Mike and I were in need of a getaway day last Friday, so we plotted out a drive that included a hike, a picnic lunch, a stop at a quilt shop, and a wine tasting at our favorite winery. There was lots to like! The only thing we forgot was the camera! Oops! So I had to make do with my phone camera, but I did get a few good shots.
Rabbit Mountain Open Space
Boulder County, Colorado
This was a foothills hike, so lots of wide open views (and not much shade!), and uphill all the way! 😉
Beautiful!
Wildflowers, bird sounds, and butterflies.
Tons of these little guys - Fritillaries
And these - Spotted Towhees - which we had to identify by their song because they were hidden in the trees.
And a strategically placed bench or two! 👍
Ahhh!
From the quilt shop I brought home a couple yards of Kona Aruba, which is going to help me with an idea I have for the crumb hearts and wonky stars project. Something like this, maybe?
This could be fun, yes?!
So glad you took time for a getaway! I’m going to have to research the song of a Spotted Towhee! He sure is pretty! A quilt shop visit and a winery stop sound like heaven to me! Last but not least, I love your possible quilt on the Kona Aruba! It looks spectacular!
ReplyDeleteSounds like my kind of getaway. We have been plotting some day trips as soon as Alex finishes mulching (or runs out of steam). The Aruba is perfect for your little quilt.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely don't have those birds in our area, so special to be greeted by their song. You and I love the same color aqua/teal shades:)
ReplyDeletelooks like the perfect place - and not busy! All we use anymore for taking photos is our phones - they have such good camera's on them now. You have the perfect area for this kind of day out
ReplyDeleteI love kona aruba!!! It was fun seeing what you have in your part of the country, your birds are so different and so is your landscape! Hoping you are having a great summer! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun getaway and love the color Kona you got! I really need to play with more background colors in my quilts. Have a great day.
ReplyDeletefun! and HOT! You two sure kept your weight off during the quarantine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day out and about! It certainly included some of my favourite things too. Thanks for sharing it all. I think that lay out for your stars and hearts would be awesome, Diann.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I could manage the hike, but the quilt shop and winery would be right up my alley. The most exciting thing I did all week was grocery shop and spread mulch.
ReplyDeletePat
Oh, what a fun outing! Colorado certainly offers some beautiful hikes. Glad you were able to add in a stop at a quilt shop, and some sips of wine. A perfect day!
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ReplyDeleteLove the pictures of your get-a-way...and I
really like your idea for your quilt..the blue
really make stars and hearts pop. Have a great day!
Looks like a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for the background color. The layout plan is a winner!
Looks like a fun day. The hike looks awesome. Love the color you chose.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! I love the views from your hike. Ooh - I like the Aruba with those blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love the towhees! We have lots of them here, and I do enjoy their company! Your day hike looks so beautiful and serene! :)
ReplyDeleteYes to the Kona Aruba and the wonky stars and hearts! Lovely choice for background. The photos of your weekend look like fun. I have never visited this part of the country and enjoy seeing the sites through your eyes. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteLovely outing and quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! Sounds like my kind of fun too, especially the winery!
ReplyDeleteThat Kona Aruba with your blocks looks like a winner to me!! Glad you guys got out for a fun day trip!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a fun getaway. What did you take for your picnic lunch? Aruba is perfect for your idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to hike. We really enjoyed hiking when we were there last May. I really like the direction you are going with the crumb hearts and wonk stars. That Aruba is such a fun color.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day! And everything still looks quite green up there. Nice to get out and about for awhile. I'm thinking we should do that soon, too.
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