Thank you so much for all the Achooo Love!!! I am feeling so much better. I am still slightly recovering though, as I am still a bit wilty off and on… But, truly! How can anyone not feel better when nature is offering up these treasures in our garden?
I am stunned at the beautiful flowers that grow in our very humble garden. They bring me such peace and love. I know, so sappy, but true!! When I first found my way to the country home 8 years ago (Mr. Lovee had been here years before me), I used to collect buckets & baskets of roses, and make paths with their petals, all over the yard… I used to make an especially full path of roses to our tree hanging bench in the yard…
I decided to run to my little diary I have kept for many years… Since 2nd grade actually (not the same one of course 🙂 And found this photo I took the first day Mr. Lovee put up this swing in our yard for me… And I painted it… This is where I used to sprinkle hundreds of flower petals… (sadly that paint is gone, and now it looks different, but still lovely to us)
As for the pink roses above. These roses are 3 & 4 days old. I love when the pink roses get browned edges… We have a bush that puts out these pink cake like roses, that has a trunk like a tree. There is also a giant bush that graces us with big nectarine colored roses, also with a giant trunk. I am sure they were here for many years before we set foot. The previous owners gave us such a huge gift (including fruit and nut trees). I wonder if they miss their roses?
I also wonder if they would have ever guessed that their gardening/canning house would have another purpose. Like a wee gallery/shop for me 🙂 Oh, and what is that I see? A package on the front stoop? (you can always click on any photo to enlarge)
My little space here (before it was my little space), used to have ceilings caving in, and was stuffed with hundreds of vintage frames (I love finding treasures like that). Then Mr. Lovee agreed on my idea for a gallery/shop and voila. 6 years ago we put a new roof & ceiling in it, fixed wall damages, painted and just like that, I had a place to hang my work for Artist studio tours & private visits (that way I can have this little gallery/shop and keep my actual studio private, and have this other space to share with guests). I just love charming. I don’t need fancy or outrageous. Charming works just beautifully for me… And I do believe, with just a little love, anything can become charming…
As for that package there… You can imagine my surprise, when I saw this lovely package waiting for me, with bits of vintage book pages on the box, here and there…
And a few magical words warning of the treasure I might find…
I knew who it was from right away, and I let out a true swoon! The wonderful and talented artiste herself! Maker of magical treasures… Miss Sandra Evertson!!
And I warn, there is true magic in her fingertips. Where else on earth would one find, flowers with wee faces… Voices, born from the center of a tender flower… Why, from Sandra Evertson, of course 😉
Now look closely at this treasure and you shall see…
Can you hear them? Calling your name? Whispering secrets…
And if you hide behind a wee white branch, you just might hear the little voices, chirping away…
Now, isn’t that a lovely treasure to find waiting for you? Thank you Miss Sandra!! I just looove them!!
So, how’dya like them apples? Here we were sitting over breakfast, contemplating how to amuse ourselves…
When all along, the day had its own plans for us… Ahh, how I love those wee little faces looking up at me… Seems part of my life’s path is to give a home to wee faces, doesn’t it? A lovely thing… I am tickled!
So, here is my simple little pleasure offering to you…
For being so extra lovely and nice to me…
Little pleasures, cut from my garden….
And, if you ever get to roam this strange land, be sure to wait for that perfect moment… When you just might find a full grown pirate, swinging like a mad man from a tree swing…
We once invented a song, on that swing, that had some lyrics that sorta went like this… "And, when you are feeling, sad and blue, and life gets you down, and feels real cruel… Remember I’ll meet you here, because, One hundred and fifty percent happiness, comes from swinginnnnnnnnnnnng…"
Oh and, if you ever find an old shopping cart (mine was a bit topsy turvy and had a hard time standing up until we rigged it), it is perrrrfect for growing things you don’t want the rabbits to get. I gave it burlap bottoms and sides, and I grow lots of herbs in it…
Well, with that, I must bid adieu, until next time… As, my paint beckons…
Life is lovely, embrace the tiny little things. They make all the difference!! See you soon, xoxo, V
Such pretty flowers! (something keeps eating ours) and presents in the mail are the best!
Life is lovely and the alternative is bleak so enjoy each day…I am with you girl! So true….
Been busy designing some new products and doing some consulting, watching the flowers start to poke their heads up and say hello it is spring….finally…
enjoy..hope you are feeling better.
carol
Oh sigh! I need to save reading your posts until morning. I think they would really help me have a good day you always put such a positive spin on things! But alas, once I know there is a new one I can’t wait, have to read it at once! Love the flowers, and your studio, oh and everything! Have fun painting! I am trying out a new doll design, think I was influenced by that whole emily thing after all. It is fun to try out something new though. Happy creating!
