Today, I've been working on a birthday present for my aunt, Inge, one of the most special people in my life. Her birthday was yesterday and I am still working on her piece. I don't want to rush it even though it's going to be late - I want it to be as perfect as possible. I can't wait to show you all - it's going to be beautiful, just like she is!While I was waiting for paint to dry, I played with the little collage above featuring a photo of my family (and a couple of friends) when I was about 7 and my sister a few months old. My mom is to the left of my sister's stroller and my dad on the right, next to me. It was such a happy time for us!
So much else happened today that filled my heart, but I am going to leave that for another post. I don't want to overwhelm you all! At one point, I came downstairs and Daniel had picked these flowers for me from our front yard - aren't they pretty?
And one more picture of a spring peeper coming out of hiding when we had a storm a couple of days ago. These little guys have quite the voice!
I hope you all are having a wonderful evening! I'll meet you back here tomorrow...
What a lovely collage picture! It's funny because in the picture your sister has the same expression as your mom and you have the same as your father....so sweet! I can't wait to see what you are making for your aunt and of your news! ; ) xx, julie
ReplyDeleteOh yes, those wee little tree frogs do indeed have quite the voice. We once were staying at one of our favourite inns in Beaufort, SC and one of these guys "sang" outside our window all night. Needless to say, sleep was a bit illusive!!
ReplyDeleteI love your bouquet. Garden flowers are the best!
Beautiful collage!! And love that frog!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I did email you - did you get it?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and what a thoughtful husband you have for picking a bouquet for you.
ReplyDeleteLovely collage...cute frog and sweet husband. Life is good for you I hope!
ReplyDeleteThat collage is special, what a treat to have such memories. I think to have flowers PICKED for you is one of the loveliest things, bless.
ReplyDeleteI agree with not rushing a gift, it's not about the date, but the love and effort you put into it.
I love what you do and I love your attitude to life. Not rushing things is something I've leaned since I left Germany but getting things absolutely right is still a reminder of the old life. How is it with you?
ReplyDeleteThis photo is precious! Look at how similar your expression is to Caro's, although hers is a bit more of a frown. How cute are you guys! And the adults are so good-looking.
ReplyDeleteI also love the bit of vintage postcard in the background. You are inspiring me! I will have to find my vintage postcards and see how I can work them into a collage. Neat stuff!
wasn't he sweet to pick you flowers!!??! Hope you had a lovely weekend!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family picture. I like the way the butterflies are pointing to and centering everyone in the picture.
I can appreciate your husband's gestures of love. Love is also in the details. And I like that you honor this gesture by sharing it with us. Thanks!
Hi Silke! I love your collage! I'm lookibg forward to seeing your aunt's present. The frog is adorable! Last but not least....what a very sweet husband!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collage - your family all look very stylish! Wow what beautiful flowers too - a beautiful gesture xx
ReplyDeleteLovely collage Silke!
ReplyDeleteHi Silke... I thought I'd posted a comment here on Tuesday, but was having a problem with my smart phone connection that day, so maybe that was it...
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage family photo and how you decorated it in collage. Everyone seems so at ease and happy, a truly special photo it is!
-- I've never seen one of those peepers in person... it's beautiful, though it looks scared to death of being found out.
Great post, Silke! Thank you...
David
what beautiful colours in the little arrangement of garden flowers!
ReplyDeleteMy Korean Lilacs are finally in bloom...and the large lilacs are going to begin blooming any day now....we are miles behind everybody else...so they can enjoy our lilacs now...seeing as I enjoyed everybody else's weeks ago....