Purple Haze Haysmers

violet paint is in preparation for tile on the floor

Between hurricanes and lava flows, life pretty much MUST return to some normalcy -- mostly because we can't take the adrenalin toxicity!! So, Phil is working on the hand made REDWOOD screen door that will be installed on our new lanai soon.  The work is being closely monitored by the corgis who have access through the door via their OWN doggie door.

While Phil was sanding the door, I went around the yard collecting flowers for the table ---BUT I didn't plan the colors and didn't notice the violet and purple theme until after I actually loaded the pictures for the blog.  Notice the HUGE hibiscus flower that measures over 8" across. It's one of those rather gaudy hybrids, but we much prefer our natives and plan to include more of those in our garden plans.

"Elements III"

Guess I can include the art here -- it certainly fits in the color palette.  This is one of my "crash glass" art pieces which were popular in Humboldt County before we moved.  I have made three since we moved -- all are inspired by the ELEMENTS that surround us here on this land -- the wind, water, and lava.  There is a great sense of being nurtured here, warm and womb like, but life on the "edge" can also be dangerous.  So much like life.  This piece is being auctioned at a fundraiser and party on Labor day with the proceeds going to help cover surgery for a friend. 

Stay tuned to our BLOG for more Lava Flow Updates.  Since there's a lot we don't know and can't know yet we are choosing to LIVE ALOHA, BREATHE, PICK BOK CHOY and have fun.