Sunday Sketches, Summer of Color - Charcoal Grey and Pale Pink

I was inspired by this fashion photo I saw in a magazine.  At first impression, the colours didn't seem to work, but then they did for some reason.  It is an intriguing combination.

Art Inspiration

Here is my version.  It's a store mannequin in charcoal grey and pale pink, a  greeting card in acrylic (5 1/2"h x 4 1/4"w).

Linking to Sunday Sketches and Summer of Color.

The ABCs of Me - Meme

I'm doing a meme passed on by Farida. It contains interesting facts and is a fun way to get to know each other. I don't do a lot of these, but this one looked simple and fun. Feel free to share or do one yourself! I won't name anyone in particular.

A. Attached or single: Attached
B. Best friend: a bunch, I've never been a 'best friend' kind of person, more of a loner
C. Cake or pie: chocolate cake
D. Day of choice: Saturday
E. Essential Item/s: toothbrush, purse
F. Favorite color: blue
G. Gummy bears or worms: worms
H: Hometown: Toronto,Canada
I. Favorite Indulgence: chocolate truffles
J. January or July:July
K. Kids: 2
L. Life isn't complete without?:Free Time
M. Marriage date: October
N. Number of brothers/sisters: 1 brother/3 sisters
O. Orange or apple?:orange
P: Phobias: crowds
Q. Quotes: comparison is the thief of joy, I love quotes
R. Reason to smile: cute babies
S. Season of choice: Spring
T. Tag 5 people: anyone who wants to do this
U. Unknown fact about me: I had at least 50 penpals in my early teens, it was so fun exchanging mail
V. Vegetable: love them all
W. Worst habit: worry
X. Xray or ultrasound: xray
Y. Your favorite food: prime rib au jus
Z. Zodiac sign: Cancer

Paint Party Friday - Comfy Couch

I love looking at the soft cushions on this couch, so I'm calling this piece 'Comfy Couch'.  I was inspired by a photo I saw in the decor section of the newspaper.  It's an acrylic art greeting card (4 1.4"h x 5 1/2"w).

Linking to Paint Party Friday.

Perfumed White Lilac Tree

Happy July 4th to our American neighbours!

This is a  flowering white lilac tree. These trees are actually quite common around here and the flowers are now starting to turn brown and wither.  When I took this photo a few weeks ago, you could smell their perfume in cool breeze and I thought how much I loved summer.  Until yesterday which might have been the hottest afternoon of the year.  And tell me, how many bug bites have you gotten so far?  Just kidding, it sure beats the cold winter.

White Lilac Tree

Graduated!

K has graduated high school and passed all his exams, so now it's on to College! Yay!! Well, for now.  My regular readers will know that June was a stressful month for us.

He is leaving us big hints.  Hmm....

He says I represent the 'me' photo, and he is the 'rich friend'...that's K for you!

Thoughtful Treasures

I received a lovely package from Valerie at Bastelmania recently, what a wonderful surprise. I loved all of her thoughtful treasures, thanks so much Valerie!

Summer Flowers

It's a public holiday today, Canada Day!  Welcome to the month of July.

I was reading a magazine yesterday that said some plastic wrap is made of PVC and should be avoided where possible.  There is a safer kind made out of polyethelene.  I found more details here.

Here are some summer flowers to brighten your day!