flowerful friday

This Friday I thought I'd share a few photos of wildflowers I snapped recently on my morning walks with Lucas. Fall is Madison is beautiful!

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

einstein: two ways to live your life

I love this quote by Albert Einstein. What if we all cultivated a life full of awe and gratitude? Why not start today?

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hello, autumn!

Today is the 1st day of fall, and autumn couldn't have begun with a more beautiful day. The sun was out in full force, making the cool temperatures feel so comfortable.

We went to a nearby orchard and picked lots of apples. There was such a wide selection of these seasonal delights to choose from! 

apple tree

a few of today's picks

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

flowerful friday

Though the summer season is starting to wind down, there are still many lovely flowers in bloom. I photographed these zinnias recently. Aren't they beautiful?

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

how very true

I came across this image and quote, and it rang so very true. So many of my friends' current experiences fall into one of the two categories that Paulo Coelho describes. How about you?  

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inspired by abraham lincoln

I'm incredibly blessed to have my mom here to help with our baby while I'm recovering from an unexpected surgery. There's nothing like the comfort of one's mom. I know I'm not alone in feeling like that! I think this quote pretty much sums it up...

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother.

~Abraham Lincoln

winged beauties

It's the time of year here in Madison that monarch butterflies can be seen fluttering to and fro. These winged beauties always catch my eye and cause me to stop and take in their seemingly effortless dance. Aren't they so graceful?

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

back in the saddle

While I was away so much has happened. The big news is that my husband and I welcomed the birth of our son Lucas. He's amazing and fills our days and nights with so much joy. 

Lucas and I have been lucky enough to spend a few days at my parents' house during the last couple of weeks. I happen to think their house is most happily situated on one of the prettiest pieces of woodland. During our visits, I've able to take my road bike out for a few rides while Grammie and Poppop watch Lucas. When I was pregnant, I greatly missed riding my bike, so these rides are nothing short of bliss!

I love this time of year when you can feel both the warmth of summer and the imminent approach of fall. I snapped a few photos while on a ride to help capture these lovely days.  

at my parents' house

Cedar Creek

a canopy of trees

sunshine!

~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

see you in september

Inside the Pomegranate will be taking a short hiatus for the next month or so. Please check back in September for more glimpses into the little things in life that make those big differences for us all. In the meantime, here's a small string of words with a lot of meaning and inspiration.

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life is just a bowl of cherries

Almost three years ago, on my husband and my anniversary, we planted a cherry tree. It's a beautiful tree in the springtime with delicate cherry blossoms and then full of fruit in the summer. What a great anniversary gift to ourselves!

freshly picked

~photo by Inside the Pomegranate~

flowerful friday

I don't know what these purple beauties are, but to me, they are so summery. Aren't they lovely?

Happy Friday!

~photography by Inside the Pomegranate~

summertime shades of green

There's just something about the many shades of green that pop out in the summertime that I love.  From the lightest to the deepest green hues, there's a green for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few I'm partial to. 

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~photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

inspired by george santayana

How very true this is! I wish we could slow down, and rather than always be occupied, take a little more time to listen. There is music to be heard.

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thoughts on food from 1917 and food today

This US Food Administration literature from 1917 rings so true today. In a land of super-sized meals and processed everything, it's wonderfully refreshing to see so many people really starting to be aware of what they put in their body. Because if you think about it, since when does fruit come in a fruit cup with syrup?  And, since when does cheese come in a powder form? Let's keep the focus on real food.

little robin redbreast

I think most of us associate robins with springtime. But, I photographed this handsome fellow today. while we were both taking a short rest in the shade. He seemed quite content with having his picture taken, allowing me to snap quite a few shots of him. 

~photo by Inside the Pomegranate~

flowerful friday

Isn't this a lovely color combination? And the roses smell divine!

Happy Friday!

~photo by Inside the Pomegranate~

just a few of my favorite things: summertime edition

To me, summertime is just wonderful. The long days are filled with sunshine and the cooler nights are perfect for star gazing. Here are just a few of my summertime favorites.

What's not to love about relaxing
in a hammock?

homemade lemonade:
the perfect summer drink

sorbet - probably my favorite dessert

the weightlessness of water

What's more quintessentially
summer than watermelon?

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my garden...

It's that time of summer when my garden is going strong, with bright blooms everywhere in sight. Here are a few photos I took a few days ago. So happy it's summertime!

various shades of green

wispy cosmos

I adore these sweet smelling phlox

lots of variety

colorful geraniums

snapdragons

~all photos by Inside the Pomegranate~

true friendship

This weekend I was reunited with a dear friend. We live so far apart, but when we get together, it's that magical experience where you can pick up right where you left off. It's like no time had passed. I'm so thankful for her - her kindness, her laughter, and her wisdom. 

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flowerful friday

There's something so magical about waterlilies. Here's one I photographed recently. Doesn't it just feel like summertime?

Happy Friday!
~photo by Inside the Pomegranate~

travel: inspired by gustave flaubert

As soon as I read this Gustave Flaubert quote, it resonated with me. The 19th century French writer so succinctly sums up one of the many ways travel broadens our horizons and expands our minds. I love the perspective that every trip I take provides to me. How good it is to see how other people live. 

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music for a monday: the head and the heart full session on KEXP

Ready for a live acoustic, full of harmony session on Seattle's KEXP? Here's The Head and The Heart.  Enjoy!

your future self

Wouldn't this be a great idea to live by?

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a tour of olbrich botanical gardens

Let's take a little tour of Olbrich Botanical Gardens today...

Care to join me for a walk?

Their gardens have so
many colors and textures

and a beautiful reflection pool

let's not forget the impressive herb garden

Shall we take this path? 

The gorgeous view from a look-out tower

~ all photos by Inside the Pomegranate ~