Osoyoos Bound

So Beautiful

The first 30 seconds or so of this music video are incredibly beautiful.
The rest, reminds me how much fun the ocean can be...makes me want to go swimming.

Cool Digs

great chair

img: via DesignSponge

Hawaii on the Mind

Yesterday, at the top of my home page I saw:

Hotmail, Windows Live

and read

HotmAil, WIndows lIve

HAWaII

Hawaiian Hopes

I thinking about it again.  I've been pretty good for the last year...not thinking about it every single day.  But for the last two days I cannot stop dreaming about all that is wonderful about the Hawaiian Islands.  Maybe it's because I'm filling in for a teacher who's in Maui all week, or maybe it's because I read the most amazing article about the secret spots on the road to Hana (in coastal living july 2009), or because we had a reminder last week of how good it feels to sleep with your window open, walk around in bare feet, get out of the shower and not be cold, or maybe it's because I saw some delicious grilled pineapple recipes, or maybe it's because I haven't been there in a year and a half.  All that to say, Hawaii is my favourite place in the world and I think it's time for a visit.

Hawaiian Fabrics and Flowers:

ps. notice the eiffel tower in the other room?  i think i need to get to know this person!

ABC Store Finds:

cutting board

these are pillow cases!

coasters

Most Beautiful Music Videos Ever:

Insert Ben Harper's Diamonds on the Inside  here please. (can't be embeded)

Private Getaways

This private retreat being one of my favourites. I can imagine spending endless summer days swimming and lounging here.

img: Canadian House and Home

These are pretty great too.

sO fUN...for kids and adults alike.

Speaking of private getaways.

It might be one of the reasons I'm fascinated with Bohemian/Gypsy roulottes. 

Check out these cool digs:

Taste of Summer

It was a full few days.  Ramona and I Rode a lot! 

Summer just feels so good.

Outdoor Oasis

Whether it be a place sip a coffee in the morning, entertain friends and family over dinner, or enjoy some hot coco before bed...these places will have you swooning for clear skies, warm weather and a little sanctuary to call your own.

In the garden:

RamonaRode Favourites:

On the Back Porch:

RamonaRode Favourites:

img credits: Lonny, Domino, Elle decor, design sponge, marie claire, vogue living.

RamonaRode is on Etsy.com

Finally up and running on etsy.com!  It feels really good.  Even if I sell nothing, at least I followed through and actually did it.  If you haven't heard of etsy.com it's a really cool site that allows people to sell handmade or vintage items. 
It's really well organized and very legit :) 
You should check. it. out.

Ramona Rode cards can be found by following the links to the right of this page. 
And as always, I chronical my adventures in art and photography on my art blog www.ramonarode.blogspot.com. 
Art on that blog can all be made into prints or cards...just leave me a comment.

Other etsy.com shops can be found by clicking on the links below.

          

Happy Shopping!

P.S. Friends and Family just fb me if you want some to avoid the shipping fees ;)  sorry other readers!