Glitter!

Well...the Christmas decorating has begun at C's house. After 2 days of organizing, fluffing garland (ouch) , checking thousands of tiny lights (tedious) and making fresh bows which have me covered with glitter (even down my shirt, how does that stuff travel?).......I am already exhausted but very excited about getting the actual decorating started.........I am changing the color scheme in the main part of the 10,000 square foot house from burgundy/gold to silver/white/gold..........hence the making of all new bows and ribbon..........

yesterday as I left for the day, covered in glitter from all the ribbon and totally whipped and sore, I walked outside and the last rays of the sun were shining through the pampas grass...
making the most beautiful Glitter of its own.

and I was recharged.

Radnor Lake

Well, another fantabulous weekend here in Tennessee! With record high temps and no rain...a perfect opportunity to walk the tranquil trails at Radnor Lake. Most of the leaves are carpeting the ground now...with rain expected tomorrow, the last hanging leaves will probably drop.........it is hard to even wrap my brain around thoughts of Christmas decor. I will start decorating my client C's home starting on Monday, as she likes the house to be Christmassy for her Thanksgiving family gatherings. It's a huge home and a lot of work but my job made easier with the help of the housekeeper and two assistants. I must enjoy these last warm days as the holidays approach.

Please try to get outside and play if you can..........

The Gatherer

Can I confess something? We're all friends here right?

I am a Gatherer.

I gather things. Things from nature. Seed pods, rocks, moss, shells, feathers, bark, abandoned nests.............you get what I mean, don't you? My hubby gets it and is a Gatherer too. He has gathered an unbelievable collection of Indian Arrowheads, turtle shells and rocks. I tell him all the time that He is "almost done with his training". Anything with an interesting shape or color. Texture and pattern is what excites me. Subtle earthy colors is what I am all about. Yes, those vibrant red colors from my last post although beautiful, that's just not me. Nope.

These are the things that inspire me.........



The wonderful, subtle gifts from Mother Nature..........

my latest painting .

Falls Fleeting Fire

Autumn is ablaze, in all its glory!

Except for the fourth image...all fiery photos were taken today. We still have not had a deep frost and are enjoying warm days. Days to go outside and absorb as much beauty and color as we can, as it will not last much longer. The ephemeral foliage makes me anxious and sad. One season ending, coming to a close. Gardening slowing down which leaves me much more time for my art......

and facing the blank canvas.

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