Can We Speak in English Flowers – Old (1760s) and New (2017)
October 9th, 2017Can We Speak in English Flowers – Old (1760s) and New (2017)
London to Missouri and Back. Coloring Book and Garden Visits
An Alice in Wonderland Garden
July 10th, 2014Last year I got the best compliment about my garden ever. A dog walker who came by daily told me my garden looked like an Alice in Wonderland garden. Although it is mainly organized chaos and a Midwestern version of English Cottage style, I like to think of it as a wonderland with its own quite tame adventures compared to Alice’s, but adventures none-the-less.
100 Days for Mandalas -Session Three – LISTEN part two – Sharing
September 26th, 2013LISTENING – This is the second part of the two week period for 100 Days for Mandalas. A time for listening – to what we normally don’t hear. Listening not only with our ears but also with our bodies and our souls. Listening by being open, open to receiving. Receiving with open hearts.
Bringing Birds and other Creatures to Life with Needle Wool Felting
April 27th, 2013Recently my dear friend Sharon, who lives in Kent England, came to visit. She brought along her skills in felt puppet making,
Photo Meditations – Ode to England – Part 2
September 11th, 2012My friend Sharon from Kent England has come and gone. I miss her and the essence of England. These photos help remind me of the first time I feel in love with that essence. They are from my trip with my first camera, way before I knew Sharon. I traveled alone with my camera as […]
My First Time – Photo Meditations – Ode to England
August 23rd, 2012This post is to honor my first photo meditation journey, which took place decades ago, when I was in my twenties. It is also to honor the upcoming visit of my dear friend Sharon from Kent, England, home of Sissinghurst Garden. These photos show the first time I fell in love with England. My first […]
Winter Reminds Me of White – Sissinghurst Garden Inspiration
January 19th, 2012The white garden at Sissinghurst Castle is in the most visited garden in England.Created by writer, gardener and lover of Virginia Wolff, Vita Sackville-West and her husband designed garden “rooms” in the ruins of their home at Sissinghurst Castle. The white garden is perhaps the most famous garden room with its all white blooms and […]
