All of these are finished but the mixed media Cross

Little 5x7 canvasboard, mixed media painting

8x10 mixed media

8x10 mixed media

8x8 canvas wide, acrylic seascape

11x14 canvas board unfinished mixed media painting

This one is now finished 8x10 canvas

one of my favs done with greenish turquoise, and jasper beads.  The cross is from my sister, Mary!!!

I am really on a roll this week, lots of sun so painting out on the back deck!!  My spirits are high, and feeling really great...keeping pain meds to a minimum too!! "Smile"
Blessings to all and have a wonderful day!!!

Another good day!!

Well I made it to Church Sunday which I can't always do...it always makes the days ahead more bright...Today I wondered if we'd have rain or sun, but around 6:30 the sun was streaming thru all the windows!! Yah!!  Worked on a couple seascapes  then left to have coffee with my friend Diane who I used to work with many years ago at a Center for Independence called AI.  We now meet at Church, and for coffee when I can drive.   As I left her house I noticed the sky was clouding up suspecting a rain shower !  Wanted to share some photos taken on our Sat ride and things still growing around the house.  Maybe I can get this uploaded before the rain starts...Blessings!!!
                           

                       Just one side of all the beautiful flowers David Nalls sells.

Pssst my hubby, Dewey looking at one basket!

This goes all around David's little building

The Three Musketeers

Napolean, sadieblue then Wrinkles in the back

One of many buds opening up

Full Bloom

This little bird chose this birdhouse this year!

Butterfly bushes getting ready to bloom

The huge, white Clemetis at end of our driveway

Love these perennials

These are Poppies I've chosen to start in a pot so I can add them to my flowerbed cuz they are perennials too!!

Now these little paintings aren't finished got any suggestions as to what else to add???

Top of the morning!

I am finally working on several projects this week one being my small journal book...the other is finishing the wood cross, and three little wooden blocks that I've done seascapes on.  That's probably my fav.  I would like to share some of the photos I've taken yesterday and today!!!  Blessings to all who take the time to visit..(((hugs)))
Bevie

Now I'm gonna get dressed and meet my daughter for lunch..not something we often do cuz of me not being able to drive most days. Today is a good day!!!

The Awesome Month of May!

Have you ever thought about all the things that go on in May, and how they make you smile??  I've been seeing so many young gals and guys all dressed up in their Prom clothes  ready for their Prom...whether it be Junior or Senior, it's all pretty important to those going.  I was over at Diane's (duda) blog earlier where she'd posted some awesome photos of her daughter and friend...wow they looked just great.  I haven't seen any of the photos of my Granddaughter Megan yet, but will post her in her lovely purple gown when I get them.  Can you remember your proms???
I was thinking just a minute ago about several of mine that stand out...I have to laugh cuz back then 1960's we work gowns created with mostly yards & yards of netting...and when you've been foolish enough to go sun batheing the day before your prom you should make sure you pick a gown that doesn't match your skin..hehe!  Here I was "glowing and RED" with a gown that matched me to a tee.  The only thing that stood out was the Silver Bow just under the bodice of the strapless gown heheh.  Another one I remember so well was the YELLOW gown with tons of rows of netting from the waist to the tip of my toes...glad to see the gowns today are much more comfortable and fashionable!!!  I'm sorry I don't have a photo of any of my prom gowns, but I think you can imagine what they looked like, right?
Hope you take loads of photos of your guys and gals going to their prom! 
Then there's Mother's Day.  It's never been a very "fussy" day for  me, but I have to admit this year was great...kids all called to wish  me well, dropped by mom's to give her a little something special, and hubby bought me a used, but almost new, wing back chair with ottoman in Burgandy from a Flea Market on Sat before Mother's Day with a promise to go back and get the match to it this weekend...we did!!! (smile)
And of course there's our Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester VA the first weekend of May...fun for those who can get around...lots of walking so that lets me out!!!
Last but not least all the friends and family members who have a Birthday in May...Happy Birthday to all.
Oh, before I close I wanted to share a couple photos of me after cutting my hair off.  Like so many times before I tried to let it grow out some, NOT, a bit frumpy I'd say...ehehhehe!!!  Blessings as we get closer to Memorial Weekend...stay safe if traveling and enjoy your selves!!! Bevie

The sun is shining in my heart

Yesterday I woke with the second migraine in over 6 yrs.  I'd been troubled by them for the better part of my adult life making normal everyday living difficult.  I'm sure those of you who have suffered with them know what I'm talking about.  I would have them several times a week, nothing to cheer about.  Then when I was forced to retire in 2005 they left.  I suspect the pollen may have something to do it them...there's usually a trigger...how knows...Today I'm feeling the welcomed sunshine in my heart as well as on my face.  This is a photo I took a couple days ago after some rain showers...some trees beyond our fence, but still on our property.  Look how green!

See the one in the middle?  I call if the 3 in 1 tree...

This was taken on our Sat drive near our home.

There's nothing more beautiful that God's creations...

The Dogwood Tree

We drove thru Middleburg, VA where you can take all day to visit all the unique stores and shops.  This Church is called the Chicken Church by many...they have an indoor flea Market most days!!

I'll leave you with this...Blessings my friends and neighbors!!

I know God's plan for me.

Good morning, it's been raining all night and I think it will continue throughout the day.  Today I was supposed to be in an indoor flea market @ the Ruritan Club selling a little of this and that...some jewelry, some art, but mostly almost new clothes!  I'd worked for the past couple weeks getting everything washed, tagged and packed, but as I tried to get out of bed I realized God had other plans for me today...I wasn't able to walk at first...(still waiting for the total knee replacement) I knew if I'd gone ahead, and joined the others today I'd not be able to walk tomorrow.   Spending time in my Church on Easter is much more important than selling today...So I called to cancel my table so someone else could use it, and will wait for another time to sell my "stuff"  Glory to God for his guidance, grace and peace!

Blessings to you all!!! 

Sharing a little of what I've been doing

Good morning, I haven't been online as much lately because I've been getting some jewelry made for out Monthly Flea Market in Winchester VA this Saturday.  I've created some inexpensive bracelets in pink and green to celebrate the Apple Blossom Festival that's held the beginning of May each year.  Here are some...prices will be $3.00 each.

Here are a couple other things I've created as well!

The pearls in the photo look yellow, but they aren't in person.
May you all have a glorious rest of the week, and a peaceful weekend!  (((hugs)))

As we celebrate Easter

I sat here yesterday wanting to start a new post, however my puter wasn't being cooperative because of all the rain.  I'm not complaining tho, I see today greener grass, little shoots popping up from the ground which will grow into some beautiful flowers very soon.  Oh the sweet smell of those flowers I can almost smell!!

Good Friday is just two days away, and as always my heart feels such sadness thinking about that day so long ago when our Christ Jesus was nailed to that Cross at Calvary.   He was pure, without sin yet He became the sacrific for all of us.  Just think about it!  God came as a man to give all of us a way out...a way to live in Eternity with Him forever.  I have to tell you it's kinda bitter sweet for me...it always has been.  Our precious Jesus died the most awful death, BUT on Easter Sunday they went to the tomb to find HIM gone...He had arose from the dead.  How can anyone in their right mind refuse to accept this truth?  There are so many still how refuse to accept this free gift, and my heart cries for them...I praise God for HIS awesome sacrific and for the knowledge that I will one day be with HIM!!! Thank you Lord!!!  Many blessings to all who happen by this blog.  Jesus loves you and so do I!