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Daffodils, free vintage art sources, and more on today’s weekend meanderings.
Good Saturday morning friends! Today I am joining Kim and Juliet for weekend meanderings, our weekly series of things that caught our eye and piqued our interest.
April 1st, commonly known as April fools day is also my late grandmothers birthday and my husbands first day of retirement.
Last night my husbands’ friend and co-worker of 25 years flew in to celebrate with him, it was a bit of a late night so I am a little tired.. Tonight we are going to a party and tomorrow as I mentioned yesterday the annual buggy races at the harness barn. I will need a an extra day just to recuperate from all of the fun and lack of sleep.
WEEKEND MEANDERINGS
Gun Violence
It’s been another depressing and heavy week hasn’t it? If it is not a natural disaster, it’s a war and in between a school shooting. The faces of the victims are on the news and EVERYONE is outraged…until something comes along and knocks the story off of the news. It is crazy that this keeps happening and nothing gets resolved. One side blames the other and it goes on and on and on and on, since 1999 in Columbine, CO. Has anything changed? It doesn’t feel like it.
Are you tired? Me too? Do you have any answers? Solutions? I have none except to say that until we demand from our elected officials from both sides) accountability I fear nothing will change. Honestly, it is the responsibility of every elected official to do something, if they don’t we need to vote them all out.
If you have called your representatives and are wondering what else you can do this post from Cup of Jo has a few suggestions.
Coping in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings
Daffodils
The bright yellow hue of the daffodils is typically the first sign of spring. A bright light across the winter landscape. Lately little clusters have been popping up around my yard. There is no pattern or bed, just random clusters.
As I know nothing about daffodils I did a little research. Did you know that there are 36 species of daffodil and over 26,000 cultivated varieties?
You can learn more about daffodils in this beautiful book!
Gibbs Gardens
The largest display in the US is in Gibbs Gardens just outside of Atlanta and there are over 20 million, yes million daffodils, representing more than 200 varieties of early, mid & late bloomers, and covering 50 acres of hillsides & valley.
Jim Gibbs the owner of this amazing garden is the founder and president of Gibbs landscape company. On his personal spread of 300 acres he spent 32 years planting 3.5 million bulbs! Because daffodils naturally multiply has no turned into over 20 million flowers!
On a side note Jims’ garden also contains boxwoods that were grown from cuttings that came from his grandmother Eppes family in Virginia, Appomattox Manor. If you know your civil war history then you know that Grant set up his headquarters on the front lawn of Dr. Eppes home. Then on April 9, 1865 General Robert E. Lee surrendered at the Appomattox courthouse.
Free Vintage Printable Art
Did you know there there is a treasure trove of free vintage art in museums and universities and in the public domain that anyone is free to use—for either personal or commercial use.
I have researched botanical art and landscapes for years in these places but have never printed anything or used it. Lately though I have noticed a plethora of print shops filled with art from these sources, including some of our favorite designers and big box stores.
The good news is that you can make and print your own art, everything from landscapes, botanicals, seascapes, and everything in between. Trust me when I say, if you start looking get yourself a cup of coffee or two because you will go down a rabbit hole and searching for hours.
Jenna Sue Design
This week Jenna Sue Design wrote a comprehensive post sharing all of her sources for vintage art. She also shared her tips for printing the art, size paramaters, where to print, to buy frames and her curated collection of over 50 pieces that you use in your own home and projects.
This post is invaluable if you like vintage art but don’t have the budget for original pieces just now. It is also a great resource for crafters or even small business owners that want to create their own printables.
Here are 18 of the best online sources to find free printable wall art
Designer Tips and Tricks for Art in the Public Domain Along with 40 Sources!
Links
Last week I told you about The Cooks Atelier, if you missed it they are a mother daughter team of ex-pats who moved to Beaune France and started a cooking school. Their cookbook is a must for every kitchen. Anyway this week in their newsletter they shared two articles that were recently written about them in magazines you might not read. Here they are:
Growing the Dream in Country Style AU
The Style Diary, love this article. Buy classics, quality over quantity and wear what you love.
