Treasures from God..   Rocks, seeds, birds & the bees.
Open your eyes & see all the beauty and treasures around you.  
I do. 

This box took a week!  All on it are 'Ontario' related from the Beetle to the Morel so it took a bit of research.. then it took time just painting each tiny box - is a tiny canvas. I took all the drawers out to paint them and must share - there is one spot that only takes ONE drawer.
Amusing...   Frustraiting!  It took me about 15 tries to figure it out.  lol I had to make sure I did not have two brown items side by side.. then I had to touch up the edges that hold the boxes.   The tops & sides have been painted as well - a bit of an illusion happening.

This box turned out sweeter than I imagined ;) It will hould treasures that will be found on everyday journeys.  It 'kinda' made me wish I had a grandchild to give it to. hee hee hee
Would I want a grandchild?  ;(    I don't know some days...

What a weekend - it was one of those days & this moring I noticed  I'm feeling aggitated.
It's beautiful here, Norm & I had a terrific weekend - except for the Nucular Power plant melt down warning.  LET me tell you first hand, when you hear that signal on the radio
and those words uttered, you stand still and think WTF?
I looked at Norm & thought where's Storm?   Not in Ontario.
I was actually grateful instantly, thinking: he'd be spared.
That's what happens - in less than a minute  -  Ooooops.. false alarm! Yippie!!! 
Thank God.
WTF!!!?  So there's that.. 

A plane 'shot' out of the sky killing countless Canadians and more. WTF? 
Human ERROR!?  I can't even think about it without tearing up.
Who's to blame - TRUMP!
The animosity he creates at this point simply by breathing is obvious. Countries are shouting 'Death to Americans' in the streets.  The anger he generates - he is the fuel for the flame. The familys suffering with the loss of loved ones - shot out of the sky... knowing it was a "mistake".  I can't even pretend to imagine how they feel.

Yep, no wonder I'm feeling slightly down today.  
Time to focus on God.  Pray for good.  
Grateful to be alive - thankful to be feeding &  painting the birds at the feeder.
Thankful for you - who is still alive & reading this post.  

We all have another day to try to be better, to serve &  another day to SHINE.
I can't wait to find treasures to fill the drawers! 
​
With TLC & THC
Georgia

More monkey Business in 2020! Weee!!

Frig - this monkey took me 3 attempts, the 1st - 2, trashed. The 3rd was a charm and he makes me smile.   "Oooohhhhhh - lookie here..."   is what he is saying.
I will be medicating regular in 2020 - for my mind not my body. Psilocybin.
I'm learning how to live with a difficult condition - it's taking awhile. 
You don't need much psilocybin - it's called microdosing.  
Do I get HIGH?  Nope.  No running through the forest naked.

What I do get is relief- relief from this constant zapping, pain, arthristis & exhaustion.. mental & physical.  It all  becomes a tiny bit easier to ignore.
It becomes easier to ingnore  'bullshit' in general.  
Theres no desire for drama - only an inclination to create, relax & see all the beauty around me.  It will be interesting to watch Mushrooms become legal next - then what - cocaine? LSD? It appears as long as we are being educated we will become exposed to more LEGAL options - ABOUT FUCKING TIME.  
Educated Choice will help our future generations, unlike all the lies we were fed to date. 

2020 the year to be AWAKE. 

We are not going out NewYears eve!  Yahooo!
We won't be drinking alcohol - we want to start the year off RIGHT.  
Right here at home with our dogs, snuggled on the sofa - what a great start to this year it will be.  What are your plans for 20202? Any resolutions? Me- PAINT - EVERY day.
Stress even less.  

Forgive & forgotten.

God. God.  God.
What can I do in 2020 to make this place a better place?  
I'm not sure yet  but I'm pondering.

with TLC & THC  Have a Happy New years - what ever you do
Please don't drink & abuse driving or humans.
​
Georgia

What do you think Santa's up to?  
I imagine he's  checking that list - for the second time.
The reindeer, fed hemp  and other healthy goodies are in training mode - it won't belong now.

We are all looking forward to good meals & good company and  stimulating conversation.  Thrilled not to be surrounded by consumerism Christmas'.  This year the tree went up and very few decorations with having a bungalow, open concept - you don't need it... what we have can be seen from everywhere.  The tree is the focal point, I enjoy it's glow at night but will appreciate the space again when it is gone.  December 28th.  

​Baby It's COLD outside!
You know as you watch the wood burn and don't feel as warm as you think you should.
We have other sources of heat but this is all a learning, enjoyable process that gets much conversation & calculation.  I wonder how much people pay for wood around the world?
We don't have to pay for it - yes, we do/did - with property purchase & work & it is work. 
It's a lot of work.  You feel very accomplished when watching the fire burn.  I do! lol 
Others 'sometimes' complain of sore backs - hee hee.    Chop wood & Carry water.

