I Heart Macro

There's nothing quite as good as a steaming cup of hot chocolate on a cold wintry day!

Especially with whipped cream and sprinkles!

I'm joining Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro where you will

find some truly spectacular macro and close up photos.

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives there is always something to be thankful for.  Always. 

felt hearts

Today I am so very thankful for my heart and that it is healthy.  After an EKG that was abnormal, an echocardiogram and two day stress test, the doctor is satisfied my heart is just fine.  I couldn't be happier.  It's more than a little scary to find out there might be a problem, especially when you have so many risk factors for heart attack or stroke.  

I'm also thankful for

     * friends who pray

     * my warm and comfy house

     * heated seats in the car

     * a husband who knows how to cook

     * Skype so I can visit with my granddaughter

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What are you thankful for today?

I Heart Macro

I took these buttons off a blouse and replaced them with the buttons from

 last week's macro shot!

I'm joining Lori at Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro, where you will find some pretty incredible macro and close up photos.

Have a wonderful Sunday! 

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives there is always something to be thankful for.  Always. 

Today I'm so very thankful that my nephew is home safely from Afghanistan.  His unit came home over the weekend and my sister was so very happy!  I'm looking forward to seeing him later this year.


I'm also thankful for
     * a wonderful but short weekend visit with my other sister.  We laughed.  A lot.
     * kindness on the other end of the phone.  
     * insulin pumps
     * second chances and sometimes third and fourth

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What are you thankful for today?

Tickle Me Tuesday

I came across a blog post yesterday that really tickled my fancy.  You really must read this post from Crafty Little Gnome.  

She transformed her hallway into a forest using Sharpie markers!  It is just amazing what she did.  There are lots of pictures in the post, so I hope you will take a minute to read it.  I promise you will be glad you did.

I'm joining Sarah at Yes Teacher for Tickle Me Tuesday.  

What is tickling your fancy this week?

The 365 Project

One of my intentions for the new year is to learn how to use my camera.  I found The 365 Project and it appealed to me right away.  They give you a theme for the week along with an educational post with a challenge.   You take pictures everyday and post one picture a day on their Facebook page.  I enjoyed it so much last week and want to share with you my week of photos.

The theme was Good-bye Holidays and the challenge from the post was to learn how to shoot a bokeh.

Day 1 bokeh

Day 2 reflection in the tv

Day 3 ornament

Day 4 trees in front of the tree

Day 5 the skating snowman

Day 6 the last of the holiday chocolate

Day 7 cookies

Whether you know how to use your camera or not, this is a fun way to get used to taking photos every day.  Maybe by the end of the year, I'll actually know what I'm doing!

What is your favorite subject to photograph?

I Heart Macro

This is a regular shot of a 3/8 inch button.  I actually have nine of them for a project.

Here is the macro shot.

What a difference!

I really do heart macro!

I'm joining Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro.

Go ahead and check out the incredible macro and close up photos!

Happy Sunday!

A Big Thank You

I want to take time to say a big thank you to Kara Nina from the Etsy shop, Knme, for featuring one of my gift tags in this great treasury.  It's pretty incredible considering I have only three items in my shop right now!  The best way I can think of to say thanks is to show you a couple of items in her shop.

hand knit scarf

handmade clay buttons

clay pendants

There are so many pretty things in this shop!  I hope you will take a few minutes to show her some treasury love and check out her other items. 

My sister is coming down from NYC to spend the weekend with me!  What are your plans this weekend?

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to the first Thankful Thursday post of 2012!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

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I'm thankful for my electric blanket!  We had such unusually warm temperatures up until this week but it turned oh so cold over night.  I can turn on that blanket before I get in bed and it's all toasty warm when I'm ready to lay down.  Really, it's one of the best ever modern conveniences!

I'm also thankful for
     * time for myself
     * sunshine ~ especially this time of year
     * mindless tv ~ sometimes you just don't want to have to think
     * facebook friends who like to play Scrabble (let me know if you want to play!)

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What are you thankful for today?

Just a Reminder

Hello friends!  I know you all have something to be thankful for, so I want to invite you to join me tomorrow and every Thursday for Thankful Thursday.  Mr. Linky will be up by 9:00 pm tonight to link your post to.  I sincerely hope to "see" you here as we share what we've been thankful for this past week!

Happy Wednesday!

Tickle Me Tuesday

I'm excited to join Sarah at Yes Teacher for another year of Tickle Me Tuesday!

These winter white items from Etsy are tickling my fancy this week!

linen shoe for baby girl

body powder puff

baby's breath photograph

bird mobile

What's tickling your fancy this week?

My Intentions for The New Year

I have really enjoyed reading about everyone's resolutions for 2012.  Some have been laugh out loud funny and some very serious.  I've also enjoyed reading the words being used for "resolution".  Words like goals, promises, reminders.  My favorite is intentions from Lisa at Grandma's Briefs.  I think that word best describes how I start each new year...with the best of intentions.

This year, I intend to:
     1.  Finish Shylee's quilt.  I started it before she was born and she will be four in April.  Which leads me to #2.
     2.  Procrastinate less.  I didn't used to procrastinate as much as I do these days.  So, I intend to do at least one thing each day instead of putting it off.
     3.  Complain less and be more positive.  Not only will I be happier but so will everyone else around me.
     4.  Learn my camera and photoshop elements.  I spent the last year just playing around with my camera and not really learning anything.  I also have photoshop elements but kept putting off trying to understand it.(see #2)
     5.  Create something handmade for each room of the house.  I read this on another blog (forgive me for not remembering where) and the idea really appeals to me.

I have many more intentions concerning my business and blog, but a girl needs to keep some things to herself!

What are your intentions for this new year?

I Heart Macro ~ Hello 2012

Wishing you, my friends, a new year filled with love, laughter, peace, and happiness!

Happy New Year!!!

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