Spring 2021

Planting Maple Tree, Heirloom Tomatoes, Squash and Eggplant Watching the baby leaves as they birth out on the Redbud Tree and Buckeye’s Red Berry blossoms Purple and White bearded Irises they dot the back yard while St. Francis stands watch over the pond Smiling at the songs of the BlueJays and Cardinals and the Mockingbirds […]

Spring has sprung

and with it so has the pollen, followed by lots of rain what beautiful lush green is everything – the grass, the cherry tree’s leaves, the moss in the pond and the irises stems, the large quantities of mint and a rhododendron bush that exploded with pink blossoms our pond with its frogs and lilies, […]

January 2016 ‘Building Blocks’

A new year. A new opportunity for growth; A new minute, hour, week, month, season to choose to express ‘Love’ over Fear; ‘Peace’ over Unrest; ‘Joy’ over Sadness. I just read a dear friends newsletter for the end of 2015, entitled ‘Choose Joy’. I loved it! I must share that it’s been some years now […]

Late September, Gratitude and an amazing Flower

Late September As the days become shorter, my determination to get out into the daylight is more prevalent than ever. I thank God for the gift of sight and sound, the ability to walk, create and speak. Today while walking the grounds of the Biltmore Estate with my husband, my eyes and my camera couldn’t help […]

Nearing Summer and more Spring Blooms

As the days get longer, so do the tasks and the hikes! Hopefully, wherever you live, you are able to enjoy the different seasons. The flowers are plentiful in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  I’ve included some recent photographs of flowers blooming at the Biltmore Estate and surrounding areas. To purchase my work, please […]

Spring is here!

It’s been a long Winter, however, I do believe Spring is finally here! I’ve heard several people complain about the Winter we’ve had… I love all of the seasons… so I am grateful for each one. It’s wonderful watching the birds sing, the flowers bloom, and the big blue sky with occasional clouds passing by. […]

Art Show Magnolia Ray – Asheville NC

    Please stop by to eat and peruse my art at Magnolia Ray, 72 Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC 28804 – February 14, 2013 – March 31, 2013 A portion of each sale will be contributed to MANNA FoodBank of WNC. For Hours, contact: Magnolia Ray – 828.258.5228. Thank you! ~ Anita