Jill's Mask Party

Fun way to celebrate one's birthday......throw a Mardi Gras mask making party!
This last weekend, I was invited to a mask making party. The party room was filled with wonderfully talented artists who work in all mediums....so fun!

Soooooo fun!

Jill, me, Debbie...just clowning around.

Here I am with my new friend, Nichole.

Meet Duke. Keeping watch for the late coming guest........good boy!

A sketch of me and Jan by one of our fellow artist.............

Some of the gang.

Marilyn & Margaret

Margaret's Mask. How pretty...love the pearls!!

Here's my final creation......notice the rhinestone "earrings"...........

A Day In Vancouver BC

When my friend Robin had to do a little biz in Vancouver this last Tuesday, she wanted to know if I wanted to tag along and spend the day as tourists.....of course, I said "why not?"

After about a 3 hour drive, we

arrived........
The city is getting ready for the Winter Olympics;
VERY exciting!
http://www.vancouver2010.com/

Here's Robin waiting outside of Joey Burrard Grill....it's our fave for lunch in Vancouver. Check it out: www.joeysmedgrill.com/joeyexperience/location/joey@20burrard

It has a great menu! I highly recommend a visit!
I love the menu with lots of yummy items, but I settled for the grilled salmon with small potatoes and greens. OMG it's beautiful, just look at it!!

Hawaiian Sling

Here is the start of a custom order. This one gets to go to Hawaii with it's new owner.

She wanted something colorful and fun. Of course I had to make the interior as fun as the exterior! This material is an upholstery fabric by the Robert Allen Group. Looooove it!

I'll add a big divided pocket on one side of the lining........

& of course there will be a nice large zipper pocket on the other side.

I love adding detail.....even small ones; like this coordinating piping.

All finished and ready to go to Hawaii....lucky bag!

Happy New Year!

For years my husband and I would get together with friends and bring in the New Year with a early morning waterski on Lake Sammamish. However, THIS year was a bust. Redmond was hit with rain, wind, and more rain....bummer!

No way am I getting in this lake! Even the seagulls stayed on the railing....burrrrrr!

Since 2010 Waterski was a Big Bust,

I thought I'd share a few pictures from a few other New Year's Waterski Days

Laura & Anthony

The launching crew.....

Where did I put the boat key?...

Captain Doug

Co-Captain Steve

Picture perfect water!!!!

Here I am showing off......no, just kiddding, once in the water the handle goes to my hands....

cold? what cold?

back to the dock for a few more brave souls.....

Sarah showing how it's done.......

Kaylyne & Brock go for a ride.

Back to the house for refreshments....

Cheers...we did it!

Out back for a little port and cigars....

Ever wonder what Santa does on New Year's Day????

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Christmas Day

~A peek into my home on Christmas Day~

We toast with a morning mimosa before opening our stockings

I am a collector.

a collector of nutcrackers.......

a collector of Swarovski crystal.....

Santa brought Ethan a new slide! He was thrilled!

This is my favorite photo of the day! How can you not smile while looking at this little guy...so full of joy!

New Custom Bag

Just finished a custom order. It's to be given as a Christmas gift. The gentleman who placed the order wanted a zebra print for the bottom of a choosen bag design....

Large, fun pockets.....
A zipper pocket on one side......
......and fur on top.

Ta Da.....all done, and ready to wrap up for the Christmas Tree!

What do you think? Wouldn't this be fun to carry during the winter months?

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!

*****THINK SNOW!*****

Ahhh....our first day of skiing this Season! This picture was taken about an hour before the lifts opened. We've been coming up here for years!.....
.........some of the locals.

Yup, my boots still fit.

Here's my hubby, Doug (kneeling) in the medical room. He's been helping relieve the aches and pains (through physical therapy) of the Ski Patrol team for years.

......and me with the camera (of course!)

LOVE the the search and rescue dogs. They're so well trained. What a great job for a dog!


Here's the rookie, Lemah taking it easy. I'm sharing the couch with her in the locker room. Good dog!
She was soooo tiny when I met her last year. Now she's all grown up, a whole year old!

*****THINK SNOW!*****

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