Flowers

 A few blooms have made their appearance.

Planters near the front doors have blooms, too, thanks to Lowes.

And then I've been painting flowers.

Messy enjoyment!

I like these soft colors. One flower got the baking soda/paint technique.

Enjoyment

 Painting is a major source of enjoyment.

Browsing aisles in an antique store is another source of enjoyment.

I really liked this Heidi Ott doll. I googled this dollmaker's name to learn more about the Switzerland artist and her creations.

1956 Rexall Award

Here I am enjoying a day of antiquing.
 

I also looked up this artist whose work is most interesting. 

Red barn with wire across the bottom drew my attention.

Unusual clothes hooks

Pretty dishes chosen by a dear friend long ago

Hey, someone had a booth with my name!

Gardening is another enjoyment which I'll share another time. 

Waiting on some special blooms...

I Am Behind

 April is dancing by, and I haven't even greeted this new month. Yesterday I noticed magnificent blooms...not in my yard but in other people's yards. Wow, spring is such a colorful season of new growth and hope!

I saw this large painting in a gift shop, so I tried a mini version. The original was so cool-looking. Mine was a disappointment.

Prayers continue for Tallulah Grace who is still in the hospital.

She's a little sweetheart! She is being transferred to a children's hospital for an examination by an ENT. Hopefully her swallowing and feeding issues will not be major problems.  

Time To Myself

 I may have too much time alone with my thoughts. That may be why I love books. They provide time away with other people.

Another way I escape is through art. This is a journal page with flowers. Soon I hope to have some real blooms outside in the backyard. I pulled weeds one day and actually enjoyed it. I like my rock borders to be clear of weeds. When I do it, I think of my mother who insisted that her garden rocks be moved here. So glad she did! Her collected rocks do add just the right look to my flowerbeds.

Being home so much I am inclined to move things around in the house. Since I haven't found a frame yet for the sheep scene I decided to hang it with a clip.

The plates and artwork were changed out on this wall space.

I am blessed to have a home with meaningful possessions. I think about others who have experienced floods, tornadoes, or fires. 

I am also blessed to have family and friends. I think about others who are dealing with loss or sickness.

I'm going to leave you with two quotes.

"Living with things that have meaning- because of where we found them or who gave them to us - lends soul to our decor." - Samantha S. Thorpe

"If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back." 

Thanks for dropping by.

Mood Swings

I kept trying to hold onto positive thoughts today. Sure missed the sunshine.

Also the news of another mass shooting...terrible. This shouldn't be happening in America.

Feeling COVID is far from over. Cabin fever set in today.  

I did complete an art journal page. The idea came from another artist's work on Pinterest. I especially liked the colors she used. Wish I could be original and have my own style.

  Well, time to end this day and turn off thoughts for a good night's sleep.

Walking in Sunshine

Some days are simply glorious. Yesterday was one of those. 

 A good-to-be-alive kind of day

Now to feel that way every day. To push bad thoughts away and appreciate all blessings here on Earth.

Springtime

 Today was a lovely mild day to mark the start of spring. I inspected my flowerbeds but put off working on them. Instead my spring celebration started on a canvas.

And spring cleaning was also put off. Instead I tried changing some parts of the decor around here. If you have followed along with me through the years you know how difficult it is to do the mantel due to hideous vents. Here's my latest version.

Saturday is a good day to be lazy.

I certainly was!