Imagery by Kimberly

I adore this photo that was taken by a special photographer whose blog inspires me every time I go to it. This photo holds even more significance to me today since these are the colors of my son's wedding. Kimberly, did you know that your snapshot secretly touched me. Shades of green and the perfection of purple have always had places in my gardens and my heart. This June will be forever remembered in shades of whites, greens, and heavenly purple for they will color the wedding of our son and his bride. Life changes are sweet and when you look to His creation, they are selected if we just take notice. Thank you Kimberly for noticing. http://deardaisycottage.typepad.com/imagery_by_kimberly/page/2/

Be still my heart

It's February. My heart is so full of many things. Nearing the final days of Winter this year closes a chapter of life you know is coming but pray for the grace to glide through. Some things just sneak up on you and He carries you through ever so faithfully. Then... there are those awaited days that you know are coming and no matter how you plan for them you can't help but ask "where did the time go?" Births, blessings, so many "firsts", kindergarten, graduations, ordinary sweet days, awards, marriages, then miracle of birth again. Full days pass where nothing seems to completely fit and you wish for more than 24 hours in a day. It has been a history in the making ... replayed, revisited, cherished in the heart with time growing more and more wonderful. Life is precious in all its changes. Along with every change let the moments be captured and stand still in time so I can hang on just a little longer to the role of mom I so naturally am.

 

 loyal, steadfast and strong

 loving son you are to me

always true to your word

a fine husband you will be

 

The Art of Creativity

The Art Of Creativity

written and photographed

by nancysgardenarts

 all rights reserved

all things lovely, think on these things

dreaming in blue,
dream in pink, lavender, or in white Limelight

one blossom at a time, creating colors so divine

till the dream is fully mine

Winter 2012

 Last year I took a long break from my online business. I dove into teaching. I found out how hard it is to balance creativity and work alongside the desire to spend time with family. Not an earthshattering statement, I know. I thought having already lived & survived my 30's, 40's.?...that I could probably apply some of that wisdom gained to EVERYTHING I WANTED AND BETTER YET~ LOVED!  TO DO. Well, here I am actually relieved it's Winter. Never thought I'd say that. So this year I am promising to myself to recapture the passion of a life well-lived, my work well-done and my family well-loved. So wish me the best as I wish you all the prosperity and peace of a New Year.

Standing Tall

 Many times I look back to a place that inspired me. We celebrated our anniversary in the Gulf before the oil spill. I snapped this photo to hold that feeling I felt when I looked up. In the Northeast we have deciduous forests that reach from the hills. In the South, the palms point to the Creator and I am reminded of the strength of His creation. This past year so many people have been traumatized by nature's fury. My Redeemer still stands taller and it is been written that He bottles every tear shed. I am remembering 9-11 and asking for His goodness to prevail in the land of the living.