tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72913206900417687672024-03-12T19:35:24.473-05:00To Tell A Storyellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comBlogger1409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-54475970287330879732020-09-20T23:30:00.001-05:002020-09-20T23:30:00.278-05:00ing the Last of Summer<p> </p><p> </p><p>The geese are honking! A sure sign that a change is about to descend upon us. </p><p><br /></p><p>Leaves are drifting down and carpeting the grass. A reminder that snow will soon be drifting down to blanket what needs covering and what is not necessarily needed to be covered. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, whats left on the 'must do' list. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-73668850874631702242020-09-13T23:30:00.041-05:002020-09-13T23:30:00.489-05:00Garden Party<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIR0Ts9yN4vPHVRWI_0T86VGeWNzWPMws5DZOh_inlOmVcFMZL24FPOyfvEm8eWNA_rHGaTaWg46lxLQubA7K-3_cgWos5cmaK1KWs0atlZ_lvbyhpQPFMwJlvV_9Piez5rW1sY90Hi3E8/s800/20200908_122708+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIR0Ts9yN4vPHVRWI_0T86VGeWNzWPMws5DZOh_inlOmVcFMZL24FPOyfvEm8eWNA_rHGaTaWg46lxLQubA7K-3_cgWos5cmaK1KWs0atlZ_lvbyhpQPFMwJlvV_9Piez5rW1sY90Hi3E8/s320/20200908_122708+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>After a bit of rescheduling, a long awaited trip for a lunch and garden tour with my grand young ladies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7IhKJ1G_KTrzZiS4teIccDxUNZgwq-7AgclS2cdloboZby2p7HE6bMOrC23hX30BxUIQw-l1ZEO9QRUTp2sfqX8SeDnoM06seYZ-mX6RZC6QjdKAbcKTzu4ohBFF42zbjWCMXKnV-HTe/s800/inCollage_20200910_080831363+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7IhKJ1G_KTrzZiS4teIccDxUNZgwq-7AgclS2cdloboZby2p7HE6bMOrC23hX30BxUIQw-l1ZEO9QRUTp2sfqX8SeDnoM06seYZ-mX6RZC6QjdKAbcKTzu4ohBFF42zbjWCMXKnV-HTe/s320/inCollage_20200910_080831363+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>My history with Pineridge Hollow goes back a couple of decades when the owner had a wee house on the end of her driveway filled with collectables. I plopped the kids in the sandbox and explore nooks and corners filled with interesting accessories. A much bigger 'house' was moved down the road and business has boomed.</p><p><br /></p><p>A lovely setting. The day was not terribly warm but comfortable for walking about and the grounds were not terribly full of people.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1p6_sbzY73gfOo0qQNqzdAIAtUna6AgvljmZUP4iT_Jxx-8MFuDlH_YBgYelNE4T_bo9KvIPN76uX4rTULObsM1YSijXFNy52hlS7Xhk6LF_ENit8QtCUmdFRUQow2IibdslzY1fz2YZV/s800/inCollage_20200909_074916325+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1p6_sbzY73gfOo0qQNqzdAIAtUna6AgvljmZUP4iT_Jxx-8MFuDlH_YBgYelNE4T_bo9KvIPN76uX4rTULObsM1YSijXFNy52hlS7Xhk6LF_ENit8QtCUmdFRUQow2IibdslzY1fz2YZV/s320/inCollage_20200909_074916325+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>We were a bit early and had time to explore the 'nooks and crannies'!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKtd8ioPAXJjVRUtI_JBOSWqwQXzdrdxbhFFx8ZJ6099TBZqRhvDk6SPpCuaBft9IYSUH0s96dVIxBcT0T97izE1tohLLrerptRx7qD3e_eIMKVdUuli-sar5iSU6boAGGCgfYHB4flEyd/s800/inCollage_20200910_081951410+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKtd8ioPAXJjVRUtI_JBOSWqwQXzdrdxbhFFx8ZJ6099TBZqRhvDk6SPpCuaBft9IYSUH0s96dVIxBcT0T97izE1tohLLrerptRx7qD3e_eIMKVdUuli-sar5iSU6boAGGCgfYHB4flEyd/s320/inCollage_20200910_081951410+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p>Lunch was a lovely experience. Very tasty.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGVL1d_-brC1BP9RBf5Ajpk8uG-xf_LsoEv2ppNaKqY6y2u4KIfmODSuW_NMegslQgEMD8qCo0EIDmqy-rMsv_uuAY0thEpqsRVP-CJEtchyphenhyphenA4VAQTR1z68gQyccK1juOHc3zmLAf2NwG/s800/20200908_141415+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGVL1d_-brC1BP9RBf5Ajpk8uG-xf_LsoEv2ppNaKqY6y2u4KIfmODSuW_NMegslQgEMD8qCo0EIDmqy-rMsv_uuAY0thEpqsRVP-CJEtchyphenhyphenA4VAQTR1z68gQyccK1juOHc3zmLAf2NwG/s320/20200908_141415+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>The menu offers fresh produce from the grounds. I saw some plucking apples from a tree.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg842himPv_JYRe95Q38IrcBQ18AxKTIHbctl_-79TVw-EEdwtZFkazVU9U1wbB9abXOrfvDlFfRzU6SqjpPtry0QTudlh-fkddDopdJ4oiQ83qQNykh1exVXOWey_U5KHlkH3Thj1yLYP5/s800/20200908_134759+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg842himPv_JYRe95Q38IrcBQ18AxKTIHbctl_-79TVw-EEdwtZFkazVU9U1wbB9abXOrfvDlFfRzU6SqjpPtry0QTudlh-fkddDopdJ4oiQ83qQNykh1exVXOWey_U5KHlkH3Thj1yLYP5/s320/20200908_134759+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>The girls had spied the animals from the window view and we were off!</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzzkivbLm1XwBCy9KJf8c8JiMgenANqdlXpyhp_fmtncRYT_BQm93vArac3p_SfEnEZG3-TzSLR6wBd9U3zu-hQ4m1NWUUjXtI5woYvikvYItiJyXgRGMTHNahSj0IlPQ40axyozOpFPn/s800/inCollage_20200911_082543964+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzzkivbLm1XwBCy9KJf8c8JiMgenANqdlXpyhp_fmtncRYT_BQm93vArac3p_SfEnEZG3-TzSLR6wBd9U3zu-hQ4m1NWUUjXtI5woYvikvYItiJyXgRGMTHNahSj0IlPQ40axyozOpFPn/s320/inCollage_20200911_082543964+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p></p><p>These two are animal luvers.</p><p><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7VA-S4RcGYD8uagx83lZZljwpoJeW7lQNkbVOTovPqzdvSCEM7wAbK-a05rOZnODqrGv8cL2EcxiUAD4Nwx7_uH287NAMw3FxIpSdwDQTJcFPAfQagt3_9vgwcJjoNUGvooGM4g6CltQ/s800/inCollage_20200911_165548009+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7VA-S4RcGYD8uagx83lZZljwpoJeW7lQNkbVOTovPqzdvSCEM7wAbK-a05rOZnODqrGv8cL2EcxiUAD4Nwx7_uH287NAMw3FxIpSdwDQTJcFPAfQagt3_9vgwcJjoNUGvooGM4g6CltQ/s320/inCollage_20200911_165548009+%2528800x800%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>But we all agreed that the grounds were lovely. The season is about done but still...</p><p> <br /></p><p>The property hosts all kinds of gatherings from Farmer's Markets to weddings.</p><p></p><p>And a little souvenir to remind me of a lovely time with my two little garden party birdies<br /><br /></p>ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-73677848250804170912017-11-21T13:25:00.000-06:002017-11-21T13:25:34.246-06:00Now is the hour...<br />
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It is time to throw up the white flag and surrender. Perhaps I shall rise again to fight the good fight another day but until then...<br />
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I am molting!<br />
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All that hard work that chicks do, well, they need a few days (?) of downtime to restore their production levels and their fluffy good looks! In my case I suspect it will take more than a few days as the Rooster is heading into retirement and supervisor of the hen yard, that he is, he has some major revisions in mind! I think it was the thought of him sticking his beak in my coop that has triggered the molt! lol<br />
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The truth is that I have fallen behind on most fronts. My journal/planner has been reduced to penciled scribbles, notes and overflowing piles of ephemera. Thank goodness these new phones keep records of texts for what happened and when. ;^) I do plan to catch up and pretty them up. Just not sure when.<br />
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The one constant is art school 101. The kids come home with us Sunday and we do school Monday morning. I am just luving our new program!<br />
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It takes 3 hours total and we can expand any of the basic segments into THE project. We start with a timeline and add all kinds of interesting things to show where we came from, how parts of history influence art and where we are now. Heck, I'm learning lots as well.<br />
Then a short reminder of basic elements and art principles. The nature journal is their homeschooling daily journal and we do show and tell and just review sketching or how to draw a bird info. Then, RECESS! The artist of the month follows. Did you know Dr. Seuss was an arttist? The Project depends on what we want to focus on for the day and which they can work on while I get some kind of literature reading in.<br />
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I intend to keep this format in future years as we can go back over the time line and focus on different things and also build on what we have learnt. I am really quite pumped and find this even more exciting than the grand kiddies.<br />
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I had started an 'who am I?' journal at the beginning of the year. I think it was the start of trying to figure out my creative self and the journey has had some amazing revelatory twists and turns. I fully intend to hit this one hard in the year 2018. I have learnt so very much about myself.<br />
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I have had good intentions but realize that sewing just isn't going to happen. Perhaps the hiatus was necessary as I am starting to really yearn for sewing time and even bought a piece of quilting fabric while I was away. This winter will likely see only hand sewing and I did get an online class for free form embroidery that intrigues me.<br />
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Part of the learning was my fashion mission. I kinda felt this was vain and frivolous but creativity expressed in clothing reveals to others who I really am. I've been delighted to see how art principles apply just as effectively in the fashion world and overlap in many areas.<br />
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We have been delighted with our young contractor as we build our new home. His expertise and suggestions have made this such a fun project. He 'gets' my vision and the Rooster's budget!<br />
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We have been stockpiling pavers and the grand kiddies have been a tremendous help passing them down off the truck.<br />
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The property is quite pretty and unspoiled. The kiddies found a young pine that we've marked and it will be a worthy journal subject as we chronicle our time here and theirs. :)<br />
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We were comfortable to leave things in good hands as we took a trip out to see DD#1. We all watched Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House with Cary Grant and Myrna Loy! ;-O Hubby was all about having a meal ready for the working girl to come home to and I caught up on the art scene from her trip to Paris! She had an amazing dvd on the works in the Louvre. We had left in the first snowstorm of the year and came back to full blown winter. But also rested and refreshed for the move from the old farm to the new town.<br />
