Month: February 2018

Vintage Paper

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Chamomile 1761

Sometimes you stumble upon things by accident and they are perfect as is. There is something about the stains on the paper, the smell of an old book, passing of something old from generation to generation. If books and journals could tell their stories aloud, oh the crowds they would draw.

This is from a vintage gardening book from 1761 that is now part of the public domain. You can click on it, save to your drive, it would look lovely in a frame. I have sized it to print as 8.5 x 11 or A2.

Chamomile holds a special interest for me since it has medicinal properties and I love the science behind it 🙂 This has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs. Chamomile is best known as an ingredient in herbal tea.

Have a beautiful Sunday.

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Growing Self Blogger Award

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Growing Self Award

My wonderful, funny, amazingly talented gardener, artist, science, and antique microscope loving friend Darren over at The Arty Plantsman has nominated me for this award. I am so blessed to have become part of Darren’s world, I have met so many wonderful people because of him. Thank you Darren, for this nomination, it means the world to me. Thank you to Roda, for starting the Growing Self Blogger Award.

“The Growing Self Blogger Award has been created to acknowledge and celebrate amazing individuals, in the blogging community, who are persevering through life’s challenges not only to GROW as individuals,  but to reach out and help others GROW as well.” ~Roda

How Does It Work:

  • Put the award logo/image on your blog
  • List the rules
  • Thank the individual that nominated you and provide a link to their blog
  • Describe the award and mention the creator: Roda  – Growingself.blog
  • Nominate up to 5 blogs.  Remember, the purpose of this award is to specifically celebrate those individuals that have made a difference in your life or the lives of others.
  • Give at least 1 reason why you nominated each individual.
  • Notify your nominees of the award

Because of mutual friends, several have been nominated already. We all grow and are enriched because they share a piece of themselves, their lives, and families so brilliantly. You inspire me with each and every post.

I am delighted to nominate these amazing bloggers! There is, as always, no obligation to take part. This is simply a way I can show my love for you and express my thanks for your friendship and inspiration.

Novus Lectio  A gifted writer who inspires me with each post. So talented. Reading and searching for the difficult answers is why I adore this blog and amazing talent.

Fiction in My Head by Mel Gutiér A gifted writer who makes me smile. Her words flow perfectly. I look forward to her post and comments week after week.

Typewriter Girl Not only is this blog amazing in so many ways, but you would short yourself if you didn’t visit Paula’s Instagram account. I am so inspired by her words, beautiful photography, and the way she shares snippets of her life. Not to forget her amazingly handsome, Boris.

Plants and Beyond I am so excited to share Luda’s blog with you. She inspires me to live better. She is passionate about Organic Green Living, Gardening, Volunteering, Herbal and Natural Medicine, Cooking, Healing, Self-improvement, Pooches, and Reading. Her ideas and knowledge she shares on her blog make my soul happy.

The Thankful Heart Rhonda’s blog is filled with family, recipes (which are AMAZING by the way), and whole-hearted goodness. She is one of the kindest souls and her writing is so eloquent. I am especially inspired by her faith.

I know there are so many more that I want to mention, so I am going to break the rules a bit. Birds Blooms and All Things Beautiful, A Petite Slice of Life, The Chicken Grandma, Over The Hill On the Yellow Brick Road, Platform Number Four, Ramblingratz, Little Fears, Chewing On Glass

Have a wonderful weekend!

Winter’s Artful Eye

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February 11 2018 Snowy Trees

The snow fell quick and steady throughout the morning covering everything in a thick blanket of white. The usual little critter tracks were non existent, nothing dared come out of its warm home. There was a level of silence as I stepped outside, it was unusual. The crisp, pure air hit my lungs, a calmness set in.

The crunch under my feet echoed throughout the woodland floor. The individual snowflakes danced down from the sky, piling inside the boot prints I left behind, erasing it’s knowledge of my existence.

I miss the lush green that spring and summer provide, but somehow there was a new appreciation today. The beauty in the lines, the contrast of light and dark, the different textures jumped from the forest. It was like mother nature had used a white pencil on all of the trees while they slept. It was inspiring to look at the surroundings with an artful eye.

February 11 2018 Snowy Treesacross lake

Black Iris Printable

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Black Iris and Mourning Cloak Butterfly On Invoice

I’m so happy to share this! This is one of my favorites. This image is layered with eight pieces of ephemera: invoice, script, architectural pieces, mourning cloak butterfly, worn and floral scrap paper, and the black iris. This can be used for art and crafting. Its especially nice decoupaged on furniture or wood.

Right click on the image to save to your library.

Happy crafting!!