Very Windy Day

I can't believe what the fierce wind has done to my Dianthus.  It looks like a crop circle.  The third photo shows what it looked like yesterday.  There are small branches off the trees all over the yard.

Sweet Bird

This little fellow had lunch with Mr. Magic and I on the deck at Lew's in Holland today.  He even sang to us.

The Reveal

Yesterday was 5 days, so I unwrapped the fabric.  Not as exciting as I had hoped, but there is some pattern.  I will be cutting this up to make journal pages.  This eco-dyeing is a learning process, so I am not giving up.  The fabric will still have meaning to me since it was dyed in the wisteria bath from the special wisteria tree.

Full Moon

Outside my living room window the other night.

On Facebook, a friend commented "The Holy Spirit wishing you a wonderful evening."  I love that.

Night Light

Full Moon

That beautiful full moon last night.

Art Cards

My "PATTERNS" theme art cards are finished and will be in the mail today.  This was our Art Card group's theme for March-April.  It was a fun theme.

IRIS

My Iris flowers are open this morning! Beautiful!

Full Pink Moon

April's Full Pink Moon as seen from my bedroom window last night.

Paper

I dyed paper this afternoon in the wisteria water, and while still wet I sprayed alcohol ink on them. Made some pretty paper to use in a journal and on other art pieces.

The tied fabric is still outside waiting for the magic to happen.

This Sky!

I am outside dyeing paper.  It is 77* and the sky could not be more beautiful.

Birthday

Phillip Morgan, since you've locked us out of posting on your page....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, friend!!! Hoping this year will bring a new assortment of head covers for your enjoyment!

Have a GREAT day!!

😊😈

Wisteria

Once I took the fabric out of the pot, I tossed a bunch of wisteria onto it, rolled it up, and tied it tightly. I will leave it outside for several days and see what magic happens!

Eco Dying Wisteria

I followed the directions for eco dying with wisteria. Started out with soda ash and water, boiled the wisteria (I threw a few vinca vine flowers in), and now the fabric is bathing in the pot. It looks like the fabric will be brown rather than green or lavender - like a tea stained fabric. But, it is the process and the wisteria flowers that will make the journal special to me.

It will be a while before I get to that point, but I will certainly share the journal making and the finished product.

Patrick would be rolling his eyes at me for going through this, but he would love the journal once he saw it.

Good Sunday Morning

Eco Dying

I am very excited. My friend Susanne Skene suggested I eco dye some fabric with the wisteria and make a journal with the fabric in remembrance of the lost tree that Patrick and I planted together.
This will be my first eco dying experience. This is such a great idea, Susanne. Thank you.
I will post photos of the process tomorrow.

Thank You

Thank you, my friends, for caring and for all the suggestions. It looks like there are some shoots coming up right next to the trunk of the tree. I might try to root some branches, as well. I am feeling better. The initial shock has passed. I will certainly miss the beauty and smell of the beautiful wisteria, but I have photos of the tree over the years and nothing can take away my memories of Patrick.
I took this photo just a few days ago.

SO Sad

I am in tears. We just returned home from running errands and found my Wisteria Tree on the ground. It apparently broke off at ground level. I don’t know why.

Many of you know that my brother Patrick helped me dig the hole for this little tree in the spring of 2010. He died while visiting here that Fall.

It was “our” beautiful tree. My heart is broken.

My Beautiful Jake

Alone

 

Light

"There is a crack in everything.  That's how the light gets in."

~Leonard Cohen

EARTH DAY 2021

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!

She gives us everything we need to live. Love her. Be gentle with her. Be kind to her. She needs our care.

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday ~ December 1985 

Marco Island, Florida

Jim and I were on one of the many trips we shared with dear friends Donald and CarolLee Phillips. This one was to Marco Island, Florida, where we celebrated New Year's Eve. We always had a great time with Don and Carol.

The Fire Within

An 18”x24” painting I purchased last month, by Donna Downey.  I like Donna’s style a lot and wanted to own one of her originals.  I love the striking brightness of color in this one titled “The Fire Within”.

I have taken Donna’s “48 Weeks” course - so enjoyable!  I still work in the large journal.

Plum Tuckered Out

“Plum Tuckered Out” by Jennifer Steck arrived today!! I love it. It is 11"x14” on cradle board. Jennifer’s dog paintings are great! Take a look:

www.jennifersteck.com

 

Jennifer, thank you for the extras! SO happy!!

Miss Cardinal

Temperature is dropping.  Possible freeze tonight.  Miss Cardinal is here to fill up her belly.