Saturday 27 March 2021

Weekend Post

Hi Everybody!

It's weekend - enjoy! I am slowly feeling more 'normal', whatever that might be, and as we had lots of sunshine I was able to take a walk and snap some photos with my phone. I'm still rather slow, but it will improve!

For Sheila's single flower theme at AJJ I have another hybrid journal page. I used a ready painted background and some painted bottles cut from an old painting. The lettering, bubbles and flower were added digitally:

 


And I have another tag for Michele's 'mostly monochrome' challenge at Tag Tuesday:



And these are the photos taken on my mostly sunny walk today:



There was a lot going on at the market:



Lots of trees are blossoming:




Spring in the shop windows:


I went into the Basilika and lit a candle:




Lots of spring flowers:













Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

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  1. MarthaSaturday, March 27, 2021

    I love the colorful journal page, so pretty. I'm so glad you are feeling well enough to get our to walk and take photos. It sure looks like spring has arrived! Keep being good to yourself and take plenty of time to rest. Have a great weekend. Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Martha! It's so good to get out and enjoy the sunshine!

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  2. ChristineSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Glad you are up and about Valerie! Love the spring flowers, my favourite time of year. Your art is beautiful too!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Christine, it's good to be feeling better, enjoy your weekend!

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  3. aussie aNNieSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Bless you, glad to read you are feeling better and enjoying your walk. Beautiful photos and wow your artwork, just LOVE it. xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks so much Annie, have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. kathyinozarksSaturday, March 27, 2021

    You live in such a neat area-lots of nature an old buildings-love seeing it.
    Your journal page for single flower is beautiful-I would frame that one for sure.
    Glad you are feeling better no too hugs happy weekend

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Kathy, it is a pretty place here, and a good place to live! have a great weekend!

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  5. Elkes LebensglückSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Schön wie es blüht bei dir die Bäume und richtiges Frühlingswetter, herrliche Fotos von deinem Spaziergang. Deine Journalseite mit der einzelne Blume ist wunderschön mit den verschiedenen Flaschen und diese intensive Farbe. Süss dein Tag mit dem Hund.
    Pass auf dich auf und weiterhin gute Besserung
    Schönes Wochenende dir, lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Vielen Dank, liebe Elke, es ist schön wieder rauszukommen. Dir ein schönes und hoffentlich sonniges Wochenende! Bleib gesund!

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  6. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Thanks Laurie. I do indeed love coloured glass, and have a lot here! Ut's good to be feeling more positive! Have a great weekende!

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  7. AnonymousSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Hi Val, good morning! So good to see you up and about again, enjoy your walks but please, don't overdo things! I'm so happy you are feeling more yourself again, and hope that the remaining problems will soon disappear, too. Here everything is okay, big hugs from us all! Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Sarah, I am being careful, and enjoying feeling a bit better and the new freedom it's bringing me! Hugs!

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  8. sheila 77Saturday, March 27, 2021

    Hello Valerie, how good that you are out and about again and I did enjoy all these lovely bright fresh photographs.
    The single flower on your painting is beautiful and a lovely blue-green colour. It would be a great addition to my blue and yellow flowerbed in the garden. Good fun to see all the coloured bottles too.
    Thanks very much for another painting for our theme at AJJ.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Sheila, glad you like my flower! Have a great weekend!

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  9. Rustic PumpkinSaturday, March 27, 2021

    You must be thrilled to be out and about again. Yes, go easy, it takes a while to regain strength.
    Hugs, Deb

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Deb, I have to take it slowly! Have a great weekend!

