What’s in the Flower Garden | July
Some of the lovely flowers blooming in my mom’s garden this month… roses, irises, daisies and my favourite peonies.
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Painted Folk Art Valentines
Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Readers!
This year I made folk art style painted Valentine cards for my friends and family. I started out by making a Victorian “puzzle purse”, and then made some other styles, so each one was unique.
The puzzle purse was hard to figure out how to fold, but once you finally “pop” it into place it makes sense! And there is so much space to fill with fun illustrations and messages, since it’s double sided.
This pop open heart was a fun one to make.
This one spins to say “eye- heart- u- so- much”. I wanted to illustrate a sheep so it would be “eye- heart- ewe” but figured I wouldn’t have space to paint a sheep, haha.
This one, below, would make a cute envelope to hold a little gift…
I accidentally painted this heart envelope one upside down, I should have had the point facing up, so when it opens the heart is upright.
Did you make or receive any Valentines this year? How are you planning to celebrate today?
Aurora Borealis
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1
Northern lights on the evening of November 11, 2025.
Garden at the End of Summer
And just like that the garden is done and fall is here. Here are some of the last flowers and things in the gardens.
The last rose of summer. Never the most showy bloom, but the most resilient for sure!
Canada thistles are such an invasive (and prickly) weed, but the blooms are so interesting!
These are poppy seed heads above; what an interesting shape.
The stack of firewood is ready for the cold winter days ahead!