I just love your blog! It is always so inspiring!
Vanessa! Such BEAUTIFUL flowers! I must show you some of mine soon. I adore roses! And the treasures you received from Sandra!!!! Oh my goodness! It is such a pleasure to visit your little part of the world!
Julie
those flowers are gorgeous!
oooooohhhhhh-how far can you swim-im an ocean away from your world-im so glad we have meet-im shuting the lilac fairys door tonight as ive heared my dollys talking – there up to something- of to put my night cream on sweet dreams- ( thankyou allways for your notes to me ) love jo.
OH! I love this magical land!! Can I stay!? Pretty please with chocolate coated cherries atop!? 🙂
Oh MY!…..what a naughty Victorian I’ve become….I should have and said “May I”
oh dear, oh dear! 😉
Good morning—what a fun post.
I love the idea of the re-purposed shopping cart to deter nosy little bunnies.
Such lovely flowers and I love the swing!
I always love your posts…thanks so much! Oh…and MORE dollhouse pics! More! More!! :o)
I lovelovelove you outdoor studio…and your swing and your flowers…and, and, and…all.
It is always such fun to come and visit you. I am inspired to start my magical day.
Yesterday was the most magical day of all…the Little Viking Traveler is one years old…can you believe it has been one year. And speaking of cute faces…Sandra’s roses are wonderful.
Sweet girl, so happy to see you are feeling better. Happy indeed! Don’t rush it, take more time to swing and smell the roses…
Your life sounds enchanting, when I look at your photos of your little world it all looks so different from my little world! The scenery, the critters, the wee faces…we have all of those things too, but they just look different. Loveliness comes in so many different looks, I really love seeing how it looks in your world! Yippee for little things…
love and hugs,
m
I love your pretty swing and your amazing roses.. they are so pretty.. what a color! And, what a fun studio space! I know what you mean about tours and stuff.. I want to keep the place I create quite private (because it looks like a tornado went square dancing inside!!) It’s nice to have a space just for display.
Another great post! I love the swing and am envious of your studio…and of course the nectarine (one of my favorite words and colors) roses…I’ve looked through your archives, but can’t find a post describing how you met Mr. Lovee…Do tell us!
Oh, I love to swing. Mine is in yesterday’s post. There’s nothing better for your heart than sitting on a swing with your sweetie. (I just know Mr. Lovee is someone famous ;o))
Oh and Sandra’s flowers are so wonderful. Lucky you!
Glad you are feeling a little better..roses always cheer me up — especially the pinks with a bit of rust around the edge…
Sandra makes wonderful delights and your treasure is no exception.
Enjoy the day wherever it may take you!
Beautiful flowers and goodies from Sandra. I always so enjoy reading your posts. They are like a little vacation for the soul.
Karla
Oh, Girlie girl, you are so Welcome, funny they look right at Home in amongst your Fantastic creations! And I’m sure they are whispering to each other how Happy they are there! 🙂
Sandra Evertson
Oh Ms Fanciful….how you inspire and put a smile on my face!
I am picturing that lovely swing with hundreds of rose petals floating all around. Once the weather warms here and things begin to bloom I will be inspired to go out and find a tiny little hidden wild place…
x…x
You never, NEVER, NEVER stop to amaze me. Surprised from your creative life in every single post. You are amazing dear friend 🙂
Thanks for another cfreative feast.
Hello sweet soul! Where do I begin?!?! I do have to say that when I click on your blog and see a new post I save it for a special time in my day and I’m NEVER dissapointed! The package from Sandra is completley breathtaking! And, your wee gallery…ahhhhh blissfulness. I love peacocks and what do I spy on your door?!?! HEAVEN! When I’m feeling low, I think of your world and it helps me through it! Such sweet inspiration you are!!! I LOVE the roses!
Thank you so much for the wonderful flowers…they are my favoritest because I can click back here anytime I want and they will always be lovely! The swing looks like a fun place…I enjoy swings so very much..I think it is so easy to loose yourself and then find yourself somewhere else when you’re swinging…
who BUT you—->an old shopping cart
is perrrrfect for growing things
you don’t want the rabbits
to get<-------------- oh*my, i so love this idea, this recycling idea! 🙂 yippee for you!
!Vanessa!
Love the little teeny tiny breakfast nook.
Such sweet little dears waiting for you to serve up teeny weeny pancakes and syrup!!!