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  10. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, March 27, 2021

    The artwork with the bottles is quite lovely, Valerie. A friend of mine's daughter had a phase when she collected old bottles. I think she always thought she would find something of great value, or a message, but she never did of course. Me, I collect new ones - always with wine inside! That same daughter of my friend, who used to sit on my knee as a very little girl, now has a PhD in molecular genetics and is married with a child of her own. In such manner the world turns. I am delighted that you were able to get out for a walk and enjoy the sunshine. I never thought of you as someone who would visit a basilica and light a candle, but if it helps get you through the day, go for it! The weekend is here so perhaps you will be out and about again in bright sunshine, new leaves, buds, flowers and with birds to serenade you. A slow pace is an advantage under those circumstances! Hugs and kisses. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks David! I collect glass vases and objects, and had a phase where I painted lots of bottles....Glass is always beautiful! Your way to collect bottles is much more pragmatic - cheers! Time marches on but the memories remain, sometimes I can't believe that I have got so old! I often go into the Basilica, it's a beautiful and very ancient place with good vibes, and I often just sit there for a while. The candle lighting surprised me, too, I just felt like it! Today we have dark clouds, high winds and showers of hail and snow, crazy! Just got back from a morning walk. Have a great weekend, enjoy some of your wine! Hugs to you both!

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  11. Teresa ArsenaultSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Lovely page. I like the chipped paint effect on your tag. I'm glad you're starting to feel better.

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  12. Lucyna DrozłowskaSaturday, March 27, 2021


    Beautiful spring photos. Spring is beautiful even in a pandemic. Your works are wonderful. Have a nice weekend:)

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Lucyna. Spring seems to be even more lovely this year! Have a great weekend, stay safe!

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  13. My name is Erika.Saturday, March 27, 2021

    What a great walk Valerie. Better slow and out to walk than not going because you can't go your regular speed. I'm going back to the beach today as my road is extremely muddy. Congrats on starting to feel better. I love the bottles with flower too. It is interesting how there are so many varieties of single flowers. And nice tag too. I love the dog! Hope you enjoy your weekend my friend. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Erika. Enjoy your day at the beach, it sounds good, wish I could go with you! It's bad weather here today, very stormy, so just had a short walk through the fields behind the house. Enjoy your weekend!

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  14. KarenSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Hi! Terrific post ~ SO many pretty signs of Spring :) I'm so glad your home and doing well and enjoying the sunshine!!

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  15. DVArtistSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Lovely art work and simply wonderful photos. Don't over due it. Just take each day a little at a time.

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  16. AnnieSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Valerie, your painting is fabulous! I love it. The bottles are awesome. Everything together is so pleasing and colorful and cheerful. I really love it. I wish it were in my journal. The monochrome tag is also a delight. I can just imagine the doggie getting all tangled up in the strings. Your photos are fantastic. You live in a great area with loads of photo opportunities. I’m so jealous!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Annie, I love everything with glass. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs!

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  17. CJ KennedySaturday, March 27, 2021

    Delicious eye candy. So nice to see that you can get outside for the lovely walks and photos. Looks very Springy. Take care.

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  18. craftytrogSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Wonderful art and photos Valerie! Glad you were able to get out for a walk again.
    Happy weekend,
    Alison xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Alison, it's so good to be able to get out again!

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  19. DMSSaturday, March 27, 2021

    I am so glad you were able to get out for a walk. Love all the plants, flowers, and trees that are starting to bloom. Such a beautiful and hopeful time of year. Thanks for sharing all these pictures with us! Love your art pieces as well! Beautiful!

    Have a safe and happy weekend!
    ~JEss

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  20. SandySaturday, March 27, 2021

    Good for you walking again and I always love your pictures. People in coats so it still must be chilly there.
    Sandy xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Sandy, it's not warm yet! Have a great Weekend!

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  21. SueSaturday, March 27, 2021

    It's great to see that you are out and about Valerie. Your photo's are lovely it's good to see that Spring is on it's way. Our Spring flowers are out too but it's so cold here - brrrr. I love your artworks, fabulous colours and such a cute dog! Take care and have a very happy weekend xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Sue. It's really cold Here today, and stormy! Have a great weekend!

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  22. MartynaSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Very interesting post :) Have a nice weekend ;)

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  23. Let's Art JournalSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Such a beautiful page, loving all those colourful bottles! The little dog on your tag is adorable too 😀. So glad to hear that you are getting back to normal and have resumed your walks, it's always a pleasure to walk with you and those spring views and flowers are amazing 😁. Take care and happy weekend! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Jo, it's good to be feeling better again! Have a great Weekend!

