My Boy's birthday!

My poor boy had to go to school on his birthday.  By coincidence, spouses were invited on that day as well to discuss the book Man's Search for Meaning. It was also (my worst nightmare) a pot luck dinner.  So there, among the beans and weenies, pasta salad, cookies, broccoli casserole, and enchiladas were my oh-so-cute mini cupcakes. They were so fun to make, and seriously adorable.

this week's project

this is a dresser I purchased at a yard sale a couple of years ago for $10.  It is heavy, and fairly decent construction i think.  I had it in my daughter's room until a few weeks ago, I got her a new one.  It used to be white, with 3 white knobs, the rest had fallen off.  Now it's this fabulous turquoise color with brushed silver knobs, and houses my clothes.  My boy and I have been sharing a small 4 drawer chest for way too long, now I have 6 all to myself.  yahoo.

This lovely piece is just one of a pair. That's right I have two of these 100 lb. beauties.  They came from my neighbors trash, and originally from her in-laws who purchased and no doubt loved them in the 70's.  Each handle is a whopping 9 lb.'s of solid brass, they are currently on Craig's list, and up for grabs. I'll bet if you rubbed them down a genie would appear, but that my friend you must find out for yourself.
so, I painted the massive guys this great limey green color, and added matching silver knobs.  I still see the nastiness of the original peeking through, but I have to say that I quite like it.  The second one is painted on the other side of my bed.  So there you go

3 Pieces of fairly decent furniture, $10

Knobs, $20

Paint, $14

Two shades of green furniture, and a third shade in the carpet . . .

Priceless!

Happy

I've just had buttered toast and hot chocolate for dinner.  Is there really anything better?  I am reading a book that I love, my house is clean, and I am so excited about this new computer and accompanying software.  I love it.  I took pictures of my girls this morning, along with some of their very favorite friends.  I know the images are processed right to death, but I love them.  I love working in this medium.  I haven't done photography as art for a while.  I've been so wrapped up in lots of other things. I am so happy to be getting back into it.  Creating anything is really important to the well-being of my soul, and now I have so much learning ahead of me, I can hardly contain my excitement.

spoiled rotten

Once again my boy has spoiled me silly for Christmas.  He got me this AWESOME MacBook, and everything Adobe makes to edit photos.  I am so excited I can't stand it.  So here is the first image I have edited.  I think it is so fun.  I have always sort of been against computer editing as I am very loyal to the art, and to light, and film, but man, this is all sorts of fun.  Thank you boy so much, I love it! I love you!