These petunias always make me smile
These petunias always make me smile. I have two pots of them by the front door, so I'm smiling a lot these days. Thanks to Las Baulines Nursery for carrying them again…
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September 1, 2021
Naked lady amaryllis flower and petals, buck's horn plantain, dahlia flowers and petals
How does one prepare to move things over to a new computer?
How does one prepare to move things over to a new computer? My old iMac is groaningly slow. Not sure if that's a word, but it's how it makes me feel — I…
August 30, 2021
Dahlia flower and petals, verbena, sage, Japanese anemone
Hot and smoky
It's hot and smoky. This time last year we were evacuated to Oakland, to Elmwood. I made mandalas there with a new palette of botanical species. It was super smoky…
August 28, 2021
Sunflower, alstroemeria petals, rosehips
August Mandala is summer, and mornings are foggy
This August mandala is summer, with only three plants used in the design, and mornings are foggy, perfect walking weather. Sunflower, alstroemeria petals, rosehips Went up Sky Trail again this…
August 24, 2021
I had a “drinking dream” last night, though this time it was a “sugar dream”
Dahlia, breath of heaven leaves, Japanese anemone, dahlia petals I had a "drinking dream" the other night, though this time it was a "sugar dream". My drawing teacher and some other indistinct…
August 23, 2021
Dahlia flowers and petals, crocosomia seed heads, daisy whose name I don't know, virgin's bower clematis
Visit from a former co-worker yesterday
Had a lovely visit from a former co-worker yesterday. She's an expert on internet security at kp.org. I learned a lot from her, back in the day. She's still working…
August 22, 2021
Leek flower, hydrangea petals, passion flowers from in front of the Thrift Store, seed heads of ranunculus
Love the combination of greens and blues in the one.
Love the combination of greens and blues in this one. And also the purple, great combo.
August 20, 2021
Petunias, strawflowers, hare grass, scabiosa seed heads, calibrachoa
The light today reminded me of the last fire season
The light today reminded me of the last fire season. It's the day I associate with the start of the Woodward fire, though the lightning strikes came a day or two earlier.…
August 18, 2021
Kent Beauty Oregano, horsetail fern fronds, pepper tree berries, coriander seed
Kent Beauty Oregano
I love this Kent Beauty ornamental oregano, so delicate and sweet. I think it's named for Kent because it looks a bit like hops, which are widely grown in Kent, UK.…
August 16, 2021
Sun burning through the fog
Doing something every day for a year – but what about NOT doing something every day for a year?
Doing something every day for a year appeals to me. In June I finished up a year of daily mandalas. I really loved how it gave structure and meaning to…
August 15, 2021