Another window gets flipped into a business card and brochure holder

Small jars to hold business cards were attached with wire ties.

Clothespins hold flyers and brochures.

Window Projects

Given a few old windows, I decided to create some fun decor items with them.
The old 6-payne window is now hanging on the back of my garage with some rusted stars.
The White shutter I just cleaned and placed next to a lemon try for  nice backdrop.
The white window is now a chicken wire bulletin board in my studio.

ENJOY!!

Patterns in Green

Fun swirls and patterns in nature are found in some of the most mundane plants, like this Skunk Cabbage.

Sweet Little Flowers

The white snow has been replaced by the little delicate white blossoms of spring.

Magnolia Time at Willowwood

Willowwood is a beautiful estate brimming with flowering trees and plants that makes you stop and admire every plant you see. Expect to spend lots of time there. I still haven't seen it all, but every turn was something awe inspiring. A must see. I know I will be back to see the June flowering. This time I think I will bring a picnic, so I have no reason to leave, till I'm told to go!

Quince

Quince - a delightful bush that seems to be overlooked by many. That is until it blooms!

What beautiful little flowers it has.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

The Garden Window

My Studio Chair Flip

My studio chair project is finished! 

I bought this chair at an estate sale. Actually, the photo on the left is not the same chair. I tore my chair apart before I took a photo, but this "before" photo looked very close to the original. It was so ugly & dirty, but I was very lucky to have a friend who is a mechanic and sandblasted the metal. I then primed it and sprayed it a satin black. Another friend gave me the cream colored leather. My husband helped me with the upholstery and he did a fantastic job. I am so happy how it came out and look forward to many creative hours in comfort on my refabbed chair.

Robins and Flowers

Look up and see the flowers

The weather is slowly getting warmer and some brave flowers have popped out. I am so happy to hear the little peepers (tiny frogs) at night and the birds calling their significant other every morning. It seemed like it took forever for winter to tuck itself away for another year. Now, I'm so glad to sit in the sun and enjoy the beauty outside.

Happy Spring

Yesterday the twig was brown and bare;
To-day the glint of green is there;
Tomorrow will be leaflets spare;
I know no thing so wondrous fair,
No miracle so strangely rare.
I wonder what will next be there!
                                 ~L.H. Bailey

Green Tulips

"May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours. That stay with you all the year long."

I WON!!!!

I am thrilled to announce that I won 1st place for my engine photo in the Abstract category and 2nd place for the family in the Portraits category in a photo exhibition in Riverdale Arts Center 2nd Annual Photo Exhibition. I thank all those who helped me choose the photos to enter!

A day shopping in Nyack, NY

There are signs

and music,

patterns and colors

 Window reflections

more colors and patterns

and more

and more

Plus, there are creative ideas

and art,

interesting people

 

and nature fighting for attention

and shaky cameras...?

A great day with great friends!