I might be a bit odd.
I will admit that and I will also say I have no shame in admitting that.
Whimsy talks to me all the time. The unusual and unexpected moments of magic and vignettes are the ones that dazzle me. And I do find magic in the ordinary and the not so ordinary, around the corners and hidden in meadow paths or on the shelves in thrift shops. Basically, I see potential for things and then I get a vision and then I can’t stop my mind from thinking about creating it. So, when I saw a wee vintage boat on marketplace, I knew I needed it.
Not for fishing. I don’t fish. Not really for floating either, but I am okay with floating in a lake or pond for sure. But really, I started thinking about that pond with wee ducks on my someday countryside property and started dreaming up all kinds of photos. A boat filled with flowers. With my sweet chickens. Flickering lanterns. A Christmas tree. So.many.ideas. and one of them was the boat ‘floating’ in the sweet peas on our property. And so, friends, we did a thing. Why not.
And if that boat has delightful vintage paint, old wood and full of charm- well, you fall head over heels for it and you put on your boots and hat and climb in and call it good. We actually took photos of this styling several times before we moved the boat out of the sweet peas- it was such fun.
Vintage Boat
Is it strange to buy a boat when you don’t fish, you don’t have a pond and you don’t really go out on the water in boats? Well, I suppose. Maybe.
But as crazy as it might seem to buy a little old wooden boat when I don’t have a pond just yet… it actually isn’t the craziest thing I have brought home with me recently. Really. Stay tuned for that story next week.
Until then, I am enjoying sitting in the boat with my boots & hat on, tucked into a sea of wild sweet peas having lots of fun in this whimsical moment for the weekend.
Happy weekend friends.
Love your creative mind and free spirit
Full marks for whimsy, may it never leave you☺️you in that adorable little boat..and at night some light..as in fairy😉🌸
I love your whimsy. I just went thrifting and found a little fox jamp and thought it needed a pink checkered shade and Walla I found it. don’t know where it will go yet but I couldn’t pass up the whimsy of it
I lo it! I lov y boots too! Hugs,
Love your creative mind and All your inspiration. I think that boat is a perfect spot for a picnic. Cheers!
Great idea, i used to want a biat for the front yard and use foe aflower bed. That was when i lived in Seattle, love your boatand the sweet Peas, boots
Sorry spelling erro
Boat
i have some news for you! i’m just as crazy as you!……i looked at boats previously at the antique shows…… the only differernce, you bought it home and did something with it, i and i came home empty handed………..
I love this! sail on, my friend!
Super cute, fun and beaUtifully placed among the sweet peas. You look really cute as well. Cant wait for your next book to revisit your wonderful vintage finds and photografy. Hint!!
GO BOAT!! Looking for something “just like that!!” Want to fill w/flowers to float from our boathouse (short cleated!) Yours us a cutie!! ❤️
franki
This boat in your sea of sweet Peas is the best! I love it! Love whimsy!
That’s actually a beautiful little boat. My husband builds boats like that. Too bad you don’t have a pond there (yet!😉)
Water features are GREAT. And I don’t know what the condition of the boat bottom is, but that was a lovingly handmade little rig. I’d get some water for it ASAP….
Oh I think this is a classic! Who wouldn’t want to float in a bed of sweet peas in a darling little wooden boat? Spot on!
That last photo of you with your boots propped up and your hat showcasing that great smile is awesome…you are beautiful!
Love your vintage boat set in your gorgeous flowers, Courtney! That picture of you in it is so cute!
Absolutely beautiful!