A Humble Cottage

The old cottage...

A place of enchantment...

Old wood furnishings...

Painted wood floors...

Soft music...

The porch...

The wicker rockers...

The roses...

The sweet country air...

Invite enchantment...

Plant a rose garden...

Jasmin...

English dogwoods...

Turn on the soft music...

Sit on the porch...

Enjoy life.

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Art & Musings

I love this painting!

This is 'Sandy's Art'...

I have a dear friend who is so talented, creative,

and

such a good artist.

More of 'Sandy's Art'...

And more...



How cute is this!?!

Here he is...

in real life...

sitting for his painting.

Ohhh so cute.

He is as sweet as he is cute and handsome!

She leaves her beautiful old country house,

and goes to the river...

living by the water

and

paints...

Musings of a far away trip...

Oh, it was a far away land,

across the ocean and desert.

We arrived and crossed most of Syria.

There is a point where one can stand,

and look upon the Tigris River,

Iraq and the mountains of Turkey.

It is from here,

a far away village,

that is the home of the artist who painted the above picture and

the one below.

Sometimes one accquires treasures

that are truly irreplaceable.

I so love our Syrian treasures,

and I treasure our time there.

An old European painting from 1-1-1953

takes me away to another time and place.

Wanderlust grabs hold,

never to let go.

Another trip, more treasures, pleasures and blessings.

Chart your travels on an old antique map.

Each tiny stone represents where we have journeyed.

Sometimes I gaze at the old map,

always grateful for every trip,

and always longing for another.

Some far away place yet without a stone on our antique map.

Once upon a time,

there was a young girl who left the country house

and lived in the big city.

She studied fashion design and art.

This is one of her drawings.

And another...

And if you get the chance,

I hope you dance.

Or paint,

or write,

or love & laugh,

or travel.

Live in a happy and beautiful place,

and appreciate the joy of each passing moment.

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Sacred Space

Welcome to my 'Sacred Space'...

Walk through the old painted door

and enter into a place of peace.

We need that space where we can go

and listen to silence or beautiful music

or our heart's desire.

A place to 'be'...

Country silence...

The trickle of water in the fountain...


Your home can become an island of peace in time and space,
radiating these qualities out into the universe.
It's energy can touch the soul of all who visit.




Become aware of the power of space...
Clean...
Clear...
Create beauty...
Music...
Paintings...
Beautiful books...
Candels...
Flowers...
Animals...a dog, cat, birds, fish...
It doesn't need to cost a fortune.
Shop for things of beauty that speaks to your soul.
Go to thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets...and on and on.
Create that sacred space that speaks to your soul,
and feel the healing power.





A beautiful rug placed near the fountain...
What a wonderful spot for yoga.
Everyday I come to this small sacred space,
and everyday, after yoga, I feel renewed.




Blessings
Yaya