I just want to say …. “I’m so glad I live in a world were there are octobers.” from Anne of the Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Categorie: nature
September’s sweet afterglow
“The morning had drawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer. George R.R. Martin Have you also noticed the change in the air, now autumn is around with its misty mornings and grey skies? The mornings are chilly but the days can still be hot, full of shimmering bees…
Autumn quote
Summer has gone by and another season is just around the corner… autumn is silently creeping in. You have probably also noticed the chilly mornings, the shorter days, the leaves that are getting red and yellow, flowers in the garden are withering and the colours in nature are fading. Nature is preparing for autumn, and…
A wildflower garden
I recently finished a new glass dome with porcelain flowers titled “wild garden”. Inspired by the wildflowers in my garden I made a composition of different wildflowers and their seedpods that have wonderful medicinal benefits for us and are essential for the bees, other insects and wildlife. Above all they add beauty to our daily…
Clouds
Today the sky is cloudy … After a third heatwave here in Belgium, the clouds are gathering and covering the sun. White sheep clouds make room for bigger grey clouds. The sun has disappeared and I’m waiting for the refreshing rain to pour down on the garden. I mostly write about the sunny and beautiful…
Herbal Stories: Lavender
This time I would like to tell a herbal story about lavender, one of the most well known herbs. I think most of us think of lavender as a typical summery flower and associates it with rest and calmness. But there is so much more to say about this sweet scented flower! Originating from southern…
A beauty blessing
As stillness in stone to silence is wed May your heart be somewhere God might dwell. As a river flows in ideal sequence May your soul discover time in presence. As the moon absolves the dark of resistance May thought-light console your mind with brightness. As the breath of light awakens colour May the dawn…
A summer of natural delights
Summer… the scent of roses, bare feet in the grass and the sun shining brightly! Time for living at a slower pace, enjoying the holiday, long evenings while watching the sunset, harvesting and a garden in full bloom. Summer offers us many pleasant natural delights and I want to share my favourites… One of the…
Be like a wildflower
“Do you suppose she is a Wildflower?” said the Daisy. “We don’t let Wildflowers grow here, independent minds and wild hearts are not encouraged.” Adventures of Alice in Wonderland Have you ever thought about yourself as a wildflower? And which one would you like to be or which one do you compare yourself with? In…
Summerly shades of pink
Isn’t it funny how sometimes, without even knowing, one can have a new favourite color? Today I noticed how much pinkish hues there are in our garden, in our home, in my creations and even in my wardrobe. Do you have a favourite color at the moment? Summerly shades of pink and green take the…