Between the Weeds

Inspiring thoughts about life seen between the weeds by creative business owner, Laurie Rohner.

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Simple beauty of nature with lilac watercolor by Between The Weeds.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. Anne Frank

Isn’t it the simple things that offer the greatest pleasure and joy. Nature is a part of my life and always will be and in the foggy moments of any life nature is always there ready for you to connect. It could be a flowers scent, image of a gorgeous landscape,or glimpse of a hummingbird connecting you to simplicity of nature.

Lilacs blooming this time of year with their sweet scents and colorful variety of blooms conjures in my mind afternoon tea with my grandma, Honey. She always had a story to share and I can still hear her giggle (which was very infectious). For Mothers Day in the flower shop I would have bouquets ready all around the shop and the shop would fill with the sweet aroma. So I painted this painting in memory of those wonderful times in my life. Maybe lilacs conjure a memory for you also.

Want to buy this fun whimsical not to cottage garden painting? Check out Laurie Rohner Studio or Between The Weeds.

Garden Nature Art Botanical Original Painting Lilacs in Spring by Laurie Rohner

Can you smell the delicate scent of the lilacs? Watercolor by Laurie Rohner.

Watercolor nature art painting, botanical garden pink and purple lilacs with bees buzzing among the flowers is a detailed original garden botanical painting by Laurie Rohner.
I love the feeling I get when I look at my illustration of lilacs and garden flowers with a few bees in watercolor and pen. There is a blush of blue sky hinting at a spring day in May. It is cheery and guarantees a better mood. These are flowers from my gardens in Vermont.

Closeup of my Lilacs in Spring Watercolor.

Very whimsical woodland garden botanical artwork for any style of home but can’t you see it framed in a shabby chic frame on a farmhouse wall?

Arches 140lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is smooth thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 15″ x 11″ and comes to you unframed wrapped carefully in a priority mailer.
Great matted or mounted. I suggest using glass or glazing.

These are my original designs and I hand paint each piece.
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

Your painting is then safely packed and shipped via Priority Mail.

For more info about paintings
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In the garden with Mom.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching us and you may want to buy something very special this year for the remarkable epic women in our lives. I am not referring to just the biological mothers but to all the women mothering adopted children (though in their hearts they gave birth to them)or the furry children or nurture friends or the precious earth this is a day for every women who nurtures another precious being. Maybe you are one of these other women or you know one of these gorgeous souls. Wouldn’t it be special to recognize them by giving them a gift, too? So many women by their very nature are the nurturing energies the universe is every day grateful for and I ask you why are we not grateful also? It does not have to be much just a little thank you note left in the mail box that you made by hand. Or a pretty little flowering plant or dig up a violet (I have hundreds in the yard) and paint up a clay pot. Or go big and buy one of my handmade painted things at Laurie Rohner Studio where everything is original and hand painted one of a kind gifts.

Painted clay pots at Laurie Rohner Studio

Herb Painted Clay Nature Pot Woodland Botanical Garden Gift

Herbs painted on a nature clay pot for woodland garden and herb lovers. The front is a botanical garden white flower with a tinge of blue and the back I painted lambs ear leaves. Perfect for farmhouse and cottage decor. Great for housewarming or mom.

Nature Boxes Herbs Botanical Garden Flowers Woodland Wildflowers by Laurie Rohner Studio

Painted furniture storage nature boxes painted with botanical garden herbs and woodland flowers are custom-made. Handmade, hand painted with assorted botanical garden flower, herbs and woodland wildflowers all around my handcrafted solid wood box.
Great for a pop of whimsy in your farmhouse cottage or loft decor.

Fabulous large wooden keepsake box for storing family memories.

Botanical Garden Watercolor Woodland Wild Flower Bouquet by Laurie Rohner Studio

Imagine a day in the countryside with the sun shining and the flowers blooming everywhere. You know the day will end but oh the thought saddens you. So you pick a bunch of flowers for a bouquet to remember this beautiful sunny day. Think of that time every time you look at this watercolor and you can find that feeling again.

These are a few of the garden themed painted original work from Laurie Rohner Studio There is so much to browse through so grab a cup of coffee and have fun.

 


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The other secret real artists know.

“This is the other secret that real artists know and wannabe writers don’t. When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us. The Muse takes note of our dedication. She approves. We have earned favor in her sight. When we sit down and work, we become like a magnetized rod that attracts iron filings. Ideas come. Insights accrete.”

