Spring, Spring...

I love all of the four seasons,

but when Spring comes it means not long after, summer blooms return to...

~ my roses ~

~ Therese Bugnet ~

~ John Cabot / Explorer Series ~

~ This rose was labeled as -

Blanc Double De Coubert,

but, I believe it is not ~

~ The Scotch Rose / Double Blush Burnet ~

Thank you Connie of Hartwood Roses for your wonderful help in identifying this heirloom rose!

and

I hope to catch bloom images of my Charles De Mills and Apothecary Rose this summer.

All of these roses are fairly easy to maintain and burst with an abundance of delicious aromas one expects from the beautiful rose.

...Coming up...Gardens Keep Iris...

~ Wishing everyone a beautiful day! ~

And the Winner Is...

The 2011 One World One Heart blogging event has now come to a close. What an amazing blogging trip around the world this has been, and I wish to give Lisa of  "A Whimsical Bohemian" a huge thank you for all of the time she has contributed to creating and hosting this wonderful event! This was the fifth and final year for One World One Heart...but...Lisa has announced that a new event is to be born. Coming in 2012...the first annual OUR WORLD OUR ART ! How exciting!

And just as exciting as a new event is the announcement of the winner of this year's One World One Heart CHRONICLES OF WHIMSY blog giveaway!!!

The winner of the Forget-Me-Not Pendant Necklace is....

~...~

Kathy...with her wonderful blog

~ Shawkl ~

Congratulations to you Kathy!

And thank you ever so much to each and every one of you who took the time to pop in and visit the CHRONICLES OF WHIMSY! I do hope you stop in again for a visit or a stay!

~ Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend ahead! ~



One World One Heart 2011 Blog Tour ~

Welcome to the CHRONICLES OF WHIMSY!

As an artist, a gardener, animal lover, and photographer living in the northern region of beautiful Minnesota, USA, I have created this little space to share with you the beauty and whimsy of the world around me.

Hello everyone!

It is time for one last and final One World One Heart tour around the world!

In 2007 Lisa, author of the blog A Whimsical Bohemian, created a wonderful international blog event, One World One Heart, to allow bloggers from around the world a chance to meet and connect with one another, and to help create friendships that span the globe.

 Now from January 30th through February 17th, 2011 bloggers around the world are invited to participate. A stop at each blog will find one or more wonderful items to be given away plus an opportunity to discover amazing places and kindred spirits. I am very happy the CHRONICLES OF WHIMSY once again joins others in this fantastic event!

 In celebration I have created the beautiful Forget-Me-Not Pendant Necklace below which will be given away to one lucky winner.

~ Necklace Description ~

My hand painted blue Forget-Me-Not flower has been painted with Golden Acrylics on a hard wood pendant, which is then sealed in coats of non yellowing varnish. A sterling silver plated pinch bail allows it to hang perfectly from the smooth black leather cord. To add a little extra charm a small chain with blue natural stone, a round lapis lazuli bead crowned with a silvertone metal cap, and two iridescent glass seed beads hang lightly down the back.

~ This necklace is very light. ~

~ Forget-Me-Not Pendant Necklace ~

~ Closeup of Pendant ~

To be eligible to win this beautiful pendant necklace, please leave a comment at the bottom of this post including a link or email address so that I may contact you for your mailing address should you be the lucky winner. I will be drawing for the winner on February 17th, when the Chronicles of Whimsy clock strikes 12:00 PM noon. (winner must respond to me with their mailing address no later than February 20th, 2011. If I receive no response I will then draw a new winner.)

Anyone worldwide may enter!

So come, find a friendly feathered bird, a colorful balloon, or a comfortable flying carpet, and take a trip around the world to meet new people, see exciting places, and possibly win treasures along the way!

~ Thank you so much for stopping in at the CHRONICLES OF WHIMSY! I hope you are having a wonderful time, and please do stop back anytime! ~

January Thaw?

~ Beautiful Summer Lakeshore ~

~ Gulls in a Duluth Harbor Sunset ~

~ The Babbling Brook of Spring ~

Well, not really a January thaw,

but...

just as food is stored away for Winter, I too stored away images of last Spring and Summer for all to enjoy during our cold and snowy months. Here the land and lakes lay now frozen under ice and snow, but as I gaze into the photos of water lapping against a row boat's side, gulls flying above the clear waters of the Duluth Harbor, or the bubbling water of a little Spring brook, all thoughts of ice and snow melt away and are replaced with memories of warm summer days and the Spring soon to come.

~ I hope you are well and warm, and wish you the happiest of New Years! ~

Christmas Poems and Wishes ~

~ Christmas Star ~

~ Christmas Trees ~

~ The Joy You Give ~

John Greenleaf Whittier

"Somehow, not only for Christmas
But all the long year through,
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.
And the more you spend in blessing
The poor and lonely and sad,
The more of your heart's possessing
Returns to you glad."

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~ Gift of Wonder ~

Alfred McBride

...As children we had a sense of wonder. Our eyes were wide open and drinking in the fascinating gifts we beheld…Our thirsty souls could not have enough of the wonders of creation.

Then somehow, we grew too old to dream. We tired of the abundance of the world, or at least grew weary of keeping up with the feast of life, and stepped away from the banquet of life.

The natural gift of wonder God gave us as children was meant to be kept alive...Instead we let wonder go to sleep. We entered the typical dream state of most humans.

...Stay awake!...Wake up and realize the gifts of love you have received...

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~ Some Special Gifts ~

author unknown

~ a firm handshake to a shaky soul,

~ a kind word to a lonely person,

~ a warm smile to the disheartened,

~ a sincere concern for someone troubled,

~ a feeling of compassion for the neglected,

~ a comforting thought for the bereaved,

~ a respect for the dignity of others,

~ a defense of the rights of individuals,

~ a word of witness to help a seeking soul,

~ a Merry Christmas to all

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~ Merry Christmas to all, and to all a beautiful New Year! ~



One World One Heart 2011

The fifth and final blogging event One World One Heart (created by Lisa of "A Whimsical Bohemian") is coming soon. It is hoped that the Chronicles of Whimsy will once again be able to take part in this amazing adventure!

~ Please stay tuned! ~ 

For more information or if you would like to participate, please click on the little One World One Heart logo on the left of your screen.

Cyber Monday?

For any who may wish to begin or add to their collection of De La Renaissance art ~

Through the end of Monday, November 29th I am offering one free ACEO print, buyer's choice, for each 4" x 6" or larger print purchased from my DeLaRenaissance shop.  Below is a sample of the prints available in the special.

~ First Nap ~                                                                                  ~ Bunny Ears ~

~ Puss and Sir Moon ~                                                                           ~ The Watcher ~     

~ Pegasus and the Unicorn ~

 Happy cyber shopping everyone! :0)