tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38816133518390491552024-03-13T15:20:02.174-07:00My Favorite Things. . . . random thoughts on things that inspire
Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-76775666909022978422023-09-18T14:21:00.007-07:002023-09-18T16:02:42.784-07:00Time Lapse and Art Journaling
It would be impossible to capture those inspirational moments and discoveries I have experienced since 2020, so I will do my best to fill in those high points and memories of that lost time. I recently discovered that art journaling relieves stress while funneling negative energy into a positive, less anxious feeling. Using, old sketchbooks I've had for years, along with various scrap paper, colored pencils, watercolor and pens, I created images of what I felt at the moment. Easy breezy!
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Experimenting with colored pencil, I created these little winter drawings straight out of my imagination. I believe my art instructor would be proud of me.
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Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-68470079847786355202020-11-27T15:03:00.015-08:002020-12-30T21:06:29.790-08:00Thanksgiving Day IsolationStill getting used to meals and holidays alone during these times. Decided to make a French Apple Cake to celebrate while reminiscing memories of past holidays with family, cooking and camaraderie. The cake was just OK but would not make this one again but rather David Liebowitz's recipe. However, this one was decent with a scoop of pure vanilla ice cream. Yum!
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Saute and gently soften one cleaned and diced leek in good olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. When leeks are soft, add a pinch of butter and one Yukon potato diced in 1/2" squares. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer until potatoes are soft but still slightly firm. Then add about a 1/2 cup milk and continue simmering until potatoes are soft. Add all ingredients to blender and liquify. Pour into a serving bowl. Then, add the leftover flaked salmon pieces that have been heated in a splash of olive oil (tip: use the same pot that you cooked the potatoes and leeks in). Pour about a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice onto the warm salmon and place on the top of the soup. A quick lunch!
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beyond measure. COVID 19, a pandemic virus has swept the globe
killing thousands. Some days I am overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty relying only on
my faith and God’s mercy. I continue to create by knitting, preparing new dishes, baking and painting to maintain balance. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Mini paintings on leftover Arches watercolor paper.</span> <br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefRox8izbylVseXuXetITiMxtmCyBwl3gNP731rC97WsVEeMeby6QD_gbaR9mvhvRCyOaGVnEsMeZwpBowXrMvH_quGUSDTn6hxcdKBrH3Q4VHwvXvl-pjjBZjfE5bSc9gBmZnt4YzIGn/s320/0694FFFF-9D32-470F-88E0-7FA303409A87.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefRox8izbylVseXuXetITiMxtmCyBwl3gNP731rC97WsVEeMeby6QD_gbaR9mvhvRCyOaGVnEsMeZwpBowXrMvH_quGUSDTn6hxcdKBrH3Q4VHwvXvl-pjjBZjfE5bSc9gBmZnt4YzIGn/s0/0694FFFF-9D32-470F-88E0-7FA303409A87.jpeg" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Pretty masks lovingly hand-sewn by my sweet sisters.</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmseaNyCEdoEGaBsD8gf_oyc5Nn82l9aJelrJ5mjcF8LAZr86VQIEAVFMKhUBaDdkkK6DTziyHkLv4v21oGzM-KKcp2rTu5l8rk4o2eM36uzrkPkKO8Iu9urtQvZQB1QCgEE6hrVBZkYCs/s320/09310D0F-5163-4E98-86CA-BE90551D97C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmseaNyCEdoEGaBsD8gf_oyc5Nn82l9aJelrJ5mjcF8LAZr86VQIEAVFMKhUBaDdkkK6DTziyHkLv4v21oGzM-KKcp2rTu5l8rk4o2eM36uzrkPkKO8Iu9urtQvZQB1QCgEE6hrVBZkYCs/s0/09310D0F-5163-4E98-86CA-BE90551D97C0.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJVrvGalPFLVA6yAf3nQX8iR6n7guqysnB1P1PvhufTAgFZqfP_t2BGcJnpZUjiTz2zHbkSEFI219DJYLKeGmVl3MDvXCram3aBco3bUf0VoFNM5cGt9zZx299jkw5Af-GhAsBnu_bRLc/s320/812742B9-7650-4855-AABB-5C10AF3EEEC9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJVrvGalPFLVA6yAf3nQX8iR6n7guqysnB1P1PvhufTAgFZqfP_t2BGcJnpZUjiTz2zHbkSEFI219DJYLKeGmVl3MDvXCram3aBco3bUf0VoFNM5cGt9zZx299jkw5Af-GhAsBnu_bRLc/s0/812742B9-7650-4855-AABB-5C10AF3EEEC9.jpeg" /></a></div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Provencal zucchini inspired by Jacques Pepin</span><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftKLsugN-SLINQXKafB1fNE030cC2azUpNuHsbJNwHiHvsxgV76ekU4B8oVXzJLf34kZUlHwu0M3e5q5D8cwqEklA8ZRMn11NJhRlWBaUwmnoaYKLEAAnAzGLCPntFOxcsE0w7oPavij8/s320/B5744637-28D7-4F67-B3A4-341E55D264AE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftKLsugN-SLINQXKafB1fNE030cC2azUpNuHsbJNwHiHvsxgV76ekU4B8oVXzJLf34kZUlHwu0M3e5q5D8cwqEklA8ZRMn11NJhRlWBaUwmnoaYKLEAAnAzGLCPntFOxcsE0w7oPavij8/s0/B5744637-28D7-4F67-B3A4-341E55D264AE.jpeg" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span>Vintage recipe butterhorn rolls. 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It’s hot and dry here in Northern California and my creative levels plummet. Not inspired to pick up the needles and finish the cowl but I did visit a couple of LYS at the annual Wine Country Yarn Hop this past weekend, <a href="http://www.castawayyarnshop.com/" target="_blank">Cast Away</a> 🧶 and <a href="https://fibercirclestudio.com/" target="_blank">Fiber Circle Studio</a>. Respect to the local wool producers in this area and Indy dyers.<br />
