Magnificent Magnolia

Right into the heart of this noble flower

but first the bud 

which opens up its petals

unfolding beauty

in different shades of tender pink

revealing all

against the blue of a late March sky.

The Sunshine Flower

Who can resist the golden curves

and radiating yellow energy?

Filling the frame

with gorgeousness.

Orange trumpets play to a lemon sky

A single bloom against the light

bringing some sunshine into our homes

in a vase

 for our delight.

Daffodils

whose botanical name is Narcissus

symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.

They are the sign of winter's end

and also symbolize friendship.

Light and colour play

Vibrant petals

with astonishing and contrasting dark centres

transparency against the light

with a sprinkling of black pollen

two anemones against the backlight

and a curly ribbon just for fun!

Crocheted heart pattern featured HERE

The Freedom of Abstract

Enter a world of colour

and cascading shapes

of light 

of discovery

and mystery.

Feel the ease of movement when you follow the flow.

Throw away all labels

and just enjoy with all your senses.

Become one with what you see and feel

and

remember your emotion.

Bowls from home

Bowls

are such harmonious objects.

I've always been attracted to rounded shapes

I love how they catch the light

and how there is no beginning or no end

just continuity.

Bowls are perfect for holding a full-blown rose

and for serving my freshly cooked apple and cinnamon for breakfast.

There is always a lavender bowl

 filled with sweet smelling lavender

in my home.

A sugar bowl

even though I no longer sweeten my drinks,

 the bowl is kept as a souvenir from my dad

who gave it to me many years ago.

Footnote:

The word bowl comes from the French word boule

and the Latin bulla: a round object.

I love word origins because they always tell a story!

Beauty, Love and Creativity

Love

Beauty

Creativity

Delicate

Joy...

the joy of giving.

"ALL THE THINGS THAT TRULY MATTER,

BEAUTY, LOVE, CREATIVITY, JOY

AND INNNER PEACE

ARISE FROM BEYOND THE MIND."

Eckhart Tolle

Rituals of Stillness

Through sound

At this time of the year

candlelight and tingsha bells, or cymbals, introduce me

to a new day.

Through touch and sense of smell

The ritual of applying face oil

embellished with sweet smelling essential oils of 

Rose

Geranium

Orange peel

Rosemary

Camomile

Marjoram

Lavandin

Through taste

Green tea with jasmine flowers

Through observing colour and shape

Through bringing the beauty of nature into my home

and creating a corner of gratitude

Through still life

And

as the afternoon gently slips towards the evening

Another candle

Bringing presence into my home.

There are so many ways to stillness

Have you found yours?