One of the most prevalent parts of my life has been in my constant tendencies toward dreaming. I day dream, I night-dream, I dream in the car, while I do chores, as I read books, I can easily find myself lost in a fantasy and often don't mind mundane and repetitive tasks if they allow me the escape of a long dream. This is something I want to pass to my children. As I decorate the boys room for Oliver's upcoming arrival I am focused on creating a magical place. A woodland full of nature and the things that inspire clearity in the mind. I hope most of all for my boys--that their imaginations allow them the joy I've had in my ability to dream with such clearity and with such hope.
Above, the first four letters (I'm doing the M tomorrow after I go to the river) of the word dream. It will hang on the boys wall. The photos are not quite in proportion because the D is the largest letter by far. I made the letters with twine and driftwood from the river and the bits of brush are from the yard. The green bushy plant dries a dark redish brown and will look wonderful against the peanut butter brown walls. I will post a final when they are hung but that may be awhile until I get to painting. Until then I was so full of inspiration after doing the first four that I couldn't wait to show them off.
Borrowing from nature and respecting the budget...sounds like the very definition of a dream to me!
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