Hello everyone,
On one of the first days of autumn I had
a picnic by the pond.....not ours this
time but at a friends family home.
The wool blanket/throw on the chair
is a treasure because it was made here
on the Island by Condon's Woolen mill
which closed down in 1989.
It is our Island Tartan..... a nice thrift
shop find.
This tartan was designed and registered in 1959 by Mrs Elizabeth Jean MacLean Reed of Covehead as a result of a competition to design a tartan for the island. The colours she chose she described as follows: The warmth and glow of the fertile soil, The green of field and tree, The yellow and brown of Autumn, The white of surf or a summer snow, Rust, green, yellow and white, Yes! That’s our Island Tartan. |
A plaid thermos holds my apple cider and
another plaid throw in case it turns chilly.
It is such a tranquil spot to
enjoy a book and watch the ducks
on the pond.
Hot apple cider and a book or two.
Maybe you would like a cup of tea
with our Island tartan?
In case you are interested in this home and
the beautiful setting it happens to be for sale.
You can call Colin at 902-314-5152.
The sun porch has a good view of the pond.
I hope you will have time to go on
an autumn picnic someday soon!
Thank you for visiting me,
Carolyn