Archive for November, 2008
November 30th, 2008
Snow in B/W
The ground was clear when we went to bed lastnight. When we got up, we were covered in white stuff. The black & white was still set on my camera, so I went with it. Our snowman isn’t catching any flakes, but looks cool in B/W. I liked the homey feeling of this shot. Nice […]
November 29th, 2008
Free Jeans & Gift Exchange
Just a quick update, you have until Nov. 30th (late tomorrow night) to sign up for the Handmade Gift Exchange, and to enter to win a pair of jeans!
November 27th, 2008
Let Us Give Thanks
Today is a day that reminds us that we have much to be thankful for every other day of the year. We stuff ourselves with food and surround ourselves with family and friends, we smile, laugh, and enjoy each other in a way that causes us to look inside ourselves and aspire to be appreciative […]
November 24th, 2008
Cranberry Cheese Bars
(mostly fat free.) 2 c. unsifted flour 1 1/2 c. oats 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tbsp. brown sugar (for cranberry mixture) 1 c. butter (softened to room temp) 1 – 8oz. pkg fat free cream cheese, softened 1 – 14oz. can fat free sweetened condensed milk 1/4 c. Lemon Juice (from concentrate) […]
November 23rd, 2008
Girl With a (Diamond) Earring
Some of you may already know about my fascination with Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring. I even did a tribute to his painting a few years ago. There’s just something about the pose, the girl, the lighting, and the story that draws me into the painting. Several weeks ago, I came upon a […]
November 22nd, 2008
A Copperlicious Birthday
Today, we celebrate the one year birthday (that’s 7 in dog years) of our Chiapoo, Copper. He joined our family last February, his little nose was smaller than a dime back then. My sweet little Chickeymonkey claimed him one Sunday afternoon while we were at our local garden and pet center. Her big eyes filled […]
November 21st, 2008
Lee Jeans Giveaway Update
The Lee Jeans Giveaway is running thru comment close on Dec. 1 – Guys, you can enter, too! Enter to win a pair!
November 19th, 2008
Lola : Silver Lab Portrait Complete
I completed Lola’s portrait very late yesterday, and without the natural sunlight I opted to wait until today to publish it here for you to see. Just a few colors on my palette for this painting; white, indigo, olive, raw umber, magenta, french ultramarine and yellow ochre. I enhanced her fur a bit more in […]
Snow in B/W
The ground was clear when we went to bed lastnight. When we got up, we were covered in white stuff. The black & white was still set on my camera, so I went with it. Our snowman isn’t catching any flakes, but looks cool in B/W. I liked the homey feeling of this shot. Nice […]
Free Jeans & Gift Exchange
Just a quick update, you have until Nov. 30th (late tomorrow night) to sign up for the Handmade Gift Exchange, and to enter to win a pair of jeans!
Let Us Give Thanks
Today is a day that reminds us that we have much to be thankful for every other day of the year. We stuff ourselves with food and surround ourselves with family and friends, we smile, laugh, and enjoy each other in a way that causes us to look inside ourselves and aspire to be appreciative […]
Cranberry Cheese Bars
(mostly fat free.) 2 c. unsifted flour 1 1/2 c. oats 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 tbsp. brown sugar (for cranberry mixture) 1 c. butter (softened to room temp) 1 – 8oz. pkg fat free cream cheese, softened 1 – 14oz. can fat free sweetened condensed milk 1/4 c. Lemon Juice (from concentrate) […]
Girl With a (Diamond) Earring
Some of you may already know about my fascination with Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring. I even did a tribute to his painting a few years ago. There’s just something about the pose, the girl, the lighting, and the story that draws me into the painting. Several weeks ago, I came upon a […]
A Copperlicious Birthday
Today, we celebrate the one year birthday (that’s 7 in dog years) of our Chiapoo, Copper. He joined our family last February, his little nose was smaller than a dime back then. My sweet little Chickeymonkey claimed him one Sunday afternoon while we were at our local garden and pet center. Her big eyes filled […]
Lee Jeans Giveaway Update
The Lee Jeans Giveaway is running thru comment close on Dec. 1 – Guys, you can enter, too! Enter to win a pair!
Lola : Silver Lab Portrait Complete
I completed Lola’s portrait very late yesterday, and without the natural sunlight I opted to wait until today to publish it here for you to see. Just a few colors on my palette for this painting; white, indigo, olive, raw umber, magenta, french ultramarine and yellow ochre. I enhanced her fur a bit more in […]
