Hello and Happy July Dear Ones…
it is lovely to be able to connect with you all again and I look forward to getting around to visiting everyone…
we had a wonderful whirlwind of precious moments while traveling in Britain and Ireland…
much of me still drifts back to the amazing sights and experiences…
we have SO many photos still to go through which is another adventure all in itself…
thought I would dip my toes back in blogland by joining in with Dawn’s Mandala Monday this morning…
our Lavender is raging since I was away and the rains have prevented me from picking any upon our return…
it is lovely to walk out our front door when the sun is shining as the beautiful scent of Lavender wafts all around you…
it makes the bees very very happy too…
“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.” ~Allen Ginsberg
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
wonderful impressions .. and I like your natural mandalas Patty! I missed you- happy to read you again!
xxx Susi
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It’s wonderful to have you back home, dear friend, although that’s a selfish feeling as I’m sure you are missing your travels! Your pictures (and Mr.M’s) are fabulous and it’s been wonderful to travel vicariously with you.
My heart be still…lavender in abundance and a most beautiful crest with bees!! Thank you for sharing, sweet Patty, and please send some of that rain our way ~ our boiling desert floor desperately needs it! xoxo Karen
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Beautiful photos!!! Your mandala is gorgeous!!! I love how you create these with flowers and greens. Simply stunning!!! ~Sophia
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Thank you so much dear Susi, Karen and Sophia! I wish that the rain would go to the fire ridden areas…such a tragedy for the awful loss of so many brave firefighters!
Thank you all for saying such nice things…I’ve missed you!
oxo
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Beautiful, my friend. I love your mandala.
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nice to see you back creating your natural mandalas! sounds like a wonderful experience you had on your trip, with great memories and photos!
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Beautiful photos! I’ve always wanted to go to Great Britain. And your mandala is amazing. The plate really centers it.
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Hurray, you are back! You have been missed! I can’t wait to see more of your travel pictures…you are such a tease with the beauties you posted today. Your mandala is wonderful – the face, the plate, the spider-wort, the lavender, the lily (I think), the foliage!
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What a scrumptious offering! on Mandala Monday and welcome back! I am so envious of your journal across the pond and I know you are filled with stories and delights to share with us all!!
Peace to you on this Day~
Dawn
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What gorgeous photos and wonderful trip! Beautiful mandala too!
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welcome back dear Patty -I have missed you!!! Another gorgeous mandala-my lavender is in full bloom too and I just can’t help but run my fingers over a sprig every time I go out :). I’m already oohing and ahhing over those fabulous photos and cannot wait to see more. breathtaking scenery.
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hey swan sister, welcome home! i look forward to more picture sharing….i think i can smell the lavender from here! i have my wand on my desk and pick it up often…xo love your mandalas…and your shield pic is great inspiration!!!
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Welcome back! You, your art and words have been missed. Beautiful photos, here, and love your mandalas! xxoo
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I’m so glad that you enjoyed your trip. It’s great to have you back again. I love the plants in the mandala. There is definitely nothing like the smell of lavender and the sound of it filled with busy bees.
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Dear Patty, I can imagine, part of your soul is still in the English and Irish beautiful and green places , wandering around with your husbond enjoying all the wonderful places,- so good we have our memories ,-and you share them so lovely with us -thank you.
Your Mandala is gorgeous in those amazing colours – I`m so happy, if you might have lavenders for your yearly lavender bottles ??
I wish you ,too a beautiful July my dear friend!
Dorthe, xo
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so great to have you back and cannot wait to hear about all your glorious adventures! xoxo
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Welcome back Patty…you have been missed. Glad you had a wonderful time. No doubt you will treat us to snippets of beauty from your trip. Thanks for starting with Mandala Monday…a great beginning to my day (tho’ it’s Tuesday here)
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Welcome home! I’m looking forward to seeing many more photos. I’m sure you had a fabulous time!!
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Welcome home Patty. Great to hear you enjoyed your time away. Looking forward to seeing your pics and hearing about all the wonderful adventures on your trip. You have been missed so much.
Hugz Tonniece
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So good to see you back. I’m watching in anticipation of all the wonderful sights I’m sure you’ll share in the next month or so on your blog.
Not sure why, but all my lavender died. Both what I had from last year AND what I bought this year. I’m so disappointed, since I never really got to make any of those wands you are so famous for.
Again, welcome home.
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Beautiful mandala as always and that crest is just wonderful Patty. Looking forward to seeing and hearing about more of your precious travel memories. Welcome home! xoxo
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Hello ma chère Patty,
quel bonheur de vous lire à nouveau et d’admirer ce magnifique mandala.
Bizzzzz
MAPY
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hi patty, so glad you had you a wonderful time…..have loved seeing your photos on fb…. beautiful mandala too…..welcome home 🙂
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WOOPIE, your back. gosh I sure missed you..Back with a gorgeous madala, it must smell wonderful around your place, Ireland all that green, cna’t wait to see more photos,please tell My magpie he was missed too, its GRRRREAT your back, big hugs..
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Welcome back – it is sooo nice to have your notes and updates in my inbox! seeyou soon:)
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Welcome back, Patty! You have been missed! How lovely, though, to have traveled to Britain! Can’t wait for more!
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ooooh what a great and wonderful impressions and photos, i missed you patty,welcome back.i missed you and your wonderful work.
wonderful impressions and photos of your traveling,and the mandala is very ,very beautiful.
greetings jeannette
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Sounds like your travels were great. A friend is spending July in Ireland. I look forward to her stories and pictures when we return to school the end of August. Your mandala is lovely. So nice to walk outside and have such lovely aromas to greet you. Best wishes, Tammy
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