Romantic Flowers in time for Valentines

(& yes that is Measha Brueggergosman)

these flowers just got fancier 

So this past weekend I had the joy of creating some moody romantic flowers for a intimate concert performed by none other then Measha Brueggergosman. If you don't know her or her gorgeous voice, let google introduce you. Curly willow, driftwood, seeded eucalyptus, and little leaves I made from vintage sheet music, complemented a variety of different blooms. Check out more my "flower" blog for more photos. 

Fashion Design Illustration

design/illustration: reubenvision

This is a look I sketched by hand & then coloured on my computer. A print skirt worn with a coat, opaque tights and black heals. I may try to flesh out a whole collection based around the inspiration I was using for this look. 

Florals at Christmas (Preview)

floral arrangement: reubenvison

Guests are soon to arrive for an night of carols & good festive cheer. Here is a little preview of one of the arrangements I made for the occasion. Hope you are enjoying this holiday season as well, this evening.

Dig Out the Winter Boots

via: Pinterest

Dig out the winter boots. Unpack the mittens scarves and sweaters. Get out the ribbon, scissors and shears. It is time to start decking the halls in style. 

I am excited, are you?

Friday Flowers & Apple Jelly

I am really impressed with how long the Wax Flowers (they are real, wax flower is just their name) are lasting. These are still mostly all in bright bloom three weeks later. The white ones are lasting longer then the pink. 

I also thought I would share a few shots of the delicious apple jelly that my mother made last weekend. If Anyone is interested I can share the recipe. The best part about this batch is that it is the first year we were able to use our own apples. Our solitary tree in the front yard had a bumper crop this year. I also think the fact that we now have a dog, is keeping the usual deer gang at bay. 

Happy Friday!

Autumn Trails

photos: reubenvision

Observations from a recent wander through a forest trail. This is one of my most favourite times of the year.   

shorter days & summer haze

some lovely flora & fauna I found around my home.

The Silver dish is vintage & inherited from my great grandmother. 

Secrets

secrets: by reub-envision

Would you like to know some of mine?

1.  I am allergic to: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato

2.  I don't wear the color red as a rule of thumb.

3.  When I was young I dreamed of becoming a: 

 http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/becoming.html

4.  I can do a girl's hair better then most girls: 

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/06/do-your-own-wedding-hair-chestnut-bun.html

5.  One of the only things I am scared of is house fires: 

http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-a-House-Fire

6.  I blog: 

http://reubenvision.blogspot.com/

   {most people I know have no clue}

Rhubarb-vision

So for many a year I was chiefly referred to as Rhubarb. 

Not that I minded. Rhubarb is great especially in crisp.

Rhubarb Crisp: http://southernfood.about.com/od/rhubarbrecipes/r/bl30515k.htm

Here are some pics of my D&G glasses that I need to wear for long distance 

with some rhubarb styling. 

I love drawing Ad campaigns

Here is my take on Chloe's latest: 

I am going out of town for a weekend away so see you again on Tuesday.

Have a lovely one!

Wedding Blocks: Garden Pond

I took my color cues from the delicious carpet in the top right corner.

Carpet & Drinks both via: http://www.100layercake.com/blog/

Bouquet via: http://www.greylikesweddings.com/

all of the other eye-candy is unfortunately unknown.

Happy Monday

More of Mexico

For Japan With Love

this is a drawing I did for international day of internet silence.

It is all in support of: For Japan With Love

Find more about it here:

 http://www.utterlyengaged.com/please-help-for-japan-with-love-update/comment-page-2/#comment-2429

And here: http://www.forjapanwithlove.com/

I WILL NOT BE POSTING ON FRIDAY 18th IN HONOR OF THE DAY OF SILENCE FOR JAPAN

~my prayers go out to all of those affected~

A Fantastic Photo to Get Your Week Started

via: http://escapetotoyland.blogspot.com/

(it looks so summery & warm breeze like) 

~where are you spring? 

SHOE TUESDAY

Nice little red number

found on: [link]

not much for blue

or so I thought ...

but it seems I have been seeing things of a different lot

[link]

Bernadette Pascua

for now I quite do,

that is like blue