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<br />Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-21222863507506689852019-03-03T23:14:00.000-08:002019-03-04T00:54:20.695-08:00Needle Felting Loving this new craft of Felting. Feeling creative on this cold, but sunny afternoon at <a href="https://www.castawayyarnshop.com/" target="_blank">Cast Away Yarn Shop</a> in Santa Rosa. I can’t believe I created this adorable bunny.<br />
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<br />Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-50287940711885909752019-03-03T20:48:00.001-08:002019-03-03T21:57:04.956-08:00Farewell 2018<a href="https://www.le-bouquet.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Driving the backroads on a beautiful June day to view these these dreamy lavender fields. </span></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div>
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<br />Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-18996798019816493992017-08-13T18:58:00.004-07:002017-08-13T22:09:42.996-07:00On the needles!It's too hot to knit . . .but I'm still motivated and loving these two easy projects, a "beginners" triangle shawl thanks to Iknitwithcatfur. The other is a simple cowl pattern from Ravelry. Casting on with Punta merino and Isager alpaca. <br />
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Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-59703886992609912962017-08-13T17:00:00.004-07:002018-04-26T23:17:40.031-07:00Clean, non-toxic make-up! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am intrigued with the new natural, clean cosmetics that are quickly gaining ground. But are these products worth the hype? My transition to safer, non-toxic cosmetics has not been without flaw but I will attest to fewer skin problems since using these products. <br />
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due to the citrus oils and beeswax ingredients. As for cheeks, Gwyneth Paltrow's cream blush from <a href="http://www.juicebeauty.com/" target="_blank">Juice Beauty</a> is the proven winner.<br />
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Alima Pure Pressed Powder Foundation with Rose Hips in Dune, Kosas Lipstick in Undone, Lily Lolo Black Mascara<br />
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Another quick painting using the student grade Liqutex Basics acrylics left over from the color class. I'm still on the fence about using acrylics but may try a class in the fall. My focus here was on color mixing, placement, value and complements. The image idea was derived from a landscape painting I found in an old <i>Art Journal</i> magazine.<br />
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<br />Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-24771207073302103642014-03-31T10:50:00.001-07:002014-04-01T09:34:12.277-07:00Koh-I-Noor Woodless pencils and AcrylicsBelow is an impromptu quick pencil sketch using <a href="http://kohinoorusa.com/products/pencils/color/woodless/index.php">Koh-I-Noor </a>colored woodless pencils. These are an excellent medium for artists <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_plein_air">en plein air</a> or those who enjoy quick in the moment sketches. The pencils work best on a smooth surface paper rather than rough. Here I drew on the textured side of Strathmore 140 lb. watercolor paper, but will use the smooth side on the next try. <br />
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Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-34326418712708781992014-02-14T15:43:00.000-08:002014-02-16T11:28:51.370-08:00New Year . . . First PostI've just returned from blogger sabbatical and here we are in mid-February. No excuses. . . just needing a bit of discipline and motivation to write something interesting. With that said . . . <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Quite the opposite of our February Valentine customs, the ancient Romans celebrated the Parentalia festival to commemorate and appease their dead. February 13 marked the first of the eight day remembrance when a Vestal Virgin began the ceremony by pouring a libation at the home of the dead. During these eight days all temples were closed, there were no fire offerings lit on altars and marriages were banned. Mourners would gather at the family tomb located outside the city walls. Personal prayers were offered, sacred rites were performed and simple offerings were made at the tombs. Violets were placed on all the graves, a ritual known as the "Violet Festival." </b></span><br />