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I have been being creative. I can testify that creativity isn't just an art room or even an art class option. Embracing my 67 year old body and all the 'old rules' for what one can and cannot wear has required some creative clothing choices as I decide what I want to look like. There have been dozens of design decisions for the house. I have a pile of landscape books by my chair as the Rooster wants the landscape budget perfected. Come January 1st we will need to get creative as we pack up 40 some years of stuff and transition from the farm life to small town living. It won't be hard because every time we drive away from the property our smiles get bigger and bigger as we anticipate this new adventure.<br />
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And that brings me to goodbye. I have enjoyed my blog and chronicling my creative journey. I have grown and changed is more ways than even I realize. I am so looking forward to my Rooster's retirement and our new home, our new LIFE! I think this is a good place to end. I'm not sure that I want to nor even can leave blogland. But I won't be the country chick messing about with crafts under the bemused eyes of my farmer. We will be doing life differently but definitely creatively!<br />
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Thank you for reading and being a part of my story. Perhaps I'll see you in a book with a different title.<br />
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Blessings from elle<br />
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Every Monday I think about a blog post and every Friday I can't believe where the week went. Now I am really dismayed to find out exactly how much time has actually passed. It is not my intention to be one of those blogs that follow Alice down some rabbit hole!<br />
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My daily journal/planner has been reduced to scattered scraps of paper as things disappear. Not down holes but under piles of stuff. I can't say as this chaos makes creativity happen. Certainly not my style of creativity.<br />
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I left off with an art lesson at the art gallery. We are now back in school and I needed to do some kind of clean up. The Rooster wants the computer down and more accessible so I took it from my work area and replaced it with accessible marking material. Then the cleared space quickly refilled with 'possibles'! Piles of paper have shifted to piles of a curriculum which has me tremendously excited.<br />
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The Rooster's genealogy genes have surfaced and that's why he wants an accessible research tool. Knock, knock. A Ukrainian bee keeper brought his bees for a visit. Another learning experience for hubby as he tried to remember basic Ukrainian and the kiddies learnt about bees. We also got chicks and the grand kiddies have even gotten in on their chores.<br />
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And back to his roots we are going. The municipality honours the early Ukrainian settlers.<br />
We will be spending our sunset years in the little town of Sundown. That beautiful meadow the Rooster liked so much. The papers are in our hands and we have chatted with the neighbours. In fact we joined the line up for the Harvest Supper and met some more friendly people.<br />
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We have also signed with a young fellow to build us a small bi-level. He has offered some helpful changes and he is as anxious to get started as we are. I feel like we are on the same page and he understands our vision. Next step is a general meeting of drillers and diggers and line men so we can place everything on the site. It is unrealistic to anticipate every eventuality but we are doing our level to best to limit the 'we shoulda's!!!'.<br />
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So much of my creativity has been in tweaking the new house plan and figuring building placements and landscape generalities. Once the shovel goes into the ground I shall take a few breaths before turning thoughts to paint colours.<br />
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In the meantime I am continuing my style journey. I have my colours figured and the above is close but I need a bit softer. A very exciting few months is coming up as the team is helping us discover our individual style. This just resonates with me as I have been on the trial to discover me and the artist within. It stalled because, well, it is scary. awk! Will I like me? :) But the community is so supportive and we are all wanting answers. I'm excited as this will push the art 'me' out into the light a bit more. One lady suggested I had perkinality. That's from Spanky and Our Gang! I liked that. So am I a naturally classic perkinality or a classic perkinality naturally? lol <br />
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A style club member suggested I look up an art program for students and it has just been amazing. I blew the art budget and not on supplies. <a href="https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/"> Deep Space Sparkle</a> is an amazing resource. This isn't so much crafts as art. And fun. I want them (and me) to learn things. We study artists! And the themes are not just pumpkins and valentines. Specific lessons have about 7 different grade levels so I can simplify or step it up. It is also literature based and the local library is most helpful!<br />
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I have changed things up and the grand kiddies come back Sunday with us. Then Monday morning I have our breakfast, chores and plan for the day scheduled. I can take them back that afternoon or give their mother a longer break. I do things different from their mum and so this is my classroom and we do things my way. Much better. It also means I don't forget necessary supplies. :O<br />
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School begins with our traditional, "If you are happy and you know it... clap, stamp, shout... then your art is gonna show it!" Dog may have followed them to school but was not included in the seating plan!<br />
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We then start with filling out a 6' time line on kraft paper where we added the first cave art and we'll end with current artists. I have broken the 10 months into 10 main art periods, 1 artist per month. <br />
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Second period is an art element for the month or an art principle. We are starting with a dot that goes for a walk- a line. Sparkle has lists of lessons focusing on line. The cave drawings are all about line.<br />
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Then we drag out our nature journals. We will focus on trees but the kids do this everyday at home and are making art tables and collecting bugs in jars, feathers and such for winter study! I just keep the journals moving along. Science and all is their mother's job.<br />
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Our artist this month is Wasily Kandinsky. I like his work and I don't know about the kids but I am learning lots. He is Russian and the first abstract artist to get recognition. I am hoping the story book, The Noisy Paint Box, gets here before next Monday. Though there is youtube! lol<br />
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Our main project is where we get messy and make a related big project. Crumpled kraft paper replicates cave walls.<br />
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Their mum has asked we include a folktale so I have a list and try to get that in while they work. If not we can do it after lunch!<br />
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The yard, garden, and fruit trees have been amazing. Kinda makes us wonder why we want to leave. Then we had another wind storm and more shingles blew off the barn! So we rolled up our sleeves for clean up and went right on downsizing!<br />
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I have been trying to revive my flagging baking skills! Gluten free scones need lots of work but were edible, at least when warm. I shall have to use my creative skills to tweak the recipe! The cookies worked! The wee town has a small post office and that is it. We are 'going back to the land'! sort of. <br />
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And finally I am going to have to get creative with time. The Rooster hasn't retired yet but we are glued at the hip when he is home so I need to be thinking how I can manage my blog life in the future.<br />
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So as the gals say in the style club comments and suggestions welcome!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-4895985123948245392017-07-28T12:49:00.001-05:002017-07-28T12:51:07.736-05:00Creative Instruction<br />
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Art 101 The grand kiddies are home schooled. Their mother and I have a vision for the art program. It is not about doing crafts which does not thrill me at all. So I totally am on board with the art program including art history, nature studies/journaling, techniques and Understanding. We all are learning as we go along. A new year is approaching and the ideas are rolling in. When I heard that Pablo Picasso was being featured at The Winnipeg Art Gallery, <a href="http://wag.ca/"> The WAG</a> , I did some research and thought we need to do this! I have coveted a big gallery experience for them and kinda thought they might be a bit young. The youngest, 5, did indeed think so as there wasn't a lot of colour in his palette and there were a lot of sketches which were hung at an adult's eye level. :[ But we all enjoyed it so very much and learnt LOTS!<br />
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It is a very big experience for little art students and was totally kid friendly. <br />
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I am learning right along with my students. We knew not to touch. I was reading the questions specifically for kids when Josh sat down on the platform. Photos with no flash are okay. A photo opportunity!!! I 'felt' someone come to stand behind me as I talked about art to the kids and got my camera ready and the photo taken. You now see a NO! NO! The nice security man listened and smiled and then told me the platform is a buffer and not to be touched either! oops. But he was very nice as were all the staff.<br />
