Sunday, April 24, 2011

Thy Lord is Risen!

Easter
by George Herbert (1593-1633)

RISE heart ; thy Lord is risen. Sing his praise
Without delayes,
Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise
With him mayst rise :
That, as his death calcined thee to dust,
His life may make thee gold, and much more just.

Awake, my lute, and struggle for thy part
With all thy art.
The crosse taught all wood to resound his name
Who bore the same.
His stretched sinews taught all strings, what key
Is best to celebrate this most high day.

Consort both heart and lute, and twist a song
Pleasant and long :
Or since all music is but three parts vied,
And multiplied ;
O let thy blessed Spirit bear a part,
And make up our defects with his sweet art.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Art Show




Around this time last year, our daughter Lauren delighted us with a well-crafted presentation of her work at her senior art show at Washington University in St. Louis. I was so impressed by how poised she was as she presented to a crowded auditorium. Time flies...can't believe it has been nearly a year!! That was one of our family's highlights of the year.

Here are the links to her website and blog. Enjoy!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Banana Cream Shasta Daisies




Aren't these daisies absolutely gorgeous? It was a beautiful weekend in Dallas. I bought some plants and filled the pots in our backyard. These Banana Cream Shasta daisies are by far my favorites! They are perennials; so hopefully with some tlc, they will bloom not only through the spring and summer, but continue to thrive year after year.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Airy Bedrooms



House Beautiful



Country Homes Interiors

I know I'm procrastinating! I have two major papers due but instead of working on them, I'm looking at interior design magazines and websites! My daughter Kathryn said she loves white crisp bedrooms. Here are a few which I think she would appreciate. Enjoy, Kathryn! Back to work for me!