They danced silently

I had to share these, last month and for the last few years we have had only one or two snowdrops. Finally though, they have been joined by more and it is almost a crowd!

Close to the sod

   There can be seen

A thought of God

   In white and green.

The Snowdrop by Anna Bunston De Bary

Plum blossom

I have started two paintings this year after not having painted for about 20 years. I am really enjoying the idea of doing this for myself and doing it with a conscious sense of not feeling guilty (for not working or doing housework!) but as a gift of time for myself. If you read my gardening blog you know I love nature and blossoms so I have been working on a plum blossom painting, perhaps subconsciously knowing that many cultures view the plum blossom as a symbol of renewal and hope for new life.

I tell my secret? No indeed, not I

I tell my secret? No indeed, not I;

Perhaps some day, who knows?

But not today; it froze, and blows and snows,

And you’re too curious: fie!

You want to hear it? well:

Only, my secret’s mine, and I won’t tell.

Christina Rossetti

One of my Vintage Friends artworks, you can visit with her at the wonderful Minette's Vintage 376 Burnley St, Richmond VIC 3121, (03) 9421 1884

And I am broken there...

More Love Notes cards in the making. I have such a thrill when I gather the perfect words from my acres of ephemera, the love and remembrance of times past.

By the warmth of my sewing machine

Staying warm and happy with the cosy chattering of my sewing machine.

A Love Notes card in the making.

I do love making Love Notes cards as every one is unique and made with vintage ephemera, old cabinet cards and postcards that resonate with the memories of past friendships and thoughts of love and happiness.

Unknown Universe

Her mind was an unknown universe.

Enjoying collage and puddling around this weekend.

Life's treasure

I am grateful that others like me feel that tiny seemingly insignificant bits and bobs are part of life's tiny treasures.