THE ART PRIZE & AWARD GOES TO...

The Academy Awards

Such an extravaganza & I could not decide what to wear.

George Clooney accepting the award on my behalf.


Donald Trump offering me a twenty dollar bill for the award, I declined!
Leonardo DiCaprio waiting to whisk me away...

My fabulously talented artist friend & kindred spirit CHRIS KLINGLER has awarded me the Art Prize & Award.

This award has arisen from the many visits that I dedicate to the Blogs which nourish me & enrich me with creativity. In them I see dedication, creativity, care, comradeship, but mainly ART. I want to share this award with all those Bloggers that entertain me. Many of those Bloggers have already been tagged with this award, so I will leave the rest of the work to all the Bloggers that visit other Blogs & are nourished by them.

The rules of passing on this award are as follows:
Post award in your own Blog.
Post who gave it to you indicating it's origin & a link to the site.

I'm passing the Art Prize & Award forward to my fantastically talented artist friend & soul sister BECKY FEDERICO who completely deserves this award.

ENJOY THE 80th ACADEMY AWARDS February 24th 5PM PT on ABC...
"All right Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close up." Spoken by Norma Desmond played by the lovely Gloria Swanson in the 1950 movie SUNSET BOULEVARD

BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS TO ALL, LYNDY

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Pretty Postcard by my kindred sister &talented artist BECKY FEDERICOFrom my personal Black Cat Art Collection.
VALENTINE LOVERSBeautiful Black Cat Valentines,Whispering To Each Other Be Mine,Hearts & Flowers Are Sent Your Way,Wishing You All Love This Valentine's Day!LYNDY RAE WARD


VALENTINE SORCERYLove potions & spells,Incense, candles & bells,Close your eyes & say be mine,Than give one kiss to your Valentine.LYNDY RAE WARD

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BEWITCHING LOVE POTIONS & ENCHANTING BREWS

* THE LOVE POTION *
EVELYN DE MORGAN
1855-1919

Evelyn's beautiful Victorian painting illustrates a beguiling witch with her enchanting black cat familiar.

Try some home brewed Bewitching Potions & Enchanting Brews to conjure up a little romance this coming Valentine's Day.

A little Witchcraft or Sorcery can put a spark of magick into your relationship. This ancient art utilizes the powers of nature & the mind to bring about a desired effect. Specific combinations of natural elements draw specific energies. One can tap these energies by stimulating the senses to induce altered states of consciousness that intensify moods & feelings.

* BEWITCHING LOVE POTION #9 *
In a small pot, simmer:
HALF CUP OF JOJOBA OIL & moving your spoon clockwise, stir in 9 drops each of the following essential oils:
AMBERGRIS
CINNAMON
FRANKINCENSE
JASMINE
LAVENDER
MUSK
ORANGE BLOSSOM
ROSE
VIOLET
YLANG YLANG
Let cool & store in a dark glass container. Dab yourself with it as you would your favorite perfume before a night out, or a night in to drive your loved one wild with desire.


* ENCHANTING BREW *
Pour one quart of RED WINE or GRAPE JUICE in a non-reactive pot & warm to a near simmer.
In a doubled piece of cheesecloth place one teaspoon each of:
ROSE PETALS
GINGER
CLOVES
ONE wedge of ORANGE PEEL
ONE piece of FRESH GINGER
TWO CINNAMON STICKS
Gather & tie the bundle tightly with butcher's string & place it in the liquid to steep. Taste the brew every few minutes until the flavors have been infused, but remove the bundle before they become overpowering. Chill if desired. Share a glass with your loved one & toast to an enchanting evening.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage.
LAO TZU600 BC-200 BC
Chinese Philosopher/Founder Of Taoism

BLESSINGS FILLED WITH LOVE & MAGICK, LYNDY

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