Signs of Spring
We’re seeing the first signs of Spring in the garden. I love seeing the snowdrops come up, and the first daffodils, too. We’ll be seeing more varieties of daffodils and the tulips soon, too – ...
Beauty
So much snow …
It snowed multiple times this week, and this is the most accumulation we’ve had since moving to Chicagoland ten years ago. It is really peaceful and beautiful, in spite of the cold. Though it feels ...
Fall plantings
I went out to run some errands today and could help but snap a picture of these beautiful cabbages in planters.
Fall splendor
Due to Covid-19, I spend most of my life in the house. I get a feeling for the change of seasons mostly from the shop – short sleeves and doors open in Summer, bundled up ...
Neighborhood beauty
I’ve been trying to get out of the house and exercise a little more regularly. The area around our home is so beautiful it is a pleasure to be out and about!
Lilies
I think playing Animal Crossing has given me a new appreciation for lilies! They have all just burst into bloom around the neighborhood, and I just love the variety of color when I’m out for ...
First peony!
First peony of the season!
Full bloom
Our crabapple is in full bloom.
The azaleas
Our purple azalea is just about to burst into bloom. The white one is a bit further behind, but coming soon.
Daffodil assortment
I just love these … We have never had a Spring garden quite like this before. It is such a pleasure to go outside, and see all the beautiful new flowers. I had no idea ...
Mochi
Two beautiful little mochi, a sort of Japanese ice cream sandwich.
More daffodils
Another beautiful daffodil variety from our garden!
Spring blooms
It is such a pleasure to watch the changes in our garden as the days go by. I think it’s so important to see the beauty, to appreciate the incremental changes, and to realize that ...
Beautiful Spring skies
Beautiful Spring skies, from our little backyard.
Lunches at home
One of the real pleasures of working from home is that I don’t have to get up super early to pack all my meals. Since I am doing intermittent fasting at the moment, I block ...
Orchids
The Chicago Botanic Gardens has a spectacular orchid show in the late winter each year. We haven’t in awhile, but I thought I would share these pictures from years past.
Wintery Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan from Gillson Beach. 18 January 2020.
Birthday flowers
Birthday flowers.
Ripples
A grate near the new Veterans’ Park in Evanston Illinois. Since taking metalsmithing classes I am definitely seeing things like this in a new way. To me this looks like the ripples created on the ...