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July

A bit of magic of the summer season integrated into my photographic lens from this past month. I have truly enjoyed the simplicity of the photographic blog posts each month that I began earlier this year. Photos do tell their own story. July, it’s been a warm month… in memories and temperatures. Thanks for tagging along with me!

I have linked a few other blog posts from this month in here as well. Take your time with this one folks and find all the other blog posts within, coming back to them as you can. I so appreciate your continued support! I hope you enjoy these special July memories in photographic form.

A Walk Around Kerr Scott

Reflections
Peaking Through
A Walk By the Lake … If you didn’t get a chance to read Rooted in Wilkes yet, I hope you will get a chance to do so soon!

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Contradictions in the Sky
Time to Blossom
Blue Skies and Blooms
Young Blooms
Just Like Lace
Busy Bee 🐝
In Full Bloom
Angel Trumpet
A peak inside a blooming Crepe Myrtle
Simplicity of a trailing vine
Peaceful, Easy Feeling… Morning Sunrise
Barely There
Rising to the Occasion
Night sky
Seeking Raindrops

Friday Flower Fun at Wilkes County Hardware

First Flower Friday… success! See you again August 9th!!!

North Wilkesboro Greenway

Growing Field of Dreams
Wildflower Dreams

Blue Ridge Parkway

Where the Wildflowers Grow
Blue Ridge Horizon
Blue Ridge Skyline

In The Kitchen

Southern Sides for the BBQ Grilling Season
Watermelon season is here!
Fresh local peaches 🍑 are the best!
Sonker Summers
Sampling Recipes for 🐟 Fish Fry

June Memories Photographed

The month of June is the gateway to Summer. Here’s a glimpse of summer so far in the hardware life.

A bit of sunshine and color… totem pole is complete! A huge Thank You going out to Kim Reid for her patience and expertise, this came together beautifully! And yes, your local hardware store can help you with this project! More to come on this later!!
Peeking through
Same view… different day 💕
Home sweet home sunrise

The Mountains are calling and I must go….

Sun peaking through the clouds
Golden hour approaches
Hello Blue Ridge!
Magical Sunset
Sunset over the Blue Ridge
Good morning Blue Ridge Mountains Sunrise in progress
Sunny Sunday
Evening storm rolling in

Other June Favorites

Hay There!
Sunflowers 🌻
Colorful Black-eyed Susan
A little bit of Fall colors in June
Oyster Shells

An Overview of Hardware Store Happenings in June

New summer t-shirts are selling fast!
New pottery by Lisa Pruitt!
Spicy sauce!
Anyone ready for some homemade ice cream??? Southern Summer… Making Homemade Ice Cream
Restock of Goat Milk Soap! This product is an amazing seller!!!
Blue Door Houses and more, by Kim Reid… these are selling quickly!
New pieces by Keegan Watson
Mid June brought drought like conditions… Summer Watering Tips
Ready for canning season??? We got y’all covered!
Reset complete! Wow!!! What a job that was… moving cleaning, canning, outdoor grilling… but well worth it!!!
Pools are big part of summer season inside Wilkes County Hardware Family Splashing Fun-Pool Days of Summer
Saturday morning bunny visitor. He had escaped from his cage from his home nearby the pool that we do daily maintenance for. After a few uncertain hours, we found his home! Thanks to all who reached out to help him get back home safely!
This month has been a busy month in the garden/yard! Thanks for stopping by to pick up weed control, pest control options… and much more! Thanks for shopping local!
Here’s to splashing into Summer!

Everyday Summer Gallery

Summer is yet another season. Many of y’all may not enjoy the hottest months of the year, but don’t forget to savor the memories you make each and every day with those you love. Each photo I have taken has a connection to those I love, even though it may not a visible sign to you as you view each image. I hope you enjoy my favorite collection of summer 2023 photographs and remember to enjoy each day.

Summer is simply incomplete without the best fresh fruit
Squash Cheddar & Rosemary Bread
Summer temperatures often climb high!
Light fog hanging in the trees
This little zinnia was too cute not to capture, simply imperfect but stunning at the same time
Love the red!
Our new mural was completed this summer outside the hardware store
Sunlight filtering in through the trees
In bloom
Lovely, large petals!
Summer in Wilkes County, cut hay, roll it and putting it up
Growing Grapes
The Blue Ridge Mountains, storm is coming
Blue Ridge Overlook
Unique
Heavy August Morning Fog… Foggy mornings in August could indicate the snowfall forecast for our coming winter season
Good morning sunshine!
Purple Crape Myrtle
Canning season
Growing corn fields
Summertime Vacay… a walk along a pier to find this Oldie Goldie
Calabash
On my perch
Clouds stirring in the water
Pier walk
Serenity
Heavy clouds above the pier
A quiet place
Kudzu blooms
Kudzu blooming is aromatic and distinctive