Posted by: vicki haninger | August 08, 2012 at 08:48 AM
I'm all for fun too! And comfort.
Posted by: vicki haninger | August 08, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Hey Becca, thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: vicki haninger | August 08, 2012 at 08:49 AM
It's cooled way down again, I'm almost shivering! LOL
Posted by: vicki haninger | August 08, 2012 at 08:50 AM