Mama's garden

 Where have I been you ask ? No , I haven't been kidnapped by pirates and no I didn't fall off the face of the earth . I have been having painting like a fiend and loving every moment . I have always dabbled somewhat with painting , I did this one on the right two years ago when mama died . I had to paint her beautiful garden . This year I am doing more richer colors and looser images than before . I find that it is much like meditation when I paint , very relaxing . Since we are house bound somewhat this summer , I take little vacations here at home in my small studio aka small bedroom .  My daughter , very creative , has been making artist paper and has been selling it in the Etsy shop , Orleans apothocary . I tried painting on it and it is wonderful . She uses recycled paper and I got some of her pink sheets ! Anyway , I am having a lot of fun , the ideas are coming fast and furious , so if you don't see me for awhile , I'm on retreat ........ and covered with paint! Have a wonderful week .xxoo Suz



Planting in faith

            I don't know about you but here in Florida spring is here . The dogwoods are in bloom , the azaleas are just opening , the snow drops are here , its just beautiful ! My backyard is in dire need of some work , woefully I did not step out there most of the cold winter and the spring weeds are incredible . I have plans , gardening on the cheap , planting seeds , I want to make some yard art , so much to do before the heat gets here . I can't wait to share pictures of what is going on out there . We also want to do raised beds such as these for some vegetables and herbs . My mom always had a winter garden with her greens , I loved that about her . She planted in faith and she was richly rewarded . Her gardens were legendary , I will find a pic and share soon . I am not the gardener that she was , I am a different gardener ..... the kind on canvas .  Where I leave off out in the yard , I try to pick up with my pots of paint . Anyway , I hope you are having a delightful spring wherever you are . God bless your week .xxoo Suz

                                                                                           picure from potager

Just bobbing along

                                                                     Where have I been ? I have been lost in time and kinda lost in space ! I just needed some away time to rest , reflect and refresh . Things have been scary lately with the economy , our jobs , just some situations that are not good right now . I have to step back every once in awhile and just think . Do you do that ? My heart knows that I shouldn't worry , I know who is in control of things and it sure aint' me ! It is so hard for me to just " Be " , I try too hard and can't just don't relax long enough to enjoy myself . It's bad when you are just enduring life instead of living it to the fullest . I have every reason in the world to sing , I have salvation in Jesus Christ , I have a dear family , I have food in the pantry , I have much to be thankful for. We all need to be deep in prayer for one another during these trying times , I will for you , will you please for me ......... not to waver in the face of the world , but stand fast . Love and kisses , Suz