Perched on the edge of Lake Muskoka, Ontario,
A heavenly hammock swings between a pair of perfectly placed trees in the garden of our friend’s charming old cottage.
It just doesn’t get much better than this.
I’ll spare the Jim Croce song, but “If I could save time in a bottle…”
This would definitely be one of those times.
BTW, have you ever been to Lake Muskoka or the Lake Region of eastern Canada?
This is how beautiful it is. For miles and miles and miles. No filter, plain & simple.
Put it on your list.
But once again, I digress…
I told you I was still putting up a hammock post.
September, Schmmeptember.
I could possibly have saved this for my “Indigo” post-which, in my timely fashion, should debut just before Christmas.
Cause I know when one hears the word “Christmas” one instantly thinks Indigo!
But for real, who doesn’t adore the promise of a cozy hammock with all the dreamy, romantic emotions they evoke?
A macramé cocoon twisting gently from the creaky ceiling of a sleeping porch, a mattress ticking pillow, Hudson Bay blanket thrown over the edge and a great book nestled within?
or perhaps it’s more
Robinson Crusoe meets Swiss Family Robinson with Johnny Depp lurking behind the nearest palm tree, whittling you a coconut vessel from which to sip your rum. Together.
Hey, It’s all good, Matey 🙂
At the other end of the spectrum…
This romantic vignette helped inspire my English Country Garden Tastemaker Tag Sale on “One King’s Lane” last week.
I also think it’s awfully fun to hang a hammock indoors, given the right setting, don’t you?
I’ve never done it, but never say never, though I think they’re especially great in a young person’s abode.
Lots of dash for little cash.
Besides,extricating one’s self from a hammock can take some manuoevering manuveouring effort.
I love this photo, but I’m sure I’d have that basket weave deeply imprinted on my entire body for the rest of the day.
Ahh, once again, the ageing process…
it’s a beautiful thing.
Fancy bathing in a hammock big enough for two? check out Splinterworks.co.uk
Here’s one sporting my favourite combo of black & white, plus a handy thick rug placed strategically underneath for a two-martini roll out.
The pinnacle of Hammock Chic- the woven leather one by Hermes
I’ll take two, on either side of the fireplace thank you very much.
And a most charming turn on a nautical hammock, a vintage boat brought indoors.
Don’t you just love creative people?!
2013 A Space Hammock. For the ultimate threesome.
Info HERE
Or the perfect old school hammock swinging gently above the olive groves of Greece.
Pass the feta please.
Tropical, indoor, old school or space age
Let’s face it. Hammocks rock.
At the Nui Nui in Bora Bora
Paging Fletcher Christian…
sigh.
Here’s to sweet languorous dreams of a life lived slowly…
But only 9 more months ’til next summer!
Australia-you’re not even allowed to say a thing right now!
Happy September All
xoxSP
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Is there anything that is more romantic than a sultry afternoon swinging with someone ( I’ll take Johnny Depp ! ) in a hammock. Anywhere! On the beach, in a forest or field .. in your own back yard. I agree – hammocks rock !!
The whole Muskoka area is literally covered with lakes ranging in size from as large as Lake Muskoka to the tiniest of puddles lovingly called “lakes”. I visit a tiny splash of a lake, called Sunny Lake just south of where you stayed. You can see the fish swimming between your feet as they check out your wringling toes. Aaaahhhh, cottage country, so close and yet so far. You should have stopped in to see Goldie and Kurt…on Lake St. Joseph or was that Lake Rousseau???
Wait a minute…was the friend you were visiting, Rita, by any chance?
Hope you were there in the later part of August when the weather reminded itself that summer was not done. Greetings from a Toronto fan!
I am doing something wrong. I have 3 hammocks — sometimes they get hung for summer but I always see them from afar. Next step is climbing into one.
Are you sure that Lake Muskoka isn’t really Heaven?
I want to take a nap now. 🙂
Believe me it’s not summer in AUstralia yet though Winter was really unwinterish. Yes have been to southern Ontario lakes I remember being there when I was about 3 and my mother showing me a skunk ..we spent 6 months in Canada
Tis HOT here, am planning my summer wardrobe!
I really want to go to Bora Bora.
I think I’d fit right in.
Meanwhile, I am not summer ready. Must lose my winter weight and sort my clothes x
I love this!!! You ca-rack me up sista.
xoxo
kb
The motion of a hammock gently rocking in the breeze, the distant drone of a small motor boat, the sound of waves lapping the shore….heaven! You captured it beautifully!
