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June 2013 Garden

June 8, 2013 1 Comment

There are so may flowers in bloom in our garden right now, but I’ll focus on the hollyhocks. They have kindly returned every year for the past three years, surprising us with such a variety of pretty colors.

Here is a view of our front entrance. The flowers are so pretty, and they seem to grow taller every year. Do you see the scratches on the lower left of our door?

Here is the little culprit – Koko. She has figured out how to sneak through to our neighbors yard in the back, and come around to the front to scratch at the door. This happens if I don’t let her back in right away… little stinker.

Filed Under: Garden 2013

Graduation

June 7, 2013 1 Comment

DD graduated from HS last night. Our youngest child… so happy for her to move on to college, but I will miss her…

Filed Under: Announcements, Family and Friends

Art In The Park

June 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

The other weekend, DH and I experienced what “empty nest” would be like. DD took off for an overnight trip to Disneyland with friends. We started the morning with breakfast out – nice! Then we headed to our local event “Art In The Park”.

They had an exhibit as well at the Smiley Library. Here is a photo I took of a drawing done by Leo Politi. He is one of my favorite artists. I am lucky enough to own one of his lithographs, the three little Japanese girls.

Here I am with my very talented friend, Muriel Dolemieux. She is a local artist from France. Muriel paints the most vibrant paintings of citrus and flowers. I am very fortunate to own two of her works; one I purchased, and the other gifted to me by a very dear friend.

And I just had to add this photo. After a full day, DH napping on the couch with Hiro. Hiro actually sleeps with all fours in the air, but I took too long to grab the camera and get a shot – he rolled over and gave me the eye for making such a ruckus.

Filed Under: Family and Friends, Outings And Adventures

Photo Mask #15 Freebie

June 4, 2013 4 Comments

I’ve made a simple gradient style photo mask to kick off summer vacation. Personal use only please. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Scrapbook Freebies, Scrapbooking

Photo Mask #14 Freebie

May 28, 2013 4 Comments

This is a simple mask, but a very meaningful one to many of us. In our case, DD’s HS graduation. So, for those of you who will be using this mask, Congratulations! PU only please.

Filed Under: Scrapbook Freebies, Scrapbooking

Another Pinkeep

May 23, 2013 2 Comments

Now that I am in a creative mood, I need to make sure that I actually get to the “creating” part. I have a tendency to get an idea for a project, gather the materials, then move on to the next idea in my head before implementing and completing my first project. With this in mind, I sat myself down at my desk and finished DD’s pinkeep. Since she will be off to College in the fall, I added a few more things. I used a vintage Josef owl toothpick holder to hold the little scissors, and thread. I also added a little button for a needle station. I think it came out pretty cute:

Filed Under: Crafting

Photo Mask #13 Freebie

May 21, 2013 4 Comments

The mask I made this week is a bit faded/lower opacity so the best use would be a darker photo on a lighter background (or vice versa, I suppose). Personal use only – Enjoy!

Filed Under: Scrapbook Freebies, Scrapbooking

Look Who’s Come To Stay…

May 20, 2013 2 Comments

I received an unexpected package in the mail the other day… Can you see him?

Yup, a dinosaur planter! Isn’t he cute! He’s already made himself at home, partying it up by the pool…

Checking out Mini Blythe…

Success! Now, they are inseparable…

He’s so at home comfy, he’s already borrowing my jewelry:

Thank you Chris! ( A Little Creation), my past and ongoing swap buddy 🙂

Filed Under: Blythe Doll, Crafting, Projects And Interests

Blythe Physical Challenge #80 Flower Power

May 16, 2013 1 Comment

I knew my vintage “flower Power” pins would come in handy someday. This weeks Blythe Physical Challenge was to photograph Blythe in public with flowers… A stroll down the neighborhood with Freddie, long hair flowing, decked out in “flower power” pins:

Filed Under: Blythe Doll

Photo Mask #12 Freebie

May 14, 2013 4 Comments

This week, I made a square shaped Spring style mask. Personal use only – Enjoy!

Filed Under: Scrapbook Freebies

Best Weekend Ever!

May 12, 2013 1 Comment

What a great weekend this has been! Older son flew home, and younger son drove up from University. Once again, we were a family of five under one roof. It’s as if they never left. DD went right into her usual banter with her older brothers. And it’s that time again – NHL Playoff Stache…

Just wanted to share DD’s latest passion – cycling! It started off as getting a bike to get around campus in the fall, and now she is “talking” about doing triathlons. Don’t you just love the pink tires 🙂

And to all the Mothers out there…

Filed Under: Family and Friends

Photo Mask #11 Freebie

May 7, 2013 7 Comments

Mother’s Day is this Sunday the 12th. So, in honor of this very special day, I created this photo mask. I also made one without the word “Mother” on it. Personal use only – Enjoy!