Zinneas for Marianne

I bought a pack of varied zinneas at the local nursery and they have finally bloomed!

I'm not crazy about the yellowish-white ones, but I'm happy there are a few vibrant ones in the bunch.

Because Marianne can't grow these, these are for her!

And the beautiful cloth they're on was a gift from her when she visited.

I think this would make a wonderful painting!

Okay...bye now :)

Illustration Friday: Three paisley bowls

I completely forgot that I played around with sketching this weekend while I was taking care of Stella, Kj and JB's sweet dog. (More on her Wednesday!)

I printed out different paisley patterns and willy-nilly cut them into bowl shapes. I found this large flower in a pile of stuff I bought at the artsy store there, and then I just drew in little zinnia type flowers.

It really is simple but I enjoyed the meditative flow. And Stella likes it ;)

Have a groovy week everyone!

IF : Wise Advice

There are many people out there who don't have anyone. No one to share their stories with. No one to eat dinner with or to sit on the porch steps and chat with. No one to comfort them when they're feeling sad or lonely.

Most times all these folks need is just five minutes of listening with an open heart. Someone to tell them there are better days ahead. Someone to encourage them and show them why it's worth getting out of bed in the morning.

Be that someone. Be inspired to change someone's life with a simple kindness.

Your life will be enriched tenfold.