Category Archives: spirit

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.

Keeping It Old School

I was in Sycamore, Illinois over the weekend and I had to feed the meter with change. I haven’t had to feed a parking meter in over a decade. Luckily, I had some change…phew! I appreciated the design of the parking meter. Have you come across an old practice or thing lately that takes youContinue reading “Keeping It Old School”

Have a brilliant day!

The trees in fall seem to shout wake up and be bold. I am in awe when I see the magnificent colors of the tree leaves in fall. Appreciate the glorious gifts of Mother Nature and let the beauty stir your soul. Peace and love to you. 🧡💛❤

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!”