flowery

With the super springy weather this week we've been gardening in the evenings after work. Monday night M. tilled new soil for relocating the strawberry plants and I transplanted our hollyhocks. While working I felt really motivated or excited to garden, to labor, to dig with a shovel. (I know, shocker, right?!) Perhaps it's because the winter was so drearily looong or because the spring weather is wooing me, I'm not sure. But for that moment it was a happy little realization.

Also planted were liatris spicata and oxalis and on the to-do list are the ranunculus, anemone, and dahlia bulbs. Did I mention I've declared this the season of flowers? Our flower garden was so spare last year compared to our veggies, that I really missed them.

Current flower report: The daffodils are at the peak (have you noticed how fresh daffodils smell?), forsythia began blooming Tuesday, the poppy seeds are sprouting, surprise lily leaves are getting tall, echinacea leaves are poking up and the daisies have spread like gangbusters from last year.

This flower wallpaper is pretty and it's interesting the way change is integrated into the design of the space. Via all the mountains.

The paintings of Bella Foster have an Alice Neel quality about them that I like.

Are you planting flowers this season?

H

Wednesday

I'm really into film as of late. Walking about town with a camera is my new norm, in the hopes of finding or capturing a moment that has a certain something. Film has a tactile quality that I can't totally pinpoint; it gives the subject a tangibility. Is it the grain? Is it the density? What is it exactly? Whatever it is, it provides a fun exploration  (for me) and the sense that there are things to discover. Or maybe I just have a little bit of my grandfather in me. He always carried a camera in his shirt pocket.

Yesterday evening (when I was supposed to be finishing up some work) I got distracted by looking at this cute Heritage Jean Jacket and the jersey scarf. Of course, I really need another scarf.

The stories told in the Vintage Photo Contest over here are quite interesting.

I'm trying to return to a more regular blogging mode, did you notice?  While it's not quite back in full force yet, it's getting closer. 

Hope it's a great day where you are,

H

Monday

A quick hello on this Monday. That sure was a fast weekend, wasn't it?

I read an article in Smithsonian magazine about the photographer A. Aubrey Bodine, who worked for the Baltimore Sun from 1920-1970. He had a relentless work ethic, rising at the crack of dawn to go to the harbor and photograph workers in their environment. I really respond to the honesty of those images. On his website you can browse his work by topic. I like the Working Women set.

You can read a little interview with me over here. Thank you to Tara & Tim for the thoughtful questions!

I'm finding the sunshine distracting today.
H

It's a good day to watch birds finding worms, to smile and face the sun, to walk about with your husband and your camera, to spot a snake warming in the garden by the rocks, to take a nap with your book open on your tummy, to sneak a few spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream, and to feel glad it's Sunday.

Think I'll make a broccoli quiche tonight and perhaps another batch of granola bars.

Hope you're having a good Sunday,

H

Up & Down

Hey, it's Friday!

Shari & I opened a new collection of photos at What Remains Inside today. The theme  : Up & Down.  We'll be adding a bit more next week too. (Just click the top thumbnail at the site and click through the images to view.)

Congrats to Stephanie who is featured seller at Etsy! Check out her interview, she has good advice to new artists/sellers.

This brown rice salad of Tara's looks springy good.

Oh, are you turning the lights off Saturday night?

Happy Weekend!

H