“…that’s the last of the Queen Anne’s Lace for the summer.” Anne of green gables Summer is almost gone, and one of the things I will miss when winter comes is the […]
Flowers Worth Preserving–A Simple DIY Anyone Can Do!
Flowers for Mom
I know. Flowers wilt. And yes, flowers fade. But… The delight that the beauty of a flower brings for a season or even for the moment is priceless. My mother and I […]
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Yep. It’s one of those days. Gray and cloudy and cold and wet. On the outside too. Begging for just a hint of sunshine to brighten the day…
The Beauty of the Desert
While I love the four seasons we enjoy in the Midwest, I am always in awe of God’s creation whenever I travel to other parts of our beautiful country. Some would think […]
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Blooms
I get no credit. The one who lovingly planted these beautiful flowers had to leave them behind when she moved away. I am the beneficiary, and I can’t help but think of […]
Through the Lens of a Child
These photos were taken by my five-year old granddaughter. She is fascinated by my old camera (a Canon Power Shot), and took to it right away, easily learning how to zoom and […]
Ode to Color
God could have made this world Black and White but He didn’t. I have been privileged to watch a virtual color explosion in my yard this year, thanks to the previous owners, […]
Photo Challenge: VIVID
For this photo challenge, I thought I’d share the VIVID view I enjoy every day… flowers in my yard!
Ode to a Flower [EASY DIY Flower]
True, artificial flowers could never compare to the real thing, but somehow when I am creating these, I feel “the mystery, the excitement, the awe of a flower”! I first fell in […]
To the Mountains!
Spending time in the mountains can be a dream come true for those of us that live in the flat-lands. (I’ve only ever lived in Illinois and Texas) I can vividly remember seeing […]
Confessions of a Romantic
On a whim I started to title this post, “Whatever Happened to Romance”, and accidentally sent an empty post– with only the title (oops!), before I realized that it might be a […]
Spring flowers
April showers bring May flowers… and apparently SNOW for many in the Midwest! SO–I thought I post an album of my recently planted flowers just to cheer you up and brighten your […]
Weathering winter and pondering spring…
I don’t hate winter, and I can appreciate the beauty of freshly fallen snow, but… COME ON! It’s snowing in March and personally, I am ready for spring! After inheriting left over flowers […]
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