Patina Moon

Well friends, for someone who claims to never  go down to the Las Vegas strip, I certainly have a lot of photos to share with you!  I've decided since Las Vegas is notably a New Year's destination for some, what a better time to give you a taste of some eye candy from my home town.  I took these photographs on two different occasions in December 2010; A Holiday Party at the Ghost Bar which is at the "top" of the Palms Hotel,  and on another occasion during my MIL's visit we went to see an amazing show at the Wynn Hotel, called   Le Reve So, without further ado, I hope you enjoy the sites and sounds (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elivs)  I've put together for you from Las Vegas. A lot of reflection from the glass that surrounds the patio on the rooftop deck. A view looking down the side of the Palms Hotel.  A portion of the floor on the deck is see through.  (That's my shoe) The night we went to see Le Reve at the Wynn it was raining.  It had been ra

Now that Christmas is over, I am always ready to clean up and "get organized!" Today, December 26th is my husband's birthday, so I don't get all crazy taking down decorations yet,  he still likes the tree up for his birthday, and since he always helps me put the decorations away, I don't think that's what anyone would like to be doing on their birthday anyway. I did however, organize a few of my fibers, lace, beads & other embellishments. I'm always on the look out for unusual containers for my art supplies. I feel more inspired when things are out where I can see them. This old tin holds new packages of sewing needles. It's not that I don't like Christmas, I'm just ready to start a new year, and living in a mild climate where some days are so nice you can open your windows & doors, it's hard not to rush things a bit. I guess it's always been a joke with us since I've been married, that the day after C

...Merry Christmas!

Just thought I'd introduce you to my sister's new puppy, Ellie May.   Isn't she cute?  My brother in law captured this perfect photo of her under their Christmas tree. I've had fun making a couple of wine bags this year and hand appliqueing a design and sewing some Christmas buttons and bells on them.  Sorry I don't have a photo of the finished product, I was so busy, I stuck the wine in the bag and took off for the party!  Cheers!  Every year my co-worker, Colene makes these yummy white-chocolate covered pretzels and gives them out to everyone at work.  They are so good, I won't even eat the store bought ones anymore!  We're on our way to pick up my MIL at the airport.  Our Christmas is usually pretty quiet.  It will be just the 3 of us and lots of eating, drinking, playing games, making candy & cookies, reading & relaxing and enjoying each other's company.   I'll be checking in though from time to time and seeing what all of you are

It's been a while since I've participated in Ashley Sisk's  Sunday Scavenger Hunt  Photo Challenge.  Ashley is using one of my suggestions,   "The Wind"   So I figured I'd better not miss out on this one!  I'm afraid I cheated a bit because every one of my photos are from my archives.  Hopefully since this is such a busy time of year, she'll let me slide!  The five items this Sunday are:  1. Winter 2. B&W with Selective Coloring 3. The Wind 4. Framed 5. Remember When Here are my interpretations for the five.  1. Winter (Las Vegas snow, December 2008...my backyard) 2. B&W with Selective Coloring (Half Moon Bay, California 2010) 3. The Wind (Maui, Hawaii 2006) 4. Framed (Our first home together, framed, 2005) 5. Remember when (That's me, Christmas, a long time ago!) Remember,  if you'd like to participate, or see some of the other entries in the Photo Scavenger Hunt you can visit here.  Hope everyone is enjoying all of thei

I took this photograph on December 7th of this rose that's in a container in my courtyard.  As you can see from this photo, it's not a bud anymore.  I almost cut it to bring it inside to enjoy, but I'm glad I decided not to, because  it's still there... ...this is what it looks like today, December 16th. Everyday this past week when I get home from work,  I look out in to the courtyard to see what my rose looks like.  Is it just me?  Isn't that kind of strange that it's lasted that many days?   It's also been the only rose on this bush for a while. I keep waiting for it to fade, but it looks the same to me each day. It's been 10 days now.  I know my rose will eventually succumb to the forces of nature, but I like to think that it "caught my attention" for a reason.  It's been a good reason to practice my photography skills if not for anything else.  What do you think?   What kinds of mystery have you discovered in your garden?  

(If your listening...Mr. Blue Sky by E.L.O.) "Sun is shining in the sky...there ain't a cloud in site."  ...and don't you know it's a beautiful new day hey, hey... "See how the sun shines brightly in the city"  "Mr. Blue Sky is living here today hey, hey" "Mister Blue you did it right... ...but soon comes mister night creepin' over... ...now his hand is on your shoulder, never mind ...I'll remember you this way. " *** Just thought I'd share a little of our Las Vegas warmth with you today.   I spent some time in the garden, in my favorite chair sipping wine and soaking in the rays.  This song, Mr. Blue Sky always lifts my spirits and gets my toe tapping. I hope those of you that live where it's snowing are safe and staying warm and hopefully you'll keep posting photos of that "white stuff" I rarely get to see. These 70 degree days are coming to an end this weekend, but Mr. B