Ethereal Graphics

Dreaming is one of those things that happens when we are sleeping . . . or in a 'dream state'.  This morning along my walk, I was in just such a state.

Cold, gurgling water beckoned me from below a small bridge . . .

 
 
 
 

Tiny white puffs on brittle brown branches whispered, "Pssst  . . . "

I heard this guy's call, then quick 'swoosh' behind prompting me to turn and snap his picture . . .

And when I sat down at my desk, she pulled it all together. 

Tiny little silver bells, tinkling crystal clearly. 

A flicker's sight at wings of blue,  they must have cost him dearly.

She plucks white flowers, spikey thorns

draw deepest passion's red

'Neath crystal light

this fairie's flight

cross icey waters sped.

A Lil' Junkin'

There's never a time as wonderful as Summer to go a'Junkin'!  My daughter and I headed out to

'Junk Between Us Girls' antique market & garden and enjoyed the sights, smells and sounds of a rustic summer morning out on the farm . . .

Lots of sweet deals and enchanting booths inside the deep coolness of the barn. 

Fresh lemonade and live folk music greeted us back out in the bright warm sunshine(well . . . Taylor Swift songs aren't exactly folk, but the young gal strumming her guitar and singing was absolutely a phenom in her own right!)

 

We missed early buying and free mimosas and pastries, but never the less, we enjoyed our day!  Brought ideas and treasures home to our own back patio:

 

Field Trip!!!!

AAAllllrightyyy . . . yesterday was a MUCH needed day out of the office, into the sunshine and with shades on my head and camera in hand, I embarked on the first-in-a-long-time day out.

 

What I like to call a 'Transportation Inspiration Manifesation'.  And, I knew just where to go to get me some!  Here:

 

Royal "T" antiques & More!  Tabree, the owner wasn't even open today, but let me in to wander, snap and enjoy!  Her fabulously unusual place is always different, each time I visit. 

  

She's got that 'Vignette' knack and then some!

You know those places you pop into just to breath in the ambiance?

  

Yesssss! 

 

Come to find out, she's leased the other side of the building to another group of gals as well! 

 

All in all, it was a fun day out, and though it wasn't quite long enough, I feel better . . . I will let you in on my purchases later . . . You're gonna looooveee em!   

Create . . .

Sometimes I am so enamored of a photograph that when I move it from my camera card to my computer to my editing software and finally to my artboard, there seems very little I can add that would encompass a theme or enhance what nature has assembled already.

 

  

Wishes . . .

My wish for this week is to truly be creative every day here.  On this blog.  In addition to my other creative endeavors.  I know that being committed to creating is no small thing.  But when I can think of it as resting within my own creativity . . . well, it frees me up to just go for it.  No direction, just release.  I like that.  

HAPPY MONDAY! 

Sweetest life in the littlest places . . .

 

There is always catching up to do at home when I've been away for awhile.  Yesterday while out running several errands, my husband and I stopped into a nursery where my sister-in-law works her magic.  Even though it is still a bit too early to safely plant (even in pots!) outside here, we chose a few little bundles of life and brought them home to sit safely in the kitchen until we can move them outdoors.  How empty my baskets look!

 

It never fails to amaze me . . . little flower petals spilled on the sink as I watered . . .

  

how new, fresh and beautiful spring is!

Even pests can be gloriously faceted and visually precious, like tiny gems spilled from Mother Nature's pouch of glitter.

 

Tomorrow it is back to my normal life.  But this is one Monday I won't complain.  Because one year ago, I let go and began living one day at a time . . . authentically and joyfully.  I love what I do.  I am blessed to meet superb human beings with souls of sweetest light and know in my own soul that we were always meant to meet.

 

Beginings are most definitely difficult, but once you slip both feet into the stream, it is wonderful what can transpire!

Mother Lode of Spring . . .

The true Mother Lode is something that found me as drove the California ribbon of highway undulating through vibrant green foothills and cattle grazing on such sweet young grasses, I swear I could hear the sound of their munching . . . beyond, the towns of Sonora, Angels Camp and Sutter Creek.

I am just returning from a week long sales trip.  This is my favorite time of year for a road trip because everything is blooming . . .

 

 

plants, people, pets.  The smidge of excitement we all feel when the tang of freshly mown lawn permeates those senses that have been asleep all winter.

More than the smells, I find (being a sales rep for a few different product lines) that shop owners are truly smiling and anticipating browsers with their conversation, admiration and laughter . . . visitors are aglow and ready to see 'what's new'. 

There's still room at the Inns.  I took a wonderful late afternoon stroll through downtown Ashland, then headed back to my little room for a good night's sleep.  Cozy . . . Spring . . .

 

Beauty is truly in the little details . . .

Had 'One of those' experiences yesterday while out building my retailer accounts list!  Mom and I came across this little 'hidden' gem while in downtown Lodi. 

The second I walked into the boutique, I could feel something spiritual, sweet and kindred there.  Lisa, the owner had local art everywhere intermingled with fabulous scented candles, jewelry, vintage clothing, unique accessories galore and that 'magical' element you only find in some rare retail venues: Spirit.

As we talked, I browsed and our conversation crossed intersections of shared views and beliefs more than a few times.  It wasn't long before it dawned on me that this was one of 'those' times.  A time meant to be . . . a meeting manifested by both sides . . . two souls willing to collide for a brief human pow-wow in order to check in, share, grow. 

Lisa, thank you for your presence, kindness and I wish you many visions of true manifestation and love.  It was a pleasure! 

For everyone out there: if you ever get to downtown Lodi, CA you must visit PDC The Boutique!!! Check out Lisa's blog here:

http://www.pdcboutique.blogspot.com/

Ciao!

Just a quote . . .

I have been absent lately.  In more ways than just here.  I vow to catch up with the book group 12 secrets, to catch up within . . . Just a quote:

In 1954, Pope Pius XI, of all people, sent some Vatican delegates on a trip to Libya with these written instructions:

"DO NOT think that you are going among infidels.  Muslims attain salvation, too.  The ways of Providence are inifite."-- from Elizabeth Gilbert's 'EAT, PRAY, LOVE'

Ahhhh, March . . .

In an instant, things change.  It's not really that we don't realize this.  It just seems to catch us by suprise and even though we know that things like peanut butter and electricity and uhhh . . . wood don't ever really change, the majesty of sudden weather is in a word: amazing!

This hail came roiling through this afternoon upon dark grey smokey wings . . . . My husband went out to bring in Matt . . .

And get him under the cover of the barn and out of the cold, white little balls of frozen stuff from above . . .

Brrrrrr . . .  spring where art thou?

We need you to shine . .

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And then . . . at sunset, the entire universe shifted into this:

And this:

And then this:

Most of the hail was melted away and sweetest sun came to smile upon us just before turning away

amazing . . . .

 

inspiring  . . .

what a way to end today