Little Sailboats

All of the little sailboats head back to the Pequot Yacht Club after a morning of lessons in the Sound.

Summer Garden

A lovely summer garden  in soothing lavenders and whites  - a wonderful spot to meditate on a summer afternoon.

The Horizon

The horizon of idyllic Long Island Sound - with it's soothing summer hues of blue and green.

The Veranda

The elegant estate and gardens at Waveny House remind me of the Great Gatsby era.

New Canaan

Taking a stroll in New Canaan on a sparkling sunny Saturday!

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne's Lace - the quintessential summer wildflower -- being visited by a number of flying creatures!

The Country Life

Summertime in the country - down on the farm - such a pleasant place to be!

Peaches

It is high summer and the peach picking season is upon us!  The peach trees at Silverman's Farm in Easton are overflowing with ripe peaches - ready for picking.

Summer Flowers

A beautiful garden I pass almost daily on Jesup Road - is overflowing with glorious colorful summer flowers!

Compo Marina

Finally we have a bit cooler weather - yesterday was the perfect beach day.  Today - a little overcast - not the best day for swimming - but still beautiful!

In My Garden

Summer flowers at their best - daisies and hydrangeas in my little garden.

Sunset

A stunning sunset on a very hot summer day.   There was a nice breeze on the point at sunset!

Summertime

It may look lovely - but it's HOT HOT HOT - even at 10am!  Hopefully this will be the last day of "the heatwave".

White Hydrangeas

The flowers around town are quite healthy this summer - these lovely white hydrangeas look beautiful alongside an antique iron gate.

On The Water

The July heatwave continues - it is the slightest bit cooler if you are on the water (preferably in the water).

Sandcastle Ruins

Another HOT day - the only place to be is near or IN the water.  Long Island Sound looking refreshing and tranquil!

Old Mill

A cool and breezy alleyway leading to the Old Mill - we're starting a July heatwave today  -- day one.

At The Beach

Fishing/No Fishing

Lovely Day For Clouds

Winslow Park - The Greenest Green

Burying Hill Beach

Church

A HOT Sunday in July - a good day to go to church.

Estate Sale

An estate sale at a lovely old house in Fairfield - an ancient arbor - antiques.

Fireworks

A fantastic fourth of July fireworks display at the beach!  A little rain preceded the fireworks - but the show went on!!

Ooooooohhhhhh!!!

Everywhere you look - there are amazing hydrangeas blooming.  Because we have had so much rain this spring and summer - they are incredibly vibrant and colorful!

Masts

The sun was in and out today - a lovely morning at the Southport Harbor.

July 1st ??

When I think of July 1st - this image may come to mind -- instead, today is featuring heavy rain and tornado warnings!  Let's go back to June.