Private Collection
Evening Reflections
There is something entrancing about this old family home. Although its occupants have moved away, they visit to make sure all is well with their old homestead. One senses a prevailing presence. Although vacant the spirit of the home lives on and embraces the area around it.
I am totally captivated by the evening glow and reflections upon the front windows. I especially love the play of light and folds of the old drapes. There is such an untamed feeling to this place with its surrounding wild roses and grasses. These rural areas seem to diminish restrictions often felt in day to day living. One can just let their spirits soar with the easy flow of their surroundings!
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Lismore, Nova Scotia
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$749.00 + S/H
Discovery
I was drawn to this old homestead for its nostalgic appeal. It is reminiscent of a simpler way of life; void of the many distractions we are presented with today. It is such a tranquil setting and brings to mind my many trips to rural Cape Breton as a child. Recalling memories of happy days where one marched in time with nature. Free from worry and commitments we danced joyfully with nature; moving in symphony with her easy disposition as she guided us to make our many discoveries. Time seemed endless as we acted as detectives in nature’s mystery of wonders.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Big Island, Nova Scotia
$675.00 + S/H
Cradle The Land
It is glove weather today. The fall air has a sharp coolness. As night approaches puffs of breath float in the air. The old fir trees have a stately presence as they stretch high into the space above the mountains. The mountains cradle the land below, offering a quiet retreat for the life within their space. Although they dominate the space, they emanate a sense of protection. They nurture their surroundings, offering a safe haven. It is a place of reverence; a place to become centered.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Ardness, Nova Scotia
$749.00 + S/H
Center Stage
Center Stage occurred from a happy sequence of events
that resulted in a glorious presentation. My dad, a master gardener, nurtured a group of geraniums to a state of floral profusion. Separate from the geraniums in another corner of the garden he grew a mass of nasturtiums from seed in an old wooden barrel. By and by he came to set the many containers of geraniums in front of the barrel of nasturtium. My mom quickly saw the potential of a floral presentation that would take center stage. Together they dug small holes in the soil and gently placed pots of flowers before the barrel. Thus, the two floral arrangements that had lived separately for a time became one, uniting in a union that brought a smile to all who viewed their combined beauty.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Fraser’s Mountain, Nova Scotia
Private Collection
Birches Awaken
It is a cooler spring evening. The light is fleeting tonight darting in and out of an eminent cloud cover. At times the light slides down the sides of young birches and adds a glow to the tops of new brush behind them. The spring light possesses a gaiety, while adding brilliance to the fresh new foliage.
The birches seem to cheerfully announce their stately presence relishing in the arrival of new growth. Hopefully, they will see many more spring arrivals as they mature into adulthood.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
MacLellan’s Brook, Nova Scotia
$675.00 + S/H
Bearing the Weight
It is a still fall evening. The evening light has begun to cast deep shadows and golden areas of light. I have always been fascinated with the golden glow that drapes over the land as the sun dips in the sky. It is a warm light that adds drama to any subject it touches. Apples are in abundance as they cluster amongst each other. Curves are accentuated as the weight of the apples create arcs in their accompanying branches. There is a compromise here as the branches take second place to the glory of the fruit presented. So often it is easy to forget those who quietly work behind the scenes to create goodness for others. If one looks deeper they will find small gems amidst us all.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Grant’s Lake, Nova Scotia
$160.00 + S/H
Arrival In August
August has arrived bringing with it an abundance of glistening red berries. I continue to be totally enchanted by their presence year after year. They seem so regal amongst the greenery dangling from bent twigs. Our small winged friends rejoice in their offering. Especially during cold fall days and the scattering of berries left when winter days arrive. Nature makes preparations in advance for her inhabitants. A small hummingbird whizzes and hovers before my eyes. She too cannot resist the lure of the crimson bushes.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Grant’s Lake, Nova Scotia
$749.00 + S/H
A Wash of Light
After a short summer we have been blessed with a balmy fall morning. A veil of haze washes over the atmosphere, creating a languous feeling. A feeling that once again nature has made time stand still, elongating it into a capsule of pure joy and freedom. Only the present counts; all else falls away. I have become enchanted with the back of this century old church. A glow of morning light washes over its entirety. A play of light and shadow attract my attention. The contrast creates a mood of joyfulness and mystic. I am especially drawn to the depth of reflections on the tall stately windows. Their depth draws one into a contemplative mood. Questions of years of worship prevail. This space has housed many a congregation that evolved with society and its many changes. Its exterior exit is most often in shadow. Today I am fortunate to have come when it has been enveloped with the spirit of an early morning glow.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
McLennan’s Mountain,Nova Scotia
$299.00 + S/H
A Dash of Brilliance
It has been an unusually warm autumn day. Slats of light drape vividly across the field, skirting around scattered stacks of hay. I am amazed at how quickly the vegetation has begun to exhibit the affects of fall’s arrival. Color changes have begun to occur. Even the predominantly green leaves display hints of orange and red. When called upon nature knows how to add brilliance to summer’s growth. She begins to dazzle vegetation with color and light before the autumn rains scatter her brilliance to the ground. Only a memory of her lushness will remain, while winter dormancy prevails.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
$675.00 + S/H
A Stately Presence
It is a beautiful clear autumn evening. The hum of crickets resound over the space around me. Birds are taking flight before nightfall. While strong light pushes its way over the land against the side of the old farm house. It appears stately projecting a sense of importance as it glows in the golden light. It reminds me of past times where oil lamps glowed in windows and home cooking was an everyday staple. Natural light dictated many of the habits of the people of that era. There was a respect that existed between the people and the land; an attitude that we can admire and learn from today.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Big Island, Nova Scotia
$675.00 + S/H
A New Season Begins
Although the sun projects warmth today, the wind is brisk. It rustles the new foliage and grasses surrounding the century home. The home’s vacancy sings of solitude only to be disturbed by the occasional seasonal visitor. There is a maturity about the land that envelops the surrounding space. Trees and shrubs that have existed for many years display their grandeur in size and floral presentation. Large lilac brushes have remained undisturbed and amply present their endowment of large cream and mauve spirals. They envelop the old home adding protection and mystic. One wonders about the days that existed within the home and the day that the lilac bushes began their seasonal journey. Their strength has enabled them to weather the storms of life. Similarly, faith allows us to weather the gusts in life. It steadies our belief that hope will carry us through into brighter tomorrows.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Big Island, Nova Scotia
