Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Pretty Painting from Swedish Book, Large Heart Stone, Camelias


Here is a heart stone displayed at the school a block from my house, and I include Bounce to show the size of the stone, it is quite large. Plus I include Bounce because he is Bounce!

 

The painting above is from a Swedish children's book and it was sent to me as a postcard from blog friend Monica at Beyond the Lone Islands https://dawntreader-island2.blogspot.com/.. The painting touches my heart, it speaks of longing and of goodbyes. The boy is holding a goose and saying goodbye. The book is "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" by Selma Lagerlof. 


Above are camellia flowers from my camellia bush blooming in March It survived the neighbor's tree falling right above it.


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25 comments:

  1. LindaMarch 5, 2024 at 5:29 AM

    It was nice to catch up with you this morning! That heart stone is beautiful!!
    I bought some bulbs yesterday at Aldi. The ones I planted in the fall are blooming now!!

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  2. Latane BartonMarch 5, 2024 at 5:51 AM

    So happy your camellia survived the big crash. Must have scared it outta it's wits!! I checked out your blogging friend and am following her now. She looks interesting

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  3. MariMarch 5, 2024 at 6:34 AM

    Very cool heart stone! I like that painting too.
    The camelias are beautiful!

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  4. BetsyMarch 5, 2024 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous flowers and I'm so glad that it survived the tree falling. Anything regarding animals and goodbyes are so sad to me. I don't think I want to know why the boy is saying goodbye!
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. Miss MerryMarch 5, 2024 at 7:57 AM

    Your heart stone is AWESOME!

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  6. diamondcMarch 5, 2024 at 8:15 AM

    Terra: Love the heart stone and Bounce is adorable, Mikey says hello to Bounce and sends doggie kiss's.
    The painting is lovely, the hug of a goose is amazing to see.
    Your camellias are beautiful, soon here in Minnesota we will have green and flowers blooming, no snow this winter which is unusual.

    Catherine

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  7. acorn hollowMarch 5, 2024 at 8:37 AM

    It is beautiful the plant and the painting from a book That is a large heart sweet it is at a school.
    Cathy

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  8. AnnieMarch 5, 2024 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful flowers. lovely painting and wow.. that heart rock! How nice to have things blooming in March. It will be a while here in NJ before anything blooms.

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  9. DawnTreaderMarch 5, 2024 at 10:06 AM

    Glad you liked the card, Terra. I'm longing to see some colours here again, so far the only spring flowers I've seen this side of winter are snowdrops...

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  10. AnnMarch 5, 2024 at 11:41 AM

    That stone is very nice or maybe Bounce just makes it look nice :)
    Those flowers sure are pretty

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  11. ShugMarch 5, 2024 at 5:24 PM

    The heart stone is so neat....pretty good size as well. Oh my....the camellias are so pink and gorgeous. So glad that it survived and you are getting to enjoy the beauty of it.

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  12. Margaret DMarch 5, 2024 at 8:36 PM

    Love your camellia and it's good is escaped the tree fall.
    The painting of the book, magic, love it...

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  13. ElaineMarch 5, 2024 at 11:46 PM

    Do you know the significance of the heart stone display? Was it done in remembrance of someone? Not that it matters, it is rather lovely, as is that beautiful camellia against the dark glossy leaves. Perfect. As for that wonderful illustration, what a delight!

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  14. ElaineMarch 5, 2024 at 11:47 PM

    p.s. "Hello" to Bounce!

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  15. doriMarch 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    How I love this natural artwork!

    Wonderful blooming bush. Here everything still is grey in grey from the long wintertime.

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  16. JeanieMarch 6, 2024 at 6:25 AM

    That heart stone is wonderful. And I love the painting -- a real treasure.

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  17. Katie IsabellaMarch 8, 2024 at 10:07 AM

    The below-0 freezing and barely above 0 degrees for protracted times in the winder killed by beautiful Camellia and the new camellia as wellI had planted. It took both Gardenias too...Really makes me sad every time I look over there.
    Bounce...you look snuggable. I love the heart stone. That surely isn't a natural formation is it?

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  18. Aritha V. March 10, 2024 at 5:47 AM

    I love the flowers, they are so beautiful. Yes, the heart I like too and the dog.

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  19. KayMarch 10, 2024 at 5:34 PM

    Your camellias are gorgeous! And the heart stone must make everybody smile who passes by it.

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  20. Back2OurSmallCornerMarch 11, 2024 at 8:09 AM

    The heart stone is beautiful. Glad the camellia survived. Such a pretty colour too.

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  21. Liz HindsMarch 11, 2024 at 8:28 AM

    What a beautiful heart stone! And Bounce of course.

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  22. ChristineMarch 16, 2024 at 5:38 AM

    I get why you like that painting and wow on the heart stone

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  23. Ginny HartzlerMarch 17, 2024 at 8:13 PM

    I would love to get a better look at Bounce. The heart looks like it was carved very professionally, it is gorgeous. Made straight from the artist's own heart!

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  24. MELODY JACOBMarch 19, 2024 at 1:38 PM

    What a delightful collection of images and stories! The heart stone at the school is truly remarkable, and Bounce adds a charming touch to the scene. The painting from the Swedish children's book evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, while the camellia flowers blooming in March are simply stunning, showcasing resilience and beauty. Thank you for sharing these heartwarming glimpses into your world!

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  25. HaddockMarch 27, 2024 at 12:18 AM

    Like that painting from the Swedish children's book. Takes me back to the books that I have read as a child.

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