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Miniviews in the Garden

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  It’s snowing…

 

This morning’s Miniview answers a mix of some of your questions.  They were the one-of-a-kinds, so I’ve grouped them together here.  I will post another to answer one specific question soon.

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  Soft cheeks, so kissable.   Heavenly scented rose blooms…

 

Q:  You mention the word ‘hope’ a lot in your books.  How do you sustain hope during these uncertain times?

A:  Yes, I love the word hope.  To me, it means a possibility that we can choose and allow good energy to live, thrive, and spread.  Hope isn’t a mere wish or just an idea.  Hope indicates that peace is always there.  We just need to choose it.  Awareness and helpfulness are ways that hope blooms into a wonderful daily reality.  Dream it and help it come true.

 

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  Can you reach me?

 

Q:  When will The Love Letter Diaries books be available in audio?  Love the books, but also want to listen in the car on the way to work.  So calming.  Can’t wait for the next volume!!!

A:  Thank you!  All of my books have the audio option so far, except the Leona books as they are the longest.  I am still editing those files, and I will have that series available as a digital download audio option this winter at the latest.  Thank you!  They are my favourites as well.

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  As the blueberries fade out, the blackberries ripen.  Everyone is young once.

 

Q:  Are you still making organic cotton clothes?  I’ve worn out that dress you made for me years ago.  The cream one with the embroidery on the hem.  We have some baby showers coming up and need more of those tiny outfits.  Are you doing custom clothing orders still?  I couldn’t find the option in your shop.

A:  Thanks!  Those were fun to make.  I have sold out of that collection of the little suits and dresses, but a few graphic toddler tees are still available.  I plan on releasing some new organic apparel collections after our atelier renovations are finished.  I do have magical nursery artwork, stationery, and sweet children’s books available.  They’re wonderful as gifts, and I can write a custom inscription, if you like.  Message me!  Thanks, Hannah.  I do remember that dress!

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  Party skirts sway in the breeze…

 

Q:  Who are the artists that work for you?  I like the varied styles, but I cannot find their names.  Can I order a custom size?  I’m interested in the person who does the pastels.

A:  Thank you, but it’s all done by me, Emmanuelle, aka Amor Milagre.  I am the original and authentic maker of my collections and I sign all of my artwork and books for each order.  Depending on my mood, and the medium, the pieces may look a little different.  I don’t believe an artist is limited to one look, style, or medium.  Charcoal drawings have a different energy than landscape oils.  You move differently with a special posture and time for each, but they all build on one another.  The same goes for books, music, sewing, home design, dance, and photographs.  I like to explore different forms of expression.  It’s just what comes out in that moment.  What does your soul need?  How?  They are all connected though, by me.  Yes, please message me for your specific custom sizes.  Over the years, I’ve made tiny to gigantic pieces.  I have many new pieces coming up!  Thank you.

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  A sea of fern waves…

 

Q:  How can I apply to work for your company?  I am an art teacher, and I’m interested in what you are doing.  Are you still holding classes?  If so, I’m interested.  I’m a bit rusty.

A:  Thank you, but at this time, it’s just me.  I have postponed all Amor Milagre classes and clubs until the pandemic is actually over.  I might do a collection of video classes later on that customers can purchase in my shop.   I was the only teacher when I held my classes, and I’m the only person in my company.  I do all of the different stages of work for my company.  I have plans for expanding my online shop to include a local New England shop later on.  I’ll email you then.

As for the rusty part:  Practice drawing every day.  Begin again…as if you didn’t know any techniques or any art history.  Use big, sweeping gestures to loosen up.  Relax your wrist.  Don’t think.  Feel it, use your senses and intuition, let go of all expectations, and express… Use nature as your forever model and meditate there.  (These are some of the things that I teach in my classes for all ages/levels.)

I encourage you to explore what you could offer in your own potential business.  You can also teach online, make process/demo videos, sell your art, and teach/volunteer locally.  Community centers and children/adults everywhere need good safe teachers.  Building up a community of inspiring teachers and thriving students is important.  Get involved in community projects…or start new ones.  Support the arts.  Thanks for your interest!

*This answer is also meant for any college students who asked if they could intern with me.  We’ve been self-isolating to stay healthy, sorry!  Hope you find that right fit for your credits.  I know it’s not always easy to find.  Stay safe!

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Amor Milagre Garden Design.  Dancers point toes to the sky!

 

I will answer more of your thoughtful questions later on in another one of my Miniviews (Mini Interviews).

In the meantime…

*Express yourself, paint with plants, and adore all of yourself.  Love, ~ Amor Milagre

 

 

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Grow Air: Rainforest Garden

Rainforest Garden, Amor Milagre
Rainforest Garden, Atelier Amor Milagre, painting studio, FSC Certified/Non-Toxic.

When every day feels like a century, and every lifetime is quite a painful one, an old soul in their 30’s remembers youthful plans to move to the rainforest.  There were too many years scraped by and deprived of my green family, The Trees.  I had a list of what to pack for the journey.  I planned for some sandwiches and water.  I wouldn’t need shoes, just instincts.  I do remember a lifetime when I did live there, long before they cut it down.  Full of life, it was!  Beautiful animals and fascinating plants.  Colours and shapes and senses…everywhere!  The jungle was alive itself, and her soul breathed for all of us.

