Please help me congratulate Sarah Taylor, winner of this Amish-made darling and practical purse from Lancaster County, plus a signed book. Either Starting from Scratch, A Letter from Lancaster County; or one of three books from The Legacy of Lancaster County Trilogy—Leaving Lancaster, its sequel, Pennsylvania Patchwork, Forever Amish; or A Portrait of Marguerite. Many thanks to all who entered!
Kate’s Favorite Pics – Signs of Summer
As I’m out and about during the day, I’m seeing signs of our rapidly approaching summer. After a cold and soggy spring, I can hardly wait!

The freckles along the inner edge of the bell-shaped foxglove flowers make me think of childhood fairy tales.