The beginning

It's all gotta start somewhere. For me, it was about finding the right parking spot for all the thoughts, ideas and randomness swirling around in my head.
This is it.
JUST DANDELIONS.
I chose the title for several reasons. One, I've always loved play-on words. Two: I have fond memories of picking dandelions as a child. My boys adore doing this very childhood pastime as well. From our oldest I constantly receive bouquets of adoration (which despite its weed classification, I cherish) in the form of the bright yellow...er, flower, when in season. And no matter what we are doing, if that boy spots a dandelion that has gone to seed he absolutely cannot resist plucking, wishing & blowing the snow white loveliness. When once I asked him why he "needed to get every single one" he replied, "because we have to! We have to spread the seeds!"
Oh what truth lies in that innocent statement of a five year old. It struck me down deep, in so many ways.
Which leads me to the third and final reason for this "dandy" blog title. You see, in almost everything I do in my adult life, these beautiful boys of ours are the heart and soul of my inspiration. From the beautifully peaceful nurseries my hubby and I created to working into the wee hours of many a morning to complete one of my infamous projects all to see smiles on their faces. This is why. They are children for such a short time and I believe with my whole heart that they should have every joy and we should be able to regain our own childhood joy in small glimpses from theirs. What child doesn't love to pluck a dandelion from its earth and give it to one they love or gently blow on it and watch it glide through the air? Our oldest son never forgets to pluck one for me to make a wish on...it's a simple but beautiful moment for me.

This blog is about everything I like. It's about my passions, my projects, my loves. It's about doing what I enjoy and sharing it all around.

Thanks for visiting,
Lynn