The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: A Pretty Purchase and A Little More Spring

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

A Pretty Purchase and A Little More Spring

This happy colorful little work of art arrived yesterday. I purchased this sweet little work of art from my friend Constanza of POR AMOR AL ARTE. Constanza is busy crocheting, embroidering, or using thread and fabric to make banners and more just about every day. She is a lovely person who appreciates the beauty in the little things of life. Stop by her blog for a visit to see the beauty she posts.

http://www.poramoralarte-folklorista.blogspot.com

These dear little chickadees visit my yard daily.

Beautiful orange tulips.

This is Patrick's rose bush. I am so happy to see it doing so well. Patrick planted it last Spring during his visit here. I can't walk past this rose bush without thinking of him. It has been six months since he left us. Tears still fall ~ I really miss our talks. I know that time will ease the pain and memories will always be close to my heart.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...: I find it so heart touching how much you miss Patrick.... (Always in your heart)!!
Pictures are beautiful....more snow here today.... nothing budding yet!!
si; April 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Your photos are beautiful Audrey...wish I was there to take a walk around your garden with you, and those darling little chickadees!
I just feel like a breath of Spring has blown this way! ;-)

XXOO~~
Anne; April 5, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Anonymous said...: Gorgeous piece you bought. I am ust waiting for my garden to be even half as pretty as yours. xox Corrine; April 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM
PeregrineBlue said...: audrey, thank you for the post. i have a new friend now in marilyn since she commented and then i popped over to see her beautiful victorian cottage. your banner is growing, i haven't sent it out yet since i'm adding a few little somethings to the package. blessings beautiful friend.; April 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM
yoborobo said...: Audrey, your pics are lovely! I have chickadees at my window feeder, don't you love them? Everything is blooming at your house! We still need a few more days of warmth, but my cherry trees have kicked in. :) I know you miss your bro, how could you not? Sending you love & hugs - xox Pam; April 6, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Deborah said...: LOVE that shot of the little bird!!! OOOOOOOO and the bleeding hearts are so beautiful. I can't wait to see what blooms arrive on Patrick's Rose. **kisskiss** Deb; April 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Marlene said...: Audrey, your floral photos are beautiful, you have such a knack of framing them perfectly.; April 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM

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