Winter was nonexistent and spring refused to move forward, clinging to the cooler temperatures that we endured in March when spring had already started. We have already established that the world had gone quite mad this spring, some hanging tight to their winters while some of us wondered what happened to theirs.

But now, we are all in the heat of summer, while the Southern Hemisphere is enjoying all the seasons that are opposite to ours. Africa, South America, and Asia are in both hemispheres, so one part of the country is summer while the other is, you guessed it ...winter. But the good part of that is when your winter comes, they will have summer, secretly glad they live there.

And just for a moment or three, I can look upon the beauty of the summer that has been in residence since June 21st. I have to admit that it is flying by, don't you think? I can still remember when I was growing up, thinking how excruciatingly slow it was for a year to pass. The number I was looking for was ten, then thirteen, sixteen, and then eighteen. I'm pretty sure I thought I was all grown up and technically I was, but I lacked the maturity and experience, except I didn't realize it. What age were you when you thought you had reached the magic age?

Life was good, and we knew it, but, most of us looked forward to being grown up and leaving that all behind. Well, maybe take a little bit with us. Butterfly nets and fireflies. Cutting shapes out of paper, scissors, and glue. That actually trained us for quilting and sewing... so I traded one childhood in for a second one.

Today is #MarketFriday initiated by Hive account@dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive.

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The Lavender Farm has a little cottage that has all things lavender with a couple of bonus items. It is a cool little reprieve, especially if you were out working in the fields. It was hot, hot, hot outside. More to the point, it was humid. It was close to the last day of the fields being open, I needed to buy a few things before I had a hard time locating them. Some of the things were seasonal. I could actually get some of the items online, but, I have found a huge difference from vendor to vendor, so I decided to go with someone I knew and trusted.

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The store is simple, nothing fancy about it. Their prices were fair, so that was a win. Organic, better... If I needed it and they didn't have it, they would make more or order some. Could they be any more accommodating? Do you find that small shops, especially the mom-and-pop or family businesses seem to have the nicest people in them?

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I think her husband made the shirt for her. He lets her be the boss. The freezer to the left of her has lavender ice cream in it. Yes, I brought some home. Smaller than the tiniest Ben and Jerry's ice cream, maybe one or two ounces... Tiny! $6.95 It was overpriced, but we wanted to taste it before I attempted making it from their recipe. It was good! That gave us the green light!If mine comes out good, I will pass the recipe on to you!

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They make essential oil which I will be buying some of tomorrow. It is the last weekend before they close the fields. I didn't know this last year, but, the shop stays open until December possibly January, and after that, appointments can be made to shop. They also have an online shop.

Online Lavender Shop here

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The French Lavender essential oil was absolutely heavenly. Not too potent, but, rather soft and lovely. I found that some of the oils can be a little strong, which, for me, takes away some of the gentle feeling it provokes.

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LAVENDER BAR SOAP

High-quality and all-natural handmade bar soap.
Ingredients: coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil, and lavender essential oil. $6.95

Size: 3.5" x 2 1/4”

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On the top shelf, a premixed sack of lavender cookies was all made up. They were pretty easy to make, but, they seemed on the pricier side to me. Still, they make a cute gift, if it sounds affordable to you. I had never heard of the lavender coffee... tea, yes. But coffee? Have you ever heard of lavender coffee? I was afraid to look at how much it was.

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It was everything lavender this day. Lotion, essential oil, lip balm. On the same table, but, out of sight in the picture were little mini sachets full of crushed lavender seeds. They were in organza bags with ribbon ties to hold them closed, The scent was lovely, but if it faded, a little squeeze and a puff of lavender air came your way. It was an inexpensive little extravagance at $1.95!

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Tea towels dressed all up in a lavender pattern. At $12.95 a perfect gift for someone who will be getting some lavender products.

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Please leave the link to your post here so it can easily be found by others. It helps you and me to have them in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much for joining us!! ❤

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Lavender Monkey Tea: Certified organic loose tea and our culinary lavender which is raised with organic practices. ... dried coconut, natural flavor, calendula flowers, and lavender. I read this right off the back of the package. Right from the horse's mouth, so to speak!

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And just like that, this post is done. Seems we have covered most of the store, but, don't you worry. What you can't see/find here, you can find at the online store, which is open all year round. As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit, and just remember, #MarketFriday loves you! Thank you for supporting the challenge! Have a fabulous day! Cheers!!

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Always and always, there must be flowers to color my world. #alwaysaflower. For me, for you. Flowers, always. Pretty in pink: Dianthus. It reminds me of carnations, doesn't it?

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Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
Address: 8769 Old Dumfries Rd, Catlett, Virginia 20119
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm weekdays and 9 am - 5 pm weekends
Phone: (540) 272-7839

https://www.facebook.com/sevenoakslavender/

Online Lavender Shop here

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Thank you for taking a wander through the fields of lavender with me. This weekend, they will have a tea party and close for the season. It has been a pleasure taking you along with me. Have a wonderful weekend. You will find me walking the fields, one more time.

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