Wednesday, March 17, 2010
First Go at Cake Decorating
Here's proof of my beginnings as a "cake decorator". I'm taking a class with a friend and this is what we worked on during our last class. It's fun but kinda hard work on the hand.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Happiness to my Heart
Last week was a horrible week. Not because of anything dramatic just lots of little things that built up. Through the years I have learned that music has an immense power to calm and soothe my soul. Some songs have more power than others and this one is my all time favorite. It's called "Volcanic Jig" and ALWAYS bring Happiness to my Heart when I hear it. Last Thursday I finally pulled out my MP3 player, plugged in my headphones, turned the sound up high and danced around my room. By the end I felt a distinct relaxation come over me.
The first time I heard it was from a CD and I loved trying to figure out all the different instruments - I was right on with my choices! Admittedly I prefer the recording over the live version but I adore it regardless. What I love about the video is seeing how much joy playing brings to the musicians
So last week was rough but I survived in part with the help of music. I also had a great weekend that helped with improving my mood as well, which included a visit from an old friend and my Mother!
The first time I heard it was from a CD and I loved trying to figure out all the different instruments - I was right on with my choices! Admittedly I prefer the recording over the live version but I adore it regardless. What I love about the video is seeing how much joy playing brings to the musicians
So last week was rough but I survived in part with the help of music. I also had a great weekend that helped with improving my mood as well, which included a visit from an old friend and my Mother!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Noise Makers
When I work on projects I like having noise in the background. I usually choose movies, music or books on tape. This year one of the noise makers has been the TV Show "The West Wing". I didn't really watch it during it's original run so it has all been new to me. I've been really enjoying it so far - I'm in the middle of the third season. I'm learning things about how the White House and American politics run. Plus I get in some good laughs as well :)
Another popular noise maker for me is an Australian TV Show called "McLeod's Daughters". It starts out with the death of a Father that brings to sisters together who haven't seen each other in twenty years. It's out them getting to know each other again, and working and surviving on a cattle station in the Australian Outback.
I started watching last year and have gradually made it to the last season. None of the original characters are on it anymore and I really don't like it as much as the beginning but it's still entertaining. I've been able to watch most of the episodes online via Neflix.
The Original Cast
A few new faces
The cast at the end.
Plus there's a few main characters that didn't make it into any of these shots.
When characters left some were dramatically killed off and others in a way do they could eventually return, and a few briefly did. Most of them are related is a way, some quite creatively.
Another popular noise maker for me is an Australian TV Show called "McLeod's Daughters". It starts out with the death of a Father that brings to sisters together who haven't seen each other in twenty years. It's out them getting to know each other again, and working and surviving on a cattle station in the Australian Outback.
I started watching last year and have gradually made it to the last season. None of the original characters are on it anymore and I really don't like it as much as the beginning but it's still entertaining. I've been able to watch most of the episodes online via Neflix.
The Original Cast
A few new faces
The cast at the end.
Plus there's a few main characters that didn't make it into any of these shots.
When characters left some were dramatically killed off and others in a way do they could eventually return, and a few briefly did. Most of them are related is a way, some quite creatively.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Mystery Project #1
Done! Stay tuned for the "big" reveal.
P. S. Just so you know it's going to be a LONG wait :)
P. S. Just so you know it's going to be a LONG wait :)
Another for Miss Kate Grace
The Lady Bug Quilt-
This was suppose to be for Miss Kate when she was born. Due to various reasons and numerous excuses it wasn't, in fact she's a 14 month old toddler now. Better late than never, right?
Here's a close up of the Lady Bugs and Picot Edging - which is a LOT of work, but I love how it looks when all is said and done. The dots on the red fabric are white, but with all the green they reflect green, which I think is kinda cool.
A close up of the backing fabric and one of the "invisible" ties I used to quilt this.
This was suppose to be for Miss Kate when she was born. Due to various reasons and numerous excuses it wasn't, in fact she's a 14 month old toddler now. Better late than never, right?
Here's a close up of the Lady Bugs and Picot Edging - which is a LOT of work, but I love how it looks when all is said and done. The dots on the red fabric are white, but with all the green they reflect green, which I think is kinda cool.
A close up of the backing fabric and one of the "invisible" ties I used to quilt this.
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