I am heading off to the nation’s capital this weekend – Ottawa. I am going to take in the sights along the Ottawa River, visit little towns and villages. ‘Nose about’ as they say. Whatever you have planned I hope it involves lots of chillin’, grillin’ and enjoying. Take time for self and sights. Cheers!
Parliament Building in Ottawa seen in a different perspective. How reflective!
We often make choices based upon labels. I am referring to the labels on consumer products. A lot of time and creative energy go into designing a products image, the visual appeal, its brand. As consumers we often reach for a product and buy that product based on the label. Just the same with interiors when our eyes rest on a room’s focal point so to do our eyes stop at a product on the shelf that has a great label. The colours, the patterns, the artwork, just the same as a room’s décor! Every summer we are bombarded with new and catchy labels at the liquor/beer store influencing us to make the purchase. The label that has caught my eye this summer is the very colourful and artistically graphic Corona® beer bottle; there are 6 different unique labels in all. The entire long-neck bottle is wrapped in a ‘beach cover-up’ of a tropical setting. I like these summer labels with their great colours and beautiful graphics and in fact I find myself colour coordinating my bottle choice to my clothing! One of the labels has graphics that would make a great piece of framed art. (See photo 2 below) I have had a few conversations with other summer imbibers, some like the labels and some do not like the labels. Those who do not explain that the classic yellow and blue label is fine the way it was and feel a change was not necessary. I can’t argue with that as I am also a big fan of classic pieces i.e. Furniture, but this summer I am just having fun with these labels and their riot of colour.
During the summer I am very fortunate to be able to spend time at the cottage which is located in the Kawarthas. Everything at the cottage is ideal; the views, the magnificent pines, the calm water, the sunsets. We have a lakefront cottage with a flat sandy shoreline that is great for setting up chaise lounges, tables, beach blankets or whatever is needed for a day of lounging. Perfect, right? Well a few years ago when our dock needed replacing the master builder (my husband) was persuaded that what we really needed (read wanted) was a large new dock that would allow for us to set up a lounging and entertaining area right on top of the water. The sandy beach was nice but the appeal of the water was greater. There is nothing quite like having a ‘room’ sitting on top of water. We built a 12 ft. X 24 ft. dock that sits just a few inches above the water (not a floater) and one that is easily removed for winter. Brilliant design. Kudos to hubby. Of course now that we had this large dock or as my FIL (father-in-law) coined it ‘Michele’s Living Room’, it had to be decorated. Several Muskoka chairs, comfy cushions, tables, foot stools, pots of flowers and of course the large market umbrella. Just as there should always be an umbrella in your drink there should be one on your cottage dock to create that ‘I am on holiday’ ambiance! Some evenings we have even set up a dining table and chairs on the dock to dine alfresco underneath the stars with the sound of the water lapping underneath. Pure paradise. As I stated in a previous post, neither man nor woman can improve on Nature, but we certainly can enjoy it.
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