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My Star Magnolia in full bloom. It was a gift from my oldest (actually I’m a month older than her!) and dearest friend @nanna_anne, after my dad died in 1994. We brought it with us when we moved to keep his memory alive. Actually he was such a

Well who knew there’s an amazing display of daffodils in Wilsonville? And very cool steampunk-style signs and birdhouses and a vintage phone where you can leave your thoughts to those who have left us. Check out the “Phone of the Wind! It

A nice Mt Hood view and lots of pretty flowers at Catherine Creek. But the best part of the day ~ Harvey was finally able to get out to see his wildflowers, and even get some photos, thanks to the ADA trail. It’s been a very long six months and

Mountain views on a lovely winter day in Portland. Mt Hood from Washington Park and, from Hoyt Arboretum, both Mt St Helens AND the not-often-seen Mt Rainier (it must be really clear to see the giant mountain). Lucky us to have these incredible green

Pretty winter bloomers, thanks to a very mild winter here in Portland. The hellebores! And fuchsias! Outstanding. Lantanas even!

A nice antidote to the mayhem that surrounds us.

#winterflowers #portland #helleborus #perfectclimate

Last hike of the year, so nice to have our runner boy @lvkesimmons home to accompany favorite daughter @lilasimm and me. And of course he took advantage of the wide open trail. The wildfire damage at Catherine Creek doesn’t look too bad, they c

MY 2026 CALENDAR! All twelve of the beautiful Oregon and Washington illustrations. Still time to order, but don’t dawdle!!!!

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#illustrations #oregon #washington #calendar #columbiagorge #hikes

This weekend is Crafty Wonderland at the Oregon Convention Center. Stop by and buy! @craftywonderland #originalart

Tamanawas Falls is the December illustration for my #2026calendar On the east side of Mt. Hood, it’s a very popular hike. We had yaktrax and crampons, otherwise we would not have made it to the base of the falls on this wintry day. Slippery slo

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