Projects

Listen, can you hear it? Spring's sweet cantata. The strains of grass pushing through the snow. The song of buds swelling on the vine. The tender timpani of a baby robin's heart. Spring.

Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, Northern Exposure, Wake Up Call, 1992

 

~I had planned on building myself a cottage garden this Spring.  With a little white fence and landscaping ties with paths of tiny gravel to different sections.  I still would love to have this one day but I don't think I can take it on yet. 

With landscaping work to be done down at the pond...I am putting in a bridge, a bench and a primrose, Impatiens, daylilies garden at the edge where the spring runs into the main pond. 

With an outdoor room being built before you go out onto the dock...our plan is to have an exposed beam ceiling with a hammock, a bar and a sitting area.  Also I'll have storage boxes down there to keep fish food, floats and life jackets in so that we don't have to come up and down the hill to the basement for new toys constantly.  The floor will be the rock just like our patio up here at the house.  I am also dreaming of native trumpet vines wrapping around the roof.

And then there is the studio.  I am looking forward to warmer temps and taking on more clients.  Without the gallery I can focus on my own individual work.   I am so excited that I have been invited to do a show of my portraits this summer!  I don't have all the details yet but I will share them when I do.    I have my fingers crossed that this will give me an excuse to ask some characters of our fine county to do their portrait.

So, with that going on, I decided it wasn't a good time to take on the responsibility of a full garden.  Instead I am going to add many more pots to my patio and deck and harvest that way.  Last year we were blessed with many tomatoes and herbs so this year maybe I will add some lettuces and squash.    Plus I won't have to kill Toonces's chickens for destroying my cottage garden and I have a very sneaking suspicion that they would do just that.

~My own favorite muses keep me busy.  Caleb did some basketball photos in the studio while they were out for the snow.   

 

 

 

A few of Caleb's shots.

 

I would also just like to say since I do keep this Blog for me that last Friday a very good man passed away.  Just a wonderful, fun loving guy who treated you the same every time he saw you.    He was just a true joy to be around and had a heart to match his large 6 ft 7 or so frame.    The world still has good people.   Sometimes we forget that I think.  And we lost one last  Friday.    It was an honor to have known you Franklin Cox!  

 

Comments

[JoeInVegas]

I wonder who will be spending the most time in the hammock. Also add a small fridge for the margarittas?

[Jade]

Caleb could be the younger version of that Twilight star that all the girls are swooning over. It's in the eyes, and perhaps his highlights. Not sure what. Just what I think when I see these pics especially the center one.

Have a good weekend.

[Amy Key Turman]

We are clearly in the same mood. I am so ready for spring!

Lovely photo of Caleb. He is so handsome.

I am finally blogging again; please stop by and encourage me so I won't crap out again.

Have a great weekend.

[dena]

I love cottage gardens, and I'll be waiting (impatiently) for the day you finally get yours together. I'm sure it will be beautiful.

Your project for this year sounds incredible as well. I can't wait for the pictures.

Great photos of Caleb..handsome kid.

Sorry to hear about your friend. It always hits harder when it's the good ones.

[colleen]

Ooh la la Dalia. That's exciting news about showing your portraits. Caleb looks a bit like you in the second shot. Is it almost spring again? How did that happen?

[Col]

Your plans for around the pond sound wonderful. What an inviting retreat that will be.
Love the portraits of Caleb. What a handsome lad he is.
And I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. (hugs)

[Linda King]

That was such a sweet tribute to Franklin- so like him- simpe yet so good. You have a gift for the written word, Deana.

[Amy]

Young Caleb is quite the handsome dude. Those eyes are sure to woo the young ladies!

[Pearl]

Gosh Cabel is aging before our eyes!

Sorry to hear of your loss of Franklin.''

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[Pearl]

[typo. Caleb.]

[Jennifer]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like he was a good man.

These are gorgeous photos. Look at those eyes. I am so enjoying watching these kids grow up through your blog.

[OldOldLady Of The Hills]

So sorry for your loss, my dear Deana....It is always tough when one of the "angels" that we know, leaves us....!
Those pictures---as always---are FANTASTIC! Your Niece and Nephews are the most attractive children---ALL So very very Handsome and Beautiful....!

I love that you and Toonces continue to make your beautiful Home and Garden and Pond, a place of Beauty....Just since I have known you, my dear, you have done so much to the Property...The Pond being the biggest thing, I guess....!