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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Asian Brush Painting and Mixed Media Art by Arlita Kadar

Earlier this month I had the privilege of meeting artist Arlita Kadar and while I loved her artwork, it was her kind dispostion that made me want to befriend her. I bought a few of her cards the first day and then returned the next day to get to know her better. Both times were at her display at the National Arboretum for the 2016 World Bonsai Day event.

She kindly consented to allow me to take some photos of her and her artwork for this blog and I'm excited to share them with you. The piece above reminds me of cherry blossoms.

This is a photo of a part of an art card I bought from her. I plan to frame it and hang it in our kitchen.

This is also an art card photo, but I'm still debating whether to send it to someone or frame it.

Image source: Arlita' Kadar's website

On her website, I found this beautiful seascape. She's a lady of many talents.

Artlia Kadar, artist, can be reached at arlitak@gmail.com or (571) 393-0758 and some of her work is available at http://arlita-kadar.pixels.com/. According to her business card, she creates murals, water color, Asian brush painting and mixed media art. She has received awards and recognition for her artwork, including a certificate "for extraordinary contributions to Asian cultural programming" from the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.

Hearty thanks to Arlita Kadar for allowing me to share her artwork here and to you for visiting! May God bless her and may He bless you too!

Related posts:
Wildlife photo art by Brian Dering: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/10/wildlife-in-aruba-photos-by-guest.html
Butterfly Art by Denise Arvaneh: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/10/butterfly-art-by-denise-arvaneh.html
County Fair Art by various artists: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/08/floral-fair-photos-art-and-arrangements.html

Disclaimer: This post was written of my own free will, contains my opinions only and was not solicited or paid for. I just liked Arlita and thought it would be nice to feature her on my blog.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas & National Tree

2014 National Christmas / Holiday Tree, Washington D.C.

"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

Merriest Christmas wishes to you and yours! May Jesus Christ's love and peace that passes understanding rest in your hearts and minds!

My husband and I went to see the National Christmas tree at the Washington D.C. mall today. As you can see, it's a big tree. According to the sign in front of the tree, it's called the "U.S. Capitol Christmas tree" or the "People's tree." Each year the tree is donated from a different state and this year marked the 50th year of this Christmas tradition. This year's tree came from Minnesota and is an 88 year old, 88 foot tall white spruce with a trunk diameter of thirty inches. "Minnesotans sent 10,000 ornaments from the land of 10,000 lakes to decorate" the magnificent tree. I'll share a few of my favorite ornaments with you below.

National Christmas tree flower ornament

This pretty poinsettia looks like it was hand crafted from birch bark and I love nature crafts.

Assorted national Christmas tree ornaments

I liked all three of these ornaments for different reasons. Both my mother and my mother in law love snowmen so I think of them every time I see a snowman decoration. Joy, as you can probably guess from the title of my blog, is very important to me, and I liked the poinsettia topped skis too.

Canoe ornament with signatures

This canoe ornament with what I presume to be the signatures of those who helped make it is adorable. I think, like the first poinsettia ornament above, it is hand crafted from birch bark.

Minnesota state and mixed ornaments

There were many creative ornaments in the shape of the state of Minnesota but I liked this multicolored one with the silver glitter cross the best. I hope you enjoyed this mini photo tour of our national Christmas tree! Merriest Christmas and happiest New Year wishes to you!

Related posts:
2013 National Christmas tree: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/national-christmas-tree-with-childrens.html
Smithsonian Christmas tree: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2011/12/smithsonian-castles-christmas-tree.html
Christmas blessings: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-blessings.html
Funny Christmas cat photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cat-santa-and-reindeer.html
Longwood Gardens Christmas: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-at-longwood-gardens.html

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Happy Easter & Resurrection Chapel Photos

Happy Easter, dear friends! May the joy of Jesus' resurrection fill your heart on this holy day and always! Today's photos are from the Washington National Cathedral's Resurrection Chapel, one of my favorite spots in the National Cathedral (along with the Holy Spirit Chapel and all of the amazing stained glass windows). I pray that they will bless you.

The Resurrection Chapel's mosaics are more impressive in person but you can get a general feel for them here. The one above and two below depict Jesus in Biblical scenes after rising from the dead.

You should be able to click on any photo to make it larger.

In person, the resurrection mosaics seem to shimmer with golden flecks.

The plaque in the photo above includes this Easter themed Bible verse:

"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God." Colossians 3:1 (NIV)

May God bless you and yours this Easter and always!

Related posts:
Spring tulips at National Cathedral: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/04/spring-tulips-at-national-cathedral.html
Easter Good News: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-good-news-how-to-become-born.html
National Cathedral photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/04/national-cathedral-photos-and-good.html

Source: biblegateway.com

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Spring Tulips at the National Cathedral

I love the National Cathedral's Bishop garden. While it's most impressive in the summer (there's an amazing rose garden and a great variety of other flowers), I was thrilled by the abundant tulip blooms. The garden was much less crowded on this visit than any of my previous summer visits.