Less is MORE!  As I was decorating I started a give away box.  Less is More.  
More TIME to enjoy what you enjoy. 
I hope people 'give more time' & spend less $$$ this year.  
Less debt for 2020! Yippie!

Trump impeached?! Wow. Amen  
Let's hope America has a better year - decade - future,  NOW.   
Time to feed the birds. paint and: Log on!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

What would a bear in the woods be doing? Catching snowflakes of course.
My nature painting with a  touch of Beatrix Potter ;)  Have youu seen the movie about Beatrix Potters life?  I rented it from the Stanhope Library & it's a new favorite.  

Who does'nt catch flakes? Especially the big beautiful ones? 
It would also make a sweet Christmas card/gift - sitting on a shelf.

I also painted a box for my owl slice - created by Stepehen Boehme. Glass artist. Google.
It now holds my owl in a decorated display box  & has a bluejay slice inside.  
I prefer it, as it can be handled & admired.
I'll paint a new box for my other slices too I think.  
In my spare time... when not watching bluejays & snow falling.

Time to get busy with my Christmas Craft to Download!
​Just in time for all to colour & hang on the tree - weee!

Stay tooned.
With TLC & THC 

My canaine companion cards are taking off!  
I'm pleased to share - I get regular orders for my  pooch cards - which is awesome for me- because I can't think of a subject I enjoy more. DOGS! I love my dogs.  I have a new puppy lined up for the spring and just the thought excites me/us.  Theres alwasy more room for a dog to love. In our home & hearts. 

I've painted a few dogs recently including Ginder in full attitude mode (acrylic on wood) and have another of Poppy - my precious lined up. The dog above reminded me of Poppy & it was difficult as that little doggy has passed on... painting it reminded me of how precious time with our little pups is.   My girls absolutely LOVE their new home! It's a little cold this past week- so they choose to keep an eye on things from the comfort of the front window.   They love to run & frolic in the snow - but quickly turn and run back in the moment their tiny paws start to tingle from cold. Poppy goes out  ONLY 3 times a day - if that.  She does do her business on pet pads (great to train your small dogs to use pads for the winter months & travel) and I don't mind at all- better that than her feeling too cold or uncomfortable.

Please, don't leave your dogs outside.
Daisy would love to stay outside all day - but she too gets cold in the evening when the sun is gone.  You still have time to contact me if You would  like a custom dog card completed in time for the holidays!  Each card is painting on a 5 x 7  acid free water color card with matching envelope and fit very nicely into a standard 5x7 frame.
A sweet little gift for the dog lover in your life.

Ginger painting on wood panel - I've also decided to take a few dog commissions of
painted pet portraits on a wood panel.
Send me an e mail if interested: georgiatoons@gmail.com

With TLC & TLC
​Georgia 

Please, wipe your feet.
I don't ask people to remove their shoes as  this is a house full of dogs & the dirt is swept or vacummed up easily, daily, (central vac- weee) thankfully...  

I'm more concened with what come out of peoples mouths than what comes off their feet.  

Shit we don't need to hear.  Shit that only makes the world not as joyful as it should be.
Crap that reminds you why you don't socialize & look forward to hibenation... lol 
We have n0 time for it nor do we even want words uttered  - words of hate, nasty gossip keep it to yourselves please. I don't get upset by 'it' - I become upset by those who spew it - & try to remember they are struggling.   Still... I don't want it here.

I see God everywhere, in everything & everyone.  ;) I like it this way! hee hee

So, I made this sign for my front door...  not that I have seen bear shit.
I have seen raccoon shit, dog shit, smoked some greatshit.. hahahaa & had a dragonfly land and shit on me the other day (it was huge - had it come out of a human it would be equilavant to the size of our arm) it was gross yet facinating shit to watch - I took it as a 'lucky sign'! lol   

So if you are invited to visit...
 PLEASE wipe your feet & leave your bullshit outside.
This does not to apply to dogs- they never have time for bullshit...
 they are too busy enjoying life.
;)

With TLC & THC
Me

Next #myhaliburtonhighlands forest spider.
& my observation about cannabis here in the HIGHlands.

Every morning we walk the driveway!
Up to the top.. check out the rocks & sunshine & cell service - lol.
On mornings I am sore I do it with a joint - this also helps keep away the mosquitos.
Banana peels really take away the itch out of a bite. 
I keep my peels in the fridge for when they are required.  

Snakes - 2, raccoon 1, deer 1.... chickadees - many! Frogs, grasshoppers & many butterfly & moths, we are surrounded by life  & death - may as well make the best of both & enjoy each moment.
 
