Succulents

A box of treasures. I found these beauties on a recent trip to Ventura, California. Who could pass up a Ceanothus 'Diamond Heights' in a 4 inch container? 

Recycled Water-Wise Beach Garden

In my search for drought tolerant gardens ideas, I stumbled upon this beautiful garden on a recent trip to Monterey. The use of found or recycled items adds an unexpected element. What better to edge the beds than abalone shells and bottles?

The array of plants include Echium candicans - Pride of Madeira, Buxus, Pelargonium- Geranim, Stretlizia- Bird of Paradise, Lavendula and Rosmarinus.

UC Davis Arboretum

The UC Davis Arboretum is a fabulous place to visit for garden inspiration. I went there looking for full sun, low growing evergreen ideas and stumbled upon the white flower garden. Photos include Brugmansia, Iris, Rosa, Lamium and Zantedeschia

Many of the plants are labeled, and it is helpful to see them blooming and fully grown. I greatly admire the design restraint of the one color garden. The white garden is quite serene and captivating. After seeing it, I am inspired to design a purple and white garden for my front yard.

California Native Blooming Trees

With a mature height of 15 feet, the Western Redbud (Crrcis occidentalis) is a perfectly sized back yard tree. A spring blooming California native plant that attracts native bees, butterflies and birds to your garden. 

I inherited this beautiful tree when I moved to my new house. It was a little neglected, but with pruning and fertilizer

It is looking beautiful this spring.

Realtor Art Day

The classy and fabulous Realtors  of Lyon in Davis had an enjoyable evening eating, drinking, talking, laughing and making art.

These small, mixed media shrine boxes were created and are ready to be displayed and admired.

Magniolia

Magnolia trees are in full bloom. Both the Lilly Magnolia and Star Magnolia are quite spectacular. 

Succulent Garden

Garden and Glass Art

I thought I should share photos of my visit to Chihuly Garden and Glass 

In Seattle. Simplicity and mass planting allows the art take on a life of it's own.

Dale Chihuly said that he wanted his work to appear like it came from

 nature. Which is what I truly love about his art.

Upcycled Dining Room Light

Before Photo - This is our DIY light project. My artist friend JJ Jacobs no longer liked her dining light. So we changed it up with window screen and shells. 

After Photo - JJ and I were really happy with the results. She is re-decorating to create a beach house atmosphere.

Our Offer Was Accepted!

Just helped an adorable couple get an accepted offer on this cute house. They are first time home buyers and happy to be in contact. I love my job!

The Artery Gallery in Davis

The Artery is an artists' cooperative gallery which was established in 1974. Over 70 artists share this space, show their work and volunteer their time.

The gallery space hosts a monthly exhibit along with an amazing array of sculpture, paintings, textiles, jewelry, wood, glass, ceramics and photography.

Visit To The Pence Gallery

Work by Maryann Steinert-Foley at the Pence Gallery. The gallery hosts receptions for the 2nd Friday ArtAbout, fiigure drawing classes and art workshops.

The Seastruck exhibit will be shown through February 22 and features paintngs and sculpture by Carol Dalton, Carol Wedemeyer, Susannah Israel, Sara Shoemaker Lind, Malia Landis, Lisa Jettone and Jon Gariepy. 

Recycled Pallet Planter

Love this vertical garden pallet project. Staining the wood is a nice touch. I will definitely have to make one of these for my small side yard.

Creative Soul Art Studio

My friend JJ Jacobs is starting a new business, Creative Soul Revival. To give her a fresh start for the New Year, we cleaned and organized her art studio. JJ is a painter, sculptor and glass artist. (You can see one of her paintings in the photo above) 

Isn't the peg board amazing?