Cozy Nest

TGIF

I've decided to remove the photos from my previous post about Public Enemies and Johnny Depp. Those photos, which I got by standing with my camera for 5 hours, were photos I wanted to share with my regular visitors and some visitors from the area I live in that were directed to my blog. It's not cool to find those photos on other sites around the world used without my permission. 
Ok, so to end this on a lighter note, here's a lovely quote for you..

Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments and life itself is grace.
             ~ Frederick Buechner

This Morning

working on yo-yo's


browsing the garden center


Fetalicious pizza for lunch ~ spinach, feta, tomato, chicken, mushroom and onion, mmmm


and a stop for this- I just love all the blooms right now

More Movie Magic

Public Enemies was in the area filming again on Monday. This time I was a lot closer, standing across the street from the mansion they were filming at. It was a gorgeous day and the crowd was small. I heard that later in the evening Johnny hugged all the fans that were waiting.

*Update: These photos from the set of Public Enemies have been removed due to widespread use of the photos by others without my permission. 

Oh, where to begin. I feel like I've lost my blogging mojo lately. Feeling uninspired and thinking I should post something rather than wanting to post. Maybe it's a phase, maybe not. Anyone else ever feel like this? I'm just going to try to jump back in and see what happens. I do have some things that I've made recently, so stay tuned for that. Have a nice day!

Ta Da!

Finally, my first photos using the Through the Viewfinder (TTV) technique ! I still need to play around with it more to work out the bugs. I like how it gives the photos a dreamy quality. I got inspired to do this technique from this photo by Alicia Bock that I have. Isn't it peaceful?
Gotta go now and watch American Idol!

Ms Green Thumb

Green thumb, well sort of. I'm learning! I'm proud of these little plants. The top are snow peas and the bottom are bell peppers. They've been sitting in front of a south facing window, no fancy grow lights were needed. I did make a big mistake and killed off the radishes, tomatoes, dwarf sunflowers, zinnias and snapdragons. Lesson learned. So, I'm starting those over. We are planning to have other vegetables, but will be buying those plants from the nursery and sowing by seed directly into the ground.
I had to get some new shoes for gardening/yard work and found  these clogs from Lands' End. Waterproof and comfy, just perfect.

Have nice weekend!

May Day

A delicate fabric of bird song
Floats in the air,
The smell of wet wild earth
Is everywhere.
Oh I must pass nothing by
Without loving it much,
The raindrop try with my lips,
The grass with my touch;
For how can I be sure
I shall see again
The world on the first of May
Shining after the rain?

~ Sara Teasdale

Strolling Along

Photos from my visit to the botanical gardens this morning. Each day brings more and more color. Have a lovely day!

Ah, Spring

It's not only starting to look like spring, but sound like it too. We have a pond in our neighborhood and the frogs are back. It's so nice to open the windows, feel that gentle breeze and fall asleep to the sounds of frogs. 

Another Owl

Thank you for the get well wishes. I'm finally feeling better.
Here's a little owl that I punch needle embroidered a while ago. It's so easy to do, something great to do while watching TV. All you need is embroidery floss, a punch needle and weavers cloth (you can even find that at JoAnn's).
I finished hand sewing my quilt this morning, yay! Now I just have to figure out how to bind it...
Have a nice day!

Macro Challenge, 7

Just popping in to say hello. I'm battling a nasty cold, so it's back to more bed rest. Have a nice day!

Macro Challenge, 6

Macro Challenge, 5

I have to tell you about a new site I discovered. I edited this photo and my dreary photos on Picnik. On my Pooh Pez here, I used their Holga effect. I've been thinking about getting a Holga camera, but maybe I'll just stick to this :-) Have a wonderful weekend!

Tagged

A little while ago I was tagged by Jill to show photos of my craft room. So, now that my craft table is finally cleared off, here they are!  My husband did such a great job making the table for me, his first big project. The cats always hang out with me in here- lots of things to get into plus a warm lap!

Dreary

A drive through the marsh on another gloomy day....

Macro Challenge, 4

Macro Challenge, 3

Bittersweet

Road Trip

Saturday was such a gorgeous day. We went for a drive to an area I haven't been to before. It's so much fun exploring new places, taking the back roads. Everything is still mostly brown, but it was still a pretty area. Very hilly, unlike where we live. Definitely will have to go back and take more photos!

Macro Challenge, 2

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping- what a nice day. Off to do some spring cleaning in the garage! Have a great weekend :-)

Macro Challenge, 1

Karin (love her blog!) has organized a macro challenge for this month and I've decided to join in. I'm loving our new macro lens, so this should be fun. Great idea Karin!
Thank you for the kind comments yesterday, you're all so sweet.

30 day macro challenge flickr group