Currently on my desk are 3 different projects- creativity is at an all time high & I've thought of a few new cannbis painting's I'd lke to do!  
The common hashtag here is #myhaliburtonhighlands  ... it certinally is.
I also painted one of our waterbarrels - much needed on the days it gets dry up here... better than using our well water.. the day Norm hooked it up- it rained not 5 minutes later. 
No Water - No Life.
No Blue - No Green.

Thirsty?  Take a drink.. & give thanks.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

It's raining in cottage country! I live in cottage country- I must pinch myself!
The mosquitos - actually  bite me enough - I don't need to pinch myself, long sleepwear (that covers my ankles) is now living attire, hee hee hee! Yes- I still love it! EVERY day- I've never had an 'Oh my God what have we done' moment - - but I've had countless  'Thank You God' for getting us HERE  moments.   It rained last night! We needed it- living in a forest -you start to notice when it gets dry - I can hear this big 'dead' tree (that Norm needs to cut down as soon as he get the opportunity) creak on the hot days - demanding our attention before it lands on the bird deck - other than that I giggled- it rains  on the weekends in cottage country for all the 'cottagers' that come up - they'll stil have fun!

I ventured out in Minden the other day and I absolutely thought everyone I encountered was wonderful! A neighbour drove by and yelled from his truck "How's Denny!?".. I thought for a second & yelled back  "I don't know - she moved!"  I realized he thought I was her.
lol - see I told you we resembled each other! He then introduced himself - he lives Up the hill &  has horses & yes I can go & take photos! I just might paint a horse one day.   In town I met  a few shop owners who also knew 'Denny - all confirming what I already felt ' she is a lovely human with a kind heart.. no wonder my studio is so calming - I was in there last night until dark and my hands demanded I quit - not my heart.

I found a cheese store in Minden- Yeah! The cheddar with carmelized onions- OH my tastebuds! It's a tiny shop tucked away full of delicious treats- so glad I found it right away  & the owner - I immediately liked him! One of those people I just want to hug- I can sense the good nature. lol I refrained as I am new to the neighbourhood. I tiny shop run by Betty (the dog lover) right next door - carries designer clothing - I'm treating myself to the little butterfly top' - I'll need something when company visits & I'm almost ready for company! Will you visit?

The house looks terrific - if I do say so - I'm officially unpacked - other than a few boxes with Studio stuff- waiting for a studio... the open concept makes me laugh out loud- for years my imagined dream home  has had to have a long hall to throw a ball - from my bedroom  I can throw the ball to the front door- WEEE - when the driveway is covered with snow we'll still be playing ball. A peek into  'my little wooden' studio - (below) - I find it bigger than the last two rooms - everything has been placed with TLC - while under THC- LOTs, I can't begin to tell you how much I love my little creative space - my work will speak for itself.  

I have noticed already since I'm not unpacking as much I am smoking less... because I am  content - happy even.   Interesting.  This home is my dream home, easy to clean,  all on one level, all the 'luxuries' of a house in the city in cottage country - even a dishwasher! (No, I don't mean Norm)  & on several acres...   lot's to wander & explore & be inspired by when I'm not painting.  Rodney (from the cheese store) told me of an ap. that outlines the property and I can put markers while I make trails & won't get lost - let the adventure begin! 

The tent for company is next.. we've just decided where it goes  &  need to build a platform, then we can at least offer guests a 'glamping experience' - if company wants to visit  but does not want to 'tent'  Minden is building a lovely new resort! There are also several tiny places very close that offer sweet tiny cabin rentals - until we can build a sweet tiny cabin for guests - it will have to do.  I would encourage all to visit  Minden - Halliburton and  Carnarvon (don't blink)  for the perfect Ontario cottage country experience - don't forget Kawartha Dairy- there is always a line up - I think that's part of the fun.   Today, it's cool - I'm listening to my favourite radio station Canoe FM & about to paint a humming bird with PINK/purple cannabis - different than usual.  Next a fish for a friends cottage.

What will you create today?  My words of advice this lovely Sunday:
Prayer changes things. 
xox 

Finally I am painting.. still not started a big canvas... stll boxes to unpack.
I decided to paint a card to add to my Forever Grateful inventory inspired by ACIM,
because it's how I feel incredibly grateful, eveyday is a new blessing waiting to be discovered. I found Prayer Flags I'll hang in my new studio witht he view I have always wanted. I find rocks, Gems, stones all over - my own personal treasure hunt. 

I am tired tho & Scruffy who is determined to wander  gave me a good scare, thank God I got them all new collars with the new number as she was hitchhiking, not impressed and she is being punished by being kept on a leash, more upset with Norm as he spoils her & she never listens - like a toddler playing mom off of dad all the time... only her not listening to me here - makes her BEAR bait.  We're taking it easy - 3 boxes a day & the last will be emptied by the end of the week.   This past weekend we changed all the locks as we know ourselves many peole can aquire a key to a cottage over the years,   the last heavy items moved -now it's all about the details & why not place everything with intention. TLC.