Resistance is experienced as fear; the degree of fear equates to the strength of Resistance. Therefore the more fear we feel about a specific enterprise, the more certain we can be that that enterprise is important to us and to the growth of our soul. That’s why we feel so much Resistance. If it meant nothing to us, there’d be no Resistance.”

“Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”

I have to admit I live with fear everyday. I do have self doubt and I know to the core of my being what I am doing is absolutely right for me, not you or my neighbor or co-worker or family member but for moi. Decades of living and learning through some painful and terrifying experiences I have learned stop thinking the path before you is not the right one. It is your path not the collective sum of all others but unique to your life. Stop resisting and learn to answer the tug in your gut telling you to follow that scary road.

Learning the difference between fear due to danger and fear due to the unknown takes experience and time. Understanding the subtle signs and gut reactions also takes finesse and understanding all which comes with living your life.

Custom watercolor by Laurie Rohner

Custom watercolor by Laurie Rohner

Today I started another watercolor and realized I have conformed, feelings of doubt and resistance to even create was work. When I am working I find out the most amazing qualities about myself through the process of creating. Maybe it is because when I am truly present, what it is I am here to do (not being to full of myself) creating art, I hear whispers. Soulful nature divine spiritual whispers from a little voice we all hear to many times but never pay attention to what it is telling us. I need to pay attention and I need to create everyday.

I am busy doing so much to get to a place that when I get there I may not be any better off than I am right now. Sometimes we keep ourselves moving doing and thinking, we are not feeling the fear and our doing becomes more, the resistance becomes overwhelming. An important person in my life used to use the word insurmountable when things ratcheted up a notch and I knew it was her way of avoiding the fear. The word would make me cringe. We together had some tough experiences and the word did fit but the fear never went away and never did the resistance become less. Funny thing now this dear soul passed and when I hear the word I know it is time to buckle down face the fear and move forward.

Fear is a part of life and I have found it can be friendly. Fear reminds me of the old cranky person who comes across as mean, no one likes the person and the children stay clear. The cranky person does not mind because this is the purpose of its life and has never known another way of living. We know, I know there is.

When you face the fear in your life and allow for the creative nature inside to emerge, life is worth it. I am an artist. I can understand the quote for when I create I face the biggest fear I have which is am I good enough.

What is it you need to face about you or your life?


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Fairy lovers collection.

Another wonderful collection byBistra from BSerene. Please let your whimsy and the magic of the fairies bring you blessings and be sure to visit her shop too.


‘Fairy buzzing from the dayspring to the midnight’ by BSerene


Woodland Wedding Crown

$35
Old World Swallowtail Butter…

$12
A ring made of light brown a…

$27.7

COOL BLUE – Fine Art Photogr…

$25
Pink Pearl Bud Necklace

$92
Garden Fairy House Woodland …

$115

Sugar Plum Fairy Ear Cuff

$18
Purple Spring Violets in Gol…

$4
Waldorf inspired needle felt…

$12

Fairy Fairies Fae pixie elf …

$47.88
Beaded amethyst bracelet for…

$50
6 A1 Giclee Print on SILK …

$95

OOAK Custom Gift Wrap for je…

$25
Lampwork Beads, Glass Focal …

$117
Ice Storm

$30

Shipping Upgrade

$4

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

 


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Woodland Fairy House for your spring gardens.

Once upon a time fairies created a fairy house for your garden or cottage and gave it to me to sell in my shop Between The Weeds. Woodland Fairies were delighted with what the fairies created. Think of the happy joyful energy that will surround your home and your life when you add this fairy cottage to your house.

Woodland Fairy House

Garden fairy house is a custom made woodland cottage enchanted with moss fern twigs and branches. Hand sculpted woodland fairy house for a garden or cottage. My woodland garden fairy house comes furnished with custom fairy sized woodland furniture.

Side with birdhouse and fern on woodland fairy house.

Moss, ferns, bark and branches make up the structure but you also get a bench or settee with a side table. On the outside is a bird house tucked into the crest of the house and on the other side is moss and bark. You also find a wicker awning. There are stones, shells, pebbles, lichen and clear globes for the fairies to light with their magic. This cottage fairy house is ready for your touches to make it very special and personal. Delight for all ages.
Note: All my houses blessed by a fairy.

Side of the woodland fairy house.

Measures: 10″w x 9.5″h x 7.5″d.
Weighs: 3lbs

♥Words from another fairy house owner:
Beautiful fairy house! The packaging was lovely, thanks a lot!

These are my original designs and I hand craft each piece for my woodland fairy houses..
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

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Woodland fairies love fairy size funiture.

