Spoiling Myself

i know... i know... here i go again spending money i don't have... but when i was in hospital, i promised my soul i would treat her to one of misty mawn's paintings... i have been enchanted by her artwork for over a year now...

the girl in the painting is soooooo beautiful, so wistful, i just love everything about her... the words (you can just see them in the second photo on the bottom left) - early in the morning, many years ago - reminded me of my morning walks - i miss them so much...

there were so many surprises in the package - not only was the painting beautifully tied with ribbon, including some paper-thin leaves tucked in, misty had written two lovely cards, included two yummy Tazo teabags - zen and dajeeling AND sent me a print of another picture (bottom photo). what a beautiful, generous soul she is!!

so here i sit surrounded by exquisite soul-filling art, my first day of absolute solitude since i came home 6 weeks ago... i know my precious boy and girl are safe at school - they both had such a good first day back yesterday!!! nick, my dear hubbie, is at work and my dad - who's been helping out over the summer - is back at home having a well-earned rest!!

so i am alone, my heart is full, and i am at peace...