I just inked in Lake Muskoka on my BL…I’ve read three wonderful posts describing this vacation spot from various authors this summer. How did I not know much about this place, it’s almost storybook charm is so inviting. I wish I had a spot for a hammock. I wiled away an hour this past July in our son’s backyard with my granddaughter in a hammock…so much fun.
Summer is hanging on so enjoy these last weeks of California warm weather.
Karen
The best vacation of my life (so far), was laying in a hammock with a stack of books on a tiny island near Belize.
Sweet!
The hammock boat is totally amazing as is the hammock bathtub…what creative people!
Oh what luxurious languishing to be in a hammock for a morning or afternoon of reading, or napping!
Lovely images!
xoxo
Karena
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I trtuly believe in ESP…wondering where to hang my Anthropologie pink ombre’ hammock at this very moment!! The first photo could be mine – this one between two oaks…except…that is my hubbie’s..mine is ombre’ 🙂 franki
I’d love that vintage boat hammock!
Ontario lake country is gorgeous…I love a rustic cottage that has seen generations of families summer in it. Quirky and eclectic and comfy. Not decorated with current furniture but time worn and steeped in history of summers past.
Your images of hammocks look so inviting that it would be hard to resist climbing into one and recline and gaze up at the blue skies….our summer is slipping away here in Victoria. Cooler days and foggy mornings.
that’s exactly what our friend’s cottage is like. Heaven.
I’m with you! September, Schmmeptember. It’s still summer people! Step away from the pumpkins!
LOL. Step away from the pumpkins for sure!
As per the indoor hammock–yes! A beloved Jungian Analyst in Switzerland, a pioneering child psychiatry, had a hammock in his “witch’s” cottage, where he met his patients. He knew the effect of the hammock–a dedicated, womb-like sacred place to rest, and be contained. On the other hand, our family has a hammock we take camping into the wilderness. We lovingly named it “Ham Hock”.
Ham hock..that’s just too funny…may I borrow that???!! Please?
Yes, Susan, with our blessing!
Best hammock post EVA!
I’m off to Salt Spring Island this weekend, another Canadian Gem…..trying to extend this summer as long as possible
Oh Salt Spring! Jealous!! I can smell the Arbutus trees now… Do they still serve french fries with gravy on the ferry going over?!
not sure, but i have no problem looking into that for you:)
Bliss, Slim…pure bliss!
Wow, I feel like I have been on a vacation, swaying in the breeze. Thank you as always.
Pure beauty. You really embrace life!
What a beautiful section of the world. I love everything that a hammock suggests, the boat hammock? Too amazing! I loved your ice post too, giggling at all of your fun comments while listening to Sail on Sailor {I did listen}, I decided I’m staying on summer island mode for a little while longer on SM, no matter what the calendar says.
This reminds me of when my then teenaged son Brad dragged in the hammock on large metal stand from patio to his room after I had finshed furnishing with new bedding. He swung in his own unconventional way and still does. It lasted about two weeks without comment from me which was the motive I believe. I now sit back with enjoyment watching his daughter his mirror image give him a ride. Did someone say karma?
Scroll down (in this post) where I can be seen relaxing in my hammockJ Ahhhh
Slim, Super cool post. You always come up with something unique! I love hammocks and I love a resort that has them. Seriously though, the best part was the hammock with the rug for the 2 martini roll-out! The best!
xx
I am not ready to let summer go… just yet… Although the pouring rain in London yesterday might force me to think otherwise!
Fabulous pics… xv
I have yet to hang the hammock my daughter purchased in Mexico. It is a beautiful blue….
pve
The hammocks rock! Especially if you can ‘Matey’ in there with you!! Love all of them!
I missed this delightful post because I was vacationing on Wallowa Lake in northwest Oregon…either in a hammock or in the lake most of the time! I love lakes, and Muskoka Lake looks very enticing! Just two questions: how was the water temperature, and how were the mosquitoes, at the end of the summer? Thanks for this post, even most enjoyable on this rainy November 3 evening. P.S. We have a beautiful hammock hanging in our garden all summer, but I have yet to relax in it…I just cannot be still in my own garden!
Sounds like you passed a delightful summer! Lake Muskoka is SO gorgeous but let’s just say ‘bracing’!! The mosquitos diminish as the summer goes on, but I guess it also depends on how much it rains too, right? We had virtually no skeeters the last time we were there.