need a little color in your life?

... smile ...

via

New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx

my brain needed a little color

we woke up to 6 inches overnight Sunday morning

granted .. it's back the 40s today and for the most part all that white stuff melted

that was NOT what I had my sights projected on!

I know.. I know..  you are saying

boo hoo  for you... [ as the tiny violin plays ]

but

the glory of living in the Puget Sound area, Northwest WA

is the lack of the white cold stuff .. 

it is ok to have it in December and January and in the mountains

but after living many years with interior Alaska's 8 long months of winter in one whack

I do like the lack of it

we do have rain ... and rain .. and rain

in the winter months

but the grass stays green

some years pansies grow all through the winter season

and you don't have to shovel rain

.. enough rambling ..

here are some fabulous colorful delights 

for you to feast your eyes on

Gayana Danilova 's 

rich vivid colorful illustrations

are super fun and will really brighten the room!

Robin's shop jarmfarm

is one of my favorites

not only does she have all kinds of cool antique-y goodies

she make these awesome garden flowers!!

I know this is what you were telling me :o)

Now you've just gotta' luv Lenny Mud!!!

want a good chuckle .. you have to read

Lenny's (aka the studio cat) about page

brilliantly funny!!

Lida Accessories's

are just plain fun!

how could you not have a spectacular day wearing 

this fabulous piece of art!!

a swing in a splashy hammock 

from Veronica Colindres

would sure to bring all kinds of smiles

and remember no matter

where you are

or the weather ..

enjoy Baylee's playful & adventurous spirit 

through her gorgeous photos!

Whimsey & Wanderlust

...............

new in the little ZiBagz shop

Garden Song Keepsake Linen Clutch

to dream a garden 

and then to plant it 

is an act of independence 

and even defiance to the greater world

..Stanley Crawford

Garden Party Keepsake Wristlet Clutch

I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends

A chance to share old memories and play our songs again

.. Ricky Nelson

Baby Love Keepsake Clutch

Need ya, need ya

Baby love, oh, baby love

•♥• Diana Ross

Sweet Revelry Keepsake Mini Zipper Pouch

it's a helluva start

being able to recognize 

what makes you happy

.. Lucille Ball

enjoy!

  

a little Bohemian Sunshine ...

some people are so much sunshine to the square inch

~. Walt Whitman .~

❀¨•.¸¸.•¨❀ Bohemian Sunshine Shoulder Bag ❀¨•.¸¸.•¨❀

I have to tell you this was a a really fun bag to make….

 it's been soooo gray & drizzly 

it was like creating my own sunshine!

here's a few sunny finds to brighten your day

.. ... ..

just about anything from Katie Daisy's shop 

will bring a sure smile!!

the wheatfield

just because it's sloppy out

doesn't mean you can't go out in style!

Grab some colorful SLUGS from

 with the rain

wear sunshine!!

check out all the pretty colors at

freena

wear sunshine around your head

Warm Yourself Handmade designs

or snuggle up with sunshine around your neck

Knits and Stones

put a bright rainbow on your feet

Anita's Handmade

and then curl up under a field of flowers

you must check out all the gorgeous handmade quilts at

gypsya' handmade treasures

keep your face to the sun 

and you will never see the shadows

 Helen Keller

               ……… enjoy!