the sweet violet and its uses 💜

WIP Glinda’s bodice on the dressmaker form.

This week’s progress ✨

The first bouquet of the season, all from our garden.

Whenever I encounter someone who believes in using the Oxford comma, I find myself encouraged, delighted, and hopeful.

A fairy takes a short nap while bunnies gather around in curiosity. They are surrounded by pink, purple and blue hydrangeas

Morning Dew 🧚🫧 #art

Hello #PortfolioDay 🌷!
I’m Maxine Vee! I’m an illustrator who loves to paint magical and whimsical worlds!
🌸 maxinevee.com
🌸 info@maxinevee.com

Kate Winslet returns to her hometown to solve The Mystery in "The Dressmaker" (2015)

Late night library BluRay is "The Dressmaker" (2015). 'Know when I threaten to walk around in a sandwich board promoting a film I liked? Yeah.

Online reviewer: "'Unforgiven' with a sewing machine."

It's #FilmFriday & this week we are going to take a look at the GORGEOUS Midcentury costumes in the 2015 Film, "The Dressmaker"- starring Kate Winslet (as Tilly) & Liam Helmswoth (as Teddy) & directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.

#FashionHistory
#FilmFashion
#TheDressmaker

In this digital illustration, three baby dragons are sheltered from rain by their gigantic mama dragon. They are on a rooftop in front of a cityscape. The babies gaze up at their mom, smiling.

Sheltering the littlest flames

The Spirit of Christ Jesus, Crucified and Risen from the dead, is not a resentful, bullying and vengeful spirit.
“Learn from me,” he says, “for I am humble of heart”.
So it’s not just about what words we say or write, it’s also about the spirit that pushes them out.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re under absolutely no obligation to justify yourself to anyone if you choose to spend the entire weekend reading a good book, making multiple cups of tea, and indulging in a borderline scandalous amount of cinnamon rolls.

I keep seeing "all authors use AI, the real issue is they're being forced to be sneaky about it" headlines.

Full stop No. This is a lie peddled for normalization. It's schoolyard-level pressure tactics "C'mon, all the cool kids are already doing it. We won't tell. It's fine. We're on your side."

Cat that runs like Tom Cruise.

No one:
Me: so when the groom proposes with the bride’s full name, is it like calling the Fae by true names so they’re bound to accept your bargain or…

Pre-orders are now open for the Lavender Garden Skirt! Made of 100% cotton fabric in sizes XS-2X 🌿

As usual, you can enjoy a small discount by reserving yours within the first week! After that, pre-orders will continue at the full price until they sell out.

I'm so happy that this amaryllis is finally blooming! It only had leaves last year, but maybe it just needed a little more time... 🌸

My first Iris bloom

recent cat commissions!!
#art #cat #cats

my cat's always suuuper chill about going to the vets
#caturday #cats #cat #comic

A few of the patches of single snowdrops in our garden. (Mostly elwesii with a few nivalis.) The doubles should bloom next week. 🤍

A drawing of a black cat smiling up at cherry falling cherry blossoms. The caption reads, "there's still a lot of good in the world"

🌸

Survivors Not Welcome How society punishes the disabled for living

Righteously angry article from a friend who suffers severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

An infographic with the words “Banes & Noble Preorder online exclusive” followed by “Barnes and Noble Premium and Rewards Members with code: PREORDER25” On the right side is a graphic of the cover of A Thousand Nights.

Stories are not fragile, and hope can be strong as steel...

A THOUSAND NIGHTS is part of the B&N pre-order sale! Stories from fifteen Muslim women writers, plus a frame story co-written by Nafiza Azad and I in the vein of 1001 Nights - check it out now!

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-thousand...

Hey, screenshot of a tweet says, thinking about how many characters in the Lord of the rings ultimately succeed by simply plodding on despite the loss of hope. Way down by despair, and yet not fully drowned. Charging towards the light with their last ounce of strength and will. And in the end, it is enough.

Today I heard about an interesting book on a public radio station show, then when I got home I went to the website for my local public library and requested it. I'll have it tomorrow for free.

This is precious. We must protect this.

Meta and YouTube were both found liable by a California jury for harming a plaintiff's mental health with the design of their products. A massive ruling in a bellwether case that will open the floodgates for other lawsuits

Apropos of nothing but if you’re still espousing the Myth of Overpopulation and the idea humanity is a virus that needs to be eliminated to “cure” the planet, then you’ve got A LOT of deconstructing and research to do.

"A Stream in Springtime," 1901
Frits Thaulow (Norwegian, 1847-1906)
Private Collection