Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.
Leonardo da Vinci
The Vardo The biography of the gypsy cavalcade wagon, also known as a vardo, is deeply intertwined with the wayfaring culture of Romani society, they commenced from northern India and journeyed to Europe around the 10th century. The use of vardos became widespread among the Romani in the 19th century, serving as both a means of passage and a caravan …
Phil The Groundhog Today we can be exceptionally glad that Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. This means that there will be an early spring and only six more weeks of Winter! The History of Phil The heritage of Groundhog Day began in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania in the year1887. Created by local business owners and woodchuck trappers, known regionally as …
How do I love thee? By Elizabeth Barrett Browning Let me count the ways I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee to the level of every day’s Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I love thee …
I decided to combine my love for baking/cooking with my love for painting 😊. I believe the weather played a bit of a role in today’s bake as my Macarons were not as puffy or feeted. It was storming here all day today with tornado watching 🌪⛈️🌬🌞🌈. Macarons With Strawberry (from my garden) White Chocolate Ganache If you get the …
Pansy, Wild, Heart’s Ease, Johnny-Jump-Up ~ Modesty, Loving Thoughts, Your Occupy My Thoughts, Think of Me, Happy Thoughts, Reflection, Loyalty, Merriment This post is in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. May we learn from the quintessential example of how she lived her life, how she treated others and her fondness of all that relates to the garden. An Island Garden …
Good Morning Beautiful! Up at dawn, the dewy freshness of the hour, the morning rapture of the birds, the daily miracle of sunrise, set her heart in tune, and gave her Nature’s most healing balm. ~Louisa May Alcott, “In the Strawberry Bed,” Work: A Story of Experience, 1873 Signup For My Newsletter! Giveaways coming soon!
Phase one of the herb, fruit and vegie garden accomplished! Bay Laurel, Dill, Parsley, Rosemary, Lime, Cinnamon, Anise Basil, Marshmallow, Horseradish Root, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, French Tarragon, Angelica, Lavender, Lambs Ears, Foxglove, Belladona, Winter Savory, Garlic, Sweet Williams, Pansies, Roses, Curry, Orange, Rose and Lemon Thyme, Chocolate Ghost Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Big Boy Celebrity and Cherry Tomatoes, Figs, Rose, …
MAGNOLIA – Nobility, Perseverance The window is open and a warm, delicious little breeze comes wandering in. It smells of magnolias and dogwood and it whispers in our ears enticing little stories of gurgling brooks and cool woods. Yes, we have got spring fever and got it bad. ~Country Life, June 1922 #fleur #fleurs #flowers #magnolia #southernliving #southerner #parks #parkcities …
PANSY – #tussiemussie Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts) Seat of my youth! thy distant spireRecalls each scene of joy;My bosom glows with former fire,In mind again a boy.Each flower a double fragrance flings;Again, as once, in converse gay,Each associate seems to say,“Friendship is Love without his wings!” George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788-1824) #fleur #flower #gardens #green #gardener #gardeners #jardin …
