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How quickly they have grown

Prom 2011

Had a glorious weekend

Hope you did too!

Photo texture challenges

If you haven't noticed already from some of the images I have been sharing here ~ I am loving textures! Kim Klassen has been kind enough to share some of her lovely masterpieces and I have been in heaven. 

This last week she gave us a challenge to use two of her creations on a photograph

they were Silence and Sweettreat 

First I wanted to share my original image SOOC

And here are two versions using both textures on the same photo but

with two different looks...

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I love how the use of textures and subtle changes can change the entire mood of a picture. A big "thank you" Kim for sharing and inspiring.

Off to see more great work ~ have a beautiful day!!

April Showers bring May flowers Sale!

Hi everyone stopping by to let you know about my

April Showers bring May flowers Sale

Get 15% off at

SimplyAesthetic and Simply Stated Antiques when you enter

coupon Code: AprilShowersSale

Just listed this morning at Simply Stated

Trying to get back to business

Oh how I have been trying to get back to business!

I have no real desire to sit at the computer and edit images or work on inventory. 

You see ~

the hubby spoiled  me a bit last week. I was so lucky to be able to accompany him on a business trip to NYC and I/We had a wonderful time.

Not much was planned for the day of arrival so we decided to go for a walk.

The day was gorgeous most of the snow had already melted before we arrived and everyone was taking advantage of getting out to enjoy the weather.

I love Central Park with all it's natural beauty and all the architectural details!

and the views....

How lovely ~ there were even signs of buds on the tree branches when you looked closely.

On Monday we woke to snow...a bit more typical for February weather but that was perfectly fine with me. I just went to visit the MoMA where I viewed exhibitions such as

Picasso: Guitars 1912–1914

Pictures by Women: A History of Modern Photography

Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen

The park was still gorgeous that morning and ......

Not as many people enjoying the scenery on Tuesday but crystal blue skies brightened my walk as I meandered back to the hotel after visiting The Frick Collection .

Oh how I loved seeing the current exhibition!

 Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections

How amazing it is to see works that have been in existence for nearly 400 years.

We saw Mamma Mia one evening and the night before we left we visited the Ziegfeld Theater to see "The King's Speech" - which I absolutely loved by they way - even before all it's Oscars! ;-)

It is great to be back home....but like I said, it's just taking me some time to get back in the swing of things..... ;-)

Good thing I got a head start before I left ( I knew it would make it easier upon my return) ! There are some really great treasures at SimplyStatedAntiques on Etsy 

And I still have more to list, which I will be sharing here as I get it posted. Stop on over to have a peak!

Have a great day...be sure to have some fun too!

A Valentine from the most unlikely of places

I love to take my morning stroll after everyone has left for the day and this morning is no exception. The promise of a new day, the birds are singing, the sky is blue and it is a balmy 47 degrees.

As is the case, I carry my camera with me to keep a memory of what each morning is like in my own little corner of the world. 

This morning a gift was left by Mother Nature....

A lovely little heart...left in the melting snow with a sneak peak of what promises to come.

Here's to finding little tokens of love ~ may they be a card, a hug, a kiss, some flowers, or a snowy heart shaped grass filled heart ~  a simple Valentine found in the most unlikely of places.

Wishes to you for a Happy Valentine's Day!

Painterly

Having qualities unique to the art of painting.

Wishes for a beautiful and creative weekend.

Journey

 We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.  ~ Stephen R. Covey

What a journey this year.....so many changes, so many ups and downs, new friends made, old friends gone,  but without it all I would not have learned more about myself and would not have grown.

A beautiful weekend to you.

Oh what a feeling can do for the spirit...

It's Friday night and not much going on for a change.

No XCountry practice, No Play practice, and my daughter and I actually had the chance to really visit while doing some  cooking and baking tonight. The youngest playing in the other room. almost simultaneously we both commented on how much it actually felt like a holiday....working together and Christmas music playing in the background and such.

It is amazing how everyday chores and simple activities can sometimes create wonderful feelings and lift the spirit.

Tomorrow we return to our regularly scheduled routines ~ til then I am savoring the sweetness of time spent with my family.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend :-)

Rebecca

Good morning

Good morning...not much time to visit...but I wanted to remind you about my 

Giving thanks Giveaway

Go HERE to leave a comment and enter to win ~ Share the news with your friends so they can have a chance too!

You may enter until Midnight November 9th, 2010

the winner will be announced November 10th!!!

Only one entry per person

Wishing you all luck!