The gypsies are coming...
Yes, 'tis true!
Time to create concoctions of tea sipping wonderments...
And quickly, put on the kettle...
A search for the perfect orange globe, in order to grace our guests with pumpkin spice & rum cake...
Dust the hovel, air the drapes.
Layers of bangles sound like fairy bells in the distance...
Picking cucumbers for a great big salad...
And fresh sweet basil, for pesto, pronto!
They'll be here any minute. It's no lie I say.
Past the tree, dropping flowers of pink and lavender...
Somewhere between dreamlands and realities...
I know you'll be there too.
ps: I am making regular visits Through the Secret Keyhole... (my sorta secret space)
I wonder what they will bring with them? Magical tales or delicious Gipsy concoctions. Your pumpkin patch is huge!
Posted by: Sarah | July 30, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Oooh, a very mysterious post indeed! Yes, you are so right--I shall be there. Right after my head touches my pillow tonight, I will visit your gypsy wagon in my dreams. I love the light in the photos. And thank you for giving us the key to your secret keyhole! Gorgeous photos of days gone by, of places never ventured to by the likes of me! Oh, but I love to read your woven story lines and imagine what it would be like to be there . . . .
Posted by: Linda Diane | July 30, 2011 at 03:04 PM
I am hitching up my gypsy wagon, sprinkling some fairy dust, and I shall be there by morning...
Posted by: tina | July 30, 2011 at 04:13 PM
you have me veeeery interested, I am always here but will certainly be here for a gypsy tale!
xxx
sheree
Posted by: Raven Moon Magic | July 30, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Ooooh...lovely. When I was a little girl I would sometimes wait outside hoping the gypsies would come take me away. Lol... I can't wait to see what they have in store for you.
Posted by: Betsy Bailey | July 30, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Hmmmm...love a good mystery, Vanessa!
Posted by: Kim / Gerushia's New World | July 30, 2011 at 09:35 PM
My favorite line: "Time to create concoctions of tea sipping wonderments..."
I was wishing I had a cucumber plant just last week. Didn't get to plant vegetables this year so I'm vicariously enjoying yours. :)
Posted by: Molly @ A Bit O' Shine | July 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM
I want to visit this dreamland with you! My little gypsy soul is always ready for a little tea time and some fresh garden goodies.
Great photos :)
Shaheen
Posted by: shaheen | July 31, 2011 at 01:15 AM
Oooooo... Your cucumbers are so BIG! =D Mine are just wee little things still, but I'm giving them lots of love (and water & sunshine!), so soon they'll be big enough for salad... ^-^
Wishing I could pack up a wagon & stop by myself! Perhaps one day I shall... ^-^
XOXO
Posted by: The BlakkDuchess | July 31, 2011 at 01:55 AM
A mysterious post indeed, and I'm crossing my fingers it may have something to to with another annual party...maybe of the Halloween variety?! Oh, I do hope so...The thought of pumpkin spice and rum cake is making me swoon, hehe!
And I'm embarrassed to admit I'd quite forgotten about the other blog - and it's such a delight!! Thanks for the reminder!
♥ Carolee
Posted by: Carolee Clark | July 31, 2011 at 07:00 AM
This post makes my Gypsy Soul swoon!! I love seeing pictures of your Gypsy Garden!! I dream of having one of my own one day!!
Posted by: Celia | July 31, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Are you having a gypsy get together.I would love to come.I do have gypsy in me hehe ;)
Posted by: Denise Adorian | July 31, 2011 at 04:52 PM
I love gypsies. All artists have gypsy blood in their souls. That's why we love color, music and daydreams.
Posted by: William Charlebois | July 31, 2011 at 07:29 PM
I hear the jingle of the tambourine in the distance and giggles & laughter are getting louder ~ could it bee a colorful adventure awaits thee... no time to mingle must jump through the port hole to see the magic that is coming towards us... ahhh I do love a magical enchanting mystery ;O)
Posted by: Marlene | July 31, 2011 at 08:43 PM
I'm making BoHo Earrings... I should send a pair for the event. Hee Hee. And I love the photos in the previous post. Have a great week.
Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | July 31, 2011 at 09:20 PM
Hurray for gypsy visits!!! :) I equate the whole gypsy vibe with AUTUMN!!! And I so can't wait. Can you believe it's August 1st??? I should like to sit and converse with you and the gypsies dining on pumpkin spice and rum cake, salads, and all kinds of magical treats. Wondrous indeed!!! xoxo
Posted by: Theresa | August 01, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Vanessa, can I just tell you how much I adore you... You are truly an inspiration to me. Your garden is beyond beautiful, you sense of delight and playfulness is wonderful and helps me get my priorities straight. Thank you sooo much!
Your post on dreams on Through The Secrete Keyhole really touched a chord with me. I have a HUGE dream that I am struggling with right now. Not sure how to proceed, confused about it, starting to feel stagnant and a bit depressed, what to do, what to do... Then I come upon your sweet words... both your words and your manner and I think... All will be ok, just take the next indicated step... tiny dreams which lead to bigger ones... and be happy and light hearted like Vanessa. After all life is an adventure, the whole process of life not just the dreams coming true part. Play with the faeries (and gypsies!!) in the mean time and see what happens.
Thank you big time!!!
Lots and Lots of love and kitty fur... well not the fur as you said you are allergic so just the furry love part.
Tricia
Posted by: Tricia Fountaine | August 01, 2011 at 12:25 PM
OMG totally agree with William Charlebois comment "I love gypsies. All artists have gypsy blood in their souls. That's why we love color, music and daydreams.".... I am sooo totally smitten with all things gypsy that our new home we are about to start building is gunna be gypsy dream land, love you and your work always Vanessa. Sweet gypsy dreams to all you beautiful souls xo
Posted by: Jules | August 01, 2011 at 05:07 PM
I shall be arriving by orange-velvet adorned gypsy wagon, lighting the way with homegrown (hopefully - fingers are crossed!) pumpkin candlelight for a slice of rum cake....I love the "hint" of fall in the air...
Posted by: Leslie | August 01, 2011 at 07:30 PM
Oh Swooooooon! Just look at those punkin vines!! And all your magical garden sweetness! Hooray! How I should love to stroll and meander about and smell all the lovely flowers! Wishing you a splendid week, Miss!
Posted by: marjorie | August 02, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Yay gypsies!!!!
Posted by: Alia | August 02, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Wishing you a splendid week, Miss!
Posted by: ed hardy clothing | August 08, 2011 at 08:54 PM