Backyard Boutique

A couple days ago, my friends and I created a backyard fairyland of texture, color and creativity.

For me, the most magic moment of the event illuminates a path of perseverance.

A friend stopped by and perused the offerings, bought a couple items, and left. But just a little while later, she returned. With tears in her eyes and a painting in her hands, she approached me and said she drove away but couldn’t stop thinking about the image. She expressed how unusual the experience was for her. She enjoys art but doesn’t usually allow her heart to engage, much less feel compelled to own a piece.

But for whatever reason, the art touched her soul journey like a signpost.

That glorious moment will keep me painting for months to come.

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Many thanks to those of you who came and those of you who supported me in prayer and encouragement. In case you missed the event but would like to check out some of the products, below are links to pages for me and my friends who hosted the event:

Re-find Restorations (hand-painted furniture and other products by Penny Taylor):
Art by Colleen Briggs, Fragments of Light Etsy shop (art & jewelry)
Pamba Toto (items hand-made in Kenya and jewelry made with beads from Kenya)
Moni Orsillo (jewelry and beautiful products from India)