Wednesday, June 21, 2017

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud


What does a cloud do
on a sunny day?
does he float about
all light and gay?

Or does he feel 
lonely and glum,
waiting for autumn
so his time may come?


This coffee shop used to be a
row of working stables.
Now there are little shops where
the horses used to be
and a coffee house in the main area.


For the next couple of weeks
I'll be in Scotland.
I'll miss you all.

85 comments:

Haak en Pen said...

Have a nice time, enjoy Scotland, so beautifull,
With warm wishes, Manon

Daniela said...

Enjoy your time in the wonderful Scotland, Dearest One, and thank you for sharing your so lovely images taking while wandering amongst the street of your beautiful city !

Sending my dearest love to you

XOXO Dany

mamasmercantile said...

Have a wonderful break away. Such beautiful pictures, loved the vintage coffee sign.

Tanna said...

Ahhh, such a place to visit! So full of charm and eclectic magic. I'd love to enjoy a cup of coffee and some knitting or crochet here. ;) Enjoy Scotland! We'll be looking forward to photos! blessings ~ tanna

Maya Kuzman said...

Ahh Scotland! Have the best of times!

Rhodesia said...

Have a great time and watch out for the biting midges!! Take care Diane

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I'm wishing you a wonderful trip. Love that these shops have taken this space. Looks like Mulberries and blackberries and lots of good fruit on the plate. Hugs, Diane

Tricia Buice said...

Have a wonderful trip - and please take lots of photos. Your pictures always tell a great story :)

Mrs. Micawber said...

It all looks lovely and delicious! Have a nice time in Scotland and happy Summer to you. :)

Celestina Marie said...

Beautiful Amalia, Have a wonderful time on your trip. Happy Summer!!

Vee said...

Scotland will be lovely and cool after the heat of your corner. Have a wonderful time. (Loved the doily, lace banner!)

Aritha V. said...

Have a good time in "Schotland". Compliments for your good pics.

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Que lugar agradável!!!
Maravilho.
Divirta-se

Kitchen Riffs said...

Really nice post. I've not been to Scotland, but understand it's wonderful. Have a great time!

Little Wandering Wren said...

Have fun in Scotland - 'floating on high o'er hill and vales'.... (have I got that right ?!!)
Hopefully you will be enjoying some beautiful weather!
Wren x

Anonymous said...

Love the different kinds of crochet work seen here! All the markings of a little child here and being in Israel! Like it that they made some shops from the stables:)Many thanks for sharing these pleasant details with All Seasons! Have a great time in Scotland and I'll give you some of the sun we have here:)

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

I love to hear about the history of places. Enjoy your time in Scotland xx

Ann Thompson said...

Love all the pictures. Have a great time in Scotland

Lowcarb team member said...

I always enjoy your mix of photographs.
Have a fabulous and fun time in Scotland.

All the best Jan

Gracie Saylor said...

Wishing you safe and happy travels, Amalia. xx

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

Have a fun time on your travels and take lots of photos.

Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells said...

Enjoy the land of my forefathers. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a lovely comment. I too love poetry. Warm regards, Elizabeth

Patricia said...

That is a cute place - lots of mandelas and pretty bunting. So happy for you going to Scotland - never been there, but wish I could. Hope to see some nice photos, pretty please :)

September Violets said...

Lovely photos of the stables/coffee shops. Enjoy your trip to Scotland!
Wendy

A Joyful Cottage said...

Delightful! It warms my heart to see this wonderful makeover of old unused stables into productive commercial site. Love the coffee shop. So homey and charming. Have fun in Scotland! Hugs, Nancy

MaryAnne said...

Enjoy Scotland - one of my favorite places in the world! This place looks wonderful.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Lovely shots, Amalia. I especially like the ingenuity of the child's swing. Have a wonderful trip to beautiful Scotland. ♥

Pam Richardson said...

Lovely photos! Enjoy Scotland, I visited two years ago!

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Awesome transformation from stables to lovely shops. Great photos and sweet poem. Scotland sound so fun!

Meredith said...

What a wonderful area. Enjoy our trip.

Red Rose Alley said...

What a charming coffee shop. I love how you can decorate and color the coasters. Oh Scotland, how exciting. It would be a dream to go to Scotland. It's one of the places my traveling girls have not yet visited. Have a fun and safe trip, Amalia. I will miss you too. : )

~Sheri

linda said...

Lovely pictures, enjoy Scotland it's one of my favourite places. :) x

HWIT BLOGG said...

Interesting thoughts and a lovely coffee shop! Your pictures are always so great :)
Have a beautiful trip to Scotland (I just LOVE that country!)
Big hug from Titti

ezgi said...

Amalia I really love your Photos :)
xo

Carla from The River said...

I always love how you capture what you see. So well done Amalia. You are so talented.
Enjoy your trip.
Love, Carla

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a lovely post!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs,
Debbie

Mia said...

I love your post, my friend! You are very talented!

baili said...

Loved the poetic venture and pretty series of photos!!!

Love the name of post has fantsy indeed.
Scotland must be heavenly place my friend, hope you float like a cloud and enjoy the view from above

Anna said...

Have fun !!!
Anna

FlashinScissors said...

