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February 9, 2010

I didn't see a rainbow

This winter thing is really getting to me. And I'm getting fat. I have to make some changes!
Plus my girls and husband have been sick. I brought it to them from California. I truly cannot wait until February is over, March has to be better. It's my birthday and I have another Cali trip planned. And it's the month that Spring comes!!!
If only the sun would shine a bit this week. It makes all the difference. Read More......

February 6, 2010

Spam - Yum

Hi Friends,
Just wanted to let you know that this blog was spammed yesterday so I turned off all the comment forms. If you would like to leave a real comment you are welcome to email me, by going to the Profile page and searching for my email address.

Today I am working on a design for my kitchen and will share it with you soon!

Have a great weekend!

February 1, 2010

I wish I had a talent like these...

I have to admit I'm in love with Etsy, and I don't know why anyone wouldn't be. Of course, if I start thinking about it I feel inferior because I am not creating something folk arty. (shaking that off!)

So I have to share some more amazing artists with you! The above photo is of a paper design that is hand cut by Angie Pickman. She has some of the most adorable little birds and tea cups you've ever seen. I think her designs would look amazing as banners for blogs...you should check this gal out at the Rural Pearl.

Here's a sweet rendition of Alice in Wonderland from Middleburg on Etsy. She's amazing too. She's got a gorgeous stuffed velvet rabbit I have my eye on too. Then she has adorable little girls holding birthday numbers! OMG...I wish I had known before my girls were so grown up. You have to look at them.

Then, you know of my love for felt food (and other felt stuff), there's Janet from Heartfelt3 who makes food shaped felt pin cushions and toys. If I had the time I would love to do that, but it is intense! I tried it. Check out her donuts and chocolate chip cookies. Yum!

Then at Green Apple Boutique you can find the cutest appliqued shirts and other items. I adore this cupcake. Well, you know I love cupcakes. Right?

So that's it for now. But, I mean, it's just an iddy biddy tip of the iceberg! You know. I've got to find me some talent! Read More......

January 30, 2010

I'm gonna miss this girl!!!

(at the airport w/ Kat)

Kat's going home tomorrow.

It's been such a quick week.

I was in bed for most of it.

Then it snowed.

But we got to shop.

And have lunch a few times.

It was a lot like the old days.
I think.

I'm going to miss her a whole bunch.

I'm not really ready for the separation ya know?

January 28, 2010

Gone but not forgotten

When I went to Descanso I looked for this marker. Faith's marker. She was one of my roommates when I lived on Ohio Street. Actually she was my first roommate there. I can't remember all the details of how it came about, but she worked at the Auditorium where I worked, etc. and so forth. She was two years older than me I think. Kathryne loved her. She was a traveler and had been to many faraway countries.
Then she had a tumor in her stomach which was removed. After that they found a baseball sized brain tumor. Her mom came out and stayed with us while Faith was in hospice and we got to know eachother really well. Faith died when she was 29. Hers was the first real memorial service I had ever been too and I bawled the entire time.
This engraved marker is a good way to be remembered. I think it's something I'd like one day. Especially in such a beautiful place where people go to see nature, and children run around and things are happening. I'll have to remember that.
I still have the mug her mother (Mrs. Nie, we called her) gave me and a few other things. She's been gone for 14 years now, which is incredibly hard to believe. Gone but not forgotten.

January 26, 2010

Photo Tuesday

Okay, I don't know why, but my camera was on the "excellent" setting on Saturday when I went to Descanso Gardens with my BFF. Isn't she cute and little? It was a lovely day! Can't wait for my next visit when the roses will be in bloom. Of course, the lovely camellias are one of my favorite flowers too!

Click on the photo to see it enlarged and get more details! Or you can go here to see larger renderings and more photos.

Happy Picture Taking,

January 23, 2010

The Originals

I feel so lucky to have had a chance to get a photo of my family, the original one, you know?
From the left: my dad, me, my daughter, my brother, my mom.
We haven't really been in the same room together for 10 plus years...it was really special.
Thank you to Mark for taking such lovely photos (see more here).

January 22, 2010

Newbie Blogs

You have to check out some new blogs: naomi-at-home.blogspot.com and birdsongs.blogspot.com. I made their banners and I'm learning Photoshop Elements and it's amazing! I might be getting the hang of it!!! Yay! Read More......

It's a better place to visit

Exploring the beach after the storm

No TV, no internet, no nothing. Just good clean fun like the olden days!

Gotta love the seagulls man!

My lovely daughter!

The front of our cottage - Longboard!

So I've been back in Los Angeles, and go back to Missouri in two days. My daughter and I got to spend three days at Crystal Cove and endure some of the storms that have been tearing through So Cal this week. It was relaxing at the cottage, sipping tea, playing Scrabble, eating anything we wanted to. And no small children yelling or crying or pooping. It was just like the old days!

Also getting to spend QUALITY time with friends! No interruptions, no having to get home because the girls need me. It has been great. I had forgotten what it was like to be a normal person.

And I have definitely enjoyed this rainy, clean-air type weather. People are staying in more so it's not so busy out there. I realize that this is a wonderful place to visit, but definitely not a wonderful place to live and work and raise kids. What can I say? I will be visiting again VERY soon!

January 12, 2010

Some cute things to think about...

How about this gorgeous heart wreath from Williams Sonoma? LOVE IT!!!!

I've been looking for a new key chain, and this one is interesting and cute!
Click here!

I'm planning on doing this to my front door after I paint it RED!!!

Tags and Pretty coaster from Rock Paper Scissor
You can check out their blog here...very interesting!

January 8, 2010

Happy Birthday Elvis

When I was a kid I had a huge crush on Elvis. I even thought I could sing with him when I grew up. Well...he died before we could find out that I couldn't sing.
I'm enjoying watching a special on Elvis as I type this. The 70s were a riot and terrible clothes and hair! People did seem a bit more civilized though.

So anyway, just wanted to remember dear Elvis...he was a sweet, charismatic fool wasn't he? And what a voice, and what eyes!

Learning Photoshop Elements...Resolution #12

I just put this together in Photoshop! I'm learning! Yay!
Now I need to figure out how to get rid of the white in the corners...
Go here to see another version of this.

January 7, 2010

RESOLUTE!

My craft desk..just need to add shelving, paint, a stool, window treatment,
lighting, and additional storage underneath...(whew)

I've been working on a list a resolutions...they are things I've been wanting to do and have been putting off for a while. They may not necessarily get done soon, but I will work on them this year. What are you resolute about today?

1. Get sewing machine repaired and cleaned so I can sew (remember Holland threw up on it?)

2. Keep my bed made (almost) every day.

3. Exercise to my T-Tapp dvd I bought a few months ago.

4. Go to a unique/new place once a week with the girls.

5. Travel, travel, travel

6. Create a craft area to use and enjoy.

7. Stop yelling at the girls.

8. Paint the inside of this house.

9. Buy only things that I will use.

10. Get rid of things I don't use (sell them?)

11. Enjoy life. Read More......