Saturday, May 31

Just frogging around...


Spent the day playing...
Getting lost in the country with our sweet girl~


It was nice to have sunshine on our shoulders as we visited with pond friends~


Some have their legs...


The wee-ones were just zipping around taking in the glorious sunshine, too!

Hope your weekend is filled with happy surprises, Sweet Friends~

Saturday, May 24

Bird song~


With the first peek of light... the choir started!
Singing from their nests!
Tucked in the eaves troughs... singing.
Waiting on limbs for their chances at the feeder... singing.
Perched on the feeders... singing!
Peeking out of their birdhouses... singing!
Hopping through the lawn searching for worms---
singing to their babies, "breakfast is on the way!"

Good Morning, Friends! Hope your day is off to a musical start~

Sunday, May 18

ArtWalk & Watercolor fun~


Good Morning, Friends!
We have had a very busy week~ filled with wonderful blessings!
We enjoyed our son's Senior Recital mid-week...
I participated in Seneca Falls, NY 'ArtWalk' on Friday evening...
Our daughter graduated with her AAS degree in Graphic Design yesterday!


'Spring is busting out all over!'
It is absolutely beautiful here and green as far as our eyes can see.

Keeping our friends to the south in our thoughts and prayers as 
they clean up and rebuild from damaging waters & flooding...
Praying for all in CA... hoping the weather will help calm the fires.


Little bit of blue...


Little bit of yellow...


Little bit of orange...


Whole lot of nature!
It's wonderful to be in the gardens again~
I tucked some little watercolors in each of my Etsy shops yesterday...

Hope your day is filled with happy moments!

Sunday, May 11

Happy Mother's Day!


Hope your day is filled with sweet moments...
Love...
Fond memories...


Remembering so many dear women who have been a part of my life...
Each one taking time to love, shape, mold, encourage, lift me up!
Many have passed without knowing the impact they had...
Some continue to walk beside me today & I treasure them!

Giving thanks to each of you~
As women we share our hearts, minds, experiences and ideas!
We share with our children...
We share with all children...
It isn't about giving birth... it's about giving love.

Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day~ everyday!


Friday, May 9

Blue Jay!


This little guy caught me taking photos!
He was kind enough to pose and turn, tilt his head and lift his crest~
Dip down, look to the left,
Look up... tail up... tail down....

Great reference photos from a beautiful & smart friend!

Hope your day is filled with WONDERFUL!

Thursday, May 8

Around the yard...


Our schedules have been keeping us wildly busy...
Each hour of the day is filled with wonderful!

I had to get on my belly and take some pictures today~


We finally have some color!
Has been a very long wait~


It is a joy to see our Orioles, Grosbeaks & Piliated friends again...
So many different songs...


Peonies!


They must love the sun on their faces...
Sharing sweet conversation~


Perfection...
Every sweet and delicate detail~

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Monday, May 5

Tuesday, April 29

Praying you're safe~


Praying for all in the Midwest and South as these storms move through~


Praying these storms will weaken...
Praying you all stay safe~

Thinking of you, Dear Friends!

Wednesday, April 16

Snowman fabric collection "Warm Wishes"~


Now shipping to fabric stores, quilt shops...
"Warm Wishes" by Michelle Palmer


How I LOVE working with Red Rooster Fabrics!
They bring my paintings & designs to their beautiful fabrics~
These images are from the Warm Wishes panel!



My palette was inspired by vintage Christmas ornaments~





The panel can be viewed on Red Rooster Fabrics site:


More of the collection...





Makes my heart smile!
Thank you, Red Rooster Fabrics for another WONDERFUL collection~

Please share photographs of your "Warm Wishes" projects!
It is ALWAYS a joy to see what you make~

Hope your week is going great!

Tuesday, April 8

Wasp Nest~


The remaining piece of our large wasp nest fell sometime in the night~
I was out gathering it up in between raindrops!


Absolutely amazing...


Built in tiers...
Layer after layer of perfect construction.
My husband always says, "Measure twice, cut once..." 
These winged friends do not carry a ruler~


Safe inside an over-sized storage bag~
Just in case there are sleeping wings still inside...
Not sure anything could still be alive after our long-frigid-winter!


A photo from last Fall...
Once the leaf canopy was gone the rain, frost, ice & snow
began wearing it down little by little.
With nobody home to keep it in tip-top shape it began to wither away.

Wonder if they will return soon?
Last year they were in a tree next door~

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Monday, March 31

Here a bunny... there a bunny!


We had a heavy, cold, blanket of snow to greet us Sunday morning...
I drew this little friend.
Just a little reminder that Spring is just around the corner.
I'm not sure which corner... but it is coming!
The Red Wing Blackbirds keep reminding me~


Bunnies are still munching on the cuttings we toss on the compost pile...
They're itching to visit the REAL veggie garden!


We have had some beautiful night skies...
Crisp & clear!


Love how this little sparrow is sticking her chin out~


Lambs will be spotting the fields soon!


I say a little prayer for you and give thanks~




This bunny has a sweet tooth!


Wee mouse sharing her heart~
Hope your week is off to a great start!