The Power of Mother Nature

We all aspire to have a better life. Live with little stress and enjoy the efforts of our hard work. We need to look after ourselves, make sure we take care of our body and that includes our mind. We need to be in our right element to root properly, take shape, and prune away …

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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, …

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 …

Line Drawing Inspiration

Line drawing is near and dear to my heart. The above picture is just a few of my drawings. It's my favorite form of expression, I am a doodler. When I am on the phone, I tend to make a page full of botanicals and dogs. Not sure why, but I do it mindlessly. This …

Medicinal Plant Botanical Art

Calodracon nobilis, also known as the Cabbage Palm, Good Luck, Palm Lily. This plant makes for remarkable botanical art, but I was pleasantly surprised by this plants medicinal properties. The root placed in vinegar is used for preparation against bleeding. The leaf, in form of infusion oil, is used to treat wounds. Infusion of three …

Getting Crafty

It's that time of the year when the crafty bubbles over. It's fun to try new things when it's a little too chilly or snowy to do much outside. I'm always cruising Pinterest for new and fun ideas. Recently, I saw small sea turtle jewelry blanks on Etsy and thought these could make perfect gifts …

Art and Medicine

Art based on Science. Medicine is an art. Brilliant people in history have spoken about the importance of the arts within science. Albert Einstein ingeniously stated, “After a certain high level of technical skill is achieved, science and art tend to coalesce in esthetics, plasticity, and form. The greatest scientists are always artists as well.”

Free Halloween Printables

  Grinning carved, candlelit pumpkins flicker in the night. Werewolves howl as trick-or-treaters scream in delight. Witches brew their finest dragon breath brood.. Zombies in an ugly mood Darkness and dread fills a Banshees cries. Green monsters with thirteen eyes. Ghost and goblins dance under the moonlight. Cloaked in darkness hungry vampires bite. Ghouls wander in cemeteries, …

Free Autumn Printable

Hello~ Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love all the comfort the season brings, not to mention the pie and candy 🙂  Today, I am offering a free Autumn printable for personal use only.  Autumn Free Printable 8 x 10 Enjoy the free printable! Please tag #PenPaperandPetals on Instagram. Would love to …

Art of Arrangement

A few fun summer arrangements I wanted to share. With every roadside and garden in full bloom, it's fun to incorporate the flowers with everyday items. I hope your summer adventures have been spectacular! With much love, Lisa