The size of a dime!
xox
Gillian
Every time I visit here, I smile. What a lovely place, and OMG your studio is wonderful. Your gift is so perfect and she is truly talented. Thank you for her link, I just popped over for a peek and she seems like she has another gorgeous blog. I love your little tea party and your flowers are beautiful. Karen
hey so good to hear you are feeling better!!
lovely mail – its so beautiful and Sandra Everston is very clever and talented!!
i love that swing – so beautiful! i do hope you make time to swing in it!!
have a FAB day sweet pea!
I love your artistic blog. Your studio! Wow! I’m working on mine, but it’s no where near there yet. I came here from Janet’s blog. I will be back to visit. Thanks!!
I love coming back to visit you. It so much fun and colorful!
my bubs (well I guess now he is my hubs….or my hub-bub) and I have a porch swing that we are wildly in love with, like two old people we sit on the swing at night.
my hub-bub always said that somehow our story would always be about swings and ice cream.
that is why I married him…for the ice cream
Vanessa, I am stopping back to say that I have a special gift for you today. A little gift to say thank you for always creating such a magical and artistic place for all of us to enjoy. If you get a chance, stop by and take your award back to your lovely studio. Karen
Hi Sweetie,
Long time, no see! Hope you are feeling better. Just loved seeing the magical places around your home. 🙂 And the flowers – to die for!
That lamp from Sandra Evertson is amazing. I just about jumped out of my skin this morning to see that she had been to my blog and left me a compliment! That’s HUGE to me! 🙂
I think that you two are kindred spirits and that your work invloves so much more than just drawing and creating – you put SOUL into your creations and that cannot be duplicated!
Have a wonderful sunny day my dear!
Hugs,
Joy
OH gosh V, don’t get any snot in the paint! Get well fast okay? Love the treat from Sandra 🙂
Hi Friend,
Glad you are feeling up to snuff! Your roses are so nice. The thoughts of a rose path make me smile. Sandra’s little rose buds are the absolute best!
Hugs!
Constance
The roses are so perfect, I thought they were fake at first glance! Beautiful things bloom aroud you in that place, it must really love you and Mr. Lovee.
Love Erin~
Can I come play in your studio with you? I love it! Then we can have tea on the swing.
🙂
What lovely flowers you have from both the garden and from Miss Sandra. It is good to hear that you are feeling better.
anything from Sandra is a wonderful thing!
Vanessa you are absolutely right with just a little love, anything can become charming…
And everthing is so very charming here through the keyhole
Take note of the tiny little things. This is brilliant and makes me smile ear to ear. Your roses, they smell so beautiful and your words are yet more beautiful. Having just returned from a long walk in nature with my very own Mr. Lovee, I was struck by how pleasant it was. Walking, talking, enjoying the scenic river views around every winding turn. Having someone to love, and someone who loves me. The little things. A swing, a hug, a tiny gentle face, a pink rose, a fanciful twist on an otherwise ordinary day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life, your posts always lift my spirits even higher. Hugs! Suzy
I love your space, V! The door is spectaular. So you! As for Sandra….well, even her packaging is ART!!
D.
I’m so jealous of your roses! And your studio! And your land! Hmmm.. guess I’ve got some issues to start working on, lol!! I got your package this week and I LOVE it!! It was so thrilling to take out each card and study them, espeically after reading some of how you created them. They are such a treasure. My 7 year old daughter has a ball laying them all out and looking at them. Blessings… Polly
How lucky for you that the flowers are already blooming in your part of the world and how extra lucky that you received such a wonderful treasure from Sandra! Those little flower people are so enchanting.
Oh and I just love that charming gallery/studio of yours. How fun to have such an inspiring place right on your property.
Well, I’m so glad to hear that you are feeling better. I was feeling under the weather most of this past month and not near the computer much. I’m so glad to be back. Take care friend!
Quaint is oh so much better than fancy and outrageous! Love your little studio…
Hi Vanessa,
It’s been a long time since we’ve sent each other an email. I’m just stopping by to say hello. I love swings. That’s where I’d like to sit and visit with you. Hugs:)
I love your swing! I want a porch swing, since we have THE perfect porch for a swing but Steve insists the ceiling is too old to hold a swing!! Darn, darn! I want a porch swing!! I may have to settle for a wicker rocker or a loveseat glider.
What pretty roses you have! We have one rose bush, but only one bloomed last year. I would love to have a rose garden one day.
Hope your feeling better.
ooooooh what a deeeeeelightful treat from the fabulous Sandra!!! Thank you for sharing your lovely flowers with us:):)
xoxoxox…jenn
Darling Vanessa, thanks for the gorgeous flowers and inspiration. And Sandra’s work is fabulous, as always! Lucky you! xoxox