Susan Diann Designs

09/11/2026

The hummingbird migration has officially hit here. The yard is suddenly full of tiny travelers—fueling up, fussing at each other and resting wherever they can before continuing south.

This little one found a quiet spot in the willow. Safe travels, little one.

09/10/2026

In honor of what is supposed to be the end of our 100-degree weather—and the summer the sun tried to kill us—I’ll be posting snow pictures for the rest of the week. 🤣

So, for Throwback Thursday, we’re going back to February 11, 2024. At the time, I thought this longhorn looked like he had just completed a long, cold, lonely journey. Now, all I can see is him enjoying that cool, crisp air.

Signed,
A Former Summer Girl

09/09/2026

I am bound and determined to finish this pumpkin tonight. But it is out for blood.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Where My Soul Wanders

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

In Good Company

09/07/2026

Where the Wild Things Are

09/06/2026

Every piece of art carries a little history. Sometimes it comes from traditional folk patterns, heritage symbols or western roots, and sometimes it comes from my summer-long quest to befriend a crow that started hanging around the yard. I started calling him Kevin and leaving peanuts out for him, but Kevin wasn’t having it. He didn’t need any new friends, especially the human kind who was already housing birds, squirrels, possums, chickens, skunks and armadillos in her yard. Maybe it was just too crowded.

Long story short, Kevin flew the coop, and I was left with half a bag of shelled peanuts. So even though this piece will have a fall background, it is my tribute to the crow who wouldn’t stay. I think I’m going to call it Kevin. 🤣🤣

09/06/2026

A Little Fire in Her Soul