Photo shoot location

We went on a photo shoot the other week
and I just had to take some pictures of the morning fog.

The fog makes everything look so dreamy and surreal.

 I especially love how the clouds were hanging so low
on the surrounding mountains.

Here's a pic of two of the
exceptional photographers that I get to work with.
The fog eventually cleared and we were off to work on our
Spring photo shoot.... in November. 

Robin Kranitzky and Kim Overstreet: A serendipitous encounter

I happened to stumble upon the artists

Robin Kranitzky and Kim Overstreet's website the other week.

I was completely charmed and awed by their collaborative works.

Their beautiful pieces are completely magical

and filled with elaborate and unexpected details.

At first I thought they were large sculptural pieces

but then I discovered that they were tiny brooches.

Can you believe it?
All of that detailed work in such small pieces
of gorgeous art to wear!

So, after I explored their site, I saved their link
and thought that I'd return  to buy their book at some point.

Well, a day or two later I went to downtown Charlottesville
to buy a few things
and I landed in a beautiful shop called  Roxie Daisy. 
I was getting lost in all of the lovliness
and taking in their beautiful wares
when suddenly I rounded a corner and noticed
on a shelf,
showcased all by itself,
sat the Symbiotic Realms book by Robin and Kim.
 I couldn't believe my eyes!
  I thought that it couldn't be the same artists that I had just seen on-line
but it was!!! 
And guess what?
Their book is amazing. 
You see, I was looking at their site,
wishing that I could peek in their book in person
and then it just showed up in an interesting serendipitous way.

So,I just had to share this story and their lovely creations with all of you. 

Below you will find the image of their beautiful book.
If you click the image it will take you to their website
and you can purchase a copy of your own. 


Ta ta friends. ;)

Artist Carolyn Ryder Cooley

Here is a cool video by Carolyn Ryder Cooley.  I love her work.  My husband saw her at a film festival last night and bought one of her books for me.  I'm sooooo excited.

A visit to Monticello

I took another trip to beautiful Monticello

They held their yearly harvest festival this weekend.

The gardens are absolutely stunning
and brimming with all sorts of vegetables and herbs. 

Here is a shot of the walking path on the grounds. 

Happy Mother's Day!

What happened to Little Boo Peep?

 Little Boo Peep 

has lost more than her sheep

but where will she find her head?

 She could look amongst the spools of thread

or ask an old friend what she would have said.

In order to find herself again

I believe 

the key 

 will be

to consult with her old friend Marie. ;)

 

 Marie Antoinette clip art image found at

      Graphics Fairy website.

Flora Da

I found myself in Florida the other week

 

 but quickly lost myself amid the lovely

yet unfamiliar vegetation.

Intrigued by the interesting textures,

colors

and surrounding beauty,
I felt compelled

 to explore the interesting terrain.

 I searched  in hopes of finding other wanderers

.

and happily found a long legged one nearby.  

I guess all the others had just left with Gilligan for that 3 hour tour. ;)

Does anyone remember Spring?

Remember the flowers

and the warm weather?

 Remember the sound of birds chirping

 and the sweet discovery

 of a newly constructed nest?

Oh those spring days seem so far away 

when we have such long wintery days as these. 

Boo hoo! 

 I'm miss the warm weather. 

 Don't you?

Merry Christmas!!

I hope your tree sparkles with twinkling lights

 and that all of your days

are brilliant and bright

 I wish you many gifts

 of goodness 

with things that make you smile,

 a forest filled with magical trees

where you linger for miles and miles.

I wish you many mini trees

  topped with candied jewels 

and

I hope that you have presents made

of many dreams come true!



Merry Christmas!

All Dressed up

She's all dressed up with her gems and jewels.

A necklace of gold and a string of pearls

A ribbon of satin holds a key

to her heart

The lace around her bodice makes her fashionably smart. 

A belt of flowers around her waist

 finishes off her look

with excellent taste.

I think she's ready for a fabulous party! ;)