Latest Blog Posts for Porch Days

• Inspiring Studio
  on Aug 21, 2016 in Color Nancy Olivia Designs
  I love having my supplies on open shelves where I can enjoy them - piles of fabric, stacks of ribbon spools, colored paper, markers, brushes, printed photos taped to the walls.Even if I am not working, I enjoy being surrounded by it all. Sometimes th...
• Celebrate the Gardens of Windham with the Garden Club of Windham CT
  on Jul 20, 2016 in Doing Good - Feeling Good Exploring in Connecticut Flowers Garden Club of Windham CT Nancy Olivia Designs
  The Garden Club of Windham Connecticut is having a social event to "Celebrate the Gardens of Windham." I volunteered to help. Yes, I know. Why did I volunteer? Well, it is for a good cause and what I was requested to do is right up my alley. Besides...
• Life without Mr. B
  on Jul 18, 2016 in Fine Art Photography Flowers Lilies Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann Red
  Every day is a struggle. I try to find solace in my art, but creating is not the same without my number one fan. Mr. B  was such a support and always shared my excitement when I had new work to show him.
• Mr. B's Hibiscus Tree
  on May 1, 2016 in Art digital art Fine Art Photography Flowers Gardening Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann
  Mr. B loved to accompany me to purchase plants. Part way through one summer we found a small hibiscus tree at half price. He loved it so we brought it home and it lived the summer on our front walk. Every time we left the house we counted the blossom...
• LOVE'S REMEMBERANCE
  on Dec 23, 2015 in grief hope love Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann sorrow
  Dear Friends,It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my beloved Mr. B, two days after our fiftieth wedding anniversary. One of the last things he said to me, "My love is eternal." Heartbroken does not even describe how I feel.To forget is...
• Improbable Butterfly
  on Sep 13, 2015 in butterfly butterfly weed Fine Art Photography flower Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann pink
  This picture was taken in my yard this summer. With all the medical appointments for Mr. B, there has not been much time for art. I have kept my hand in by snapping pictures but have not worked with them. Taking time now, to experiment while Mr. B wa...
• Grateful for a Quiet Evening with Mr. B
  on Aug 20, 2015 in family Fine Art Photography friendship health Mr. B Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann shoes watercolor effect
  My world changed when I drove Mr. B to the emergency room one night in late July. Scary times ensued. Two and a half weeks in the hospital, eight days in ICU, nine days without eating, four procedures and sleepless nights for Mr. B and which ever of...
• Orange and Pink - Butterfly and Flowers
  on Jul 7, 2015 in butterfly Connecticut Fine Art Photography Garden Club Gardening in Connecticut Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann Pinks Willimantic River
  You have to admit, this combination of orange and pink is spectacular! This photo was taken at the Garden on the Bridge in Willimantic, CT. The Garden is planted and maintained by the Garden Club of Windham of which I am proud to be a member.
• The Days Pass
  on Jun 18, 2015 in Fine Art Photography Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann Nature in my yard Orange rose
  There are so many "must do" things to see about every day. Even the simple things like getting ready for bed require many steps: Check the door locks, Clean the kitchen, Be sure the cat is inside, Pack the travel snack bag, Etc. Then there are always...
• Peony Time!
  on Jun 2, 2015 in Art Fine Art Photography flower Nancy Olivia Designs Nancy Olivia Hoffmann Nature in my yard peony
  Peony Time is here! Do you love taking pictures of peonies as much as I do? The photos can be used by themselves or changed and used so many ways. My first peony opened today.This white peony is a picture from my yard last year. I am waiting for this...

{pvComments::user_name}

{pvComments::date}

Delete 

{pvComments::comment}

Post a Comment