As you can see from the artwork embedded in the stone wall, the National Cathedral's gardens have delights for the eyes all year.

Although I live not too far north of Washington DC, I'm in a completely different planting zone and our tulips have just barely started to bloom.

Going south to see favorite flowers before they bloom in my area helps extend the season (as does going north after they finish in my area).

I hope you enjoyed this mini tour of the National Cathedral's Bishop garden's tulip beds. May God bless the National Cathedral's staff and may He bless you too!

Related posts:
National Cathedral photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/04/national-cathedral-photos-and-good.html
My red and white parrot tulips: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/04/tulips-fire-poker-lilies-japanese-maple.html
My orange Angelique tulips: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/04/tulips-daisies-and-more-flower-photos.html
My pink and white Angelique tulips: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/04/azaleas-lilacs-ghost-ferns-tulips-and.html
Tulips, daffodils and spring blooms: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/03/happy-spring-floral-photos-this-week-in.html

Friday, April 18, 2014

National Cathedral Photos and Good Friday Haiku

National Cathedral Exterior

"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved." Romans 10:9-10 NIV

A blessed Good Friday to all those observing this holy day! Praise God for He is holy and yet so filled with love that He sent His Son to die in our place so we might live forever with Him!

I thought this would be an appropriate day to share my National Cathedral photos and I hope they bless you. If you're planning a visit, entrance to the National Cathedral is still currently free on Sundays but there is now an admissions charge for other days. You can also join their traditional worship services.

Good Friday Haiku

Jesus gave his life;

endured unspeakable pain

for your sins and mine

National Cathedral Interior Arches and Stained Glass

Even with the protective black netting the National Cathedral's stained glass window art is breathtakingly beautiful.

National Cathedral Good Friday Artistic Panels

Today commemorates the day Jesus Christ was brutally beaten, mocked, and hung on a cross.

National Cathedral's Resurrected Christ Fresco

Praise God the story doesn't end there! Three days later, when we celebrate Easter, Jesus rose from the dead, conquering death and sin and making salvation a sure hope for those who trust in Him.

Prayer Engraved in National Cathedral Wall

The National Cathedral has many artistic and holy wonders to enjoy and this is just a taste of them. May God bless you and keep you, during this holy week and always!

Related posts:
Easter Good News & How to Become a Born Again Christian: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-good-news-how-to-become-born.html
Funny Easter Moose the Cat Photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/03/funny-easter-cat-photos-happy-easter.html
Funny Easter Snickers the Cat Photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/04/funny-easter-cat-photos-featuring.html
My Hope America/The Cross Review: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/11/my-hope-america-with-billy-graham-cross.html

Source: www.biblegateway.com

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Cherry Blossoms and National Monuments at Washington DC Tidal Basin

Today my fabulous friend Pam took me to see the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Washington D.C. Tidal Basin. It looked like the blooms were at peak or near peak (the peak bloom period was originally projected for March but the date has been moved back at least twice since then due to our unusually cool weather). The Washington Monument (above) has scaffolding all round the bottom of it but it's hidden by the blooming cherry trees.

Cherry blossom season is my absolute favorite time of the year in the Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan area. Being able to view the Tidal Basin blooms near peak on a beautiful blue sky day with a dear friend is a special treat.

Here's the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial surrounded by pink cherry blossoms.

Here's a close up of a pinker than average cherry blossom.

Here's a statue that may symbolize the friendship between Japan and America, surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Here's the Jefferson Memorial surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Here are some of my previous cherry blossom related posts.

I hope you enjoyed my cherry blossom photos! May God bless you and be with you!

What is your favorite time of the year? What is your favorite flower? What is special or do you particularly enjoy about where you live?

Related posts full link: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/search?q=cherry

Saturday, May 19, 2012

National Garden Photographs

Photograph by Phyllis Wheeler

These photos are from a recent trip to the National Garden (part of the US Botanic Garden) on the Mall in Washington DC. You can see the top of the National Museum of the American Indian in the background of both the photo above and below.

Photograph by Phyllis Wheeler

The rose garden is really beautiful and they incorporate some nice potted arrangements as well.

Photograph by Ben Wheeler

You can see the Capitol building in the left part of the background of this photo. In addition to the white wisteria growing up the concrete and metal arbor there is lilac wisteria further down the arbor and it smells wonderful.

Photograph by Ben Wheeler

Of all the rose pictures we took on this visit I like this one best. I'm thankful that my husband and I share a love of photography and that our nation has so many beautiful gardens to enjoy.

In case you're wondering, I am still doing the unplugged Sundays experiment. It's been a bit challenging but rewarding too. I had planned to post a summary at the end but if you want me to post about it sooner let me know. Of course, I won't be on line tomorrow (it's Sunday) but I will be checking comments again on Monday.

What is your favorite garden? Have you ever done a technology fast? I love hearing from my readers! You can comment below or email me at lovejoypeas@gmail.com. May God bless you!