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1. Cindy, love you in the blue dress and the blouse too!
   Gardening is a challenge as the deer and the squirrel eat everything. But I do love my herb garden.

   I hope that you are having a wonderful summer!

   1. Hi Elizabeth

      I rarely wear navy but loved the detailing on that dress. We have squirrels and deer here as well but the deer have stayed out of the garden since we have lived here (so far so good). Those darn squirrels wreak havoc though don’t they?

2. I love both pieces from Tuckernuck … very much ‘me’ …and how you styled them, Cindy, but once I checked on prices , did the math to CAD 😬 I went back to my selection of 10 pieces for my next consignment drop off early this week. Came away with $136 for last month’s selections …so nice change to have. It is ridiculously hot here, quite unusual for the Pacific Northwest , and my first time feeling this heat in my small house with no air con or a heat pump… so feeling a tad sorry for myself. But! I learned a valuable lesson yesterday. I was working in my bedroom surrounded by clothing bins selecting things to sell, and trying on things as I was choosing clothing. I didn’t realize quite how hot I was becoming, as was I stubbornly trying to get the job done. I was beginning to feel rather unwell. I got some cold damp face cloths and lay down for about an hour with the tower fan gently blowing air over me, my neck and face cooling down fast. Such a Twit!
   Today, I decided to “act like a Mediterranean” and have a scheduled lie down mid afternoon…before I managed to feel crummy again. Rather relaxing listening to light jazz and taking better care of myself. Hmmm… I think this heat will be happening more often in the future unfortunately …I might need a new plan going forward. The evenings are pleasant , thankfully, and it’s good to be out watering and tending to my garden and pots. Water bowls are set out for the birds …as they are hot too! Fine spraying the shrubs makes them almost giddy with delight!

   1. Hi Cath

      I have a friend who has a wonderful consignment shop here where I take my things as well. We have not had too many super hot days yet!! We have been lucky…it can get oppressive!

3. Beautiful outfits Cindy great eye! Have a lovely day!

   1. Hi Francesca

      Thank you so much!!

4. I recently put in a Butterfly Garden, planting flowers and plant that attract butterflies. It doesn’t look very impressive yet, but the butterflies love it!
   My Dad who was a gardener extraordinaire said when he read the obituaries, the people who live into their 90s always list gardening as one of their hobbies. I love that!

   1. Hi Becky

      We had many butterfies in our last garden but not so much here. I love your dad’s comment!!

5. Cindy, you have such a uniquely you style. I love it! I would get lost in the dress and the blouse. We each find our own style and it evolves over the years. I’ve had a hat like yours for many years and love it. It is so hot hear that it is best for me to wear pull on knit shorts and light weight tees worn out to cover my fluffy middle. I wore my fedora with lanyard on our mile walk this morning. Poor puppy started to suffer from the heat about five houses down from home and Brent had to carry her home. Poor puppy! I must get up an hour earlier to beat the heat. It is better for me too! She is fine now but I must remember that she is 11 years old and is mostly dark brown. Enjoy a quiet Sunday.

   1. Hi Sydney

      We have to walk Scout early and late as well. We usually can’t walk him until after eight in the evening and best before 8 in the morning!

6. Yes! Gardening is good for the soul!! Would love a recent tour of your garden. Also love both outfits!

   1. Hi Catherine

      Coming up!! Not much has changed.

7. Cindy, Happy Sunday! Love the Tuckernut dress-wish they would send me one! So happy to hear your garden is abundant and producing. Ours is fallow in the Phoenix heat, mostly because we aren’t there tending to it. Have a smaller herb garden I just recently planted at our cabin. Even though it is smaller in scale, it gives me so much joy. Everyone should have a garden, regardless of size, in ground or in a planter. Tending to something and watching it grow fills the soul.

8. Cindy, I love the Tuckrtnuck blouse! Please share the size you’re wearing. Thanks!!😊

   1. Hi Alice

      I am so sorry I almost missed this!! I am wearing a medium.

9. Great Post and flattering outfits❣️ Thanks…….love gardening too

   1. Hi Cathy
      Thanks so much!!

10. Love both Tuckernuck pieces! You’ve turned me into a Flipflop fan. Jim too. I absolutely believe the garden happiness connection and I’m looking forward to the day I can putter in my own garden again. Happy weekend! xo

    1. Hi Juliet

       I bet you miss your garden!

11. I noticed you talk about a weight gain, don’t you look lovely

    1. Hi Cheryl

       I am not obsessed with my weight but for health reasons I need to shed a few pounds.

12. Cindy, what size are you wearing in the lovely Tuckernuck blouse? Great combination and posts; thank you!

    1. Hi Karyn

       I am so sorry I am so late to the party. I am wearing a medium.

13. i don’t think you are overweight, you look great. I enjoy your post each week.Beautiful garden.

    1. Hi Lillian

       As I said, I am not obsessed with my weight but I know when I am overweight. I am healthier a few pounds lighter.

14. Love that Tucker it blouse!

    1. Hi Sally

       Isn’t it a great blouse? I think so too!

15. I just commented but it’s not showing up.

    1. opps now it is 🙂

16. I saw that article about gardening and happiness and thought of you, Cindy.
    Love the Tuckernuck top and the J. McLaughlin bag. That chicken dish looks amazing…wish I was joining you for it!

    1. Hi Mary Ann

       I wish I was joining you as well!! Hopefully soon!!

17. Cindy! I love both the navy Tuckernuck dress and the blouse, and the way you accessorize both!

    1. Hi Annie

       I could see that blouse on Annie Diamond!!

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