Commonly referred to as the "moth orchid", Phalaenopsis are one of the longest blooming orchid genera producing flowers that last from 2 to 6 months before dropping. Phalaenopsis have also been known to bloom 2 to 3 times per year once they have reached a mature size. These photos are of my Phalaenopsis LAST season. … Continue reading in memorial
Month: May 2012
tee #3
Back in the tee-shirt business today. This time California Poppies with ladybugs, two more of my all time favorite things. I love the dewy details and the single ladybug walking up the neckline on this one. Guess with a full dozen white tees to work on this project is going to require a category all its own.… Continue reading tee #3
may orchids
The sun is pouring into the porch, lighting the old red Cattleyas and brightening my day. This is one of three huge plants, all children and grandchildren of the original orchid that survived our move to California in 1981. It is SO hardy it’s difficult to believe! This winter it lived in the porch…last… Continue reading may orchids
tee-shirt #2
Back to the tee-shirt factory today! This one is purple. My all time favorite color. With a cute little leggy anime girly girl. Gotta love having an artist for a lover!!! Thanks again D.
sharing the love
and the lavender This morning was “lavender harvest” in the garden. I have two – no make that three - varieties in my small herb beds; French, English, and something identified by the Home Depot tag as French Lavender that is so different from the real deal even I can see it was miss-labeled. Anyway,… Continue reading sharing the love
may, sweet may
The word May is a perfumed word. It is an illuminated initial. It means youth, love, song, and all that is beautiful in life. … Continue reading may, sweet may
what should I do?
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:16 Possibly one of the most difficult questions for someone in crisis - who wants to please God, because they desperately want something from God… Continue reading what should I do?
Contentment Cottage 