Slices of Beauty

Hi Everyone, Halloween is past, so, this week we’re going to do something a little different. It’s the first week of November and holiday plans are coming into focus. So, it’s Card Writing Season. That comes right before “Cooking Season”, “Cookie Season” and “Gifts all around” season. We’d like to present Cynthia Yolland — Slices of Beauty Holiday Card Collection 2020. Staying in the moment today means: We all need cards! Right Now! Twelve images that express the Joy and Love to share throughout the season. Celebrate the season by sending all your loved ones a Slice of Beauty. They...

Hi Everyone, The fall weather is definitely here. Over the last week our high temperatures have floated in the 50s to low 60s (Fahrenheit) and lows hovering above, or even dipping below, freezing. The crisp fall air has arrived. This is always a busy time of year and it only gets busier as the weeks draw closer to the holidays. This year planning family gatherings is also complicated by the ongoing pandemic. Even though there are challenges, it’s important to find ways to share with your friends and family and let them know you care and love them. Tulips are...

Hi Everyone, When we look west out our bedroom window, we see a young sugar maple about 30 feet tall. I love watching this tree change through the seasons. Through the summer it’s a shock of green leaves standing tall at the curbside. As the summer turns to August, the leaves start to yellow signaling that Fall is coming. As the Summer turns to Fall the leave turn bright red, then brown, usually not falling until blustery winds blow them free. Fall has come to Portland. So far, most of the weather has been mild this year. But Fall brings...

Hi Everyone, This weekend we had our first real Fall rain. Although Fall has been in the air for the last few weeks, the weather has been mostly mild to warm with very little rain. Saturday it rained with more on Sunday. I’m already longing for the peak days of the summer. The carefree time of a warm summer evening on the deck. Which brings me to our new image this week, Summer Winds to Dance With, a beautiful Sunflower, set against clear blue sky to remind us all that summer will come again. I love sunflowers. Everything Sunflower. Everything....

Hi Everyone,Starting a small business is a journey. There are twists and turns that are unanticipated and we do our best to adapt to the unexpected. I won’t go into details, but needless to say we’ve encountered some, both positive and more challenging, this past week. So, as we learn and keep moving forward on our journey, Journey to the Center seems perfect for this week. Some paths are longer than others. But, walking them is a joy. I love the geometry of roses. So much to uncover, so much to reveal. Combine that with the peacefulness of this striking...