BLUE

Sometimes, on a troubled day, looking up at the endless blue of the sky brings peace. It's a deep, infinite, calm blue that sooths the soul. On a day like today, when my post is short, and perhaps does not have an image, I think I will move my peaceful/happy comment to FACEBOOK. You should be able to find me easily by typing in my name and my website - www.heatheranderson-animalart.com.

Hope Springs . . . Spring Hopes

Hope springs eternal, and in the Spring, one pins one's hopes on a tiny seed. The other day, I planted a few left-over tomato seeds from last year, and I just noticed that several of them have come up. This is exciting! I don't do badly with flowers, but last year was the first time I grew an edible tomato, and now I have a chance to do it all over again. My Spring hopes are hitched to these tiny plants, and who knows, by August, I may have another one of these beauties.

SMALL PLEASURES

Today is about small pleasures . . . . an E chat with a dear friend, an unexpected gift, and a new commission. The sun is shinning, everyone feels peaceful and happy, and lunch is looming. Yes, a good day! I wish the same to you all.

FAERY VELVET

We were driving through the woods this morning on our way to a nearby village, and although it was far too early for this night owl, I couldn't help enjoying the gorgeous mounds of moss that are beginning to show in the wooded areas as the snow pulls back. It's SO intense and rich. This must be what the Faeries make their winter gowns from. I suppose some bleach it in frost and then tint it with rainbow colors, while others opt for the glowing green of the moss itself. It's always a wonderful Spring treat to see these mossy mounds in their brilliant emerald and peridot greens.

COMFORT

A cozy fire in the studio on a cold day, and a pretty dog stretched out companionably on the hearth rug are beautiful things! Yes, there really is a fire going (electric), it just didn't show up all that well in the photo.

The Beauty of Words

"LOOK FOR A LOVELY THING AND YOU WILL FIND IT. IT IS NOT FAR - IT NEVER WILL BE FAR. Sara Teasadale I love the beauty of words. My grandmother used to recite poetry to me - she had a verse to fit any and every occasion. She intilled in me a love of the music of words. I was so lucky.

COOKIES AND TEA

Don't you find the world is always a better place with a plate of home-made cookies and a cup of your favorite tea? These are Lemon Poppyseed cookies, and I have them with my favorite Yorkshire Tea. Using a pretty china plate and cup enhances the mini home getaway - pretty things always do. I love to bake. Baking helps make a celebration, and at other times, it eases stress. And whatever the reason for doing it, in the end, you have something delicious to share. Can it get any better!