Festivities

He fell into my grocery basket

November 22, 2011

I probably didn’t NEED another Christmas tree decoration, but this one just dropped into my grocery cart as I picked up some apples and oranges for juice. Mike rolled his eyes, but I’m pretty sure he’ll like it just as much as I do – especially on the tree. Speaking of Christmas trees, a) We [...]

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

November 17, 2011

The contest is officially closed and I have used the randomizer to pick two lucky winners who will each receive a package of my “You’d Better Watch Out” Christmas card packs. Are you ready? DRUMROLL….

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Halloween is so yesterday.

November 1, 2011

Adam had blood splattered on his face from all the zombies he was killing. On horseback. Yup. It seems like just yesterday this was in the neighbour’s yard.

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Love’s like a pig in a butterfly costume…

October 31, 2011

…As soft and gentle as a sigh…Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing… Wait. Why do I know the words to a Dolly Parton song? Anyway, the pink peeg down the street is all dressed up for the big day. Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you have as much fun as a [...]

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“Works of Art”

October 30, 2011

“Are you okay, pumpkin?” “No. I’m sad” Why is this pumpkin so sad? a) It’s rainy and cold out b) He was called a “work of art” in quotes c) It’s 9 am on a rainy Sunday morning in the innercity. Of course he’s sad. I saw a great big jack-o-lantern display on one of [...]

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Under the watchful eyes of The PandaMen

October 23, 2011

Lighting & Photo by Mike Browne – Mike Browne was totally my lighting guy tonight. Thanks Mike! I set up the fireplace mantle today while Mike was at work. Disappointed with the results and too lazy to take it all down, I pouted and picked Mike up from his office. Once we got home, Mike [...]

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Behind the scenes – a Halloween photoshoot

September 28, 2011

I got busy today and created a photo for October’s upcoming desktop calendar. SQUEEE! It was very fun. And as you can see, Mike helped. Something about piles of candies and plastic jack-o-lanterns is nothing but good times. Wait, those candy eyeballs are pretty fun, too.

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Mooncake day already!

September 12, 2011

It snuck up on me this year, but today is the Mid-Autumn Festival – the time when the Chinese celebrate the brightest and prettiest moon of the year. My buddy at work reminded me of this tradition and he was all sad that he left his mooncakes at home. I picked some up on my [...]

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Watermelon Carving Blogger Challenge – my entry

September 5, 2011

Back in July, Andrea from the National Watermelon Promotion Board invited me to participate in the watermelon carving challenge. She also sent me a set of paring knives, a melon baller and a watermelon in a basket! Incredible! Armed with my knives and melonballer, and a few other items…

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