A Summer Landscape

Pastel Painting

The view from our hilltop inspired me a few evenings ago to paint this summer landscape.
It is a familiar scene that never fails to move me.   Often there will be cattle grazing on the hillside or deer in the meadow.

In the sky there may be a Red-Tailed Hawk on the wing.

Moth Hummingbird

Moths and butterflies flutter to the wildflowers that grow there.








For sure and for certain it is a place that is close to my heart.

Do you have a special spot that inspires you to paint,  take a photo, or write a poem?    If so I hope you will share.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs Debbie

"Singing in the Rain"

This weekend brought us some much needed rain.  To celebrate I am sharing this link to the old song performed by Gene Kelly... "Singing in the Rain"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmCpOKtN8ME

The sunflowers thought they would join in

 as well as the Rose of Sharon

and Queen Anne's Lace.


Think I will too!



Hope everyone has a lovely week.

Hugs Debbie

August

Blue skies and hot sunny days...

 Meadows and verdant hillsides...

watercolor study

Ripening fruit...

A good love story...

and some fun companions all make this month's arrival welcome.

Hoping your August is wonderful too!

Glad to be back - missed all of you. Will be stopping by to visit everyone soon.

Hugs Debbie

Break

Like this fella I am taking a short break.
  
There is quite a few projects needing done.

May not be around to visit but will catch up with everyone soon.

Have a wonderful end of July - see you in August.

Hugs Debbie

Psalms

"The heavens declare the glory of God;

  the skies proclaim the work of his hands... Psalm 19:1

"O Lord, our Lord how majestic is your name in all the earth.  " Psalm 8:1

"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.   I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds."  Psalm 77:11-12

"From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I."  Psalm 61:2

In light of this past week's events in the world I find comfort in this book of Psalms.

Hope you do too.

God Bless!

Old Faithfuls

common orange daylily

These old faithfuls are such treasures in the garden.  

In spite of our unusually dry summer this year they have faithfully continued to put on a show.

 Daylilies are not fussy.   Whether in sun or shade...

rain or drought














they continue to bloom each day.

Over the years I have added different varieties and colors.  All seem to grow and flourish making them wonderful plants that never seem to disappoint.

If choosing well one can have blooms from May to August.   For this reason they are one of my favorite perennials.

Do any of you have a faithful plant?   If so - hope you will share .

Thanks for taking time to stop and visit.   Have a lovely week.

Hugs Debbie

Wishing

Shelby & Schindler

We are wishing everyone who is celebrating tomorrow a Happy 4th of July!

To all our other friends we wish you a wonderful week.

Hugs from Shelby & Schindler