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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 for a quick jaunt.

The wildfire damage at Catherine Creek doesn’t

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

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#illustrations #oregon #shopsmallshoplocal #washington #calendar #columbiag

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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