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Claude Monet's "Waterlily - Details" could easily be interpreted as a painter's color palette. Here Monet uses what appears to be an almost dry paint brush to define the ebony lines and colored shapes that form the illusionary water lily leaves. With interesting placement of complementary color notes and value, Monet created a masterpiece. Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-43704874209227548552013-07-05T17:00:00.003-07:002013-09-13T17:03:00.416-07:00Mail Art<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">I've always been skeptical of "on-line" classes questioning how can one really learn without the live classroom setting and interaction with an instructor and support of fellow students. I recently discovered "Coursera" a 100% free and credible website offering classes sponsored by major universities and taught by their professors. I enrolled in their virtual "Art Concepts" class which was a little off beat but interesting enough to keep my brain active. Once enrolled in a class, students are able to interact virtually with other students of all ages and backgrounds from around the globe. </span><br />
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">One weekly lesson was an introduction to the history and development
of "Mail Art" as an artistic genre. I was surprised to discover how the development of the
modern postal system brought about an entirely new means of personal
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through some form of mail. Whether the correspondence was in the form of
a story, letter, parcel, or picture, it carried a meaningful message. Throughout
the ages, mail has gained power in its ability to make a statement to the masses. During
the late 19th and early 20th centuries, envelopes and postcards became
tools for social, political, cultural, artistic, and personal expression. </span><br />
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aging), I must mention a blog whose
author has compiled a myriad of real life topics relevant to many seniors (www.Timegoesby.net). The blog explores what life is <b>really </b>like as we get older. What happens when we are forced to move or relocate from places we love and familiar surroundings? What about ageism and job discrimination? I've experienced both first hand. I'll admit to feeling "OLD" at times ---but in the meanwhile,<b> let's have a laugh or two about "old age."</b><br />
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Since "retiring" from the corporate world after years of wearing "business" casual and walking the "fashion runway" of office corridors, I need a major wardrobe shift. How do I dress smart and chic for those mundane shopping errands or a casual lunch with friends? Thanks to "Polyvore," a clever online concept for the fashion savvy, one can gather trendy fashion ideas at any age. For me. . . less is always best!Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-20168869986515044922013-04-28T10:59:00.001-07:002013-05-02T18:13:40.575-07:00Color Wheels and Palettes<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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It's hard to believe it's been many months since I last posted. I offer no excuses other than an attempt to do better. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I admit</span> my preference is reading and following more interesting and creative bloggers who post frequently and have something profound to share. Earlier in the year, I enrolled in a "color theory” class at the local junior
college. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Much can be said about taking "accredited" classes of which I highly recommend. T</span>ime has been well-spent expanding my knowledge of color principals and application. Our first assignment was creating a color wheel using Liquitex Basics acrylic paints, an important lesson for aspiring artists. <br />
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Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164701444686922216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881613351839049155.post-78433420206515963362012-08-09T21:20:00.001-07:002012-08-22T10:42:22.561-07:00Summer DazeI'm really not a "summer" person and dislike those hot days that leave me depleted and seemingly in a "daze." With that said, I have no excuses for allowing my blog to lapse into neverland. So I'll "summerize" the highlights of my summer thus far. I made this <a href="http://www.weavethousandflavors.com/2010/09/old-world-romanian-apple-walnut-cake.html">Romanian Apple Cake</a> apple cake for my daughter-in-law's July birthday. Everyone loved it and my son asked that I make the same cake for his August birthday.<br />
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Another summer high was a visit to Sonoma, California. I fell in love with this area noted for its vineyards, wineries and quaint downtown area of art galleries and boutiques. To top it off, we had an amazing lunch at <a href="http://www.thegirlandthefig.com/#!home/mainPage">"The Girl and The Fig."</a> A very nice day! <br />
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