Blog Party Hangover!


"Wow!  My Mom's been on the computer all weekend!"

Yes, I'll have to admit, I didn't get much else done, but I'm having a great time taking a peek into everyone's studios, and I've even met some new bloggy friends along the way! 
Thank you to everyone who has dropped by for a visit and for leaving me such sweet comments.

If you are like me and still getting around to visiting studios for the blog party,  you can still see my post here.
Also, a big thank you to Karen Valentine for throwing such a fabulous party!  If you visit her site at
 My Desert Cottage you can visit all of the party goers from there.


So, for now, I'm going to "stop and smell the roses."
I only have two more days of work before I have some very much needed time off!  So,  after Wednesday I will feel "footloose and fancy free",  and have some more time to visit  blogs and do a little sewing and creating, sew so I can't wait!
Hope everyone's week is off to a great start, and I'll be back on Thursday with some "happiness" I'd like to share with you.
***
Becca

Comments

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Beautiful photos, Becca~ I love the lazy cat...So nice that you will have some time off!
June 21, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Catherine said…
Love orange kitty relaxing in the sunshine! Sweet! And your new header looks excellent! Very lovely.

So many beautiful blogs to visit ~ so little time. :)

I am looking forward to a week off at the beginning of July. Summer Holidays ~ always so enjoyable!

Have a wonderful day Becca!
xo Catherine
June 22, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Alina said…
Oh Becca, I just LOVE these photos! Your cat is absolutely gorgeous, I can't wipe the smile off my face :0) Glad to know you will soon be free and will have time to do what you love. Enjoy! XO
(The new look/header is fantastic!)
June 22, 2010 at 5:53 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
I'm still hopping around! There are some amazing creative spaces, aren't there? I like to look around on new blogs and oh my....time flies when you're blogging! Enjoy your week! ♥
June 22, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Unknown said…
How cute, That is how I felt yesterday!

Hugs, Linda
June 22, 2010 at 6:44 AM
Jillayne said…
LOL - you hit the nail on the head! I was feeling a bit overdrawn at the fun bank yesterday myself! Your kitty and Bozzy could be friends - silly cats. See you Thursday - I'm curious now!
June 22, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Pamela said…
Awesome photo of your cat!! What a lazy lug !
I like your new background on your blog.
See you on Thursday!
Pamela xo
June 22, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Anonymous said…
You have a lovely blog..really quite distinct! And your kitty is gorgeous. I have to admit to blog fatigue myself. Karen was saying that some people had hit every site in just a few days, but I will just plod along at my leisure. It's too much fun to rush through them all.

It was very nice visiting with you...

Lynette
June 23, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Lisa said…
If you look at your blog stats and notice that it looks like I'm stalking you. Well, I am. I'm redecorating and using your blog for inspiration. :)
June 23, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Brenda Pruitt said…
No one or nothing can pull off a pose like a cat! (I'm having a little trouble reading your text on that background, just thought I would mention.)
Brenda
June 23, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Marilyn said…
Lovely photos. The rose photo is a killer. Beautiful!
July 3, 2010 at 11:46 AM
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