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Incidentally this is where understanding comes in. Picasso was a master class artist and could do remarkably life like portraits by the time he was 14 years old. But his intense passion was to do more than paint likenesses. He wanted to paint what HE saw and what HE felt. Above is a portrait of him, his wife, and his son. Can you see three faces? He spent most of his 91 years trying to unlearn the traditions and learn to paint like a child. That resonates with me because if I want I can just use my camera to record images. Portraying what I see and feel is an whole 'nother matter altogether.<br />
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The kids centre was wonderful. In fact some adults tried things as well. Framed glass was available to trace one's friends and make art. Josh did Jolina and Eliana did me!<br />
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Then Josh got very busy. We had spent time talking about lines and shape on a small painting we'd seen and he was replicating it from memory. I was SO impressed. He ran off to check and came back and confirmed it was the same! ;^)<br />
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Picasso was very prolific and worked in many mediums. Jolina liked the pottery and plates best as they had more colour. I had known that he also did collage, my and Eliana's favourite! <br />
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After a lovely roof top lunch and the sculpture garden we went to the permanent gallery. Perhaps we should have gone there first at it portrays the history of art. We will definitely be returning after we have studied that a bit more.<br />
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Eliana just lighted up when she saw the art supplies in the gift shop. Jolina had a wish list as well. Josh went for big works of art and surprisingly the jewelry! He learned about big numbers! :/ But I wanted 'souvenirs' that would further our studies. These were for sharing but the 9 magnets are reminders but very easy for Jolina to copy. The wee puzzle helps Eliana stop and <i>see</i> all the details. The cards will provide details for Josh and also familiarize them all with artists and their works. The book is a treat. Very instructive and interactive, finishing with two sheets of collage parts. I'll photocopy them for the young artists to practice with. ( and me ,too) I just may have blown the art budget for the first trimester but...<br />
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Interestingly enough creativity overlaps into many areas of our life. I am trying to find creative ways to clothe myself. I bought some fashion books as well as art books. I was amazed by Timeless Beauty which uses art as examples of how to create beautiful profiles and silhouettes! It will spend as much time in the art room as it will my sewing room and closet! And Mona Winks is a delightfully short but entertaining explanation of various museums which favour the certain eras. You kinda feel like you are there and he is a hoot! <br />
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I have learned that grey is a good neutral for me and silver is such a great accessory. I had thought glitter and metallics were for the young girly girls. No! It adds such highlights to our aging bodies. I am a believer and I may not be a girly girl but I can sure be a senior with sparkle! Now to find the perfect purse so I can spark some creativity! The museum silk scarves were way beyond my budget, even with creative refiguring! lol<br />
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Garden wise we have been trying to get everything lovely for next year and the new owners. This year the blooms have been remarkable both on the trees and shrubs as well as the perennials. This has been more practical instruction as I observe the length of time for the trees to reach maturity as well asthe expansion tendencies of shrubs and perennials. I'm taking note of favourites, (green /white variegation's) and pleasing groupings. Maintenance levels are also dully noted! And I don't think we'll be having any vines other than clematis. The Rooster is right! If they were once well behaved, they have left that stage far behind! I am kinda excited to leave this one in good shape and turn to making another creation.<br />
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Instruction is always good, even constructive criticism. It just helps us be that much more creative!<br />
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Summer should be spent in a comfy chair, on a deck by cool running water with some nice cold lemonade close at hand.<br />
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Not the case here by any means as we clock up the miles scouring the highways and byways and then returning to tackle the near and far corners of our current yard.<br />
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First up, the Rooster has fallen in love with 5 acres of meadow in a wee town. Just houses, 2 churches (graveyards), a community hall and a post office in some one's porch. But it is looking most promising! The site is a lush wildflower meadow and the trees/bush are on the perimeter. It has what us flatlanders call a hill! lol See those round bales on it! That would be a good place for a house. Which leads me to my first creative endeavour that doesn't involve any of my messy supplies.<br />
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As a young fiancee, my Rooster promised me a new house! It just hasn't been something I have held him to but he can't help mentioning that it may take 50 years but... We'll see. Way too many options but I do know what we like and how we actually do life. So from 3 plans to a few tweaks on the favourite and then will be the tally!<br />
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Since the actual house plan went fairly smoothly I began to think about the outside. I did take a landscape course way back when. I have managed to save the best resources and went to hunt them from the depths of the book closet! Oh, FUN!!! This will give us lots of things to talk about during those cold winter months. The trick will be to contain our enthusiasm to match our energy and resources!<br />
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My very favourite book is Outside the Not so Big House. I am putting all kinds of sticky notes on the page edges! I do like the 'not so big' concept. The Rooster is particularly interested in the maintenance aspect! lol <br />
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While our house is sold we will maintain the yard until we have our own place secured. So we have been making sure all the grass is cut and trimmed. Sadly the young trees that were to protect the big barn roof didn't survive the winter/spring turn over, except one (?), but everything else is lush and almost too bountiful.<br />
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Remember the blue coop? That was from that landscape course brainstorming! And it is off in a far corner! :/<br />
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I am still thoroughly enjoying the 40+ style club. This month is colour and we are encouraged to get creative with our neutrals and our colour combinations. I am a cool winter, and a low to medium contrast. I do have an odd pull to warm colours and since colour can be complicated I wondered if this gal, <a href="http://www.prettyyourworld.com/thecolorbreezesystem.html">ColorBreeze</a>, might have something to add. She bases her concept on Albert Munsell's colour tree which totally resonates with me as I like his colours.<br />
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Wouldn't this make a great colouring page for the grand kiddies!<br />
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Another fascinating fashion tool is beauty bundles! Since I adore making up vignettes, this totally captivates me. Who knew one could make an whole outfit around choosing a few items from a beauty bundle. Pick your favourite neutral and get creative! I don't have a lot of red so scooped up some beads to make some creative accessories!<br />
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At the bridal shower we attended over the weekend they had props for taking fun photos. The girls picked their favourite beauty bundles!<br />
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And of course their mother is planning for next year's home school curriculum and wants a staff meeting with the art department! moi! Jolina (5) just had a birthday and wanted art supplies. While I drove her home she was busy opening things and trying them out! She has been my keenest art student and her official school start is this fall so I need to come up with lots of creative projects.<br />
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And one last photo to remind us all to stop and smell the roses even when summer is at its busiest and most creative! pst! Those are lilies and smell heavenly! The white roses are way at the end and the very last ones beat the lilies hands down for fragrance! :)ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-11502983659522975432017-06-30T12:13:00.000-05:002017-06-30T12:37:22.004-05:00Embracing white and red<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have just had an amazing week. No! No news on the housing front. I am reconciling to another winter here. But...<br />
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Before I reconciled that, I consoled myself with playing around with OOTD's which are outfits of the day. In my case that is pretty casual.. I wore a comfy outfit all day and when I went to post it to the<a href="http://40plusstyle.com/"> 40+ style club</a> private FB page I realized I hadn't felt uplifted. Hmm, why not? My conclusion was that it was primarily a warm palette and I am a cool winter. What we wear does affect how we feel. You know the motto- Dress for Success! Then I got to making my ootd's in neutrals. Stone/beige is tricky. All white is a stretch for this messy gal. But greys ...<br />
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This could be my look! Now to add some colour, but not piles as too much colour seems to overwhelm me.<br />
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Here are the details I posted:<br />
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Ready or not! Momentous week. OOTD had me working with neutrals.
