Sunday, July 23, 2017

Simple Pleasures

Here are some simple pleasures I found this past week.

A basket of gathered apples from the old orchard near our home...








 veggies to please the appetite...














 fresh picked beans...hmm looks like someone is checking them out!















feathers and a sprig of larkspur to sketch...



















and lastly a bouquet of wildflowers with a delicious handful of blackberries.

May each of you find some simple pleasures too.


Have a blessed week.

Hugs Debbie

27 comments:

  1. Lovely simple pleasures you've shared here, Debbie. Looks like a delightful weekend.

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  2. So sweet - and so July! Lovely!

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  3. Wonderful pleasures/treasures. And, apples already? I can almost taste it.

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  4. Simple pleasures are some of the most treasured. I love your wild flower bouquet, and the apples look delicious..
    Thank you for visiting and your kind words.
    blessings,
    Penny

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  5. Your beautiful "simple" things made me smile....lovely treasures! Have a wonderful week!

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  6. p.s. Your watercolor is lovely, and so delicate.

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  7. Those are beautiful photos, Debbie, and I love your sketch of the larkspur blossoms!

    Blessings,
    Victoria

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  8. I love all your simple pleasures, Debbie! And your sketch is beautiful!

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  9. What a great bounty of simple but special pleasures. Love how the larkspurs turned out!

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  10. Hello Debbie, they may be simple pleasures, but they make my heart sing. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos and your delightful sketch.

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  11. Pretty pictures
    I see maybe green bean relish?
    A great week to you!

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  12. Such a delight! Simple pleasures are the best!!

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  13. These little gems make me feel all is right with the world.
    Gorgeous larkspur sketch!
    Beautiful post, Debbie!

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  14. Love the post and especially enjoyed seeing the painting study of the Larkspur. Similar in some ways to the Columbine, maybe?
    And is that a flicker feather?
    I am actually painting radishes at the moment so enjoyed seeing fresh leaves as mine are wilted... very handy. My daughter grows all their veggies, but is not close enough for me to take advantage. Is the white flower Queen Ann's lace? It doesn't really look like it but maybe the angle. Sorry about the questions but it is a great post.
    Have a blessed week, my friend.

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  15. The basket of apples would make the perfect still life Debbie......and a beautiful larkspur sketch.....wonderful work!!

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  16. It's the little things that make the day special and your day certainly was that. Hope you have a great week.

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  17. Love your watercolor study, Debbie! And great treasure to grow your own veggies!

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  18. What a lovely selection of just about everything that is necessary-cats, fruits and veggies, and flowers! Good for you for appreciating all things that make us happy:)

    Hope your week is off to a great start. Thanks for sharing your bounty:)
    Libby

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  19. I love that fact that simple things give you so much joy.

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  20. Thank you Debbie! I am so happy you enjoyed the end result..
    blessings,
    Penny

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  21. You are truly blessed, not only to be surrounded by these simple pleasures, but to see them, to appreciate them, to share them....Thank you...

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  22. Lovely painting! I admire your garden-such beans!! Hope you share what you're doing with the apples! Love to you!

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  23. Hi Debbie, wild bouquets are the most beautiful and yours is just awesome. Summer passes too quickly and I just can't believe we are almost in August. Look at all your garden products!....Wow, you must work lots of hours outside! Your drawing is so sweet, I hope you find the time to do more. A hug

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  24. Love those apples and the veggies. I envy you for producing your own fruits and vegetables. And your watercolor sketch is beautiful, I love the blues. Greetings

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  25. The smallest pleasures can yield the biggest treasures...

    The delicacy of the sketchbook page is admirable - the colours are beautiful. -best wishes.

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  26. Oh my, everything looks so good and each photo should be a painting! I always love peeking into your sketchbook ,Debbie, it is a beautiful rendering of a gorgeous flower!

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  27. I need to come live where you are. Sadly two elk broke my fence and ate all my beautiful greens beans. I caught them with beans hanging out of their mouths claiming not to know why I was yelling at them. lol Those apples are beautiful..Love your painting of the wildflowers! to love feathers and gather them all the time. My mom told me before she died that she would always be with me, just look for a feather and know she is there. As I left her memorial service a feather blew down in front of me. She still sends them. :-)

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