Category Archives: garden

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! 🎨 🌷🙂

Unexpected Surprises

Wow! I did not think a cactus could be so beautiful. This reminds me to leave room for the unexpected. Not to be so sure of something that there isn’t space for growth. Life is happening in you and all around you. You just never know when or where the next surprise will be. PeaceContinue reading “Unexpected Surprises”

Daffodil Cheer!

When you need a boost of cheer open your eyes and look for a daffodil. This is my favorite Spring bloom. My heart fills with cheer 💛 when a daffodil is near. May cheer find you on one of your Spring walks or drives. Peace and love to you.

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.

Look again!

My daughter and I spied this Praying Mantis in the neighbor’s garden. Nature teaches us to slow down and look again for things may appear on a 2nd look. This was the first time I have ever seen a Praying Mantis in person, truly a sight to behold. Here’s to you slowing down and takingContinue reading “Look again!”