Colour I have a handle on. Contrast I get, sort of. Value even in
quilting is my struggle. So low value contrast causes me angst! Ditched
all black. Not too smart because I just eliminated a lovely
distinguishing line. edgy, Tracy? Light neutrals and a hint of soft femininity, Sally. ( 'member I wanna be sweet). Guess that means I load up on white cause beige is tricky <span class="text_exposed_show">for
me since I am reconciled to not being a warm winter. lol So what
cubby hole did I stash all the tints in? grey- silver and all the
lovely other light to medium greys. duh!<br /> My style as it continues to
evolve: A- amiable, red is one of the colours that draws people
in.(learned that in public speaking) Full out red and white is more
contrast than I want/need. Therefore, A- is for accessories! A little
dab will do you! And they don't have to scream like a scarlet letter.
oye! red running shoes, Autumn <span class="_47e3 _5mfr" title="wink emoticon"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/f57/1/16/1f609.png" width="16" /><span class="_7oe">;)</span></span>
B- backgrounds, my light and going to be versatile and interesting
neutrals! yay! C- creativity shown with accessories on my background
canvas (note the c) and my soon to be revived sewing skills! (help Deborah)<br />
Hope I am not unrealistically optimistic (tis my nature/style) but I
have managed this month to somewhat gather and corral all the galloping
and wildly plunging ponies in my personal style stable and head through
the colour gate for July! whoo hoo <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=551409076&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A1300995399931840%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/ruth.essex?fref=mentions">Ruth Essex</a> Gosh, Canada has a birthday and EVERYTHING is red and white especially this weekend! ha, I'll be right in style. <br />
I have included my neutrals in the comments. Note this isn't so much
about styling- just figuring my backdrop. Get out your red pencils all
you 40+ers!</span><br />
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is what I would hope is more stone than that common pink beige. Even
with some accessorizing with colour it is pretty blah.</span></span><br />
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black with white spots is very different from white with black spots!</span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I had this fabric in my considerable stash and thought hmmm. Not flowers. I am not a floral person and turns out flowers/prints relate best on gals with lots of highlights (texture to their hair). I am light and sleek. I hadn't known that but I have never been much for prints, especially small prints. This fabric shows lots of colour tint options and some edgy X's to bump things up from blah.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I just LUV, LUV, LUV! my IKEA shower curtain. Lots of white, some smooshy, watercoloury, tints that are a light/medium value, and that lovely black line! BINGO!</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">The topic for 40plusstyle club in July is colour and I must admit that Ruth Essex has so changed my perceptions with her insight into the looks we put up on the site. She tells us why or why not it works. So helpful and now she is doing the master class for this month. Here is a<a href="https://www.facebook.com/40PlusStyle/videos/1595237067155815/"> video </a>I snagged to show you why I think July is gonna be a red letter month! If this link doesn't work it can be viewed on the public FB page- https://www.facebook.com/40PlusStyle</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">S0... OOTD and accessorizing. I need a red statement necklace. Actually, I am pretty pumped. Home decor, personal clothing style and a focus for my fibre arts and even my jewelry making justification (all those beads but no big red ones) is all starting to make sense. I'm a little bit, well, maybe a lot, ADD when it comes to colours and style so all this understanding could be a good anchor. Looks like I really have something to celebrate!</span>ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-72852509660545095232017-06-26T15:49:00.003-05:002017-06-26T15:50:52.871-05:00Long time, no see...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sometimes it just marches along and other times there is a big missed step and...<br />
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My phone crashed. It is my main communication device. It is my phone, my camera, and my Internet connection for all things in the cyber world. Not necessarily a complicated fix, or so I thought. I just went in to get a new phone at the old office; different brand as this was twice in less than a year. They are the 'new' office and can't help me. Our provincial telecommunications network was bought out by a bigger national network and they had to pass some of the customers on to a third network. So I had to go to a bigger centre where the old office still functioned. Guess who got caught in the crack??? :/ You wouldn't think removing a red flag from my old and first choice network would be too hard. It took 5-7 working days to put me back where I had never wanted to leave! grrrr! But I have a new phone and the learning curve seems manageable. I think!<br />
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We found a perfect place to retire. Lovely piece of land in a small town. We found a plan for a modest home. I got kinda excited and began planning my playroom! Seems the 7 people on the title were not all aware of the sale and definitely not in agreement. So while they squabble we have moved on. vbsigh<br />
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The weather has actually been rather cold and miserable but the flowers seem to luv it. Amazing blossoms this year. The Rooster kept up with the grass but I think we'll be taking an hiatus from traveling the country to staying home this long weekend and weeding flower beds!<br />
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I had all my garments for the summer capsule ready to go and only posted one before the crash. I was so behind. Then I was busy catching up with all the gals and one comment got me thinking. I have been learning LOTS with the challenges but not really identifying my own style. So rather than catch up I'm going to finish the month with favourite OOTD, outfits of the day. I'll start with ABC's- Approachable, Basic and a small c creative. If home decor is a good base for identifying style I like a more neutral background and lots of vignettes. So I'm thinking monochromatic clothes and make it personal and eye popping with contrasting accessories which can show off my creativity. I'm thinking sewing totes, and making jewelry.<br />
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The grand kiddies have been busy doing year end field trips so we haven't done too much art. A visit to Lower Fort Garry was on the agenda. All but one of our kids did volunteer work at the fort where they dressed in period costumes. So the kiddies were right up to speed and interested.<br />
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They could chose an activity after the tour and they chose drill as a new North West Mounted Police recruit. Hilarious! I am waiting for DD's photos but these young kids hardly know their left from their right! They had red jackets and wooden rifles and a stiff young Sergeant who kept yelling "chaos, chaos" ! Good thing this particular military stone fort never actually saw any battles!<br />
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The longest day of summer has slipped by. Time to smell the roses while they are blooming.<br />
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I think I am also ready to get into formation. My playrooms haven't seen much of me. I know the drill but should settle down and quit fixating and fussing on where we'll be going and just march along however long it may take. Right. Right. Right, Left, Right!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-3517709789480557832017-06-08T13:41:00.000-05:002017-06-08T16:37:25.711-05:00The Sweet Spot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time to go back and visit with DD#1. I have eaten all my candied ginger!<br />
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But other sweet things are happening!<br />
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I did gain 2 pounds last month. Might have been all the sweet things that I did/ate while away. I have been using my Fitbit and one kind lady says muscle weighs more than fat but unfortunately I didn't walk <b><i>that</i></b> much. But I have discovered that I can rotate around the dining room table as I think. Way better than sitting in my comfy chair with a cup of coffee!<br />
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With the Rooster's retirement looming on the calendar, I have been trying to up my at home/chore/casual look. The 40+ gals are wonderfully helpful but I don't see make up, hair up-do's, and accessorizing as part of my shuffle, yawn, and sip coffee morning routine even if there are classier chicks out there. Ha! I will perhaps give it some thought as I rotate around the table while my dearie enumerates the day's projects. <br />
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But the club did have an eye opening video on using scarves. Did you know that wetting a scarf and putting it around your neck instantly lowers your core temperature. !!!<br />
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But it would be good to perk myself up with some colour at my face. The small square silky scarf! Easy Peasy! Next will be to see if I actually dare to whip out for the mail dressed like this! When is one the right age to not care what the neighbours think! sheesh! Well, no sooner <strike>said</strike> typed than one came knocking and apparently my new look made little impression on him. He only had eyes for the Rooster's old tractor! lol<br />
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But just think what the effect would be on my art!<br />
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uh. oh! Now I have to find a beret for messy hair days! lol<br />
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I'm still trying to find good cheap paper for the grandkiddies nature journals. I did find finger painting paper at the dollar store but it is pretty shiney! My grand students arrive tomorrow to spend the weekend. We'll have lots to study as they are available for hire on the yard! They have a long Lego wish list! lol <br />
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We are going back to recheck the property we liked to see if it still has a sweet savour. It will also be to count stones. The yard area seemed to have a number of significant number of challenges for a lawnmower!<br />
