Springtime

Hello again blog, Happy Spring!! Once again I am sorry for not writing frequently, I just got a new camera, and have spent the last couple of days trying to figure out how to work everything and especially how to import them onto my computer. I got a Canon Power Shot A560 on Sunday, I know its not the best one, I would have liked to get a rebel or some other camera I was eyeing up, but that was 850 dollers too much. But when compared to my old canon power shot from like 5 years ago, this baby does a much better job! So I am happy with it, I took a few pictures that I thought I would share with you to show you's what I have been doing the past couple of days. The image above is of an Ikea clock that I fell in love with, and some of my craft paper in the background while the one below is of a necklace I made with my "Book Wish List" I created while searching crafty books on Amazon today. I am sure that that page is going to get filled up very quickly, I just love craft books, they're always there when you need a little inspiration or a kick start, and of course when you do read them, you get on a kick, whatever the topic may be about. Such as, when I start reading Rachel Ashwells books, or even Country Living, which is most of the time at night, I always feel like getting up, and starting a redo of my house, painting the walls, getting new furniture, etc. It's just like when you go to the nursery and buy a bunch of plants, you just want to keep going back and getting more, even if it is not a realistic idea. Anyways, I hope you share the same thoughts on books as I do, I just love them!
As I was reading my regular blogs, I noticed that alot of them are having "tea parties." Unfortunately I posted my cup and saucer a little too early, so enjoy that picture of the jadite cup and tea, because I sure did! As for the snow, which was the main topic of my last post, most of it has melted.... a sad ending for winter, but a bright and sunny outlook for spring! Oh well, I just wanted to stop by and say hello, and remind you that I did not forget about you! And with that note I leave you with wishes of Springtime beauty!

And lastly a picture of the box, since I couldn't take a picture of my new camera with my new camera!!

Winters Abundance

Hello again dear blog, I haven't written in a while, really busy, and really not much that was interesting either. So today I stayed inside most of the day other then when I took the dogs outside, and shoveled the snow. Yes, I said SNOW!!!! I am soo excited for it, all day yesterday it was sleeting, and I mean all day, the roads were bad, the skies were gray, and most were stuck at home since all of us do not drive big SUV's with four wheel drive. I enjoyed the tattering of the ice on the windows, it was a change from the sounds of rain weve had recently. The weather system is totally out of whack, just a few days ago it was 78 degrees here, in the middle of March!! I have already said that I like the cold, and I truly do adore snow. Its soo peaceful, especially if you wake up early enough and peek out the window or go outside, the usual sounds of cars and trucks dissipate,and the silence of snow surrounds you. Ahhh, well that was fun to type, it brought back fond memories of when we use to get at least 12 inches, maybe even a couple of feet, but now we only get about 4 inches every storm. I believe we got about 6 inches, some has melted, but its still there. Anways so off the snow topic, lol, I didn't do much,even though Saturday is my typical laundry day, I pretty much just drank tea, watched romantic comedies and read a few of my favorite magazines and books. The tea cup and saucer above are some Fireking jadite pieces I picked up a few weeks ago at an antique mall, oh how I do love it, and I also love the red rose emblem on the tea bag.

I also found some time to go through a few of my cluttered craft drawers, and thought I would share some of my pretty papers with you. This week I finally put away the winter and Christmas decorations that were still up and put out my spring decor. I am excited for spring, and I cant wait to plant the many flowers that await to be potted or planted, that are currently enjoying the view on my bay window seat. I wouldn't mind being them today, constantly peering out at the beautiful sight of the wintery abundance casting bright light all over the neighborhood! Wishing you a Happy St. Patricks day with warmth and inspiration on such a cold day!