Influence of Color

“You can never go wrong with a little pink; a lot works too.” — Dana Dalgetty totems of color emotions piled to the sky spectrum of pleasure *   *   * Spectrum of Creativity ~ Colors are important stimulants of creativity, with warm colors, such as pink, provoking emotions of comfort, peace and calm; hot colors, … More Influence of Color

Shades of Beauty

“Beauty awakens the soul to act.” — Dante Alighieri impetus of joy sight of beauty stimulates artistic vision *   *   * Stimulants of creativity ~ Shades of color, fragrance of beauty, softness of petals • Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is filled with tips and exercises for building creativity possibilities. Available here. Pride of … More Shades of Beauty

An Open Mind

“All sorts of things can happen when you’re open to new ideas and playing around with things.” — Stephanie Kwolek open to ideas cup of creativity chalice of fancies Opening the door to creativity begins with the opening of both our eyes and our minds. Saying Yes! to your creative self is a first step … More An Open Mind

Creative Bud

“To be creative means to be in love with life.” — Osho splash of bright color stretch of imagination creative lift-off *   *   * COMING SOON! ~My new book, Say Yes! to Your Creative Self, explores the ins and outs of creativity. Written for all who think they don’t have a creative bone in their … More Creative Bud

Kaleidoscope

“Our days are a kaleidoscope. Every instant a change takes place in the contents. New harmonies, new contrasts, new combinations of every sort.” — Henry Ward Beecher colors shapes sizes collide in changing patterns harmony happens *   *   * Kaleidoscope ~ With its combination of curved and pointed shapes, layered in pinks and whites, this … More Kaleidoscope

Shared Happiness

“Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.” — John Harrigan collage of petals acres and acres of smiles happiness in bloom *   *   * Flower Farm ~ With over 750,000 tulips, representing 100+ unique varieties, Wicked Tulips is the largest U-Pick Flower Farm in New England • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Shared … More Shared Happiness

Outreach of Hope

“Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is.” – Jessica Harrelson cascades of wishes outpourings from depth of soul hope springs eternal *   *   * Hope’s Outreach ~ With its delicate pink beauty and grace, the Weeping Cherry Tree spreads a message of hope • Photo of Prunus Serrulata Weeping Cherry by … More Outreach of Hope

Heaven’s Scent

“The heart is like a flower. Unless it is open, it cannot release its fragrance into the world.” — Rajneesh scent of pure goodness spreading in the gentle wind heaven sent beauty *   *   * Fragrance in the Air ~ Spring blossoms spread sensations of loveliness • Photo and “Heaven’s Scent” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Heaven’s Scent

Patch of Peace

“Touch the earth, speak of love, walk on common ground.” — Steven van Zandt where orchids are found so is the beauty of peace patch of emotion *   *   * Ground Cover ~ Tiny orchids bring great pleasure • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Patch of Peace” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024

Top of the Heap

“Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over.” — Richard Brinsley Sheridan heap rose upon rose display of garden’s beauty magnificent pile *   *   * Look Up ~ Rose upon rose heightens beauty • “Top of the Heap” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2024