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Looking forward to a sweet weekend! ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-41909478701684722122017-06-05T08:00:00.000-05:002017-06-05T08:00:32.746-05:00Finding Gold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The summer challenge is up for the 40+ style club and I'm hoping to incorporate some gold but I really need to focus on my casual wardrobe. I learnt lots about accessories last month so I can definitely bump up my casual look with them. Now I need my Eliana to help me find some gold sneakers!<br />
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The new owners of the farm have put it back to its black state but I expect it to be a canola golden yellow colour this summer.<br />
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I believe we've managed to mow down all the yellow dandelions. Gee, I do not like those long stalks with the seed heads but the flocks of gold finches seem to enjoy them.<br />
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The grand kiddies need to include a nature journal in their school curriculum so their mum (DD#2) and I are trying to find the right format so that in their golden years they can relive some memories.. We are leaning to a clip board for the studies and store them in binders. Now to find a good paper. <br />
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We had hoped to get a small acreage in Tolstoi, Manitoba. Wouldn't living in a town named after a famous author be so cool for a blog called To Tell a Story! pure gold!!! Tolstoi used a lot of the proceeds from his books to help with emigration. We haven't given up hope of finding something in this area. The Rooster would like to be more involved with his Ukrainian roots and this is the area they first settled in. There are heritage sites and an Ukrainian Festival nearby. Hope the map manages to stay together until we strike the mother lode!<br />
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And we did find a nugget while traipsing all over one property. Deer are a mixed blessing especially in a garden but perhaps this wee fella could be persuaded to move to the corners and leave the homestead to the new settlers! Here is hoping!!!<br />
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I also hope we are all looking forward to a golden summer! :)<br />
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It really does feel like I've been dragging stuff around in my prospecting quest.<br />
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DD#1 and I had a marvelous time hunting up the things she had listed on her to-do list! It took a bit to get her to take her clothes off, ahem; but once we got her into that change room the sales gal and I undated her with all kinds of options and now she has a pretty exciting wardrobe!<br />
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I suspect her favourite outfit was the Canada sweat shirt. She is dressed for Canada Day and all our birthday celebrations!<br />
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We got all that done the morning/day I flew in. My fitbit clocked 8 miles! I was wonked but pleased.<br />
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Early next morning we checked her in for day surgery on her sinuses. Among other things, she cannot breath through her nose nor taste nor smell. When they wheeled her back I was sure we needed some kind of red alert but she is a trooper and 2 hours later I got her back to the hotel and we both collapsed!<br />
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We spent a quiet day in the room, me running room service (Yay for Timmies!) and Laura trying to get comfortable.<br />
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Next morning we headed off to her home for the next week. She shouldn't lift so I'm the packie! Maybe we shouldn't have shopped so much!!! Only problem was I slipped on some water in the grocery store aisle getting groceries for the week and my ankle knew it! So we both shared the couch and watched old movies!<br />
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Back to Edmonton for her follow up and it was a very rainy, miserable trip. My brother and sister in law greeted us with candles as trees were down and power was out!<br />
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My plane flew out the next evening so we thought to kill some time with a few odds and ends at the BIG mall. I didn't know I needed Royal Dalton dishes. I thought I was safe in there while she added to her tea cup collection. LUV!!!<br />
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Expensive chocolate is wasted on the grand kiddies. So I got expensive cookies. lol<br />
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I did strike some gold in my shopping. I was looking for purses and not shown is my lovely neutral backpack purse. My dishes are awaiting a new kitchen which hasn't quite arrived yet as the Rooster didn't get the place we were hoping for so we are still prospecting. Hopefully there is more gold ' in them thar hills!'.<br />
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In the mean time we'll keep looking!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-49256370445082032572017-05-17T07:00:00.000-05:002017-05-17T07:00:31.292-05:00Travelling Faster!<br />
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Well, I was flying so fast I was gonna beat my DD#1 to the airport. She was arriving on Wednesday and I was headed to the airport for Tuesday 7:00 am flight! That means getting up WAY too early!<br />
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I didn't actually wear the hat on mother's day but the challenge on 40+ style was hats! I'm not sure it actually fits. Now I see it, I think I'll pass it to Eliana or Jolina! <br />
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DD and I are going shopping right after my plane lands. We have been texting back and forth as to basic wardrobe choices. We have a plan and a very BIG mall to cruise!<br />
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On the house hunting front...<br />
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I have hopes that the Rooster will have reached the end of the trail before I return!<br />
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In the meantime, I am dreaming up a hobby room! The blank squares are areas that don't really interest me like the kitchen! lol<br />
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I had thought to get Nina dusted off and make a tote for the trip but she isn't happy I have been neglecting her. It has been too long and I couldn't locate my manual to understand exactly what she wanted tweaked! sew... no tote! Besides I am showing Nina the new playroom plans. Maybe I can mollify her with packing up, reorganizing, and promises! Here's hoping that I'm no longer flying ahead of the reality checks!!!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-80349898299791026902017-05-12T16:42:00.000-05:002017-05-12T16:42:18.857-05:00A bit of journalling!<br />
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It is that time of year- graduations!<br />
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So this is not my own journaling which has been reduced to penciled entries. :{<br />
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So here follows a brief selection of photos. I used a heavy scrapbook paper for the cover and a narrow duct tape to reinforce the spine. The inside paper is a pad of medium weight kraft paper I got and wished I'd got the other pads. Super useful for homemade journals so I'll be looking for a roll of the stuff as the grand kiddies need nature journals for next year. This journal just has one signature.<br />
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The young fellow's favourite colour is red so...<br />
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His graduation present is a trip for he and his teacher (mother), from his principal (father).<br />
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His brother graduated last year.<br />
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I have tried to incorporate his likes.<br />
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He is a great reader...<br />
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and a hard worker!<br />
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I have tried to leave lots of space for his own thoughts.<br />
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And of course lots of pockets for memorabilia. <br />
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Making these journals is so much fun and no matter how busy I like to do them. Now to get ready to add some more to my own journal as I get ready to travel again!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-57873010196154350492017-05-04T13:40:00.002-05:002017-05-04T13:43:24.934-05:00Travelling fast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I seem to be having to pack a lot and we haven't even found a place to move to yet!<br />
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I got to use my new wardrobe planning skills for the annual weekend retreat. I didn't chose a neutral but just went with my favourite burgundy combos. You know, not many actually notice that you are wearing the same skirt! lol My best look is medium values and monochromatic colour schemes. So easy! I will be adding the accent colours for the neutrals with accessories.<br />
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The fashion site is focusing on accessories this month. I had no idea shoes and belts were accessories. I have always worn earrings but even they need 'bumping up' so it'll be an enlightening month. Most of these accessories except for purse and shoes comes from the thrift shop. I had never even looked in their accessory section before. :O<br />
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I will be traveling to Edmonton, a major city, to be with my DD#1 who is facing surgery for the first time in her life. I'm the blankie and chicken soup brigade. We will arrive the day before and spend it shopping. She wants me to keep her from her favourite pastime- books and chocolates, and focused on replenishing her wardrobe. I now have 'skills' so I'll be happy to usher her into the change room, confiscate her garments, and send in all the possibles. So fun and it'll be her money we spend and not the Roosters! lol She wants, navy, grey and natural (taupe) to be her neutrals and the colour to be burgundy. I am <i>only</i> on the look out for a burgundy purse. Here is hoping!<br />
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We are still traveling all over the place looking for the perfect spot.
