Blue Mountains, Purple Fields

Everywhere I look I see purple flowers blooming.  Johnny Jump-ups, wild violets, and nettles covering every yard, field and forest floor.

 You might recognize this field.  I come here every spring to snap a few photos.  Normally I don't make it here until much later in the season when the nettles are hidden under a layer of golden flowers.

But, it's been so warm out lately that I've made a point of driving by here just to see if the yellow flowers are blooming yet.  I'm glad they're taking their time so I could capture this amethyst field instead.  

I love this spot nestled against the blue mountainside with the the old gray barn on stilts standing guard.

And the breeze was especially playful making it nearly impossible to catch a moment with my sailor collar and hair all in place at once.

 While I've been home, I've been using my free time to do a little sewing.  Normally by springtime I've put away my sewing until winter comes around again.  But, since we're all staying close to home for the foreseeable future, I've been keeping busy with a few simple sewing projects to keep me feeling productive.

I thought this purple mermaid print on white cotton would be perfect for this scene and it did not disappoint.  I know I will wear this skirt a lot this spring and summer and I am definitely looking forward to the warmer days ahead and more time spent in the sunshine, even if it is in my own backyard.  

 Shopping Info: Dear Stella Fabric from Fabric.com, Top from: SHEIN, Headband from Claire's