Thank you for sharing your photos! It was great to see the lovely coffee shop. I'm sure you will spend many happy hours there!
Wishing you lots of fun in Scotland. Have a super time!
Waiting for your safe return Amalia ..... don't miss us all too much!
Hugs, Barbara xxx

Louca por porcelana said...

Beautiful pics!Blessings!

Conniecrafter said...

Great pictures, I love the toy with the coffee sign and the baby bed with the netting, so neat. So neat to see what they have done there. Very cute poem too :)
I hope you have a wonderful time in Scotland, can't wait to see the pictures.

Blogoratti said...

What lovely photos and great writing too, thanks for sharing. Warm greetings to you!

RaeAbigael said...

this is so beautiful! i wish we have stored like this here in the Philippines!


xoxo, rae
http://www.raellarina.net

cristina said...

As always, it's a pleasure reading your words, Amalia!
Hope you've a nice and a lovely day!

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Your pictures tell a story without words, always full of life and some mystery too! Thanks for sharing your visit to this repurposed coffee shop, love the fun ways they've found to entertain children too. Have an amazing time in Scotland!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

This looks like a cozy place to sit and enjoy some company while you sip some coffee, Amelia. Hope you are having a wonderful time in Scotland!

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Looks just delightful! Have a wonderful time away!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Such a charming place to enjoy your coffee, Amelia! I love all the little details that you have sweetly captured! Hope you enjoy every moment of your time in Scotland! xx Karen

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Ooh I so want to be there. What a great place to sit and watch the World go by.
Have a fantastic time in Scotland and I hope the weather is kind :)

Shannon @ Of The Hearth said...

Delightful photos, Amalia! I love the earth tones in them.

niwibo said...

Have a nice time in Scottland and a wonderful sommer.
Greetings, Nicole

Jo said...

When I saw the child's swing I immediately wanted another baby and to make one! See you soon. Jo x

Rue said...

How lovely! I'm so happy when people make use of old buildings :)

Gorgeous France and now Scotland? Lucky girl! I hope you have a wonderful time.

xoxo,
rue

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

Such beautiful photo's! I love the door that has the pale blue on it... I wonder what's behind that door!
Enjoy your time away, hoping to see some photo's from your travels!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Of course I love all of the crochet pieces that I spotted here and there ;) Have a wonderful trip, Amalia, and I'll look forward to your photos :)

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

They are beautiful photos...and know you will take more beautiful photos in Scotland.. Enjoy your time there you lucky girl!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

What a fun coffee shop and I love the poem! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Our Hopeful Home said...

I so love it when things and/or buildings can be repurposed! What a cool idea. I'm very jealous of your travels, Amalia! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xoKathleen|Our Hopeful Home

Poções de Arte said...

Um belo local, cheio de delicadezas.
Gostei!!!
Abraços e bom passeio pela Escócia!

Unknown said...

Bonnes vacances en Ecosse Amalia! J'attends avec impatience vos nouvelles photos qui me font toujours voyager:) Zaza

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

Looks like a really interesting place for coffee! Hope you are having a wonderful time in Scotland! Looking forward to your photos!

Draffin Bears said...

Dear Amalia,

Lovely photos you have shared and yes, the perfect place to have coffee.
Have a great and safe time in Scotland and look forward to hearing how you trip went.
hugs
Carolyn

Anonymous said...

Hope you had a wonderful stay in Scotland! Enjoyed your pictures and poem, once again :-)

Beth said...

Lovely photos. Hope Scotland is wonderful!

Gillian Roe said...

What a charming coffee shop, I love it's individuality. I hope you have a wonderful time in Scotland. x

Parsimonious Décor Darling said...

Your photos always tell a wonderful story. Enjoy your vacay!

VeggieMummy said...

What a brilliant looking coffee shop. That fruit and cheese platter looks like it would go down a treat too. Enjoy Scotland. xx

Preeti said...

Lovely photos !! Hope you are having a nice time.

akiko hiramatsu said...

Oh, Lovely shots!!!
I have gone to a row of working stables in Tokyo.
So I can imagine that used be it...
Enjoy Scotland, Amalia!!

akiko

EricaSta said...

Dear Amalia, hope you have a good time in Scotland. I was ill, very ill - therefore I couldn't answer
of all the lovely comments I got. I enjoyed your poetry.

Heidrun XO

Polly said...

What a lovely place, and your photos are delightful :-) x

Gloria Baker said...

absolutely lovely!!

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Looks like a fun place to visit....

Keri said...

Amalia, it's a lovely coffee shop, how fun that the horse stables has found a new purpose. I hope you enjoy your time in Scotland!

Handmade in Israel said...

What a lovely little place to visit. Love the children's books. One day I am going to come out with you to see these places :)

handmade by amalia said...

Yes! Not the season for daffodils, but still...

handmade by amalia said...

Generous as always, Carla. A big hug.

handmade by amalia said...

I believe in mystery.

handmade by amalia said...

A lovely little shop. I do a separate post on the shops when I go back

handmade by amalia said...

I hope you are better now. A big hug.

handmade by amalia said...

It's a date, Lisa!

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Harlynn said...

I was going to ask where you were, because of the comic/magazines. Scotland looks amazing!!
The Mandala art pic made me snile. As if I just came into a random free activity.
Beautiful hour!!

Harlynn said...

Beautiful cloudy day*
(Not hour)