Timing will be everything! A smaller barn at this place but tons
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In the mean time, I need to travel around the flower beds. After a yes/no/maybe so, we seem to be settling into YES! Its Spring!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-46390107531510281322017-04-26T16:51:00.002-05:002017-04-26T16:57:17.555-05:00Lists and piles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The spring weather turned cold and rainy and then we had snow warnings. Now we are waiting for sun and warm temperatures. <br />
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In the midst of gosh awful weather we have been keeping real estate appointments and exploring back roads looking for property. We can certainly identify the low spots in the country!<br />
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Rubber boots and something stylish under the parka are working but when the sun comes out I am hoping to have upped the fashion statement!<br />
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I am trying to not let DD#2's book piles get too far ahead of me. Just when I think I'm wasting time I come across one that needs to go in the discard pile or maybe the wait until ... pile.<br />
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Today was Art 101 in my kitchen as their parents had an appointment. I really do need a better wet room space as we made such a mess!<br />
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Turns out the appointment is for tomorrow so guess who are spending the night!!!<br />
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Now I do have a few deadlines on my list. A travel journal for a young fellow who graduates next month. I need to have it finished as we will take it when we head off on our annual DL retreat which is pending, weather permitting! Oye, I need a list of what to take.<br />
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As anyone can see, the list keeps piling up!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-6357911601063435692017-04-10T14:00:00.000-05:002017-04-10T14:12:11.328-05:00A lab experiment!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Scored a lab coat at the thrift shop. Hopefully it gets lots of colourful slops on it because I just sent 26 garments to the varage site. Downsizing! They were either black, no longer useful or just not flattering. I am experimenting with lighter colours and flattering fit! <br />
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It was a bad idea when I downsized my sewing patterns. Studying my flattering fit suggestions, I can think of 3 patterns right off the top of my wooden head that I should have kept. The fabric store I visited in the city was not friendly/helpful last time so after last week's excursion I am thinking was my final visit. They turned the pattern cabinets to face the sales counter and they find the patterns for you when they aren't busy! :/ Anyway, I have been calling around and the patterns I want are gonna be easiest to get online. No wonder brick and mortar stores go out of business. One fabric store didn't even carry patterns! ??? <br />
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To console myself I stopped at a brick and mortar quilt shop who encouraged and supported my rant. Therefore...<br />
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My excuse was I need a new purse (red) so this would be easier than explaining the leather purchase! Some story, huh? They also had a vest pattern but it was similar to the one I actually kept. I am so frugal. snort! The Sari yarn will be for bracelets which I really want to be part of my personal style. <br />
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I did also get a fit bit! The Rooster is checking it at the end of my day and I have joined, after some excruciating back and forth messaging, a group from my style club who are dressing for style while they literally downsize!<br />
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We'll see how this experiment works out! But I can't just stand around sipping water. It is STEPS that count! The race is ON!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-36670175429434386412017-04-04T15:39:00.001-05:002017-04-04T15:43:18.876-05:00Spring Song<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About two days ago it started getting noisy around here. I don't need another hobby so I was resisting looking. But last night I knew the little guy was in the tree behind my bedroom window! Big puffy chest. ???<br />
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This morning I went out to hang up the bedding on the line. Ah, a robin! Of course, they like to nest in that old potting shed and sit in the trees! I can put away the bird book. phew!<br />
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And whereas I need rubber boots to stand at the clothes line, (lowest place on the yard, I think); it is probably time to start thinking about spring chores<br />
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But I have been on a bit of a tangent. AGAIN! I have been 'analyzing' my clothes. TOO much information! I thought I had it just about licked when it was dropped into my screen that the colour of our hair, eyes and skin 'greatly' influences our clothing choices. I knew through colour season analysis that I was a winter (circa 1975) and I knew aging dulls things a bit. But I was kinda thrown of my main tangent trail into a side eddy when I realized just how much my colouring has changed (2017). I am mostly neutral- dark brown hair is totally silver now, brown eyes are a dull hazel and my skin has never been shiny and colourful. So I am neutral dominant and light valued. I do best in a monochromatic colour scheme in a mid range and with a light bright thrown in or perhaps an analogous palette which I really do luv! Can you here me yip yipping? I SEE says the blind man. Makes sense to me! And if you think monochromatic is boring- check out<a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2016/12/12-months-12-outfits-in-brown-based.html"> the vivienne files</a><br />
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My styling for our house sale has gone to a neutral background with a monochromatic colour for major pieces and pops of soft accent colours! I luv it! I feel validated! <br />
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It also explains my monochromatic flower beds!<br />
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This should directly impact my creative art journey. Knowing what I know I'll be able to eliminate a lot of impulse spending and add some great art! <br />
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Whoo hoo! I'll be springing into action and singing a new song! <br />
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Not a sign of a flower or anything pink outside on this spring day, but I am feeling pink!<br />
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The master bedroom was styled for showing and pink predominates. The walls are a warm grey, BM Grey Owl. If I have to paint another bedroom I'd chose Edgecomb but the difference is slight. The pink is kinda peachy which is well, just peachy! lol<br />
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I luv shelves and I have collected just about everything that is pink and has sentimental meaning in this not so public place. The Roosters side of the room is a bit more masculine and has his stuff. Mine, is well, kinda cluttered more than styled. But it makes me almost blush as I sit and look around. ;^)<br />
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The only other pink in the house is all my red transfer ware and my ruby glass. Any houses we have looked at will accomodate just about all the furniture we have but this china cabinet is in jeopardy. But I can't quite let it go. awe, maybe I'll get a really, really big master bedroom! :0<br />
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I have been playing catch-up with my planner/journals. Lots has been happening and I'm thankful for my phone camera for keeping me up to date! How convenient that I'm into a pink section! <br />
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The last post had me sharing a colour wheel by Janice Riggs at The Vivienne Files. I thought I had my core colours nailed down but then she posted <a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2017/03/how-to-accent-khaki-and-denim-with-softer-colors.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheVivienneFiles+%28The+Vivienne+Files%29">this capsule wardrobe inspired by Art</a>! It features Khaki and a bit more colour. I like!<br />
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But then she posted<a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2017/03/how-to-wear-denim-and-khaki-with.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheVivienneFiles+%28The+Vivienne+Files%29"> this one </a>this morning. YES!!! I'd down play the denim and bump up the grey and khaki as my neutrals. With the light white/cream, I'll use pink and green and add an aqua. But this is definitely coming together for me. <grin><br /></grin><br />
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I don't intend to turn this into a fashion blog but as my story unfolds, I need to embrace who I am. My face is actually quite red as I take selfies of myself and then actually share them. But it has helped me become comfortable in my own (pink) and aging skin. And my skin reveals that I've had a few bumps and bruises, a few crisises, a few kids and spent some time out in the sun! I am not photogenic and avoid having my picture taken. But here is the thing- if I/you can forget about the camera lens and just let go of any intentions of looking a certain way and are just ourselves, (ie. HAPPY) and feeling good about ourselves, then we'll become more photogenic. This is true! Ask me how I know!!! ;^)<br />
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We set rules for ourselves. These rules are not necessarily bad but when they are never revised they become archaic laws. My wardrobe rules needed revising and should better reflect who I am today. <br />
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It has always surprised me the amount of pink I've collected in my fabric stash. It has taken me a while to break the rule that 'mature women' who aren't the romantic, flowery type can DO pink! Time for me to get rebellious!<br />
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The grand kiddies are coming today so I need to get some art stuff out. I may include pink! Every time I do Art 101 with the grand kiddies we begin by singing, "If you're happy and you know, clap your hands, if... 3X, then your ART is gonna show it! " Absolutely true!<br />
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If I decorate my home to reflect the Rooster and me. If I wear clothes that make me feel like ME. If I use the fabric I have subconsciously collected. If I make art that makes me smile. If I relax when someone takes my picture. If I am authentic. Then I can concentrate on smelling the roses, which of course, will be pink!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-17144951411780298472017-03-29T16:28:00.000-05:002017-03-29T16:28:36.098-05:00A window of opportunity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are still wearing our jackets and I did wear my rubber boots to hang up some bedding on the clothes line. But we are well on our way to seeing the last of the snow and the first of the green shoots.<br />
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An incredibly busy time. I have been styling the house for sale. I gave away the kids bunk beds to the grand kiddo for his room makeover and I'm pleased they fit well in his space. I 'edited' a lot of the grand kiddies toys and old clothes from the closet and have reclaimed that closet for my newly burgeoning wardrobe. I am storing all the darks- blacks, browns and jackets in there.<br />
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In amongst the busyness I returned a couple of things I'd ordered online from theBay and as I was strolling around...<br />
