A Little Bit 'o' Nature

As I was trying to concentrate on the workshop I was also being pulled by some wonderful bits of nature. Paper Bark Birch Trees that happily surrendered a bit of their bark for me to experiment with some calligraphy nibs on. I was enthralled by these trees - their leaves offering a gentle susserus that soothed me.

Since y'all have seen so much in the last few days I thought the a few, gentle, photographs would be enough. I want to wander through a glade filled with Paper Bark Birches now. I took them for granted when I lived back East I think. What amazing, beautiful trees the are~

It's A Wordless Wednesday

Some Photos That Just Had To Be Taken

Reflections on the window sill in my office

The mystical heart of a beautiful flower

The incredible clouds that fly by my window at home.

These are some of my favorite things.
The awesome beauty that surrounds us all every day
- if we just take the time to notice !
Hope you will still consider signing my guest book (see yesterday's post !)

Tree Face

This amazing tree lives on the property of a friend. I was entranced by it. Tenacious - obviously, and beautiful. Then I stopped for a moment and saw a face - clearly captured within the bark of the tree. Can you see too? Almost like a full figure in the top photo.

Tomorrow is my "blogi-versary". "Who would 'a thunk it" ? I am, truly & utterly surprised that I have had such an enjoyable year. I am also grateful for the friendships I have made and for all of you who stop by to have a look and leave comments. You keep me focused on days when I would wander aimlessly about! I want to a drawing - but for what i am not yet sure? What y'all like to have? Felt? Fabric? A goody bag of bits and pieces from my world?

Orcas Island Play Day

Last Monday ,the 10th ,Janet, Jan and I had a gal pal day on Jan's beloved island - Orcas. It was a rather cold, rainy day but we had fun none-the-less. Jan took us us to Olga - where, believe it or not, I had not gotten to visit in 17 years! There is a fabulous artist co-op there & I could have done some serious damage to my plastic had I not been loathe to use it. Jan also took us to a weaver's studio that I had been wanting to see for years. You see, I have an odd quirk. I am perfectly fine going places and seeing people once I have met them - but I am a shy ninny when I don't know someone & simply can't bring myself to "barge in" on a person - even if barging is welcomed! Now I know I will feel no discomfort going there again. I found some wonderful Merino top roving in colors that I had been looking for - perfect for my hummingbirds.After seeing her looms I am now coveting a small loom once again. Ye gads ! It would have to be a gift at this point - they have become so expensive! It was a beautiful studio for a lovely , Maria, makes beautiful things.
Can you find the face in this photo? I found this to be one of the most amazing trees I have ever seen - it's on Jan's beautiful property. What tenacity! What strength! What a will to survive!

The lovely beach that greets you when you enter town.

A gorgeous stone wall looked especially enticing in the fog and rain. The mosses were thriving !
Even the seagulls were grouped closer together. What fabulous, intelligent birds they are ! We all had a great day and decided that another play date would be in order - this next time though on a Saturday when more of the stores will be open!