T stands for Tidings

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 Of comfort and joy at the beach...

Mild temperatures meant a beach day
with some big waves
Foggy and ethereal 
Fueling up with coffee and the cozy issue
of Bella Grace

Joy..painting 

...inking

And getting some mail ready
To spread the joy
And say happy holidays
With flowers!


Comments

  1. Bleubeard and ElizabethDecember 15, 2020 at 5:53 PM

    For once, Nan, I'm not terribly late visiting. It is still Tuesday in both our worlds right now. Your day at the beach looks rather chilly to me, but I'm sitting in a snow filled area right now. I have to admit, the coffee looks good, and Starbucks Christmas friendly, too.

    You have created some beautiful calligraphy and drawings, Nan. They are really fabulous. I especially LOVE the tree. And the flowers are so very festive, too. I absolutely love, love, love them.

    Thanks for sharing your time at the beach, your flowers, your lovely drawings, and your coffee with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nan.

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  2. Let's Art JournalDecember 16, 2020 at 2:40 AM

    The beach looks beautiful this time of year, very wintry with the fog and ethereal is the right word to describe it too - perfect 😁. Glad you enjoyed your coffee, company and reading while you were there too. Your artwork is full of festive cheer and wow, those envelopes with the baubles and festive foliage are stunning. Beautiful flowers too! Happy holidays and T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  3. My name is Erika.December 16, 2020 at 4:22 AM

    Those are big waves. I went last Thursday and they weren't so big so some energy must have come in with the rain last weekend. Your art work is gorgeous too. You have great hand control! Hope it was a super T day Nan. Hugs-Erika

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  4. CJ KennedyDecember 16, 2020 at 4:40 AM

    The beach looks so beautiful and a nice hot cuppa would go down after a walk in the cold. Your cards and flourishes are awesome! Happy T Day!

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  5. Anne (cornucopia)December 16, 2020 at 5:53 AM

    Beautiful beach scenes. I love waves and fog. Your artwork is lovely. Great looking plant. Happy belated T-Day!

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  6. Divers and SundryDecember 16, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    A beach day sounds like a wonderful idea, and those photos make me want to make the trip. That's a lovely flower arrangement.

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  7. pearshapedcraftingDecember 17, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    Great to sit watching the waves with a code and magazine! I love that tree - so delicate! Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  8. KarenDecember 18, 2020 at 5:56 AM

    Must say the beach looks cold! I'm guessing you've been hit with the big snow. We were just on the edge so have white landscape but nothing that deters travel. LOVE your painting and your beautiful tree--so talented!

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