Wednesday, September 12, 2012

I is for Island



 






We're fortunate to have been invited  by my husband's family to spend   long weekends this summer at their  cabin on Thetis Island. 





I will write more about their lovely home, (cabin may not be the best descriptive word!),
and their generous, outgoing natures in a later post.









However, as I seem to be tardy posting of late, I am including just a few of the small touches that charmed me on the island visits.

The sweet window box and weathered red bench are just a few of the special touches that dot their property at every turn of the path.





I am always 
delighted by
 the Arbutus trees that 
grow in the 
dry southeast 
regions of 
Vancouver Island 
and the 
Gulf Islands.   



The photographer in
 me goes mad at the 
colour and 
texture 
of its bark.  



I have very few
 people pictures 
of those weekends, 
but numerous shots
 of
Arbutus trees!



My favourite time of the day has always been twilight....it takes on a magical quality while snuggled into a chaise lounge on this deck, watching the sun make its final descent behind the mountains.


I will write more about our visit soon, but am now linking this to ABC Wednesday, a wonderful même that showcases photos from around the world. Do pop in for a peek...


14 comments:

Roger Owen Green said...

a charming place!
ROG, ABCW team

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Sigh. So beautiful - the chaise longue on the deck? Oh my! I would never get out of it, once in! Such a view. Such charming little touches everywhere on these wonderful west coast islands, where the residents are so in tune with their environment. Lovely. Any chance you'd be allowed to winter there? hee hee! (I'd visit!!)

Ann said...

Oh this place is phenomenol. Every inch so inviting, the chaise lounge, the weathered gate. The Arbutus is a tree I've never seen, it is quite lovely. I will have to research it.
Ann

'Tsuki said...

Rich colors and nice peaceful atmosphere of a warm end of summer...

Katy Cameron said...

That looks absolutely idyllic :o)

Berowne said...

A beautiful combination of text and picture...

VioletSky said...

I am in love with that deck... so I can only imagine the 'cabin'!
that arbutus tree is lovely, too.

the wild magnolia said...

enchantingly beautiful.

great photos.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Arbutus trees rock!

MaR said...

What a beautiful place and lovely pictures.

I is for...

Ella said...

This is magical! It reminds me of Maine :D Your photos are stunning~
Thank you for sharing and I hope to see more! What a great get-a-way!
I want to hear more, but all the charm you shared sure made me feel like I was too escaping :D

EG CameraGirl said...

I'm feeling a tad jealous. :) Your photos are very inviting.

Pat said...

What a lovely spot for a vacation home! Your in-laws sound delightful and generous.

adrielleroyale said...

Wow that looks fantastic!! What a great view! :)