The Book Owner

I opened an old book this wintry evening and found this lovely bookplate on the inside cover. 

Such a sense of pride of ownership to have a book.

Sharing a bit of book love tonight…

Place

My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! As a gift to them, my brother (who is a writer) and I made them a book. I combined some illustrations with some black and white photos. My brother wrote the beautiful narrative. He focused on 'place'.

The land that my parent's home is built on, has been in my family since the 1950's. My grandmother always admired the hill between her family home, and their new house 'in town', and so my grandfather bought the land for her as a gift.

Our book was hit...

These are some little paintings I did from old photos of my parents as kids. I thought it was neat that they were probably about the same age in the pictures.

I'm such a pushover for old photos. And old family photos? What could be better?!

Hugs

Need a hug? 

I can always use a good hug. 

Here's a little painting that I did yesterday. It's part of a 'nostalgic' project idea that I have brewing.

 

 Happy weekend, everyone... here's a hug.

Back to Work, Studio Shots #2

My parents just left after a wonderful visit. I miss them.

They're off on a big adventure. Taking the train and traveling west to Yellowstone Park.  They are truly inspirational. 

So, I said goodbye this morning.

 Wiped the little tears from my eyes and looked around my studio.

 Back to work.

I Will Miss Her

I carry her with me everywhere I go---

Her image hanging from the thin, black ribbon around my neck.

Plain, practical, secure, and sturdy.

She still watches over me.

As she always did.

As she always will.

I will miss her.

 Mourning necklace by Age Before Beauty.