Snowy January
Snow Domes. A holiday collection. I thought I would document the snow globe collection. My mom gave me one every year. Most of the globes are from Neiman Marcus from the 1990’s early 2000’s. Seems like the perfect snow day thing to do ❄️ My collection grew over the years to include gifts from friends and family ❄️ I’m trying to hold on to them as long as possible 🤞🏻 they are stored away and ready for me to see what next year brings....
create art, naturally
Possibilities to create are everywhere, and it just so happens we had a ton of bamboo on our old property. I had this idea to push it just a little bit by adding some color to the cut bamboo we have from thinning. This concept can be used in any garden, but here I worked it into the bamboo like it was nature gone color crazy, it looks great in the different light of the day. There are so many ways to live an art filled life, like...
Wait for it
Everyone loves flower arrangements. Buds and fresh blooms are beautiful, but we toss them as soon as the first leaf wilts or drops. I say watch every phase of nature’s beauty. If you let the water dry from the vase your arrangement will take on a dried flower look, with deeper colors and an almost magical feel. Wait for it, you won’t be...
Pretty. Simple.
Teacup, shallow bowl, anything that can hold a bit of water can hold a single flower or six or more. A moving composition, by...
color the world
Try this, it is something completely different and will change how you see color and the color in your world. Pick a color, I change the color every time I do this. Like orange. Then look for it, notice the color throughout your day how the light affects it, where it is natural, and where we have used color to blend in or stand out. Notice how many variations of the color there are. This can turn into a fascinating exercise. Trends,...
get outside
Finding beauty everywhere is my passion and free for all to take in, plus it’s around every corner. Spring is particularly colorful and...