Hello, my name is Gaia, and i like to look at fields. There, now you know. I like farms, fields, woodlands, vista's {my favorite word-of-the-day } There is some of the most beautiful land stretching throughout Northern Michigan.
So, that being said, imagine my surprise when out for a drive the other day, i'm moseying along-green hills, green fields, green vista's, and BAM! Purple!
A lavender farm!
It looks like someone spread a huge purple blanket across the ground.
Welcome to Lavender Hill Farms of Horton Bay, Michigan.
They have been growing lavender here since 2003, and have over 25 varieties of lavender.
The lavender is identified with signs on little white picket fences. Love that white lavender!The most surprising part was that there isn't an overwhelming smell of lavender, just a subtle sweetness in the air.
What you do notice is the sound. Thousands of little bee wings singing in the sunshine. A constant hum of busyness.
What you do notice is the sound. Thousands of little bee wings singing in the sunshine. A constant hum of busyness.
Too busy to be bothered with me. Thank goodness!
The gift shop carries a beautiful assortment of handmade products and food stuffs. I had to try the Laundry Bar. With Ms.A at camp, i know she'll bring home an assortment of unidentifiable stains!
I got the girls these handmade sachets for their closets.
And this yummy little number is all mine! It's a loofah filled with creamy lavender soap {it looks good enough to eat!}
If you're in the area, here's what you need to know to go!
Have a happy Thursday!
Go take a field trip ; )
We have no idea of the age, but it's made from live oak and has no nails in it's construction.
A nightstand for Ms.A's room. Or a monkey bench- which ever.
Remember this ironing board?
Now it's a sofa table! I love it!
This sweet little garden table works perfectly by the front door.
It has such sweet details.
I stole this bench from the park- just kidding! I did buy it, and it was a park bench, now it just needs a thick coat of paint { it's a little rough on the tushy } Probably in cream.
I love the color of this tray. I want this to be the accent color in this house... if i can just stick to the plan...
My sweet boy, Maximus, had a seizure on the 4th of July. We've never experienced seizures with any of our dogs. It only lasted a few minutes, but looks so scary. We took him to the local vet who told us there wasn't much more to do than watch him for signs of another one. He seems back to his old self now and is doing well...and now gets to sit on the chaise outside- how do you say 'no' to that face!
Another famous stop is historic Fort Mackinac. I took this picture from the ferry. Sorry about the water spray!
Our favorite part of the Island is off the main drag, away from the hustle and bustle, where you get a sense of the history and every day life here.
There are dozens of these beautiful Victorian style homes that either rent out rooms or are bed and breakfast inns.
Probably my favorite fudge shop in Northern Michigan is Ryba's. Their pink and black store reminds you of an old time candy store with the fudge guy working on the marble tables in the front window. And the smell? Oh my, it will make your jeans tight just inhaling that glorious scent.
I was thinking it would make a great sofa table for behind this couch. Load it up with photo's, books, and vintage junkies { Sorry for the poor quality iphone photo} This is our family room up north. It's a nice open room off the kitchen, with a stone fireplace and amazing views of the water. 
This darling screen door welcomes you right in.