The Jungle Book and The Baron in the Trees suited this long-limbed tree-climbing child.  Travel photography was on my list of daydreams, and I practiced every day.  My first tree dwellings were a success with tools and supplies tied to the higher branches, and me, safe and dry under the pine curtain designing my tree house.  After a while, they noticed I was missing and I was yanked back into the airless box of dust and heavily-scented cleaners.  A baby may be born healthy and strong, but modern homes, schools, and offices crumble our lungs and we reluctantly join the league of wheezing, sleepless dust bunnies.

New systems and ways of building need to include real air, but this means we need the basic right and resource of unpolluted air everywhere.  What kind of air purifier could safely tackle the century of toxins hovering above and around us?  You can’t merely vacuum up the clouds, seal them into the earth, and call it a day.  The poison is engrained in the soil, water, air, and in us.  Our cells are affected by pollution.  It keeps moving in a loop.  Many steps are needed.  The termination of polluting systems and objects is vital.  Plants are the enduring solution.  Years ago, my thesis to preserve the rainforest cultures and wildlife through awareness was presented, but the coffee-in-hand crowd wasn’t listening, as they were too busy pondering more ways to sexually harass me.  (A college review is coming up.)  The answers are obvious, but they need to be implemented and nature preserved.  Redesign the world to be healthy and sustainable.  Get back to nature.

 Although the ways of travelling are so much easier now (albeit stupidly pollutive), I haven’t been able to get there…to the land of leaves and green.  Too much illness, caused by the pavement crowd, delayed me.  And now…are there any leaves left?  Humans, pollution must stop.  Let the trees grow older than a hundred lifetimes.  There are other ways of doing all of the silly things you like without harming the entire world’s ecosystems and life cycles.  But, leave out the harmful things you think you need.  You don’t need them; that was just your fear talking.  Humans have forgotten that they are a small part of the puzzle.  When a tree is cut down, the whole world feels it.  You may not realize it like empaths do, but the loss is felt from the roots to the air, and we are less without it.

On mornings like these, when the rain soaks up the garden in a heavy hug, turning all in it a deep green, I remember my rainforest dreams…and I plant more seeds.

If I cannot move to the most natural places, I can make our place the most natural haven for wildlife and plants to live and grow, organic and unpolluted, and living all together.  I draw the branches.  I paint the trees.  I collect and spread more seeds.

Grow green goodness all around you…and let the babies breathe…

Love, ~ Amor Milagre

 

 

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Valentine: Romance is Awareness

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Romance is Awareness

Knowing yourself and knowing your Dear Ones is true romance!  You can feel it in a smile, a laugh, and in all of your senses!  Happy Love Day!  Practice peace, choose peace, give peace.  Help don’t harm.  Love,  ~ Amor Milagre

Leona’s Homecoming is a beautiful growing story.  Vol. II will release soon with a new year of seasonal love for all!  Natural beauty is a joy forever.  We love these garden memories for the home. Mix and match lovely photography and art collections for your own unique gallery wall! Nature inside and out.

A Gentle Life Bookshop and Art Gallery

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

Music of the Moment:  Reflecting Light, Sam Phillips

 

 

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Be My Valentine Sale

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I adore Valentine’s Day because it is one more day to celebrate all of the many and wonderful kinds of love from the self and out into the universe.

New nature-loving collections are in the works…to share with you soon!  Happy Loving, darlings!  xo ~ Amor Milagre

 

Spread the Love Sale! Save 15% at Checkout with Code: VALENTINE

A Gift Guide for All Ages!

Shop A Gentle Life Collection

 

Music of the Moment:  Nice to Come Home, Julie Doiron

 

 

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Apple Orchard Collection Nature Photography

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Orchard Collection

A wander in this dreamy New England apple orchard inspires a fresh natural day!
Choose from a variety of moods and hues to complement any space for all ages.

A Gentle Life Photography Collection by Amor Milagre

45 pieces are now available.

This original series will venture out each season, and your dwelling will grow in a natural beauty and awareness to adore, encourage, nurture, and preserve nature.

Frame Ready Art Prints & Charming Greeting Cards

 

 

Music of the Moment:  The Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra of Bela Babai Violin Solo

 

 

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Peaceful Holiday Gift Sale

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Happy Holiday Sale!

Give the gift of healing and peace this holiday season by being purely and lovingly you!

Shop Amor Milagre for unique gifts that are ethically made with positive energy and inspiration for a healthy, gentle life!

Original Books, Art, Stationery, Design, Nature Photography, and more!

Save 15% at Checkout with Code: PEACE

 

 

Music of the Moment:  Our Homemade Holiday Songs

 

 

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Nature & Travel Photography Collection

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Nature inspires a gentle, loving day for all!

New in the Shop  

Art prints and Greeting Cards from my Growing Photography Collection 

Inspired by nature, travel, our cottage garden, and a gentle life…

Featuring snapshots from Paris, France & New England, US

Happy Autumn!

xo ~Amor Milagre

 

Music of the Moment:  Le Temps de l’Amour, Françoise Hardy