Flower for Art and Crafts – Wild Tansy

I have a love/hate relationship with Tansy. As an extremely invasive plant, I pull about 95% of them. The other 5%, I let grow in clumps away from the gardens. I see why some states prohibit the planting of this golden-faced button. I believe they would grow through concrete. A few interesting facts; Tansy was …

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The Gift of Winter

In a cocoon of soft knits, fleece, cozy slippers, and generous soft lighting, it is easy to dream about spring. We are in January and still have quite a few, long months left. We are given the gift of Winter. For most of us who live where winter holds on a little too long, it …

When Fashion and Nature Collide -Feline Good

Feline couture is feline good! Cats flourish at being the ruler of their domain. Who cannot relate to being King or Queen of their castle. The power of animal fashion is everywhere in pattern. It has purred its way into print and our hearts. Cats have been featured on runways for years as cat motifs …

Simple Pleasures

Explore. Slow down to appreciate what surrounds you. Enjoy the sound of the rain, look for the shimmer in the frost and snow, and the bursts of color nature provides. Keep a journal of ideas and scribble illustrations. Take pleasure in seasonal feasts and harvest. Tell stories. Mark your legacy. Cherish handmade. Try your hand …

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 …

Summer’s Finale

September is a transition month here in Michigan. The air has a nip, the trees lush green begins to fade, turning into the spectacular display of fall colors that we all love. Just as a preview, a few of the soft woods like the birch and sugar maples begin to glow with a hint of …

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, …

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, …

Seven Day Photo Challenge with a 3C Style Twist

My beautiful and talented friend Dominique over at 3C Style has tagged me in the Seven Days Photo Challenge! Thanks so much, Dominique! Like her, I am twisting it up because I just cannot help myself. The official rules are … Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanations. …