Woodland fairy sized fairy furniture is custom made for garden fairies. But wait there is also one of a kind custom sculpted woodland fairy houses covered with moss and furnished with fairy furniture are custom handmade one of a kind fairy sculptures from things I find in nature and enchanted woodland forests, moss, twigs, lichen, bark and cones. I nail adhere or glue by hand in place.
You can buy these one of a kind fairy houses at Between The Weeds along with my fairy furniture.

Woodland Fairy House Furniture Table and Chairs

A woodland fairy would love to sit at a table and chair made just for them and their fairy house. Simple woodland furniture to add to your fairy house or outside in the garden.
Comes with table two square dishes and two chairs on a branch and moss.
Add your own decor. Please note: all the pieces are glued in place.

Measures:8″l x 4.5″d x 5″h. Weight: 9oz.

Close up of table and chairs.

I think there was a time very long ago when magic and fairies and unseen friends were a part of our world or more to the point we were a part of their world.  As our egos grew the veil between our worlds fell back down, darkening the light, and now only a few see, feel and understand what is Between the Weeds.

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Visit my web site:

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http://paintedfurniturestudio.com


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Woodland bunnies for Mom, nursery or bunny lovers.

Have you seen the bunnies in my shop at Between The Weeds?  I cannot paint a bunny without thinking of my Mom who collected bunnies. She loved woodland bunnies and every spring I would buy her a bunny for her collection. She has since passed, so I no longer buy bunnies but I paint bunnies. Every time I create a bunny I smile remembering the sweet soul who adored the little woodland creatures so. It is all good.

The watercolor painting below is a bunny nibbles on some carrot greens while standing up watching around her or should I say What’s up? A whimsical scene for nurseries and bunny lovers(of all ages) the sky is blue and the flowers are blooming all around. On the ground are a few more carrots to be pulled and one at her feet slightly eaten. This is original artwork (not a print).

Watercolor Bunny Wildflowers and Carrot Original Nature Art by Laurie Rohner

And in this watercolor of whimsical fun I illustrated a bunny dressed up in her best dress and hat and gave the watercolor a title ‘Ms Flora Bun Goes to Brunch’. This is an original watercolor painting (not a print) and very affordable for bunny lovers and nursery decor.
While painting this character I imagined an independent rabbit maybe mid aged but loved to visit with her fellow woodland animal companions. She picks up her moss basket and on her way to brunch will fill it with berries for everyone’s delight.

Watercolor Painting Original Illustration Bunny Nursery Art by Laurie Rohner

Wall artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.
Both of these paintings are painted on Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it.

These are my original paintings.
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

For Painted Furniture visit:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds?section_id=6097607

Fairy Houses visit:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds?section_id=10216629

Shop my entire shop Visit:
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Whimsical watercolors of spring are original nature art.

When I think of spring I think of birds and lambs and flowers blooming up from the now rich fertile ground. I love the watercolors simplicity, I call my nature art. They are fun whimsical original watercolors painted on heavy premium hand molded rag paper. It is dense thick heavy paper (300lb.) that you can mount with out a matte frame  directly onto the matte board or attach a ribbon and hang on a hook. Fabulous affordable wall art for all to give as a gift or to keep for themselves without feeling guilty.  The first two watercolors are 5″ x 7″ and the last watercolor is 8″ x 10″ and are shipped to you in a first class mailer for a nominal fee. Buy one or two (how all) today at Between The Weeds shop.

Original nature botanical watercolor painting of a woodland flower.
Anemone is a woodland botanical garden flower illustration and original nature art by Laurie Rohner.

My botanical watercolor anemone is a creamy white with rose pink around the indigo center. This watercolor painting is taken from photos I took of wedding flowers from my days as a floral designer. There is a twist of ivy next to this gorgeous blossom.

Lamb Watercolor Original Painting Illustration Nature Art by Laurie Rohner

Nature watercolor lamb painting is an original illustration of a sheep looking up to the sky and being bathed in sunlight by Laurie Rohner, titled ‘gratitude lamb’ is an original art. The lamb is sitting in a field of new spring green grass and it is in shades of blues and whites in contrast to the landscape.It is unframed is wrapped and ships in a flat mailer.

Wall artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.

Woodland Birds Watercolor Nature Art Goldfinch Original by Laurie Rohner

Watercolor nature art painting, two woodland birds, goldfinch, taking a break and feeding on some seed. Nature art is original artwork by Laurie Rohner. This is an original watercolor painting not a print but very affordable for bird lovers and nursery art. Gift idea for new baby or Mom.

