From the street, the sunlight hit just right.. this colorful wreath and simple banner claim a warm, nostalgic welcome that stands the test of time.
Category: Reflections
In December: The Daily Wreath
There is so much history and symbolism to the immensely popular winter holiday/Christmas wreath I've decided to do a tribute to it. For the next 28 days, I will post a photo of a holiday wreath I've spotted and found particularly inspiring. Maybe from a symbolic, creative, classic or simply pretty, point of view. These …
Grounded With Gratitude
An absolutely lovely day in McMinnville, Oregon where my family and I are celebrating Thanksgiving with some extended family. And on this beautiful day it is simple to "see" and feel the bounty of life. Tasting delicious food and drink from the garden just outside the door and the local area, while looking around the …
Lily, You’re A Shining Star!
For weeks now, I've enjoyed the most wonderful sweet scent both inside the house and outside in the garden. This decadent smell has come from the Oriental and Orienpet lilies growing in the garden. I have about four varieties growing now and they supply me with gorgeous, fragrant blooms from early July to early August. …
Free Contentment Offered at Public Gardens Today
Go on, cancel your morning....bag your lunch meeting....or change your afternoon plans and get to a public garden. Today is the one day this year you can stroll amongst a treasured public garden of your liking for FREE! Today is National Public Gardens day! A beautiful Spring day is made into a GREAT Spring day …
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Fiji: A Feast For Winter Eyes
For those of you with a case of winter blahs... that are tired of looking at a white horizon with nothing but gray and brown shapes scattered about and dismayed each day wondering if the sun will break through the hazy fog, here's a bit of the Fiji islands to feast your eyes upon! (I …
Reflecting and Resting…A Welcome Quiet Period
This is the time of year I am most reflective. When people ask over the New Year Holidays about my resolutions I answer by saying, "I don't know yet, I'll figure them out in January." Throughout this month I like to reflect on the events and experiences of the previous year while thinking forward about …
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