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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Love the combination of greens and blues in this one. And also the purple, great combo.
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.…
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.…
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…