A few weeks ago, Eric and I visited my mother and step-father on the Olympic Peninsula. They live in a small quiet town surrounded by salt water, fresh water and a nearby mountain. Their home is on 5 wooded acres, and during a break in the rain, we were able to take a hike through the property.
It was a cold foggy morning, and I spotted a mushroom colony in the yard.
And here are some things we spotted on our hike.
I've always had a thing for moss-covered trees...
A single huckleberry.
Some lichen.
Some mushrooms growing from a tree stump.
It was a perfect, restful weekend, and I look forward to returning next week to celebrate Christmas.
This will prove to be a busy weekend full of my work holiday party, a birthday party and another holiday party. On top of that, our little startup is being featured on the Today show tomorrow, and we're expecting an extremely busy day that will begin at 4:00 am. It's going to be really exciting, but I think I'll probably end up collapsing by Sunday.
With that, I think I'm off to bed to prepare for the early morning. I hope you all have a wonderful, and most importantly, relaxing weekend.
Beautiful pictures :) They took me away from the cold, snow and slush here. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Heather | December 14, 2007 at 06:00 AM
Lovely photos! What a nice little area.
Posted by: misti | December 14, 2007 at 06:08 AM
Those photo's are gorgeous! The mossy tree is amazing. I would have been stuck there staring at it!
Posted by: Jessicafied | December 14, 2007 at 10:47 AM
Hello, This is my first visit - your photos are amazing.
Posted by: Jodie | December 15, 2007 at 12:52 AM
Mary, these pictures are AMAZING! Seriously beautiful. And I had no idea that your weekend was going to be so crazy busy- I guess it worked out better for both of us to reschedule :)
P.S. It really was great talking to you on Sunday! I am looking forward to hopefully hanging out in person sometime soon...
Posted by: andi | December 19, 2007 at 03:07 PM
The tree is beautiful!
Posted by: Kate | December 23, 2007 at 11:34 AM
okay, HOLY magical photos! did you process them to look EXTRA ethereal, or was that natural?
Posted by: jen | December 23, 2007 at 07:50 PM
What amazing gorgeous ENCHANTING photos. I love your blog.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Jacksier | December 26, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful, I especially love the mushrooms.
Posted by: Stephanie | December 26, 2007 at 08:42 PM
Those mushrooms are delightful!
Posted by: felicia | January 10, 2008 at 11:55 AM
oooo - mushrooms, how delightful...the pictures are so interesting and makes me want to eat them1
Posted by: jessica | January 10, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I was born and raised in Sequim. It truly is a gorgeous place. Your pictures are amazing. I really miss it there!! I can't wait to visit!!
Posted by: Hannah | January 13, 2008 at 05:08 PM
the mushrooms are so great i love them.
Posted by: farncharm | January 17, 2008 at 07:18 AM
great photos.
Posted by: patchie | January 24, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Mary, your pictures are fantastic. You are quite the photographer. I am very impressed. I enjoy your blog, you are so creative, just like your mama!
See ya, Andi's mom, Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 25, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Those photos are so delicate and magical. I almost expected to see little pixies flying among the mushrooms.
Posted by: miguete | January 26, 2008 at 10:25 AM
wow, awesome, you are talented.
Posted by: susan | February 16, 2008 at 08:09 PM
What georgous photos! Lovely
Posted by: Annie | February 18, 2008 at 02:09 AM
you're such a beautiful photographer!
Posted by: Nevis | February 22, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Wow! I just found your site and your photo's are truely inspiring.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 03, 2008 at 09:26 AM
oooh, I'm new to your blog today and just discovered these dreamy photos. Kudos to you. Keep it up! And I like the napkins on your previous post too. I'll check back to see your progress.
Posted by: cityfarmgirl | April 02, 2008 at 09:31 AM
your photos are stunning. love moss, lichen, mushrooms in every form. just found your blog - it's lovely.
Posted by: pensive weeds | July 11, 2009 at 06:02 PM