Planning

 In planning a new painting I decided to look over my current style. I have been thinking of trying a looser style after looking at my paintings in the past. I have decided sometimes I really like my paintings in the early states! Similar to what I do in my art journals.Here are a few of them in their mid and final stages. Hmmmmm. We shall see what is next!

before

after

before

after

Retirement wisdom!

 

Retirement wisdom!

 I have officially passed the 8 month retired mark and have alot to say.

1. don't make plans on how you think you will feel - it is a brave new world!

2. it will all work out if you take it a day at a time

3. trust God, every day, He has a plan!

4. start one new thing and stick with it: Walking was mine - baby steps and am now up to 3 miles 4 times a week

5. connect with community - bible study and connecting to some new ATC trading communities online were my go to's.

6 daily write down a few things you need to get done.Small things -clean a closet ,sort papers etc.  NAP  you earned it!

7. have a friend to call- especially one you gets you!

8.re-learn how not to rush- the week is long but each day will have a flow to it- trust!

9. watch you tubes of things you want tolearn-mine was flower gardening-small scale

10. when people say what are you doing-just tell them you are being! there is only your perfect time line and it will all slowly work in to a wonderful routine

The light of my path

What is it about change that I detest?  Most likely it is the fact of making decisions. I hate making

decisions, mainly because I don’t want to be wrong! The hardest decision I made this last year was if retiring was the right thing to do? IT WAS! I have realized it was fear in the unknown that was my biggest issue,  no trust in myself but most of all wondering if  this was Gods plan for me.While studying some scriptures today I found some clarity! My trust has to be in God, He will make the way or return me to another path. I had made the water so murky with my thoughts of what could go wrong, that I could not see the still water that God had for me. I am often my own stumbling stone! He truly is my solid foundation, in Him is no shadow of turning. He has made the path clear, and delightful! Thank you Lord!

Peachy queen

 Fresh from the easel, I call her Peachy Queen. Love the shades of peach red and greens together, fresh. She is available on my Etsy shop. Feels good to take my time with a painting and let my imagination shine.  

Journal Page for Winter- Dream house

This looks like the home I grew up induring my younger years. It was in upstate NY and I loved the snow.  This in honor of the snow day we had on Our little island. It was amazing and I was a kid again. 

Friday face off- what a sweet face it is

Hootie the Barred Owl we re-homed this year after he was re-habed for a broken femur. 

He is back in the sanctuary in the wild :) What a perfect face.

 

ATC swaps fabric and vintage

Love using vintage fabrics, photos and so many trimmings from my ever-growing stash. 

Hopeful to join more swaps in 2025!

photos fabric and words!

Lace and trims!

 

Backyard view

 My afternoon view never disappoints. The activity at the birdbath is an epic event daily. Who is going to dominate the bath time. Some grooming - some such sitting - while in the bushes each  waits their turn. Of course there is a definite hierarchy! Enjoy the visions of nature 👇 below.