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I’ve been pressing flowers in books since I was a little girl. I recently went through my bookshelf and pulled the flowers I found tucked between pages. Some of these had been hidden away for over 15 years. Each one holds a special memory and a story of how it found its way into a book. This is the first time I have ever collected them together and framed them to display. It brings me joy to see my garden full of memories hanging on my wall! 💚

I saw this on a walk in someone’s front yard. I’m assuming some kind of herbivore but not sure on the specific species. Found in Colorado.

I took a long break from my art until I felt I could do it with intention once again. These are the product of me dipping my toes in to see what my imagination spins up these days. It’s quite different from my earlier work, but I really like the direction it’s going. Thanks for looking! 💚

John Henry Holliday Born: August 14, 1851 in Griffin, GA Died: November 8, 1887 in Glenwood Springs, CO
Famous gunfighter ‘Doc Holliday’ started out in Georgia as a dentist. When he contracted tuberculosis he moved out west believing the dry climate would improve his condition. He was good friends with Wyatt Earp and famously fought in the shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone, AZ. Doc was well educated and articulate, often known for his wit as well as his marksmanship. When his health started to fail him he travelled to Glenwood Springs to spend what days he had left. He died a pauper having earned and spent most of his money gambling. His exact grave was never recorded when he was buried. This marker is assumed to be near the exact spot, although it has always been up for debate.

The tag didn’t have the variety on it and I love to know the Latin names of all my little babies! 💚

I was gifted a bunch of antique bottles that got dug up on a construction site. I thought they would make great propagation vessels! The one in the middle with the creeping Charlie is my favorite. It’s hard to see but it’s purple glass!