Celebrate the end of summer...not that I am happy it is ending. But that I am joyful that there is still a little bit left to enjoy!
Go Glamping. Yes, glamping. A term I had never heard of before (I'm always the last to know). It means..."glamorous camping". Right up my alley.
Whether it's lakeside or in your backyard, for one night or a week (or the rest of summer), sleeps one or sleeps six, this could be for you!
Start with a tent. This could be a pretty printed one a la Free People or Cath Kidston. Possibly a white or faded green canvas tent. Your favorite blankets strung from the clothesline.
Maybe just a simple one made from mosquito netting.
Add your personal touches (imagine...decorating a tent! Yay!
A rug, fluffy padded cot (or double bed)...
A writing desk, lanterns, ruffled pillows, soft blankets, vase of flowers...
Make it simple, but comfy.
Make it soft and romantic (see the chandelier below).
Make the view be natures painting.
Enjoy it alone.
Or invite the family.
And play.
And just be together.
It's all about joy. The joy of solitude. The joy of togetherness. The joy of nature. The joy of simple pleasures. The joy of quiet. The joy of napping. Just joy.
Joy is not in things; it is in us.
~ Richard Wagner ~
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absolutely!!
your images sum up glamping perfectly. brilliant and beautiful. I have been musing on ..." do i want to try glamping?" .. and now I know its a yes yes yes!!!
Posted by: mysmarticles | July 07, 2010 at 01:15 PM
A totally decorated tent....now THAT'S really something! As I was scrolling though I was thinking "all they need is one with a chandelier"...and....Up comes one! Too much fun.
Blessings,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | October 09, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Fun post, I wish I could join the fun.
Posted by: Singapore plants lover | September 06, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Wow! Looks like my kind of 'camping'. Where do I plug in the soldering iron?
Posted by: Karen Burns | August 09, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Wonderful images, looking at them makes me feel happy. We are having a strange summer here in the UK.
Posted by: Paula | August 08, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Your images make me long to escape. "Make the view be natures painting" is my favorite - a golden, late summer afternoon glow. So relaxing. So beautiful. I think I'll go glamping all by myself and recharge before Autumn's football games, county fair and band competitions take over.
Posted by: Deborah Berry | August 08, 2009 at 10:10 AM
This is so cool! I would love to do this! I think it would be a hoot!
Namaste,
Joan
Posted by: Joan | August 08, 2009 at 05:04 AM
Cute post! Now this is something I could get into. I'll have to show the hubby for ideas :)
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa Alford | August 06, 2009 at 01:03 AM
My husband and I went "glamping" at Costanoa near Half Moon Bay, California. It was great...there was even a spa! For dinner, all we had to do was walk to the restaurant. My advice, however is not to "glamp" too close to the beach. The walls of our tent cabin were whipping at about 90 mph all night. That made for some really weird dreams. In case you're wondering who I am, I took your Soldering for Virgins class at your studio last fall. It was AWESOME!!!! One of the top classes of all times!
Posted by: Diane Folks | August 05, 2009 at 10:21 PM
That looks like a MaryJane's Farm kind of thing! My friend Diana Frey, Susan, & Shelly LOVED your chandalier class. I would have loved to go with them. Maybe next time!
Posted by: Charlene | August 05, 2009 at 09:39 AM
It made me relax just looking at the pics! Good stuff, Sally!
Hugs,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila at Halo Hill | August 04, 2009 at 08:49 PM
I so want to be a glamper and also a scamp(er) (that's a mini little camper) I just love them and would love to travel with that and be a "Glamper Scamper" ...ahhh I can see it now - really I LOVE to do this..have a honey of a night - sweet dreams to all you future glampers or scampers...grace peace & joy 2 U Marlene
Posted by: Marlene | August 04, 2009 at 08:25 PM
I have never been a camper, but oh my, I could so very much be a glamper!!!!
Posted by: Sherry | August 04, 2009 at 04:48 PM
I want the first TeePee!!!! So cute!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sherri Boyce | August 04, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Oh, I WANT, I WANT....
Posted by: Tammy | August 04, 2009 at 02:09 PM
That's my kind of camping!
Posted by: Julie | August 04, 2009 at 10:39 AM
What a fun post. It is nearly the end of Winter here in Australia and I am looking forward to Spring
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | August 04, 2009 at 10:06 AM