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I saw two key items that were on my newly focused to-buy list! I'm not sure I made any headway on that particular deal but I did enjoy the change of pace as I just strolled along and looked in the shop windows. I now have a trendy but feminine bomber jacket and ballet flats that are apparently as flattering and versatile as they are fashionable. And on sale! I think I'll be good till fall now! <br />
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I got the basement all spiffed up by Thursday. phew The showing was for Friday morning. Then my company for the weekend arrived in the afternoon. The guest room was definitely ready! We didn't spend a lot of time laying around though.<br />
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We were out and about and Sunday night we changed guests. We brought back the grand kiddies and their mum for an early start Monday morning. It is spring break! We headed off to see the big city and check out their views. <br />
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The Children's Museum is wonderful and fully interactive.<br />
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In amongst all this activity we have been viewing properties for sale. There are a lot of options. I thought one was THE one but a second look revealed it was a capital P Project! Maybe not! I have a new favourite now and first viewing is a phone call away. It is exhausting even though I am 'only' mentally fitting all my stuff into the new layouts! My Rooster studies all the structural details while I redecorate and plant flowers! LOL<br />
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I have a pile of hemming on the sewing table and a tunic pattern to track down. The 40+Style Club is revamping some of the scheduling as we all become acquainted and try new things. I am learning so much but I am also looking forward to a slower pace and settling into a gentler learning curve! Seems like the softer colours work well for me.<br />
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This colour wheel could work. The black would be a slice for a skirt, the grey my main neutral and the green my second. Pink as my colour and I'd throw in an aqua. White is the light neutral. This makes shopping SO much easier!<br />
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I have not spent much time in my art room other than prep for Art 101 with the kiddos! But here is one page in the planner. I need to expand this as the style club members want to add a health and wellness thread. Heck, I am all for upping the exercise and tweaking my food choices. One gal showed me her planner spread sheet so I had to show her 'my' spreadsheet. lol <br />
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So that is a peek into the window of my world. But my windows will definitely be changing as we have sold our farm and the paperwork is beginning. Now to find that new window to look out!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-18738533630754848162017-03-20T10:00:00.000-05:002017-03-20T10:58:32.888-05:00Spring is Trending<br />
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We have been having some crazy weather and more is coming tonight. Cold and the new driveway is willing to accept vehicles. Warm- not so much. The snow and slush that has mixed with new gravel is making life very interesting. :{ So I have mixed feelings about the warm weather! <br />
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I DO luv Pantone's colour palette for spring. I actually have a number of them in my closet and definitely in my fabric stash. <br />
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Hot pink is definitely on trend but I'm embracing pale dogwood, myself! With lots of greenery thrown in.<br />
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And then there are stripes. I haven't met a stripe that hasn't made me smile. I scored the Coldwater Creek jacket at the thrift shop! :)<br />
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I am enjoying the group of fashionistas at the 40+Style Club. We learn and we post photos of the daily challenges using our capsule grouping. It makes for a busy day taking photos and then a quick upload on the weekdays of the challenge. That is one week of learning and gathering a core of about a dozen articles of clothing, shopping, or shopping our closet. Then ten days of posting, with one week of socializing (and showing off the also rans)! I should get faster at this as I progress. The ladies are most encouraging and last week I got to be a poster girl. Actually I think it was for most improved. LOL I have learned the importance of things fitting and the value of accessorizing. My mixed media art and fibre art lessons/principles really help. I need to start smiling but coordinating the requirements, throwing clothes all over the place, learning to take selfies, and then standing still after clicking 10 second timer is all very challenging. <br />
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The new 'me' is going for light-hearted and, casually contemporary. I'm losing the dark look and embracing the light. It certainly makes shopping an whole lot easier which makes me very lightheaded. lol<br />
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Spring is my favourite season even though it can be quite cool and muddy here. But the idea of fresh air, pussy willows and green grass just make me happy! I am happy to put away all the stuff that has managed to accumulate from the previous seasons, spring clean and start all over again with lots of white and minimal clutter.<br />
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I'll be accessorizing things that best show off the charm of this old character lady. ha! you thought I meant me. I meant this old house! We have a showing for a prospective buyer this week and a contender for our own purchase/consideration. So I have not been making much art but I have been busy! Spring is shaping up to be very exciting and summer is looking to be busy! Bring on the daffies!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-62307271016683818222017-03-06T19:42:00.003-06:002017-03-06T19:45:57.606-06:00Winter Wrap up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looks like winter is preparing to leave like a lion. The warnings are up but I do hope to get away tomorrow for art 101 with the grand kiddies. We have a sketch date at the library! :O<br />
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I have been working on my garment selections for wrapping up the season. Seems I need to lose the dark colours and embrace the lighter. I can do that. The next grouping will be more colourful. This is my winter capsule. I won't be buying much more black. <br />
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I seemed to have hit a wall with the journal updates and so I just cleared the <strike>deck</strike> desk, put my head down and got at it! I shoveled away all the bits and pieces and used the glue stick liberally. I'm not quite done but I'm to the point where a finish is in sight. Hopefully that won't happen again.<br />
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I ordered a few clothes internationally and I won't be doing that again. $54 duty! I never paid that for any art supplies. sheesh! I shall be wrapping myself with stuff from theBay. I like online shopping but not the duty for international stuff. TheBay is Canadian, online, and I can do easy returns if I'm not happy.<br />
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I am doing up all the laundry for our star boarder. He should be back home by the end of the week. There will be a little less game playing and more creative stitching. I will put finishing touches to the guest room and send the bunk beds off to Joshua as his room is slated for finishing this month as well. It is a small room and my custom bunks fit wonderfully. Downsizing. I luv it!<br />
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Not a lot crossed off my list but a good start. That's a wrap!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-52946950516493575822017-03-01T15:48:00.002-06:002017-03-01T15:55:20.340-06:00Marching to the Challenges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank goodness for clean fresh calendar pages! I am totally behind on most things. :/ <br />
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The over forty and for me, sixty, style challenge completely stole my month. It was like my first visit to Michael's Craft Store. I wanted just about everything. Looking at the gaps in my recently edited closet sent me off on the clothes hunt. Gosh there is lots out there! I got a bit side tracked but I am now back to basics and the 70% around home apparel. February's challenge was clothing our unique body shapes.Who knew I was hiding good legs, Well, except the Rooster! ha! <br />
The March challenge is Spring and my thrift shop jacket is apparently on trend for colours and will work for the 15% errands and the 15% Dress up section.<br />
It has been a real eye opener and ego let-downer to lay out a lovely ensemble on the bed, dress, and then confront the full length mirror, take a selfie and analyze! What <b>I</b> saw on the bed and in my mind's eye is not what the camera reveals nor what, ' the people that you meet, when you're walking down the street...' see! vbsigh So it will be onwards and upwards from the low point of crying in the closet! I think I want people to see 'light-hearted, relaxed and rural' as I approach. Seriously I have learned a whole shopping bag full of useful tips and information. Why don't they teach us this stuff in school? You know, home ec???<br />
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I will now be marching in light as opposed to dark clothes! I'll share my spring capsule next week which will highlight the Pantone colour pale dogwood! I do have lots of 'greenery' and my closet is full of stripes which is also on trend! :}<br />
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My game scores have improved with our young house guest. My dear hubby has absolutely no luck in games and when asked if he 'really' wanted to play he said yes. His goal is not to win but to be under 500 points in a low score wins game. lol My challenge has been to keep my mind on what I'm doing as talking, dealing, sorting and gathering is a bit like rubbing ones tummy, patting ones head and ... you know!<br />
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I did gather the brackets and hinges to complete the sewing room but we've been rather busy playing games! The work party is scheduled for next weekend. I had cut out a dark brown tunic and skirt but I have lost my enthusiasm since spring green would be better than brown bark. I know, I know, scarves, etc.! lol heck, paint splatters can lighten just as well. And then as I was looking to make brown fabric photo worthy I pulled fabric from my quilting stash. Oh, MY! I DO have options!!!<br />
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I have managed to keep up with the grand kiddies and Art 101. We finished art landscapes and are doing Architecture. Cityscape's are all about lines and shapes with foreground, midground and background. Their journal/planners are up to date but sadly mine are a mass of loose papers and not enough penciled data! :[<br />
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I am a regular follower of<a href="http://andthenwesetitonfire.blogspot.ca/2017/03/31-days-of-stitch-design.html"> ...And Then We Set It On Fire...</a> which is featuring <a href="http://claranartey.com/">Clara Nartey</a> for March. The challenge is to stitch for 31 days. On our sewing machines. I am IN!!!<br />
I had also signed up for a class on improvisational hand stitching for my evenings but I haven't got past gathering my supplies. My presence has been required at the gaming table. I may have to carve some time out of the housecleaning slot! 8-}<br />
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had a lovely 'get away' which is always a time of rejuvenation. While
some of us were preparing for March, Eliana stylishly and exuberantly
embraced the freshness of winter's wonderland. <br />
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And I, myself, will be drawing a big deep breath of fresh air and flinging myself into March's challenges.<br />
