Category Archives: art

Shadow art

Sometimes you are just sitting and your mind is racing with all the things you have to get done and then magic happens. I turned my gaze to the right and noticed the magnificent shadows cast from the waning light. The shadows brought instant peace and the reminder to calm myself for when you restContinue reading “Shadow art”

Art is everywhere!

I went to The Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday and the beauty of Mother Nature was everywhere. Art enriches life whether it be man-made or works of art created by Mother Nature. Here’s to you seeing great art today! 🎨 🌷🙂

The Sky Frees The Mind

When I need inspiration or a calming force I look up at the blue sky and presto! Mother Nature has worked her magic and I immediately feel calmer. I also look to the sky as a source for inspiration. It makes me want to soar, strive for better, or it stirs in me a creativeContinue reading “The Sky Frees The Mind”

A delightful garden shop

I made an outing to Blumen Gardens in Sycamore, Illinois and was beyond dazzled. The garden shop is in an old manufacturing shop. The selection of plants, greens, pots and gifts was outstanding. A beautiful combination of history, nature, offerings and design.

A stained glass wall glows at night.

I was driving around Elgin, Illinois the other night and was struck by the beauty of a stained glass wall on the side of the Salvation Army community building. What a wonderful gift the architect of this building gave to the community with this wall of color.

Delight in the little things

This wee little owl was found in a hospital gift shop. It is placed on the windowsill. It brings much cheer to the room. When it catches my eye I can’t help but have a smile on my face. Small little things can have big positive impact. Here’s to finding small things that can bringContinue reading “Delight in the little things”