wonderful nature...

 

this time of year always seems to be very busy for me... i often end up feeling stressed and a little  under pressure. ~  this year has been no exception as there are oodles of projects still to plan and to lead and to write about.

this is another reason why i think that stopping to look and notice  and keeping connected to the wonders  of life that we often take for granted  are so important  in order to keep everything in perspective.

this morning i got up early and collected golden leaves from under these trees...

i am pressing them today and preserving them along with other leaves i have collected to use in a project that i am leading with sixty (yes,  you heard right), sixty,  7 year olds  at a primary school tomorrow morning. we are going to make collage angel pictures. these leaves will become the angels wings.

it was raining this morning  as i gathered the leaves into my bright blue tub and although cold and wet, it was immensely pleasurable... it was fascinating to look carefully at each leaf and to notice  their varying shapes and sizes and their subtle changes in colour.  i also felt thankful for these gifts from nature which the children will enjoy carefully adding to their art work.

 

leaves have to be one of my favourite  gifts from the autumn along with pine cones. (diana agrees with me on the pine cones).

what are your favourite's ?

Comments

[Jennifer]

I love the leaves as well, especially ones that are red or bronze. What a fun project, the kids are going to love it, good luck. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Oh, and I did see that I can buy your book over here, sorry, not sure how I missed that, lack of sleep I expect.

[willow]

I like the top photo with the leaves in the foreground. You obviously had better weather than us this morning, it was pouring with rain when I woke up. Good luck making angels tomorrow.

[Pipany]

Such pretty images Ginny. Well done by the way - saw the review Nina did of your beautiful book. It is fantastic and you must both be so proud xx

[Simone]

The golden leaves certainly look striking against the bright blue tub. I would imagine that leaf gathering is quite a pleasurable experience! Enjoy your day helping to make angels! x

[Al]

I am feeling thankful that is you rather than me doing the gig tomorrow - will be thinking of you. xxx

[Nina - Tabiboo]

All those golden leaves I wouldn't know where to stop when collecting for pressing and I think they are one of my favourites of Autumn, but the thing that hits my top spot is the earthy smoky smell of Autumn.

Nina xx

[lina]

Beautful photography Ginny. The first image is a fabulous autumnal capture!

[liz]

I love the leaves too. Still feeling a bit out of place from my countryside, I have a few trees that that I love in our urban surroundings. We have a great big ginkgo in front of our home that continues to shower bright yellow leaves upon the sidewalk. I miss the pinecones and the milkweed pods and the other signs of autumn, but that tree especially makes me smile enough right now.

xxx

[Tracy]

Such beautiful gold, Ginny... these leaves almost glitter! It is a busy time for all, I think... me too...but a good time too. Have fun with the angels! :o) ((HUGS))

[georgia]

gorgeous gold! lovely lovely photos, ginny.

i had been wanting to post some lyrics of a favorite song recently, and you have just inspired the photo i will seek out to go along with the song for the post. i can't wait to do it! and i will link to this post as my inspiration!

let's see. what gifts do i like at this time of year? lot's of orange things. the leaves. pumpkins, because that's when starbucks makes pumpkin spiced lattes, my favorite orange mug that i have hot apple cider in and dunk ginger snap cookies in. all my orange fall accessories--scarves and jewelry and such. hot tomato basil soup. okay. okay. i'm done. :)

can't wait to see those angel wing projects when they are done! what a wonderful idea!

i hope you find some r&r amidst all you busy days. thanks for taking time to spend with us. {{hugs}}

~g.

[Pomona]

It is lovely to concentrate on the gold of November and not the leaden skies. I have a line of Jack Be Little miniature pumpkins all along my kitchen mantel and they are bringing a bit of sunshine into the gloom!

Pomona x

[The Curious Cat]

Ah what a nice idea to do with the kids...pumpkins are my autumn treat really...I also like that time in the morning when you see all the spider cobwebs collecting in bushes and trees...and sometimes the odd mushroom peeping through the wet grass...xxx

[suzie sews]

such a beautiful post. the first picture is awesome. Yes keep on looking at the beauty when things get hectic...

[JuliaB]

Stunning pictures Ginny! I love autumn too, it's the smell I think that I love the best. The changing light - i love spring too - the in-betweenness, the balance ... hmm... xx

[cathleen]

Ginny, such amazing photos, so golden and pretty. Wanted to say that I read Nina's review of your new book and it sounds fabulous, you must be tickled pink!