Notes to (or about) My Dad…
A beautiful and intimate visit.
Ghosts of Christmases Past
“The loft was tastefully festive with beautifully minimalistic holiday décor and a small Christmas tree…” Featuring exquisite photographs by Alex Ferrone from Christmas Eves past in NYC.
Just Folks. LEFTOVERS.
Thanksgiving Leftovers.
It’s the day after, and many of us are “flush” with leftover pies! Tina Folks advocates eating pie before breakfast… click thru. Featuring Tina’s original sketch, LEFTOVERS.
Just Folks. Bell's Seasoning
Tradition & Predictability
A sense of place and groundedness is what Tina is craving most this Thanksgiving. Wishing All a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Safe, warm, and loving…that’s a good start!
Just Folks. Pumpkin Pie vs. Sweet Potato Pie?
Thanksgiving Dilemma.
Pumpkin or sweet potato? That’s a tough one. A delightful sketch & watercolor by Tina Folks. And, a history lesson, albeit a scrumptious one.
A Photo Essay. November.
More North Fork color... #LoveWhereILive
A peaceful November story. Photography by Alex Ferrone, Fine Art Photographer. The palette is simultaneously subtle and grand.
Just Folks. Happy Halloween!
Halloween Candy.
Remember when Halloween was so scary, exciting, and delicious? Tina does. Featuring Halloween Candy. Get ready for a flood of childhood memories and the “plenty” and deliciousness of it all!! Happy Halloween to all of our readers at Hummingbird!
Fall Sunset
Indian Island, Riverhead, NY. Fall Sunset by Jim Lennon Photographer
Always Carry a Camera! We are glad Jim follows this advice. Click thru to see this spectacular photograph and to read Jim’s backstory on it.
Just Folks. Autumn Leaves.
The Colors & Textures of Fall
Featuring Autumn Leaves, a sketch & watercolor by Tina Folks. To our good fortune, Tina includes us on her Fall walks as she collects samples from nature to draw and paint later. Click thru!
Just Folks. National Coffee Day.
National Coffee Day!
Well of course if it's National Coffee Day, we must celebrate it with Tina! Featuring a sketch & watercolor and commentary by Tina Folks, AND a bonus recipe... Espresso Martinis anyone?
Just Folks. Garlic Season.
Embrace the Pleasures of Garlic!
Fall is the time of year to celebrate all-things-garlic! For Tina, roasted garlic inspires one of the quintessential fall scents and flavors. Click thru for comments and Garlic Season, a sketch and watercolor by Tina Folks.
Just Folks. Hummingbird Cake.
Happy Birthday Tina Folks!
Featuring Hummingbird Cake by Tina Folks. We dug this charming sketch/watercolor out of the Hummingbird archives. Thank you Tina for being a founding contributor to Hummingbird!! Hummingbird Cake was created 6 years ago in celebration of thehummingbirdpost's first anniversary.
Just Folks. Heirlooms.
Just Folks. An original Hummingbird Art Series.
The color and flavor of late summer! A childhood memory of summer, featuring Heirlooms, a delightful watercolor by Tina Folks.