The Bluebird of Happiness

How do you concentrate on anything, when your backyard is filled with bluebirds on a snowy winter's day?  I collect Bluebird images on Pinterest, never thinking I would someday have my own little bunch outside my window.

What a lovely surprise.  I just kept getting up to take another photo.  There were so many of them, and the contrast against the snow was stunning.

I have always loved Bluebirds, and one of my favorite books is called The Bluebird of Happiness for Children.  Shirley Temple starred in the movie.   It's a story about a brother and sister who want to find happiness and travel to many far lands led by an angel called Light.  

At the end of their travels they return home weary, but realize that the Bluebird that they were looking for, was there all along in their own backyard.  I thought since our little Shirley Temple has left for home, I would share this bit of the movie for you.

Looking out my window, the temptation to photographs these little Bluebirds was too tempting.

White snow, blue skies and bluebirds...what more can a girl ask for to design some fabric?  I just sent away for approval swatches, and when they arrive, I'll add them to my shop on Spoonflower.

and some products too.

So these Bluebirds just flew into my heart and landed on some fun products.

I guess you could say it's Bluebird time.  Time for another cup of coffee...

When I go to the market, I'll carry my Bluebirds with me.  I used bags in different designs when I moved, they really came in handy.  I carried my laptop, little odds and ends and bottles of wine to my sister's house for Thanksgiving.

 A few pillows for Spring.  I just received a sweet little black bench to put outside by my front door.  Since I am able to have indoor or outdoor pillows made now, I'll order some outdoor Bluebird pillows to put on the bench.

So this is my Bluebird news for now.  I have a feeling these beautiful birds will inspire many things.  Most of all the remembrance of the morale of the book, The Bluebird of Happiness.  We don't have to travel very far to find it at all.  Sometimes it's the very things in our own backyard that is our true Bluebird of happiness.

Speaking of Bluebirds, I'll be flying home to visit mine.   I hear they have lots of snow, as you might expect.

You see, Ashley is expecting our second grandson.  He's due to arrive the week after next.  What a blessing.  So, I will be blogging from Massachusetts through March.

Have a beautiful day.

A Rainy Day, Bluebirds and Inspiration

I love rainy days when I can stay home and get cozy.

It gives me an opportunity to design things.  Rainy days make me feel creative.

I created this digital illustration using an oil painting I did a while back.  I call it "Choices"

Of course, one thing led to another...I poured myself a cup of tea and thought about what else I could create using this design.

and my new favorite thing to create, cell phone cases.

Society6 is promoting my shop with Free shipping until October 14th, isn't that nice?  I call this next one "There's a pattern on my cup."

I hope you don't have a rainy day too.  But if you do, pour yourself a cup of tea, fluff a pillow behind your head...and get cozy.

I am wishing you Bluebirds in the Moonlight and rainy day inspiration.