I see these tiny pink blooms when I walk to and from the train station. They cover a very large and tall bush. Such an unexpected treat! I hope you find them as sweet and charming as I do. Enjoy! *Tina
Archives for February 2013
Temecula Rust
While on our weekend trip in Temecula, I noticed a trend with aged surfaces. I was particularly drawn to the items with rust. You can find inspiration anywhere so always remember to keep your eyes open and just see. It is all in the details. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius *Tina
Avocados and Lemons
In my family, we share the bounty with others. Be it flowers, fruit or vegetables, it goes to those who will enjoy it the most. For me, these are some of the most coveted goodies. I can never get enough. For the past few months, it has been such a treat to come home from…
Photography Monday: World War II Memorial
Washington D.C. is one of our favorite places to visit. Every time we visit we are able to see something new because you can never see it all in one trip. It is a vibrant city filled with museums, memorials, and historical buildings. A photographer’s dream. On our most recent trip, we explored the World War II Memorial…
Cricut Friday: Floral Thinking of You Card
I have another friend going through a difficult time right now and thought she would need something to cheer her spirits. You need the following supplies and tools to create this card: Cricut machine Cricut Florals Embellished cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the green cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x5.5″…
Crafty Today: Wine Tags
We went to Temecula for the weekend to relax, go wine tasting and antiquing. Of course, we bought some wine, which prompted me to create custom wine tags for organizational purposes. You need the following tools and supplies to create these tags: 1.25″ circle punch gold gel pen cardstock ruler Cut the tags to 3″…
Crafty Today: Daisy Thank You Note
I was in desperate need of some thank you notes so I created my own. You need the following tools and supplies to create this card: daisy embellishment Quickutz Revolution Quickutz die cardstock adhesive Fold the white cardstock so it is a finished size of 4.25″x 5.5″ and cut the gold cardstock to 5.25″x 4″. Using the Quickutz Revolution,…
Cheery Camellia
Finally, the third camellia bush started blooming just before Valentine’s Day. A little late to the garden party, but definitely showing off by enjoying some winter sun. Enjoy! *Tina
Photography Monday: Random Rome
We spent a week in Rome and between the two of us, we shot over 700 photos. We are very particular of what we shoot and don’t practice the shotgun effect. We photograph with purpose and are always looking for inspiration. Rome is filled with many neighborhoods, each with its own style and flavor. We enjoyed…
Cricut Friday: Llama Birthday Card
What kind of card do you make for your mother-in-law’s birthday? A llama card, of course, especially if she has a sense of humor. You need the following supplies and tools to make this card: Cricut machine Cricut Birthday Bash cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder cardstock adhesive Fold the green cardstock so it is a…