Lots of Dots

Happy Saturday! It's hard to believe that I haven't yet used my town's

lighthouse as a backdrop for my photos. This large beacon of hope is

so quintessentially summer, don't you think? This lighthouse is also quite

important being the site of Canada's very first lighthouse (now in ruins

beside the standing one). On the way to the lighthouse there's a path,

now overgrown and wild, that leads to the old lighthouse keeper's house.

When I was younger and used to spend my summers in this town my

friends and I would explore such places. I can't imagine having done that

in the city - where squatters and druggies might frequent - but in a sleepy

town that's what constituted as adventure. I attempted twice now to

"adventure" with my younger brother about the town (yeah, I'm a total

kid at heart), there are no more paths though; they have disappeared due

to lack of use. Is it not a rite of passage for your foot to go through the

floorboard of an abandoned house? My answer is yes, but I'm afraid

not everyone shares this sentiment. And since that inner child of mine is

so strong I shall channel her through fun prints, such as double polka dots!

Outfit:

Reitman's // Dress

Magnolia // Necklace

Thrifted // Belt

The Red Barn // Bracelet 

Thrifted // Flats 

There's snow white and then there's summer white.

Summer, let's take it slow. Only two weeks left and I've got so much to

do before the weather cools down. Since I have yet to catch up on my

blog posts (but I'm still picture-happy) these pictures are from the week-

end.  The family and I made the drive out to Margaree once again, this

time for the Highland Games. We watched some good ol' caber tossing,

families fought to be the champions of tug of war, and our ears enjoyed

the playing of the bagpipes. There are strong Scottish ties here on Cape

Breton and my family coming from Scotland (on my mom's side way back

in the 1700's) it's nice to experience some of that heritage.  It's a shame it

didn't cross my mind to wear one of my tartan skirts - I would have fit right

in! Instead I opted for an all-white ensemble, something that I love doing.

And although I'm usually not one for showing any part of my stomach,

which seems to be trending this season, I thought hey, I'm only young

once! I can't really see myself trying this at 40 and I'm always one for

trying everything. I mean, don't knock it till you try it! 

Outfit:

Thrifted // Shirt

Thrifted // Skirt

Thrifted // Satchel

Thrifted // Sandals

Thrifted // Floral Cuff

Garage Sale // Gold Cuff

Into the Wild

Greetings! It's the same old Samantha here, just a whole new face to this

blog. I've been wanting a cleaner, more minimalist look for a while now.

That and maybe something without the whole sexual innuendo aspect. So

finally, between the busy madness of summer, I plopped myself down in

front of my computer screen and got to it. I'm quite happy with the result,

especially taking into consideration my complete lack of any computer

skills. Goodbye, the Banged Blonde; hello, by Woods and Water. 

When I thought of my new blog name I couldn't help but think how fitting

it was. In a geographical sense: I have the Atlantic ocean to the left of

me and then all else is forests. But fashion reflects a type of living, where

you live. My style lately largely reflects my surroundings; if I am to spend

the day by the water I am drawn towards ensembles of white, blue, red

and all things nautical-esque, but when I'm near the countryside or forests

I go for neutral solids or floral prints. That being said, I'm wearing a dress

with flowers all over it so I must have been away from the water this day.

These pictures are from when Paul and I went to the wildlife park with my

brother and cousins several days ago.  All the animals were pretty cool,

but nothing beat my little duck friend - definitely wasn't camera shy!

Outfit:

Thrifted // Sweater

Thrifted // Dress

Thrifted // Belt 

Nine West (from my mom) // Satchel 

Spring // Flats