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  24. Crafting QueenSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Two beautiful hybrid pieces. Love the photos you took and glad you are getting better. Hugs Anesha

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  25. katSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Hello dear Valerie what a beautiful post, I love your single flower piece and all the gorgeous Spring photos, it’s like a wonderful breath of fresh air here! Thanks so much for your kind comment too, always much appreciated.
    Take care, sorry to hear you have been unwell but hopefully you are well on the way to feeling better soon now with each new Spring day.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, March 27, 2021

      Thanks Kat, spring is a wonderful time! Stay Safe and well!

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  26. Królowa KaroSaturday, March 27, 2021

    Beautiful blooming trees - spring is already in sight!

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  27. Lowcarb team memberSunday, March 28, 2021

    Lovely page, lovely tag, lovely photographs, lovely post.

    We too have had some good spring weather, long may it last!
    Take care, continue to look after yourself.

    All the best Jan

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  28. kiwikidSunday, March 28, 2021

    Great you have been able to get out for a walk, lovely to see spring coming. Love the tag with the dog and the piece with the flower. Keep safe and well.

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  29. MicheleSunday, March 28, 2021

    i love your bottles and your latest monochrome tag! have a wonderful week! xo

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  30. DebraSunday, March 28, 2021

    Your art is wonderful. I enjoyed the pictures-what a lovely walk you had! So glad you are feeling better!

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  31. gigi-hawaiiSunday, March 28, 2021

    Cute art, Valerie! I am glad your health is improving. You live in such a lovely environment.

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  32. JeanieMonday, March 29, 2021

    I really love both of your pages today. And your walking photos make me happy -- it means you are out and walking. I'm just thrilled that you are feeling closer to "normal" again. That makes me smile. Big!

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, March 29, 2021

      Thanks Jeanie! It's still a long way Back to normal, but I am getting there!

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  33. nwilliams6Monday, March 29, 2021

    Love your single flower and your beautiful vases. That tag is high energy and fun too. So glad you are feeling "normal" again. I have been working so much it has been hard to keep up with everyone and I need to get back to normal too. Love all your pictures and it was so nice to read through your post, see what you have been up to and drink my coffee. Waving at you from across the pond! Hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, March 29, 2021

      Thanks Nancy, the last couple of weeks were very hard, but I think I'm through the worst and getting back on track! Waving back, enjoy your coffee!

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  34. Teresa ArsenaultMonday, March 29, 2021

    I love those glass bottles. You did a terrific job on them, capturing their translucency.

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  35. Divers and SundryMonday, March 29, 2021

    I'm glad you had sunshine. It's always mood-enhancing :) What a pleasant walk! So many blooms. I'm noticing those pretty flower mugs in the shop window.

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  36. pinkyMonday, March 29, 2021

    I am so happy to hear you are making headway Valerie. With Spring in the air the only way is up! Loved your gorgeous artwork today and your amazing photos. Take care xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, March 29, 2021

      Thanks Pinky, especially for your Support and prayers!

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  37. HelenTuesday, March 30, 2021

    GORGEOUS post Valerie! And LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your art journal bird!!! Awesomesauce!!!! Have a super start to Spring! ((HUG)S) Helen

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  38. pearshapedcraftingTuesday, March 30, 2021

    Love this single flower page! Your monochrome tag is such fun! Great photos of your area, glad you can getup and about again. Love the signs of Spring! Hugs, Chrisx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, March 30, 2021

      Thanks Chris, everything feels better with spring on the way!

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  39. Gillena CoxTuesday, March 30, 2021

    Your photos just blew me away today. luv that bottle art. Beautiful bold tags.
    Happy Tuesday

    my Week 2 is HERE

    Much💜love

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  40. Magic Love CrowWednesday, April 07, 2021

    I love your bottles and puppy! Great art! Your photos are always so special to me! Thank you for taking them! Big Hugs!

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