Poppy Botanical Post Card

There is just something about the beauty of poppies, commonly known as the Black Opium Poppy,  Papaver somniferum, or the breadseed poppy. This is a species of a flowering plant in the family - Papaveraceae. It is the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are derived and is a valuable ornamental plant, …

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Ocean Art and an announcement

There’s something about water that draws us in and fascinates us. There are approximately 332.5 million cubic miles of water on Earth. Water covers more than 70 percent of Earth's surface. As humans we long to find peace and tranquility. So where do we usually go, to the water. It might be as simple as a …

Product Review: Faber-Castell Artist Pens

I have been asked what medium is my favorite. This is something I cannot answer with a simple reply. I do have one constant that I always go to, and that is my PITT Artist Pens made by Faber-Castell.  Photos of pens is credited to the Faber-Castell site. PITT means Pigmented India Ink. These pens …

Sunshine Blogger Award

Thank you so much Mel from Fiction In My Head for nominating me! Mel is so talented! So if you are not following her you are missing out. I had an opportunity to create a piece of multi media art for Mel this year, thank you, Mel! I had a great time creating it! I …

When Fashion and Nature Collide – July Edition

The summer months call us outside to enjoy our surroundings, let us feel the warmth of the sun on our skin. This year it's been especially hot all over the world. It's a perfect time to put on your favorite hat for a little shade, enjoy the music - perhaps your favorite song or natures …

A Garden Party

Join us on Wednesday, June 20th for a Garden Party edition of When Fashion and Nature Collide. You will see fashion, beautiful flowers, critters, and art. Until then, you can check out our past editions below with links. May Edition   April Edition   March Edition I cannot wait to see you there! Much love, …

French Botanical Paper Gotu-Kola

Recently, I learned about this herb, Gotu-Kola and it's amazing properties. I love to learn about medicinal herbs and their endless benefits. Luda, at Plants and Beyond is one of my favorites. She posted this great article about Gotu-Kola. Click on the links provided to read the benefits. I was inspired by her comments and …

When Fashion & Nature Collide – Mixed Media

Mixed media is a technique involving the use of two or more artistic mediums, such as ink and pastel, digital painting and watercolor, photos and line layering that are combined in a single composition. Decorative paper can be used as a filler background between the different layers of mediums. Antique book plates and stained paper …

A Mother’s Day French Botanical

  Happy Mother's Day! To all of those incredible women in our lives that care for us each and every day. Whether you are new moms, a pregnant mom-to-be, one who has adult children, or a fur mom, I hope this day is blessed with love. To my mom, I love you more than anything …

Lilac Botanical Print

For a few glorious weeks the lilacs bloom. The fragrance fills the air with that old fashioned scent that can transport you to another time. There are different lilacs that offer blooms in the summer and fall, but I truly love the early bloomers. They seem to set off spring on the right foot. Cathi …