This week was different because we spent it with our granddaughter, my son & his wife and photography was my creative expression. We went out in Chelsea again, so peaceful…

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsFebruary 18, 2020family, water, Braden River, selby gardens, gardens, Stitchies

52 weeks of creativity -art swap, stitching, family

Jan 29-Feb 11, 2020: Catching up with weeks 5 & 6 of my 52 weeks of creativity! This was a busy time for me as my family was coming to visit for a week on Feb 9th. Also, the first week I was swapping out the Stitchie swap…

Art Swaps, Quilts, FamilyLenna Young AndrewsFebruary 17, 2020Stitchies, family, quilts, creative swaps, stitch meditation

Gasparilla Island

Last weekend, Steve & I took a couple of days away to celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of “us” as a couple. We met way back in 1972 when we were teenagers - 15 & 16. Since that meeting we have always been friends . . .

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsOctober 28, 2018Steve, family

collaborative nature print table

Steve made a table at Lucas Boatworks and said to me, I have a new table for the Tiki Hut and I would love for it to be a collaborative piece. Would you mind doing some nature printing on it??

Nature Printing, FamilyLenna Young AndrewsAugust 9, 2013collaboration, Steve

my father, dale andrews

A tribute to my father, Dale Andrews ~ born October 10, 1933, died October 1, 2011 . . .

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsOctober 1, 2012Dad, family

making a kayak paddle

My husband has found great satisfaction since moving to Florida by taking the woodworking skills he learned from my dad and then applying them to making something he knows well and loves: kayak paddles…

Family, MiscellaneousLenna Young AndrewsJuly 11, 2012friends, steven's art, Steve

The Ash Breeze - Cover Art

My husband Steven gets the publication The Ash Breeze in the mail. It is a journal of the Traditional Small Craft Association. Imagine Steven's surprise when he picked up the latest issue and saw a few familiar boats on the cover . . . . and a painting of him sailing!!

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsJune 30, 2012boats, Steve, family, Dad

steven's art: handcrafted paddles

My husband Steven started making handcrafted, custom made paddles earlier this year. It was a natural thing actually. He was a white water kayaker for many, many years and he still loves flat water paddling.

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsJune 22, 2012steven's art, Steve

A date! Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida

Steven and I try to spend a day together exploring Florida, once every week or so. It is a way to enjoy doing something different from our usual routine. We spend time together like we are on a "date" and we learn about Florida. On Sunday we left the dogs at home and went to Osprey, which is not too far. You may have heard me talk about the Spanish Moss we have here in Florida . . .

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsMay 23, 2012Florida, gardens, Steve

every single moment you are . . . .

. . . writing the story of your life. While I was re-watching this video the other day, I realized instead of simply capturing “moments” —this video was really about my healing. Realizing this was like a light bulb went off.

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsDecember 14, 2011Steve, Nia, family, dance

shells of love

I made this for my son Dallas and his new wife Liz. They married on October 1, the same day my dad died…

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsNovember 23, 2011steven's art, family

Sanibel Sweethearts

..my husband Steven and I were on nearby Sanibel Island, celebrating seven years together as a couple…we always celebrate the day I called him. I really love this photo and had to share it!

FamilyLenna Young AndrewsNovember 8, 2011Steve

remembering my dad

My dad passed away after a long illness on Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Doing this photo tribute allowed me to honor him, and also help me process his passing.

Family, PhotographyLenna Young AndrewsOctober 5, 2011family