A Riot of Rose Blooms

Climbing roses located on my front porch trellis. The shrub was planted probably ten years prior before we moved into our house. That was twelve years ago. At the time, I knew nothing...

Found ~ Vintage Dresser

SNEAK PEEK! Here is a before shot of a lovely vintage dresser. Purchased a few months ago at an antique store, it also includes an original matching mirror. The dealer had no history...

Original Still Life Paintings

Here is a series of original still life paintings featuring assorted fruits and even some hungry finches. Inspired by 17th- century Italian painter Giovanna Garzoni, I painted these in 1997 using acrylic paint...

Garden Tour

Two summers ago, mid-June, we celebrated two birthdays. My mother's including mine. In spite of temps in upper 90s, we partook in a private garden tour in the town where my parents live....

A Garden Nursery

A few summers ago hubby and I visited Van Lierop Garden Market located in Sumner, Washington. This peaceful and unique shop offers a glorious riot of potted plants, stone ornaments, bubbling fountains, garden furniture,...