This is wonderful. It has found me at just the right time, and I'm excited to have discovered you on Substack. I look forward to reading more of your posts. 💚
Lindsay, I love that persistent little Ivy was the first plant to show up for this series. After reading The Woman Beneath the Ivy, I could really feel your connection to her.
I love this plant too — she’s my birth tree in the Celtic Tree Calendar, and she’s been appearing in my own writing lately as well. There’s something about her that keeps winding her way back in.
Have you seen Henri Matisse’s Still Life with Ivy? I’ve always found it a bit ironic — ivy, to me, is pure movement, so seeing her in a still life feels like the opposite of her nature. That’s why I especially appreciated your personal exploration of authenticity and Ivy's Celtic roots — you let her feel alive.
And it makes me so happy to find another kindred soul who weaves music into their work. As you know, I love doing the same — it adds such depth, atmosphere, and heart. I’ve got your playlist queued up as I write today. Excited to listen! 💛✨
Willow. ☺️ Of course it is. That feels so beautifully aligned with you!
And yes — that’s exactly it about the painting. I always imagine Ivy reaching, winding, claiming space. Not posing politely in a vase.
It makes me smile that we both can’t go without music. Grooving out to The Bones and loving it! Never heard it before - kind of feel like it's Ivy's theme song. 💛✨
This is wonderful. It has found me at just the right time, and I'm excited to have discovered you on Substack. I look forward to reading more of your posts. 💚
Oh I’m glad! Welcome! 🌱✨
Lindsay, I love that persistent little Ivy was the first plant to show up for this series. After reading The Woman Beneath the Ivy, I could really feel your connection to her.
I love this plant too — she’s my birth tree in the Celtic Tree Calendar, and she’s been appearing in my own writing lately as well. There’s something about her that keeps winding her way back in.
Have you seen Henri Matisse’s Still Life with Ivy? I’ve always found it a bit ironic — ivy, to me, is pure movement, so seeing her in a still life feels like the opposite of her nature. That’s why I especially appreciated your personal exploration of authenticity and Ivy's Celtic roots — you let her feel alive.
And it makes me so happy to find another kindred soul who weaves music into their work. As you know, I love doing the same — it adds such depth, atmosphere, and heart. I’ve got your playlist queued up as I write today. Excited to listen! 💛✨
Haha funny, I feel willow encompasses my emotional state of being very well. I resonate with all trees in some way or another.
And I’m glad you like the song. 🎵 I did some foundational healing following that.
That is special that ivy is your Celtic birth tree. Mine is willow ☺️
I just looked up the painting and I see what you mean. It feels rather lifeless. I don’t feel anything coming off of it at all.
Yes I love music I can’t go without it. I appreciate you reading and your thoughtful response! 🌱
Willow. ☺️ Of course it is. That feels so beautifully aligned with you!
And yes — that’s exactly it about the painting. I always imagine Ivy reaching, winding, claiming space. Not posing politely in a vase.
It makes me smile that we both can’t go without music. Grooving out to The Bones and loving it! Never heard it before - kind of feel like it's Ivy's theme song. 💛✨
I need to work with Ivy, the writing hits some spots too
Good I’m glad. This went deep for me this time, too. Helped with a bunch of different things.
I love it
Thank you 🌱