Monday, May 14, 2012

Soul Food #129~

The so much..:)I love so much. Our yellow house with so much personality..my little car in the garage.. Best..Max and I and a flower...he said we are gardening..We did that the Sunday before last~He's at that special age..they all are..but 4 is sweet..innocent..kind..He's pretty darn cute with his splattering of tiny freckles across the bridge of his tiny nose:)
These are a few of my favorite things~ The apple blossoms in bloom~ Jacques' birdhouses he made for me~ My friend's hat on the gate of her arbour as she prepares her new Potager~ Our tulips~ And more:)
Trying to copy a watercolor from an ancient Victoria Magazine~ Pasteling:) Lucas from an old photo on the beach~ Painting Noah in one of his costumes before he left for a trip.. All our alphabet boys love dressing up~ Trying pastels on new paper..This little nest and one egg..was left abandoned after the mommy left with the other two~ Had to capture it in a way..even though I found it sad~:( I love sitting for just a few moments in peace and quiet w/ painting toys..and TRYING~ So yes..these are a few of my favorite things~If you haven't tried picking up pastels,or watercolors,or crayons,and have some time on your hands,try..you can feel different in a few peaceful moments..it happens.
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26 comments:

  1. BarbaraMay 14, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    That Grandmother's Day card is just the cutest thing!
    You've done beautiful work, Monique. That bird's nest is perfect!

    Also loved the idea of the bread bags. Very clever!

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  2. Valerie Harrison (bellini)May 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Sounds like your Mothers Day was pretty special!!

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  3. Thibeault's TableMay 14, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    So sweet!!!

    I look forward each week to your "Soul Food" post.

    ~Ann

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  4. ShelMay 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Love the precious card! My mom used to keep all my boys' cards to her in a little memory box....I found it while clearing out her cupboards....precious memories of her that I now have....
    love your beautiful mosaics and your painting.
    Hope yours was good too, Monique
    Love Shel

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  5. ShelMay 14, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Love that new pic on your sidebar.
    x

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  6. LindaMay 14, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Nana...the boys are getting to be such big boys! I love your card... I agree that 4 is a most delicious age!
    Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day...I did...my house is full...my heart is full...
    Once again you have fed my soul!
    Bisous!

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  7. From the KitchenMay 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Little boys are magical aren't they? Lovely post.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  8. RitaMay 14, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    If we could keep them at 4 for a little longer. So happy to read you Mother's Day was a happy one. I also had special visitors; we celebrated birthdays;15 and 17. Our blossoms are not out yet, but the weather is warming up.
    Wishing a good week!
    Rita

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  9. NisrineMay 14, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    So sweet. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! :)

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  10. JacquelineMay 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Aren't they soooo sweet? I love his picture of you gardening together. My oldest daughter was just commenting on that - how her children will garden or clean or do anything with me but if she asks, they throw a fit! Truly fun to be at this age.

    I would love to watercolor! You are so talented. They are all wonderful. I am so in love with the softness of the watercolors. I would have to take lessons! Your little fellow in his costume is just too cute!

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  11. La Table De NanaMay 14, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    The little ones are a great joy to us.
    Thank you.
    I know those of you who have them feel the same way.
    My friends with grandchildren beam with joy when they speak of them..
    Those friends I just mentioned are great mothers themselves..2 kidlets are Italian and the little girl..is ..too cute for words by what I gather..I only met her once as a baby..Soon I will again perhaps:)
    Jacqueline...I see what you do..you would love this..you are busier than I am though..But I did take classes when i was busy like you and loved them..So calming..

    I hope you try.
    Linda..I am glad your heart is full:)
    I made your buttermilk biscuits..Caroline was having her mom-in-law for dinner.. and asked how to make the biscuits..we came inside and whipped up a batch for her to take home and bake:)
    You were in our thoughts..
    Thank you everyone..this is my little journal and you are great visitors:)x

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  12. Kathy WalkerMay 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I love to see children's art. It is the best. Your big yellow house is a happy place as evidenced by the smile! How special to get a Happy Nana Day card from Max!

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  13. KathleenMay 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    How sweet, love the art work! Our 4 yo is a pleasure too.
    I don't think he can print like that yet though!
    No. 5 due July 4 th. :)

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  14. Cathy at Wives with KnivesMay 14, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I haven't picked up my watercolors in a long time. You inspire me to think about taking them out of the drawer. The picture Max drew for you is perfect, Monique. There is love written all over it.

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  15. martinealisonMay 15, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Une publication tout en douceur et bonheur de vivre...
    J'adore ce dessin d'enfant... mes félicitation à l'artiste.
    Je voudrais avoir ce même nichoir perché !... Quelle chance vous avez ma chère Nana d'avoir reçu celui-ci!...
    Le pastel... un domaine où on n'a jamais fini d'apprendre et de se faire plaisir.
    Gros bisous à vous ou à toi...

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  16. Deana SidneyMay 15, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I love those old victoria magazines.. such remarkable art direction... your pictures are heaven!!!

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  17. ParisbreakfastsMay 15, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Your artwork is lovely M.
    Very delicate and poetic like everything you do.

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  18. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Beautiful little reminders of love, Monique! The hat on the gate, the birdhouse built by Jacques, the SO MUCH from Max :) They make our hearts melt, don't they? We had our two boys today :) I know you appreciate absolutely all of it.

    Your pastels/watercolors are beautiful. You find the time somehow - I wish I could!

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  19. AnhMay 16, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    oh how I have missed so many of your inspiring posts. Glad to be back Monique :)

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  20. Marie RaynerMay 16, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Monique, it is all so inspiring and beautiful. You are a fabulous artist I think. But the favourite is that Mother's Day card. What a treasure!! I was going through some things the other day and found one from my youngest son, tucked into a recipe box of mine. I lost all of those things when I got divorced. My ex burnt them all when I wasn't looking. I was so blessed to find the one I did and shall treasure it always. I love your special thoughts as always. It's so good to have you back! xxoo

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  21. ArleneMay 16, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Your blog is so refreshing M. I love to hear about the special moments with your family and love your artful presentations.

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  22. PamMay 16, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Lovely post. Max is at the perfect age and I'll bet your the perfect Nana. Enjoy those golden moments.

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  23. La Table De NanaMay 16, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    You guys:) So ice!

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  24. SarahMay 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Monique, your work is so lovely. I just returned from a 3 day workshop on journaling. I want to learn to sketch and watercolor like you have done. These pages are exquisite.

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  25. La Table De NanaMay 16, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Sarah..I cannot wait to see what you do:)
    I meant so nice..I ahd not finished my words and checked..:)Susan..I know we are having similar times with little boys..after only having girls..a world of difference but the charms of them all:) all irresistible.
    Have a great day.

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  26. katrinaMay 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Oh, you are so talented, Madame! There's something so special to me about robins eggs , and love your drawings.....

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