Wishful Painting

My most recent miniature paintings have all been Spring themed. If only wishing could make it so. Snow is on the ground, and it's going down into the teen temperatures tonight. Brrrrr!!! Though Spring's a comin', it's definitely not here yet … but, in my little paintings, it is :)

Wintery World Deja-Vu

We got a lot of snow throughout the day and night yesterday. It stopped falling by early morning. Today, we're engulfed in a world of fluffy white snow. My photos don't do the beauty of our wintery outdoor world justice, but here's a glimpse into our snowy surroundings.

Out front

Deer tracks

Snow laden bushes out back

Chestnut oaks adorned with snow & lichen 

More snow ...

When I was a little girl, I remember my sister and I sitting in front of a window on a snowy day willing the snow flakes to keep on coming … as a lot of snow meant we wouldn't have to go to school. These days, I still love the snowy days, as the snow dresses up an otherwise drab winter. When we purchased our cabin, I asked the previous owner and builder which season was his favorite here, and, without hesitation, he said, "Winter." I would have guessed he would have said spring or fall. Having lived here for over five years and five winters now, I can understand why he loved the snowy season so much. The beauty of snow falling and lacing the trees and that gentle hush created by freshly fallen snow is so peaceful. As I always do, I'm yearning for spring and new life and color, and I surely will welcome it when it finally arrives, but I'm relishing these late snowstorms for their beauty and calm.

Snowy azalea bush framed by crepe myrtle branches

It's Cold Outside!

View from the front porch

Garden kitty sports a mohawk of snow

Sandy Run meanders between snowy banks

We got hit by another wintery blast today … 6 more inches of snow fell and icy rains are coming, plus it's just so cold!!! Spring, although just around the corner, feels like a distant dream. Here are some of the winter sights around our cabin today.

Happy Valentine's Day ❤

Loving Wishes!!!

First Sighting this Year

It went from freezing temps and snowy weather last week to spring-like days this week. The premature warmth brought us an early visitor. The little frog below was clinging to the outside of Kevin's library window tonight. We're guessing he's a tree frog or peeper of some variety. Early February is very early to see any type of frog here!

Another Snow Day

Today, was yet another day of snow for us. Right before the sun went down, the sky turned a pretty mix of light pastel colors that gave the snowy trees a fantasy-dream world look.