visit lisa for more macro monday shots.
xo margie.
Se'Lah was kind enough to invite us to participate in her Gift of Jewels giveaway. If you click over you can enter to win "our" contribution. I volunteered to do this one because Margie was deep in the throes of moving. Next time, she'll knit something.*
Have a joyful Sunday.
xo
Kath
*We won't make her knit, she's knot from the knitters ;-)
we have just 48 hours to finish moving out of our house.
the last dribs and drabs of clutter to be removed.
a good scrubbing tomorrow
and we hand over the keys on monday.
peace out.
we really made this house into a home.
no doubt about it.
xo margie
Today marks the beginning of our holiday whirlwind ... my office party is tonight. When I flipped our calendar to December a few days ago, I was so pleased to see all the commitments we've made. I'm looking forward to quality time spent with friends and family this month.
xo
Kath
these gorgeous glitter starfish and shells hold up my shower curtain.
they are a perfect example of beauty right under my nose. they were not expensive, in fact i bought them at the grocery store. yesterday they were lying on the dining room table and i looked closely at the for the first time.
my love thursday message, take a good look around at your life, all that glitters is not gold and there may be a little glitter that you are missing.
xo margie
I've been knitting a lot, since September, I've been on a kick. It makes me happy, I feel good when I do it and I'm making some really nice things. But as any knitter knows, the problem with knitting is the stash. Oh yes, the stash. The faster I knit the bigger it grows (and this picture only shows what is out on the table right now for my present projects!).
I've been working in my art journal. I wasn't sure when I started if it would be something I liked, I had a sketch book, some glue and some pens. Turns out, I find it very satisfying, but of course, now I need supplies! And I'm learning about techniques and products and pens that feel good in your hand and create that perfect stroke, leaving a mark on the page just as I imagined.
I don't need to tell you that these supplies don't come cheap. But I discovered that when I buy something at Michael's, there is often a coupon with my receipt for 50% off one item the next day.
What do you think happens? I go back, day after day after day, dutifully using my coupons to fuel my habits.
I need an intervention, I'm addicted to the coupons that Michael's Arts & Crack store hands out. They started me off small, $2.00 off this ball of wool, $3.00 off these rubber stamps, $15.00 off these pens. I'm hooked! Help me!
Don't forget to visit Se'Lah at Necessary Room to participate in her Gift of Jewels project. Something in one of these pictures is going to be gifted this week.
Have a fun Wednesday ... I'll be off to Michael's after work to see what's on sale!
xo
Kath
our blog friend toni johnson from daily vignette has a guest post over at shutter sisters today. she talks about vision, where we get it, do we ever wonder if we even have a vision. funny thing is i often head over to her blog for a bit of vision, toni is an artist. a real one! now what is a real artist you might ask. as far as i am concerned a real artist is anyone that i see that way. i can bestow that moniker to anyone i like.
mostly though i look to kathleen, my sister, for my creative vision. whether it is my photography or just my day to day life, kath has a vision for me. i may not always see it or rely on it yet i always listen. today synch-ro-ni-zing has asked us to tell how we chose the name of our blog. for kath and i it was obvious, sisters every day. that is first and foremost, soeurs du jour.
toni talks about visiting blogs looking for vision and today i am wondering, does anyone ever get their vision from us? imagine!!
xo margie
I saw this dusty old organ at a barn sale.
Right away I knew it would be fun to play.
To play with the photo in Lightroom of course!
Have a playful week.
Amidst all the chaos, the Lovely Lisa hosts Macro Monday for us.
xo
Kath
find some time today to play.
xo margie
Work, work, work! Doesn't anybody play anymore? Sadly, for us Canucks this week did not have a holiday attached. Margie and I both worked our fingers to the bone. I'm still at work now, Friday night at 9:31. I clocked out at 9:30 p.m. and thought I would start a post before I head home and crawl into bed.
I don't have any pictures on this computer and it's very strange, I always start with an image, when I have to simply write, I'm not sure where to start.
Oh, if I had a picture of my bed, I would show you that crumply wonderful bed. Wait, here's a picture of margie's bed she sent it to me in an email.
I went to the doctor today about my knee, I'm scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery in February to repair torn cartilage. I am excited to know that in a few months I won't be in pain any more. I know people complain about long wait times, but I think 9 weeks to elective orthopaedic surgery is speedy.
Did you shop yesterday? What did you buy?
Tell the shopping sisters, we are dying to know!
xo
Kath
