this pretty picnic was set up on a glorious day within a pear grove... just a short bike ride away from the farm
inspired by a beautiful lace dress I found at Cracker Jax in DeKalb and by the delicate blooms of the pear tree, I invited a few close friends, got my picnic basket down from the eaves, and started filling it with special pretty touches...
it was such a pretty afternoon
listening to our bees humming within the blossoms... slicing into the white cake with buttercream frosting... drinking a cold glass of farm fresh milk... we put blossoms in our hair and soaked up the time together and the beauty around us
after i returned from our pretty picnic under the pear grove, i put together a whole line of products they will all be available at the sale here at the farm (in just less than two weeks...) — postcards to invite your friends for a pretty picnic — lace bunting to hang under your trees or between branches at a nearby park for your pretty picnic — soft yellow paper straws — little vintage napkins — sweet patterned little cake plates — my organic white cake mix — lace tablecloth to lay down for your friends... your pretty picnic
all available at the sale... in the Farm area of the barn (when you first walk in to your left) these beautiful photographs were all taken by my good friend and beautiful photographer, Traci Thorson. (these above images are just a few of them) ~thank you so much for coming~
gathering together for no other special reason except wanting to be outdoors... and with friends
that is what a picnic is all about
a favorite basket... something to lay down on the ground as soft as your surroundings... a frosted cake of pretty sweetness all gathered together just down the lane or even in your backyard under the flowering pear tree...
burdened with life's cares cripples not only your mind but your soul
I'm sure you have seen pictures of and art (especially recently) of birds being released from a cage, or your hands cupping something sacred or fragile
that is because life is so very fragile
the more I "Get Back into Life" the more fragile it seems... more special... more sacred... more beautiful...
beneath the piles of "to-do's" there is a joy... I don't always have the best way of showing that towards others the way I perceive it would be shown
I have this pre-conceived idea of frolicking in the field while jumping... the sun's rays streaming through and hitting and capturing the moment as I am suspended in time of complete and utter joy with no thoughts of anything bad
yes, fairy tale like... or I should say, heaven like
I think this is why so many of us can relate to the current trend of creativity being shown by so many creative women across the world... with their linens hooped tight in their wooden embroidery circle as the needle punches through and makes that satisfying "pop" to their centuries old embellishment technique or modern day free form applique...
relating to the artist with her music of Adele playing just loud enough to hear the kids if need be, her coffee steaming in her favorite mug on that rustic art table she picked up at the flea as her desk is strewn with mixed media... creating
finding the relationship between the beautiful blossoms of the pear grove near their home and capturing a surreal and pretty moment in time by styling a pretty picnic to share with others by publishing a post on their blog...
even if we don't possess these qualities of creativity, we appreciate them
even when we don't have a lick of talent except how to order a 'cafe mocha' and peruse the flea with friends, we appreciate them
appreciating others talents and seeing that brief moment of spark and exclaiming to ourselves or the good friend we're with "oh! I love that!"
that's why
we "love that" because it resonates with something we all share... beauty...
instead of letting this become heavy upon our shoulders that we don't have that person's talent, we snatch their creativity up, and enjoy setting in our home or give it as a gift
this is absolutely the reason why I love doing what I am doing at present...
I may not possess much talent, but I have this ability here on our farm to allow others to bring their beauty to you
this all sounds like a big info-mercial now, and go ahead and take it that way if you are cynical or jealous
but I love this sale and bringing joy to you through inspiration and beauty
I am so very pleased to tell you all that over 20 different people will be here at the sale in May selling their beauty and creativity...
what started as something out of my garage with one neighbor and a few family members the week after the barn burned, to a talked about event from coast to coast in magazines and on the net is a living testimony of the power of positivity, creativity, and the overall community support for local art and products
Wherever you live, visit a local barn sale or flea market... grab that friend or sister or loved one and enjoy the inspiration, beauty and love for amazing local talent.
wild spring asparagus with ham farm fresh eggs scrambeled & goat cheese
lace tablecloths for the sale... for 'pretty picnic' line of products
clematis in bloom on the kitchen garden fence
dirty farm boys all clean in the bath and ready for bed
a glorious day full of blessings nothing to prove or assume just being me and living my life the best way I know how with my family, hands in the dirt, and a thankful heart to My Creator
