Friday Flowers

It is absolutely freezing outside. From now until well into the Spring, I will be showing every Friday a photo from my photography collection of tulips and other Spring flowers. You know I am such a huge fan of the Royal Botanical Gardens! This is where I took these pictures. Enjoy! And in the midst of these cold winter days, remember that Spring is on it's way!

This photo is one of my favs (I have many favorites). I love how all the tulips are standing tall and reaching for the sun. I'm sure that is how we are all feeling right now.

Happy Friday!

Studio Update

It has been a long time coming, but my studio is almost finished. The painting was completed in the summer, but the furniture placement and organization has still yet to be finalized. My studio space was quickley tidied up and temporarily organized for the Christmas season, but it never felt right. The flow was just not there. I cannot tell you the number of times I've bumped into my ironing board!

So I've booked my mister for the weekend to help with arranging the furniture and to help with hanging some shelving up on the walls. Oh, and window treatments would be a nice thing to have. I can hardly!

I also need to do a trip to Lee Valley. They have this really great plant hanging hardware. It's actually called a Victorian Lamp Holder, but can also be used to hold a plant. Floor space is at a minimal, so this is a great option! And I must have plants in my studio!

(Photo courtesy of Lee Valley)

Have a great weekend!

Friday Flowers and Blue Skies

The weather was absolutely beautiful today! I had a feeling it was when I heard some birdies outside my window this morning. A little taste of spring in January.

Have a wonderful weekend! Spend it with family and friends and cherish every moment! Happy Friday!

Haiti

A Happy belated New Years to everyone!

I have been thinking about what to write about these days, but with the horrific situation in Haiti, it just doesn't feel right to talk about pretty things. Right now my heart is in Haiti. It pains me to see the horrific suffering. I can not imagine what these people are going through. I have this urge to go to Haiti and help. I'm not exactly sure how helpful I could be - I, shamefully, do not know CPR. But I just want to go and comfort the children. I read somewhere that nearly 50% of the Haiti population are under 18 years old. These people need help desperately. Please help in any way you can.

Here are some helpful links:

www.redcross.ca

www.unicef.org