Category Archives: Artistic Inspiration

Viriditas – Meditation on the Color Green

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Beauty Along the Road

Succulent emerald of newborn spring grass Mossy, moist pillows at the foot of spruce Lime green willows spraying graceful arcs, Avocado butter rich. Green is the Mother’s breath, her flowing hair, her billowing garments. Green is her blood, pulsating and … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Road

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Beauty Along the Road

Sometimes, you can find free life lessons on the road. Literally. At the Eastern end of Ashley Avenue, on the island of Folly Beach (South Carolina), a quarter mile of road leading to the beach has been blocked off to … Continue reading →

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Wild Ember Sparking!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Beauty Along the Road

While I usually separate my just-for-pleasure blog, Beauty Along the Road, from my business blog Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, I felt nudged to introduce my readers to the business side of things.  There might just be a few people out there … Continue reading →

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What I saw today….

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Beauty Along the Road

We spent our pandemic Thanksgiving doing what we enjoy:  going for a drive through the mountains, no masks needed, no social distancing necessary – just me and my husband coasting along the empty, narrow, and winding country roads. We can … Continue reading →

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Nancy’s Bird Nests

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Beauty Along the Road

Nancy Spahr’s current exhibit of multi-media bird nests in Staunton, Virginia, is simultaneously inspiring and delightful…and disturbing. Delightful because she combines surprising detail, careful research, and creative combinations of materials and media in her art work. Take a look at … Continue reading →

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