I love this time of year. I like the bright spring and summer colors, but autumn has a special charm. The gold, red and orange among the green fir and cedar is awesome. Here are a few photos that I've taken in previous years. I hope you enjoy them.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Autumn in the Air
Autumn has been slow getting here in the Pacific Northwest this year. Usually the leaves have totally turned autumn colors by mid September. This year they're just beginning to turn.
I love this time of year. I like the bright spring and summer colors, but autumn has a special charm. The gold, red and orange among the green fir and cedar is awesome. Here are a few photos that I've taken in previous years. I hope you enjoy them.
I love this time of year. I like the bright spring and summer colors, but autumn has a special charm. The gold, red and orange among the green fir and cedar is awesome. Here are a few photos that I've taken in previous years. I hope you enjoy them.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
New template, etc.
I'm in the process of redoing my blog: New template and a lot more. Just need time and a sharp mind to figure it out and decide what I want. In the meantime here's this boring template. I had to give up and contend with housework, etc. before I got very far with the revamp. If any of you have any good ideas or tips to make the transition easy I would appreciate it.
Monday, July 15, 2013
More Bird Baths
I'm still recuperating from knee surgery, but find the energy once in awhile to work on my garden art. Last week I finished two bird baths. As you can see in the photo one has a solar light in the bowl. One of our local nurseries purchased six items about a month ago and the manager has asked me to bring in more. I'm so glad I've found a place for them. They're so large and heavy that I've been reluctant to list them in my etsy shop.
Working on these decorative, but useful, items is so therapeutic.
I can spend hours looking at my stash to see what would look best together.
Working on these decorative, but useful, items is so therapeutic.
I can spend hours looking at my stash to see what would look best together.
Monday, July 1, 2013
The Songbird
The precious wife of our pastor went to Heaven on June 21st. She had one of the most beautiful singing voices I have ever heard. She was our music director for many years, even after she had to go on oxygen 24/7. To see her and hear her melodic voice every Sunday when she had so little air in her lungs was strictly a God thing. Her memorial service was attended by more people who knew and loved her than any other such service I have ever attended. My husband asked me to write a poem in memory of her. He read it to the congregation at the Sunday, June 23 worship service.
The beat of the heart
went quickly still,
but silence of the
voice was not God’s will.
The songbird is singing
in the heavenly choir.
Though her weary body
too early grew old,
the silver voice flows
along streets of gold,
her new body draped
in heavenly attire.
Praises are offered at
Jesus’ feet,
swirling and rising,
never to retreat.
The songbird is singing
in the heavenly choir,
her new body draped
in heavenly attire.
copyright 6/13 Laura Crumm
copyright 6/13 Laura Crumm
Friday, June 14, 2013
I've been treasured
One of my glass garden flowers has been featured in an etsy treasury. Thank you, Beth.
'Golden Times' by bethglass
Sponsored by send bulk email from excel.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
New Garden Art
I've been busy trying to get enough garden art made to list on etsy as well as some larger items to sell, hopefully, to local nurseries. There are times when I wish I could be cured of this addiction when I have to tiptoe through the glassware on my studio floor. When most people see vases, candle holders, plates and dishes I see glass flowers, bird baths, totems and solar lights.
I've been wanting to open another etsy shop for paper crafts...photos, wall decor, note cards, etc., but I can't find the time. Maybe this fall I can slack off on the garden art a little and concentrate on the paper crafts.
Here's some garden items that I finished this week.
I've been wanting to open another etsy shop for paper crafts...photos, wall decor, note cards, etc., but I can't find the time. Maybe this fall I can slack off on the garden art a little and concentrate on the paper crafts.
Here's some garden items that I finished this week.
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| Vintage amber glass solar light |
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| Bird Bath |
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| Solar light |
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| Sweet Garden Lady |
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Slagit Valley Tulip Fields
It's been a month since I posted here. Not from lack of interest, but mostly because I wasn't able to access my blog. It was a simple problem with a simple solution. Thanks, Ernie, for the solution.
I live near the Skagit Valley in western Washington state. This is where tulips are grown and shipped all over the world, even HOLLAND!! Can you believe that?? Each year the area holds a tulip festival that lasts all through April. The acres of tulips fields blooming in various colors is a sight to behold. Over the last 15 or 20 years they have grown into a worldwide attraction. According to an article in our local newspaper there were 50 states represented by visitors and 81 other countries this year. Feast your eyes on a few photos I took.
I live near the Skagit Valley in western Washington state. This is where tulips are grown and shipped all over the world, even HOLLAND!! Can you believe that?? Each year the area holds a tulip festival that lasts all through April. The acres of tulips fields blooming in various colors is a sight to behold. Over the last 15 or 20 years they have grown into a worldwide attraction. According to an article in our local newspaper there were 50 states represented by visitors and 81 other countries this year. Feast your eyes on a few photos I took.
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