the summer is breezing by. officially we're in like the middle. aren't we?
okay. the end of the middle.
i am going to press the pause button. your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device. just in case pushing the button causes disruption in your world. i'll push it at night. you know...to minimize the chances of your being at work. i'm not that inconsiderate! usually.
Love these pages. So inviting. I did feel the world tilt a little, BTW.... :D
Posted by: Elizabeth | Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Ahhh, the end of the middle. Such a poignant place to perch. Not everyone gets there, and those who do don't always pause. Thanks for helping me pause Mary Ann.
Posted by: Violet Cadburry | Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at 07:02 PM
my favorite so far!!!! love them, the colors and the vintage postcard!
Posted by: julie macneil | Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at 07:17 PM
When I read your title: 'i dreamed of a summer that stopped in the beginning' - well, I thought that's not a dream that's a nightmare! Then I read your proposal. I'm o.k. with that - but I did need that dreamy flower photo to recover. Thank you.
Posted by: Sharon | Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at 09:42 PM
On a rainy Thursday morning in London, your post was just what I needed!! Truly wonderful pages. And to think, yesterday I was moaning about it being too hot!!!!!
Posted by: Tania | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 02:00 AM
The end of the middle is the beginning of the end! It's OK by me, since I love fall. But if I had your job I might think differently.
Posted by: Kelly Kautz | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 06:26 AM
your journals so inspire me. I so wanna take your REMAINS OF THE DAY CLASS. it's on my wish list... I've wanted to forever.. and seeing your pages really has me going.. one day I hope to hv the money to join you... I love your style and your color.. your pages are oh so lovely. One day I hope to get in your class REMAINS OF THE DAY.
Posted by: bonitarose | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Oh Pillpat's flickr! Such a great resource! Love these spreads.
Posted by: kelley | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Is Pillpats flickr where i can find the original of that beautiful floral photo in the second image? Im not on flickr but i'd like to add it to my Pinterest if possible x
Posted by: Lianne | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Hmmm...I am going looking for my pause button too. Maybe if enough of us pause I can stop thinking about setting up my classroom for another year. Although - I do plan on trying visual journals with my 7th graders to bring in some summer and the ability to pause to a younger generation.
Posted by: Tiffiny Jackson | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Smiling away the day. Love this post, pages, thoughts, expression, it's like sipping a slightly tart, tall glass of lemonade and looking forward to fall in a BIG way...glad to be over the hump of summer's heat and humidity which won't be missed and so looking forward to opening the windows.
Posted by: Susie LaFond | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Oh, please, please, please....push that PAUSE button while I am at work....7:30 am - 4:00 pm CST!!!! The earlier in the day the better!! Thanks!!
Posted by: Cat | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Yes! Please press pause and make the summer last longer. And could you also make it a little cooler? Maybe a bit more gentle rain? And less wind and blowing dust in Phoenix? I'm sure you can!!
Posted by: Barbara Hagerty | Thursday, August 04, 2011 at 05:00 PM
I don't want summer to end!!! even if I am sweltering in the heat...
Posted by: Anna Maria | Friday, August 05, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Oh, I love the little hanging planter at the top right. So nice to see a little spot of green when there's so much dead summer grass hanging around right now.
Posted by: Brianna | Friday, August 05, 2011 at 11:54 AM
beautiful.. I"d love to know how many rolls of washi tape you have.. your pages are beautiful! do u use just washi or deco tapes too??
I so wanna sign up for your ROTD class!
Posted by: bonitarose | Friday, August 05, 2011 at 07:36 PM