Simpler Life

I came across this quote a few weeks ago and it does sum up my life at this point. The more I slow down and enjoy the small things put in front of me the more peace and joy I have. The trick is not just laying my peace and joy aside when life's obstacles come at me.

She turns away from luxury and ease to the plainer home, the simpler life, the humbler surroundings- without a murmur.                         J.R. Miller

Bird Art

 Original Collages by The Aluminum Nest

If you haven't noticed by know I have thing for birds. I think they are really interesting creatures and I love to observe their behaviors. Since I am a mama bird with two chickadees of my own, I have collected or made many things over the years that have a reference to the aviary kingdom. Nests, eggs, feathers, birdhouses, birdcages and the like are little reminders to me of my faith, motherhood and my children. I wanted to share with you some of my art that I have been working on. These are two small 5x7 canvases that I decoupaged and layered with old penny post cards from the 1900's, stamps, wallpaper scraps and decals to create these little lovelies. The one on the right was inspired by the Serenity Prayer and the one on the left has the word hope a reminder from a favorite verse.

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to

accept the things I cannot change,

the courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference.

Psalms 62:5-8

Find rest O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.

He alone is my rock and salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken...

He is my rock and refuge. Trust Him at all times, O people, pour out your hearts to Him, 

for God is our refuge.