Beauties for cards

Beauties

New pictires fpr cards

I just printed these up to make cards. They will be at Barn House!

new rose pictures

I haven't written for awhile. Lots going on. My brother passed away after a long difficult time. Such an event leads to all sorts of feelings. I won't go into them but it has made me appricate the new life that is humming in my garden. The garden has EXPLODED! I can't keep up. I will have to get more help that just David and I. We have been tearing out plants everywhere. That makes me sad but I have been giving them to people for their gardens. Spreading the wealth shall we say.

I am happy th see the seeds of the hollyhocks I "picked up" fom the royal pavillion at Brighton, England have come up. I won't know 'till next year if they bloom true to the pale pink I remember. The hollyhocks are growin and spreading . I will have to remove many of them this year as they are blocking the paths. The other surprise volunteers are popping up in some of the strangest places.

Now I must comment on WEEDS! I can spot a weed at 40 paces. We spent the night at the Oregon Garden Hotel and toured the gardens [included]. I couldn't help but see their weeds also. How can I cure myself from the weed seeing? i am not sure that would be the namebut I want not to see the weeds, only the flowers. Is there some way????? I also want to sit in my garde and not get up to pick a weed that I feel is mocking me.

I am going to post some of the lovely pictures I too ath the gardens and at Heritage Gardens as well. I think this is the first time we did not buy a new rose. We just walked and smelled!!!!!!!

I have been busy working on new things for the Barn House flea market. I hope to get some pictures on the blog soon. Very excited!!!

tooooo much wonderful

There are so many wonderful blogs and people in the creative world. I don't have time to check out all the blogs, websites etc. that abound!!!!!!! What am I to do? Tonight I went to a Party/ event planed by my dear daughter in law. Her creative baby Trulely B hosted an event for the benefit of the Susan B Khorman breast cancer foundation and to launch her Truely B name...... which has a goal in helping all girls and women focus on our strengths and gifts, rather than the negative aspects we tend to do. I so admire her drive and focus. I think there can never be too much help for all women in turning our attention away from our perceived lacks and failings. I thank you dear Kate. I wish you much success as well as success for all the women I know and admire.

These are women in various fields.... striking out in helpfull, creative fields. They are reaching for their own private stars and goals. They are facing private fears/ hopes and attempting to make dreams come true. I am still learning to strech my aging but newley sprouted wings of creativity.........this in a world of technology, I do not understand. You go girl!!!!!!!!

waiting for a home

These are my lemon trees waiting......Lots more wonderul things waing to bring charm to my greenhouse. It needs a name. Any ideas? I could use some help.

my gift of love and labor

end of day three ... fitting the glass....took 2 days.....lots of cut hands