Paint Party Friday - By the River

I did a snowy scene by the river in my art journal in watercolour crayon (8 1/2" x 11"). Happy Paint Party Friday!

New Baking Mat

Daughter L received this silicone baking mat as a Christmas present and we couldn't wait to try it. You use it instead of parchment paper in the oven.  However it started smoking in the oven and set the fire alarm off.  It says it is silicone, but I am going to throw it out.  I am fine with using parchment paper as a liner.  Do  you use these mats?

No Waste

One of my sisters sent me this photo of her late night banana bread. She had all these overripe bananas and refused to let them go to waste. It seemed that she must have done this very quickly because it was very late that night.  They look perfect.

Niche

My mother is being cremated. We found a beautiful spot at the mausoleum where her urn will be stored. It is by a window.

We chose a glass niche where the urn can be on display.

The niche is 2nd level from the ground to the left of the white urn in the photo.

Now we have to find an urn we like that fits in the tiny spot.

Thoughtful Gift

As we prepare for my mom's funeral, I received this beautiful flower arrangement from some good friends. I am touched by their thoughtfulness.

The funeral is a bit delayed as we wait for family to fly in from abroad. It is sad that it takes an occasion like this to bring about long overdue family reunions. But it is what it is and everyone is excited. There has been a lot to organize and plan.

Sunday Sketches - Up Up and Away

Welcome to Sunday Sketches! This piece is called 'Up Up and Away', a sunrise theme today! It's done in acrylic (6" x 6") on good quality orange cardstock.  This must be quite an experience don't you think?

An Evening Out

We had gone to see the movie La La Land at this lifestyle type shopping centre which houses a lot of shops, restaurants and movie theatres. The photo above is a skating rink they created around the centre of the complex.  I was the only one who loved the movie, husband M and the other couple didn't really think it lived up to the good reviews.