Collage

Main Entry: col·lage
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈläzh, kȯ-, kō-\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, literally, gluing, from coller to glue, from colle glue, from Vulgar Latin *colla, from Greek kolla
Date: 1919
1 a: an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface b: a creative work that resembles such a composition in incorporating various materials or elements

I have always loved to make collages. In high school, I had one wall of my bedroom covered in cork which enabled me to have an evolving collage. Later as an adult, I had a refrigerator with one entire side covered in a collage. Likewise, I covered the inside of my bedroom closet door. I moved into this house sixteen months ago and there is a growing collage around the mirror that hangs on my bathroom door. Quotes that inspire me, photos, cards that loved one have sent to me. At work, I cover one wall of my cube in tickets of shows I've seen, more quotes and poems that inspire me (and hopefully others), photos of family and friends. When I read magazines - I am continually tearing out pieces that I hope to later use in a collage.

In my art , I use collage style to create cards and bookmarks.

Recently, I saw Tim Holtz idea-ology Word Keys and knew I wanted to do something with them. I love the rainbow ribbon, which is velvety and the keys tinkle nicely. I hope this summer to hang them somewhere that they will catch the breeze. The keys indiviually read: Heart, Life, Love, Journey, Dreams, Secret, Memory. I call them "the keys to creativity."

Here is another collage that I created recently again using the same hanger:This collage, coincidentally features a Tim Holtz stamp also (I love Tim Holtz, don't you?)- "The journey awakens the soul." Aren't you glad? I am. This artistic journey that I'm on has awakened me and revived me in so many ways - in the colors I use in my home, the clothes I wear. Although I've always worn red glasses and loved jewelry, I am looking at the world through a new lens.

Perfect day.

The first outdoors Farmer's Market was today. Local maple syrup, honey and wine.

Carrot muffin & latte at the Bakehouse. The carrot muffins are chock-full of shredded carrots.

Blooming Bloomington.

This sums up this wonderful day. Weather predictions for tomorrow call for cooler temps, rain and possibly snow. But today was a glorious day.

What is going on in my yard?

Feeling energized by the warm temperatures, (and sick of my filthy car) I went home after work last night and cleaned the entire interior of my little Honda Civic. And now it is spotless until little Miss Chelsea Kabob goes for a ride with me.
After that, armed with camera, I took a walk around the yard so I could show you what is coming back. Here are some Hostas.

Jacob's Ladder

My philosophy is this: if it is aesthetically pleasing, I leave it. If not, I rip it out. This is some sort of ground cover that has a little flower on it. Luckily for it - I like. It almost looks like mint.

Yay! My bleeding heart is coming back. I planted two or three in differing areas to see how they would do...this is the only one I've seen thus far.

Wild violets, I believe.

Technically, this is at the edge of the woods near the end of the drive. I don't know what it is, but I think it is pretty.

a closer look:

They call this bush Freesia, but technically, I don't think that is what it is. Feel free to comment.

I believe this is a small apple tree. Doesn't it look pretty up against the barn?

Although I am very much an outdoors girl, I am a born and raised city slicker. If I call something by the right name, feel free to correct me.

Thank you for taking a look-see with me around the yard. Today here in Southern Indiana it was seventy degrees. By Monday night it is supposed to be twenty-nine and snow! Yikes!