Above all - the Peace has me at Peace & I'm not struggling with the wifi hickups ' there might not be wifi for friends, lol. You really do get a digital detox & it feels fucking fanstastic. I decided to paint a bear first in the sun in the woods, not very big on canvas. Out of her cave...  ready to explore & that is what we do every day.. each adventure shows us new plants, moths, butterflies, dragonflies, leaves, rocks.. clouds - it's endless.
Bird- bird is in his element, he flies all over the house & in his cage to rest & sleep he is the LAZYest  little EARLY Bird - ever  lol- we are always up before that bird!

Care to see what I painted.. it's at Forever Grateful Greetings.
Care to see my new Bear? You'll have to come back to check in a few.. I plan on taking my time - new time zone- Peaceful Forest time.  I still have to get my plants for my patio,  maybe I'll wait till next year.  


With THC & TLC

 Yesterday- June 10th   we celebrated being in our home 26 years! When we moved in, there was nothing - not one fence post, not one tree... you can see the LOVE we put into our home - walking around my backyard NOW is like being up at the cottage - everyone who visits - says the same: What an oasis you have created!  Birds included - woodpeckers, bluejays & grosbeaks!  Yes we did.  Blood, sweat, tears & many memories have been created here!  Storm moved... (took me 3 months to stop crying) and he's not moving back- he's moving up.. I'm beyond proud of my son in every aspect and am as excited for his continued journey as I am my own - but this house feels too big & too lonely and with too many stairs, so.... 

 Yesterday, Norm & I celebrated big time - by purchasing our next home!!!  
I have been actively looking & viewing the past few months (my decision) we had an offer in one place & it was declined - thank God- I said to the agent at the time:
 "No worries, God want's me to keep looking..."  he seems to 'get me - so that was good.
 We went to put an offer in on a place I had liked (time to show Norm) and our agent (I am grateful for)  said..  "since you're here why not check this other place out."
Thank God - we did.

We drove up the driveway - I stepped out on the ground (felt at peace) walked into the house & thought "OH my GOSH - I'm here."  There were 3 women - there - I did not know the owner but I said: "O.k. - I want to know who my soulmate is?"    LOL
I told Storm later: I felt as though God laid that house in front of me - the first being the current occupant - I know she has filled that house with LOVE, prayers & peace the past decade +, there was Buddhas, masks  art and wall colors - Norm remarked "We'll we don't have to paint! This is already George."  It's true. It's already me.  

I woke the day after we put in the offer & I CRIED!!! I knew we got it, before the agent told us.  Felt frightened then  instantly at peace - I was reminded: Georgia... YOUR prayers have been answered - CELEBRATE!  I told you! I promised...  I love you!             hee hee hee  
Think I'm crazy - say it if it makes you feel better but- I'm moving into my DREAM HOME!  Prayers have been answered - miracles happen.  The woman held my hand - we were chatting & I felt love. I know no other way to describe it  & her room  - that she  prayed in every day (I know) is NOW my painting room - filled with LOVE & light! & birds new home too - weeeeeee!!!!  & my  new view.. have a peek- MY view is the view I have wanted my entire life!  Lions, tigers & bears - Oh My! Moose, deer & bears OH MY!  Apparently, I will see them all in my backyard! 

Norm & I had also discussed parting ways - if we couldn't find something  & soon - I was going with or without him - he was stuck- stuck here & I was already mentally moved. He has asked to join me, after weeks of conversation - 27 years to ponder... the journey continues  & I can't deny - we make a very creative team - after all, we created Storm. ;)  
I can only imagine what we will add to this new home - we are BOTH beyond excited - I've got to pack!  

I keep saying to the girls "Wait till you see what we bought you!!!"   lol
Bad news: I had/have to pack my painting supplies- too much going on & too much dust! Too much to do - I am itching to paint nature- now that I know I've got nature to paint! So I'll be taking a break from painting- as if- lol (still have the gouache out)  as I am packing & moving BUT - as soon as I am up there- watch OUT! 

Thank you God.
Thank you Jesus! Jesus told me..  he jokingly whispered:
Good morning Ranger George!  
I called myself this thinking of all the animals on the property - waiting to introduce themselves!  & I knew - it was mine!  Forest Ranger George, as we NOW own a tiny forest - ready to document & PAINT the wildlife...   Moose, deer & bears OH MY!  
Tee pee for companee- hee hee hee - Mushroom foray! OH my!  Walking MY driveway with the girls every day! FUCK YEAH!!!    

Thank you God! Prayers answered! Miracles happen!
I can't stop giggling.    
​Oh - Guess what I have ! - A BIRD viewing deck!!!  


With TLC & THC
​Georgia