There’s something about summer that makes me want to wander. Related Images:
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Let’s Get Lost
It’s been difficult keeping up with my blog the last few weeks – too much going on here. Summer has been so taken up with planning and getting ready to post my pillows for sale. It’s been hard not to be able to weed or take photos outside. I was listening to Pandora and got pulled into reading about the life of Chesney Henry “Chet” Baker, Jr. jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and vocalist. He was incredibly tenacious considering his longstanding addiction to drugs. Very impressive artist. I almost enjoy the visual as much as the music in this 1964 version of
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The Original Throw Pillow
Ever wonder why they’re called throw pillows? I vaguely recall throwing lots of pillows when I was growing up, including bed pillows. Not sure that’s what was intended. Related Images:
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The Age of Morning Glories
Morning Glories are some of my favorite flowers- especially the color called Midnight Blue. I start them from seed and then as with many flowers, I photograph them through their entire life cycle. What I’ve learned about most flowers is that they change color as they age, and they take on new, sometimes unusual characteristics. No one stage is less beautiful than another. As the autumn chill takes hold, Morning Glories also develop very different personalities as they soften and turn in on themselves. They could be poster children for age appreciation. Every one of these images is that of a
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Summertime is Outdoor Time
Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia offers a refreshing antidote to the heat of summer -fountains! I sometimes forget that cooking a hot meal in July is not a good idea. It’s also hard to find alternatives that don’t require too much brainpower. My friend Alison has some great ideas. I also love it that she tells you why certain foods are better to eat in summertime. Some days I need all the help I can get in that department. Fresh & Healthy Summer Eating Tips with Herbs.. Related Images:
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There’s No Place Like Home In The Garden
This past year, I lived in Greenville, South Carolina and worked diligently at sourcing printers and fabric for my new line of decorative pillows. My husband and I lived in a little apartment- he went off to work and I stayed home working on cost of goods, color correcting digital art files and reviewing printed samples. Frequent trips out to suppliers and home décor markets took me to various places including North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. I learned a lot. And I loved the area. We had just started making friends when it was time to return home to Connecticut.
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Taking A Chance On Love
I don’t know about you but I’m an eternal optimist. Sometimes, for no good reason optimists take chances. Because we fall in love. With someone, some thing, some idea, some color! I named this pillow “ La Violetta”. She required an Italian name she’s so full of drama. (I can say that because I’m half Italian). Related Images:
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