Artful Journey

Warm temperatures have kept the crisp Autumn weather at bay, and flowers that are usually a thing of the past linger on... impatients...not in a rush to go anywhere... Normally by now, I'd have cleaned out the garden beds, planted some fall mums and pansies, and put in some bulbs for next year. With so much color still out there to enjoy, fall flowers seem unnecessary. I guess that means, more money for art supplies! Oh well, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do! In the meantime, I think I will stop and smell the roses. Roses around the garden.. I keep trying to guess how many rosebuds will bloom before the weather turns cold.  I am just amazed that I am getting to enjoy the beauty of summer and the colors of autumn at the same time. fall colors on the trees... Why it just makes me feel like dancing or jumping for joy... I'll let you decide. Take your pick 'cuz... It's all good! Happy Friday!

it's Awe-gust! Yellow roses This year, I found yellow knock out roses on my dad's birthday!  I always associate yellow roses with him and have never seen this variety before. After no roses at BJs for months, there they were...only three rose bushes and all yellow.  Some people think it's crazy, but I think it's a sign...or maybe energy? A gift from Nish I am really enjoying this book about positive energy and the choices we make. Beyond what the book says, I wonder about energy and how it relates to the physical body, the mind and the soul. In the few days between August 8 (my parent's wedding anniversary)  and August 12 (my dad's birthday),  I think so much of them.  I feel they are always with me, maybe their energy is too. We all need to harness whatever positive forces we can.  If I am looking for quiet contemplation, there is no place like my garden, and it makes me reminisce about all the happy times I spent gardening with my dad. Th...

Thank goodness for Friday flowers, you can be assured that changes are always happening in the garden. knockout pink! Looking around and seeing that pop of color always lifts my spirit. knock out red! Since starting to blog, I have seen some fantastic photos, and I am inspired. The shape and color are stunning, so I have taken the time to get up close and personal. If only I could do their beauty justice. Onz has suggested I take it to a different level, and practice sketching or painting. I've put that in my planner for next week's to do list. Roses for inspiration. Another part of my transformation Thursday is to do something creative everyday. Also not just to read and admire blogs, but to incorporate some of what I see into my journey. Karen creates some simple, elegant, beautiful cards, so I wanted to incorporate some of that into my card/envelope exchange this month. A group of zebras is called a dazzle, but even in a group of zebras you...