11 Greats Shows & Movies To Watch On Netflix This April
How to Create a Morning Routine
How One Young Screenwriter Snagged the Rights to Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The Must-Read Nonfiction Books of Spring 2023
25 Refreshing Spring Cocktails
9 Things to Avoid on Your First Trip to Europe
This Easter Charcuterie Board goes beyond the candy.
Finds
Have you shopped H & M lately? They have so many great pieces! I love this crochet sweater, and this trench and this linen shirt.
Have you added a crop jacket to your spring wardrobe yet? If not these colorful pieces would look beautiful on you.
Boden
Anthropologie
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Monday I shared this outfit, a great books and lots of links and finds.
Then I shared an easy and beautiful foraged flower arrangement to use on your Easter or Spring table.
Yesterday on Friday Favorites I shared this salad and this outfit among many other interesting things.
THAT’S IT
I hope that you enjoyed meandering with me this morning. Have a happy and safe weekend.
If you missed last weeks post I shared, Suzanne Rheinstein, Jamie Beck, The Cook’s Atelier, Easter treats and more on today’s weekend meanderings.
If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.
When you leave here don’t forget to pop over to see all of the things that Kim and Juliet have discovered this week.
MAKE MINE A SPRITZER
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STYLE
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Hi Elizabeth — Seeing the faces of those killed in the Nashville shooting is heartbreaking. I just can’t understand how we allow this to keep happening. On a much lighter note, that salad looks amazing and I love the spring dresses you shared. Also, wow, that daffodil garden sounds like an amazing place. Here’s hoping for better times ahead for our country.
Oh, Elizabeth … what a week. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and so many important resources. On a happier note, congratulations to your husband! You too have a busy weekend ahead and I hope you have tons of fun … followed by catch-up sleep. Fascinating about daffodils. I see so many around our neighborhood … and they all look different. It’s always a conundrum for me when selecting bulbs … I love (and want) them all!!! Also interesting civil war history. I really appreciate the printed art sources. Art is on my project list for this year … it feels overwhelming but there are so many great resources out there. I’m going to bookmark this post. Have so much fun this weekend. You deserve it! xo
Even with little children getting murdered in their own schools, it will never stop.
And the rest of the world looks on and asks what’s wrong with you, while the usual suspects in Congress trot out the typical “thoughts and prayers” nonsense like the cowards they are
William, it will never stop, the genie is out of the bottle. Hopefully with enough momentum or enough people that have simply had enough we can vote out some of these people that will not vote for change.
Elizabeth, I so appreciate you starting your post talking about this shooting and showing the faces of those lost. I truly believe if we can use every billboard to share their faces and keep the up there, we can start getting more action. I agree in a week people forget. Let’s not let them forget. Let’s keep up the momentum and as you say, vote ever single politician out that does not make changing the gun culture, fixing these laws, and banning assault weapons a priority. It’s going to take all of us to speak out so thank you for the links and using your platform !
I love daffodils and they were my mom’s favorite flower. I have to get this book and wish I could visit Gibb’s farm! Someday maybe. I love how they multiply.
Your outfits have been so good, You keep finding the most lovely dresses. Love the pink/orange combo.
Congrats to your husband on retiring! So exciting. Here’s to more fun for you guys!
Have a lovely weekend. xo
Kim,
I feel hopeless like many but I cannot let people forget these sweet faces because something else knocked them oof the new this week. I maintain as I said in my post, every single member of congress needs to be held accountable, all 535, regardless of party.
Daffodils are the harbingers of new life and spring. I hope that you enjoy the book! I am sure that your mom would love it. Gibbs farm sounds fascinating. Can you even imagine planting 2.5 million bulbs??? That is a feat in itself.
I hope that you have a wonderful week Kim, happy Birthday to MAxx.
Oh I forgot to say thank you for the awesome art sources and link and other ideas on how to do this!!
Thank you Kim!
Your Spring outfits are so pretty and feminine. And thank you for the vintage art sources!!!
Thank you Mary Ann! Have a wonderful and safe trip! Enjoy your sweet granddaughter.
Elizabeth!
I had no idea about the free printable art available! I’m going to share this on Sunday and link back to you! Brilliant find my friend!
xx
Annie, I’ve been looking at these archives for years but have never taken the time to print anything. Thankfully these ladies have and the sources and artwork is amazing.