A Day at the Zoo

 

Hear me roar!  We were lucky to be viewing the lion and lioness for this wonderful display!  She had just jumped up onto the platform with him, they had circled, he smelling her, and she had plopped herself down.  This was him announcing his dominance to those of us outside the fence, and he did it several times!  Too cool!  

I hope you enjoy the rest of the photos!  Remember to click on them to see them individually.

From snow to palm trees....

With the doors flung open, sun shining, and flip-flops on, it doesn't seem as though just days ago I was in Casper!  Although the usual Casper sun did not shine, it was a magical visit in many ways.   I was moved by the support and love of old friends, my daughter's vocal performance and maturity, and gift of nature I was able to see.  Here are a few photos from my visit.

Merry Christmas to all!

Seasonal spirit

On  my right sidebar you see a link to Where Women Create.  Since the first of December their daily posts have been stories about artists by artists, references to their sites, and give-aways they generously offer.  All have been inspirational and a boost of seasonal love, but today's really struck me.  Treat yourself to a visit!  http://www.wherewomencreateblog.com/blog/2010/12/the-fourth-day-of-holiday-traditions-.html#tpe-action-posted-6a00d8341d829653ef0147e05ecd2a970b

Light the way....

I'd love to light the way with the gorgeous candlesticks being given away here http://janettemalloryinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/aidan-gray-holiday-giveaway.html#comments.  Just lovely!

"Falling in love with earth....

is one of life's great adventures" was a quote simply placed along the trail at the Six Mile Cypress Slough.  I'd been feeling the need to get back there.  Although not many creatures were stirring, not even many birds, the sunlight was casting beautiful beams through spider webs, onto fern fronds, and into my heart.  Enjoy.

Home at last....

ValieJo, who bought my large chandelier at the Mount Dora show, sent me pictures of it in her dining room.  It is quite exciting to see it in its new home!  I am grateful for her patronage and thrilled that she is happy with it!

The view from the top....

Mount Dora has come and gone, and I am better in many ways for having had the experience.  Three of us were assigned spaces just outside of the parameters of the main show area, which was a disadvantage.  The shuttle dropped off  up the hill a block so it would seem that traffic would go by us, but, unfortunately, many people walked down the sidewalk behind us. 
That being said, Saturday was frighteningly slow at the top of the hill.  Sunday brought more sales.  And on both days, people were complimentary and friendly.  I enjoyed myself immensely. 
The highlight of my Sunday was when my large chandelier found a home!  Its new owner has promised to send me a photo once she has it installed, so check back to see it!