This year I'd like to show you more photography of our gardens and processes in regard to my paintings and designing fabric. This is my set up for plein air painting a series of watercolors in our gardens. I collect plants, propagate some of them, and am simply fascinated with horticulture. Pictured here are pink tree peony, fig, gladiolus murielae, oleander, agapanthus, lavender, blueberry, tulip, poppy, lily. My photograph was taken in May 2019. Reminding us of the miracle of spring into summer. I have a new painting available, introducing " " maison bleue de prusse" "A home with a garden welcomes botanical stories" , Suzanne Luby Ahrens, Verde Cosi ©2020 ...
A little hand embroidery of French knots and appliqué with sheer and open weave linen adorn this mini fringed pillow. by Suzanne Luby Ahrens, Verde Cosi Happy Saint Patrick's Day...
Watercolor by Suzanne Luby Ahrens ©2020 all rights reserved Peace. ©2020 Suzanne Luby Ahrens, all rights reserve...
I took this beautiful photo to inspire you to try this morning treat. There are many days we may not have time to prepare a detailed breakfast. This green breakfast is simple, quick, and made of completely whole ingredients. Fresh kiwi, sliced Half a fresh mango, chopped in medium sized chunks 3/4 cup fresh baby spinach 3/4 cup water Prepare ingredients, try to find organic if you can. Using an immersion blender combine all ingredients, blend and puree. Garnish with whole slice of kiwi. Enjoy immediately! ...
"Somebody's Mother" by Mary Dow Brine The woman was old and ragged and gray And bent with the chill of the Winter's day. The street was wet with a recent snow And the woman's feet were aged and slow. She stood at the crossing and waited long, Alone, uncared for, amid the throng Of human beings who passed her by Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye. Down the street, with laughter and shout, Glad in the freedom of "school let out," Came the boys like a flock of sheep, Hailing the snow piled white and deep. Past the woman so old and gray Hastened the children on their way. Nor offered a helping hand to her - So meek, so timid, afraid to stir Lest the carriage wheels or the horses' feet Should crowd her down in the slippery...
