Category: flowers

Big Ears

February 9, 2025

“For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.” — Ivan Panin put ear to the ground listen to accounts of fact instrument of truth *   *   * Sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms on the grounds of the Bonnet House invite visitors to explore the beauty of art and nature with larger-than-life creations … More Big Ears

Blended

February 2, 2025

Blended families are a beautiful mix of diverse people who each serve an important role in our lives. At times, it can be challenging to appreciate everyone’s unique beauty.” — Deana Kellar La Rosa blending of beauty mingling of diversity cemented with love *   *   * Blending of velvet rose petals tell important story of … More Blended

Floral Ornaments

December 22, 2024

“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” — Richelle Goodrich floral ornaments outshine colored Christmas lights adornments of hope *   *   * A Winter Wonderland of Flowers, created by Stacey Danielson for Florence Griswold Museum 2023 Holiday celebration • Photo and “Floral Ornaments” haiku by Mary O’Connor • A Merry Christmas and … More Floral Ornaments

Delicate Moments

November 24, 2024

“True delicacy, that most beautiful heart-leaf of humanity, exhibits itself most significantly in little things.” — Mary Howitt lace fit for a queen delicate but not fragile gift of loveliness *   *   * Delicate moments may be found in everyday moments of life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Delicate Moments” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Delicate Moments

Relaxed

November 17, 2024

“Whenever in doubt, turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.” — John Lennon concern cast aside just soaking up loveliness the art of drifting *   *   * Also known as an African daisy, this Gerber daisy spreads brilliantly colored petals in a floating display of intricacy and beauty • Photo and “Relaxed” haiku by … More Relaxed

Torchlight

November 6, 2024

“One tiny flame could make so many other flames; one tiny flame could set afire the whole world.” — Anne Rice begin with one flame start of tomorrow’s bright light history on fire *   *    * Sun sparked torches ignite in flames of tomorrow’s fever • “Torchlight” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2024 … More Torchlight

Daily Grind

October 23, 2024

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” — Colin Powell turning round and round powered by perseverance daily grind of life *   *   * The daily grind is what it’s all about at the Wee Faerie Village. This whimsical windmill is where the faeries grind pretty flower petals … More Daily Grind

Entanglement

October 9, 2024

“The world is intertwined and we therefore have to be gentle in the way we treat one another and the Earth, so that our impact on others is benevolent and good.” — Maya Soetoro-Ng entangled patterns soft edges sharp lines converge neighborhood make-up *   *   * Complement of stems, spikes and softness • Photo and … More Entanglement

Extra Beauty

October 6, 2024

“We are mosaics. Pieces of light, love, history, stars… Glued together with magic and music and words.” ― Anita Krizzan fragments of one’s life designs and colors cry out masterful story *   *   * Mosaic of Monarch butterfly’s wings adds touch of drama to garden’s beauty • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Extra Beauty” haiku by … More Extra Beauty