tree-babies

tucked away in the nooks and crannies of the 

North Carolina Appalachian mountains 

are rows and rows of evergreen firs and pines

that will someday be brilliantly decorated in celebration

of the most important day of the entire year!

grow strong, little tree-babies!

{supplies used to journal one of my favorite views from

our neighborhood gazebo in banner elk:

moleskine watercolor journal, koi watercolor, derwent inktense pencils,

pitt pens, micron pens, 6B graphite pencil}

20 seconds of snowfall

when a florida beachcomber finds herself in the
mountains of north carolina in the middle of winter
…..and it starts snowing…..
well, she gets about as giddy as a schoolgirl!

there wasn't enough on the ground to make a snow angel,
but it was still exciting!!  and now i have a great excuse to stay inside
this weekend and drink lots of hot chocolate.
{as if i needed an excuse to do that….!}

:))

{you can watch this video in larger format here!}

morning walk

i really look forward to my morning walks here in the mountains because it's fun to discover plants like these tall, wispy, spikey-stemmed weeds.

and being able to look around while i'm walking up and down these crazy hills helps to serve as a great distraction to that non-stop burning in my choco-thighs-and-hips!  heeheehee

duck chuckle

i recently stopped by the duck pond
and found my little friends......

                      

practicing their synchronized swimming!

{i get such a kick out of these crazy ducks! 

have a wonderfully whimsical weekend!! :)) }

serenity now....

                           

as the clouds roll in amongst the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina,  

treat yourself to a 60-second break and allow the birdies to serenade you.

ahh, yes.....sweet serenity!  xox

country roads

here's to a fun weekend filled with rediscovering the joy of the simple things in life!
enjoy!!  xox

rhodies

the rhododendrons, or "rhodies" as they say, are in full bloom here in the mountains of north carolina.  mother nature has completely outdone herself by giving us delicious pink, purple, and white blossoms.....it's such a blessing to be here to see this!

wishing you a colorful, creative weekend!  xox