The Little Nuthatch — mushrooms

A cold front came through on Friday and it's been such a beautiful weekend! What does this mean? A search for mushrooms! I love mushrooms, they are so darling, especially these with the bits of dirt on the sides (or top!) from popping out of the ground. Here is what I found today. Bee update: the bees have been removed from our walls- what didn't leave were smoked out. But it seems they will not need to remove the hive! I'm a little disappointed I won't get to see it.

One of my new roomies has seven cats. We were rather nervous about there being so many, but they are all very sweet and also energetic and fun to play with. Then when they get tired from playing they sleep together so lovingly!! I love them! Glimpses of my new backyard... Unfortunately at this time it's too hot, sticky, and buggy to properly explore. But I can tell it's going to be fun in the fall!

Today started with gray skies and a light rain, but by noon it was bright and sunny, yet still fairly cool and breezy. It's a beautiful day and the air smells sweet! It must be the perfect first day of Spring. On my walk I saw a bald eagle and spent some time following it around until it flew to the woods across the street. It's been a couple of years since I saw one here, and they are really such magnificent birds.

Last night I headed downtown to Etoile Boutique (vintage and handmade items) with a bundle of new cards and stationery to sell. They had relocated since I last went there, and I like the new location a lot- the store is adorable with some great decor and colors.   Photos from the weeks mushroom hunting and adventures outside follow.