Two birds, a male and female goldfinch, are taking a break and feeding on some birdseed left in a clay saucer in the grass by a bird lover. The sky is cheery blue. Notice the bright yellow male sitting on the edge silent while the female goldfinch chatters away at him. I gave this painting the title “Yes Dear“. This is original artwork (not a print).

Palette:brown,yellow,gold,blue,clay brown,green,white.

Wall artwork for cottage chic, farmhouse and loft decor.

Shop my entire shop Visit:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds
Second Etsy Shop:
http://www.LaurieRohnerStudio.etsy.com

Web site:

http://laurierohner.com

http://PaintedFurnitureStudio.com

 


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Spring is approaching and Between The Weeds has some epic ideas.

Spring is approaching and our thoughts turn to new plantings of pretty botanical flowers for our porches and homes. Maybe something for Easter with bright cheerful wildflowers and herbs. Then how about Mom? These are fabulous ways to say you matter and special in my life. Below are a few ideas for any occasion popping up in your life. Everything is custom and nature inspired works of functional art and available at my shop Between The Weeds.

Nature Planter Box Botanical Garden Woodland Painted Furniture Farmhouse Cottage

Botanical garden woodland painted nature planter box or tote is hand painted with botanical garden cottage flowers and custom made painted furniture. In the home and garden it is a great way to brighten up a farmhouse cottage chic home decor. Use in your kitchen hall entry or bath.

Use inside in the kitchen or use it for a planter with pansies or herbs planted in clay pots. Planter needs to be lined (not included) if planting directly into the planter.

My custom made and hand crafted wooden storage utensil tote or planter painted a cottage creamy white is one of a kind. I hand paint garden wildflowers on the front and back.

Palette: raspberry, white, cream, leaf green, clear blue, cornflower blue, yellow, purple, lavender.

Made of pine
Tote measures:12.25″l x 6.5″d x 8.75″h
Inside compartments are 5″l x 5″w x 4.25″d.
Hours to finish about 4 hrs.

Nature Planter Box Woodland Garden

Painted woodland garden nature box planter or tote is an organizer for farmhouse cottage chic home decor. Use in your kitchen hall entry or bath. It is sturdy and custom painted with woodland ferns.
My painted furniture is crafted by hand and painted white then decorated by hand with bunches of ivy, maiden hair fern and berry on the sides and front and back. The tote is made of pine with a maple handle. I love the dainty leaves of the maiden hair ferns. The crisp green against the white gives a cool fresh feel.

You can use this tote year round.

Uses: organize your napkins and utensil or keep remotes, gloves, mail or simply fill with towels. Fill with plants or greens. Throw your phones tablets in while they charge. Great gift for a gardener?

The planter measures outside 10.75″l x 6.75″d x 10.25″ h
and the inside is 9.25″ l x 5″d x 9.5″h.

Great for a pop of whimsy in your farmhouse cottage decor.

Cottage Woodland Fairy House Painted Sweet Pea

A hanging woodland fairy house painted has a cedar roof and walls with moss growing in the cracks. Painted sweet pea cascade down all sides and a purple door decorates the front. This is sweet peas home and she will bring you whimsy and joy all year long.

Hang it inside during the winter months. In the spring hang it from a limb or hook.

I think it is great for the princess fairies room where she can spend the days listening to the wee voice of her friend Sweet Pea.

Measures: 6.5″ x 7″ x 8″ and hangs 13″.
Made of cedar poplar base and a galvanized wire(no rust).

Epic ideas from Between The Weeds by Laurie Rohner Studio. For more ideas and gifts please check out Laurie Rohner Studio and Between The Weeds Shop.


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Use a painted rock to mark your herbs.

Painted Herb Markers

Painted Herb Markers

I am forever loosing herb plant markers until I discovered this simple trick for DIY‘ers. Since we live on this vast planet called Earth rocks are pretty plentiful. If you cannot find rocks to use you can stop by any garden or home improvement store and pick up a bag of river rocks.

Clean your rock with soap and water and let air dry. Not in the bright sun since you don’t want to back them. Now your can paint. You can use a paint pen or any acrylic paint with a brush. House paint is fine too. Add you words, name of pant or a decoration to the rock. Let the paint dry and seal the rock with a few coats of varnish or lacquer. You can use water or oil based products it is up to you. I use whatever I have in the house. Once the rocks are dried (one to two days) you can place them at the bottom of the plant either in the pot or in the garden.

Can it be any simpler?

 

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