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I think I am going to lose the battle with my February agenda! <br />
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One must be available to get things done!<br />
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The ever increasing list of errands is not corresponding to the shortened days in the month.<br />
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We are losing two art days this month due to field trips and away days. February's colour is violet. We could be sending purple hearts to valiant people. I left supplies for 'homework'!<br />
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Interesting read for Josh's library. A mystery that takes place in our own province and capital city. I learned a thing or three and it actually takes place during the upcoming Festival du Voyageur where we can check out the ice sculptures after our fiddling concert.<br />
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As far as the house search goes I had seriously invested dream time in one we <i>thought </i>was the one! It sold while we were working things out with the Rooster's pencil. :/ All this looking sure takes time. I'm dreaming about a new one whose basement isn't quite the spacious studio the one that got away had! lol<br />
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I joined the style club and they are such encouraging ladies. But that, too, takes time gathering outfits, photographing them to share and then commenting on the other ladies. BUT, I am learning to embrace my aging body and learning all kinds of new tricks. I'm learning to tell a story with what I wear. And, darn it, I am 'getting it' why some people are so into fashion fun. ;^) It won't be my first luv but hey, who doesn't want to look good. The Rooster found my selfies on my phone and now I have another 'advisor'! LOL<br />
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Jesse has been with us almost five weeks now and I must say my card playing skills are improving. Unfortunately I think our waistlines are increasing along with our scores. :/ He has taken up jogging but I have declined. I'll just run faster on my errand trail.<br />
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The sewing room is clean and I got hubby's coveralls mended. I am still learning clothing styles sew I will soon be ready to try tunics in various colours and styles. Who knew light would be a colour option for me!!!<br />
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Unfortunately the art room has just become a repository for stuff. I got new alphabet stamps in the mail from the Wunderlust people. I so enjoy that class and I'm only behind by half a class, watching that is. :} But I think I buried my big journal. :/<br />
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And of course my hand work is undone. I haven't even been able to re-hem my skirt or make a pom pom for the hat! <br />
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Today I am off to have the car surfaced for our usual February get away!<br />
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But things even out and I expect quiet and boring will return soon. If I win some and lose some in the end love conquers all. Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
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Amazingly what one learns about making art and decorating one's house. Same principles also apply to one's clothes closet. And vice versa!<br />
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1) Needs to fit! The dresser looks great by the bed but I can't easily make the bed every morning and that corner is just about eye level with a less than wide awake Rooster. So, plan B. Assemblage is a wonderful mixed media style but I can barely get the top off the child proof laundry detergent bottle. I stroked the Dremel off my 'have to have' list. Therefore all the ill fitting clothing have been edited out. Well, I kept a few warm and slouchy tops- for cooler art days. They will likely not survive the painting messes any who!<br />
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2) Colour! I do luv colour but apparently it showcases better on a neutral background and as eye popping accents. The orange art room tends to clash with and colour most of my art project appraisals. :O My colourful (and busy) backgrounds are benefiting with knocking back with swathes of gesso and the application of baby wipe rubs. I have learned all this after investing in coloured walls and now I'm continuing under the influence of the current grey trend. Grey, BTW, shows up colour wonderfully. Much as fire engine red may suit my colouring I won't be wearing a full skirted dress in it. A bit more subdued and who knew that blue jeans are considered a neutral. I must add, mind you, that I was looking at some red shoes the other day! lol<br />
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3) Rule of thirds. Gosh this applies in photography, art canvases, windows and drapes, groupings of threes so why not the old body! duh! Proportion and lines has less to do with body shape and a lot to do with what will make a pleasing silhouette. Half black and half white with a red belt and gold bulls eye buckle is not too pleasing. Now I am a short plumping hour glass who needs to embrace my curves without giving star status to the plumping parts. It is good to identify one's nemesis and then skim lightly over them!<br />
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4) The yes and no lists. I rather like those white minimalist houses but I'm not neat enough to maintain one. So relaxed Ikea works. I'm giving my French Provincial chairs to my DD#2 and my dearie is swallowing the recovering costs and adjusting to the new swapped mid century modern book case. ;^) Family Affairs!!! Follow alongs and Project Lifes are not my style. My own blogging themes, making my own journals and adding some of the bought ephemera works for me. Making art for Ikea shelving is my happy place. Unhappily, vbsigh, bosoms are a fact of life for us X rated figures. Much as I wish I was that 60's Twiggy model, I ain't. But turtlenecks are not my best look. I need to lower that neckline and get a nice bit of jewelry under my chin to draw the eye up and help acquaintances who are stuck- well, you know where! An interesting aside is that I have a tee shirt with a bit lower neckline and luv it. So this is really about what makes you happy. I luv stripes. I'm not giving them up but I will be thinking rule of thirds and columns of colour when I do it.<br />
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5) Armed with your YES list, edit your closet. Downsizing has been easier since I reconciled that I would not be revisiting my folk art period! :{ And while I kinda like the Victorian style of mixed media I won't be spending a lot of my art budget on lace and pearls. A lot of what isn't my art style is passed on to the grand kiddies who haven't discovered their style yet. lol Ideally I want to reach into my closet and get what works quickly, easily and happily. <br />
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6) Accessories. The secret weapon for colour and creativity. Those statement accents on the coffee table or bookcase. The bit of metal or glitz near the focal point in the mixed media art. The earring, bracelet or scarf. Amazing what a bracelet does to an outfit or a brooch to a drab cowl necked sweater.<br />
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7) Capsules!!! This totally makes sense to me. My home decorating focuses around tweaking the seasons. I have created four bookcases in my basement that store colours and accessories for the four seasons that we enjoy. I luv arranging vignettes and it beats shuffling rooms full of furniture around. No surprise that my randomness leads to various aspects of my art and crafting life. If I embrace the slower pace of winter which keeps me indoors and spend my time sewing and hand stitching my life is far less frustrating. I guess one can snow dye but dyeing is likely a fall outdoors project for me. It was a no-brainer for me to make four clothing capsules. One for each season and they actually over lap a bit so I just shuffle the seasons from accessible to not so accessible along the hanging bar. This works better for me than colours or kinds which I tend to associate with seasonal wear anyway. And if I need orange I do know where in the seasonal line I can find it. It also shows up gaps and the unnecessary number of the same four items and lack of a fifth but different.<br />
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The biggest thing I learned is nothing stays the same. House decor goes through trends. A major colour shift occurs every 10 years like brown to grey and minor accessory styles change yearly. Classic is timeless. Most of us have seen the rise and fall of crocheting, paint by numbers, scrap booking and grunge art. But fabric, paper, and the colour wheel are a basic. My 30 year old body exists only in old photos and in my mind. Reality reveals we all change. Selfies (for your viewing pleasure only) are an excellent tool for showing that! And after the first half dozen painful crying jags one focuses on line and proportion. Mind you, dressing in one's bedroom then going for the selfie in better light does not prepare one for the full mirror view of a bent over and half clothed confrontation enhanced by the lighting in a change room. I wonder they sell ANYTHING!!! But covering the body is not really negotiable so lets happily and comfortably embrace it. How about with some style?<br />
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Another aha! was percentage. One day a week I dress up for church. One day I have scheduled for errands. Those days I MUST dab some makeup on. See colour above! Five days I am at home happily messing about. Party wear opportunities are extremely rare. So the 3 ball gowns were tossed. Just kidding. However the sparkly top that no longer buttons was sobbed over and laid to rest in the discard pile. That defining moment actually led to unearthing my cloth measuring tape! :/ If my math is correct, 14% of my closet should be semi formal (?) maybe classically casual. 14% should be casually classy. And a whopping 71% needs to be for a comfy, casual, creative country chic (k). And it sure isn't! But I do have a list for future forays into the change room, lighting be d***ed!<br />
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SEW- I think tunics, with a bit of shape at the waist are my ticket to creative freedom. Even a loose thin belt would work. The pattern will be easy to fine tune. Easy to sew, easy to wear and I do have fabric! The prototype waits beside Nina and the Rooster's coveralls.<br />
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Being creative. Whether it is through my homemaking, chasing the muse, or revealing who I am to all those who pass me on the street, it is all one and the same.ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7291320690041768767.post-4847172732176600892017-02-06T16:33:00.000-06:002017-02-06T16:33:01.185-06:00SEW here is February!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My focus for February is all things sewing, including my sewing room. It needs a few tweaks.<br />
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I am also on a quest to cover my body in a becoming style and that has involved selfies, and measuring tapes and thought provoking quizzes.<br />
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I will need to review my old UFO list and think about an upcoming wedding quilt.<br />
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I did pick up my new ruler foot, a set of rulers, some practice fabric and a new machine quilting book. Time to dust off Nina who is quite raring to go! <br />
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Much as I've enjoyed 'beating' my guys on game nights, ;^) I need to pick up the handwork and make it a priority.<br />
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I really hope this month doesn't fly by as fast as the first one!ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.com4