My very first quilt. I have always been in awe of this traditional Hawaiian technique: two color, repetitive pattern and quilted in an echo pattern. I made this as a welcome banner for my new home in 2001. Now I am packing up this home and planning on moving to another. In addition my "messy room" is getting cleaned up and organized this week. I hope I don't have to change my blog name.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Matilija poppies
The other day I was on my way home from my Yoga class in Laguna Beach when I saw these stunning white flowers with huge yellow centers blowing in the breeze along the road. I thought they were poppies but I hadn't seen them before....especially this size....about 6" across! I just had to drive home, get my garden clippers and return to "prune" these roadside "weeds". The are called Matilija poppies. There are 6 petals that are so sheer that you can see through them. They kind of look like a big fried egg from the front. I hope I can get a seed pod to open on its own so I can give it a try but if not I have located a nursery where they have cutting plants. Footnote: after poaching these flowers I returned home to find my hands were covered with black soot. Then when I placed the flowers in a vase with water the water turned black resulting in ugly sediment. Beautiful flowers; not such beautiful air along the road side.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Happy Birthday, Marjorie!!!!!!!
My great friend, Marjorie, is having a birthday this week. She has a blog of her life in Maine called Cappuccino Thyme. Needless to say she loves cappuccinos so I painted this lovely cupcake (calorie-free) for her. I hope you have a fabulous birthday with lots of happiness and joy in your coming year, my friend. Have a glass of wine for me on your birthday and enjoy your calorie-free cupcake
Monday, May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day was beautiful here.....lots of sunshine to play outdoors. Whitney and her family came over in the afternoon and all the little girls were so happy playing together. Kate is 2 years, 2 months; Miley is 2 years, 4 months. Who would have thought two year olds could rid scooters. Each girl has her own technique. Kate puts one foot up and goes. Miley leans way back and really pushes hard with her left foot. Notice, too these girls are stylin': the outfit...a cute little dress with a sweatshirt over. This was too much fun to watch.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Paul Bocuse rose
These were cut all from the same rose bush. There is such a variety of colors in just one rose. Each time a rose bush is in full bloom I decide that it is my favorite of all of my roses. Today Paul Bocuse is my favorite.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
climbing Eden bud
An isolated bud from my 9 year old rose bush that is draped with blooms. They are so heavy they hang below their branches
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