How I did it: Whenever I was shopping for regular things like shampoo, food, newspapers...anything...I walked through the aisles looking for eye-catching packaging to beautify my shelves. I have made a start on this project. It will be ongoing, I can tell. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Last summer I started my journey to build a Thai Spirit House as part of an arts workshop. It took lots of thinking and visualizing to finally finish my spirit house. My favorite part is when I look in the door of the house and see an eye staring back at me. Look at the center of the photo closely...see the eye??? Read how I did it…
How I did it: I spent a Saturday at WomanSpace learning how to create a mardi-gras-themed centerpiece for a fundraiser in February. There were about 15 people in the workshop. We donate our centerpieces to WomanSpace to decorate the tables, then to be given away as doorprizes at the event. I didn't finish on Saturday so I took my centerpiece home to finish there. Read how I did it…
How I did it: We put the Tibetan alter in front of the windows, the blue Dutch Colonial piece went under the alter. The house panels are on the piano. African drum, Thai headpiece, driftwood horse, and the twisty wood scupture all found their own nooks and crannies, as well. Read how I did it…
How I did it: The family travelled to Palm Springs to celebrate Christmas--our tradition! This was our 14th Christmas in the desert over the last 17 years. We flew on Dec. 21 and returned on New Year's Day. Read how I did it…
How I did it: We bought the fresh blueberries and put them in the refrigerator. Later I washed them all in the sink, then laid the blueberries out on paper towels to absorb the water. After they were pretty dry, I put them in baggies and loaded the baggies in the freezer. The trick is to put about one cup or so in each small baggie, leave a bit of air in the bag, seal it and lay it flat in the freezer to freeze. TIPS: Fresh is best. Fill the … Read how I did it…
How I did it: The thistles were planted from seeds last summer. They came up early spring, got to be over 6 feet tall and full of prickly thorns. I went out with the camera and took photos of the purple blossoms. Bees love the blossoms and pluck them out as they gather the nectar. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I bought jump rings and jewelry pliers. Searched through my jewelry drawer for a bracelet to use. I found a couple but ended up with a brown, silver, elasticized one. I do not really like the way the bracelet turned out. I don't really know how to make it better either. I think it needs more charms with more variety. I plan to keep working on it until I LOVE it! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I found cheap airline tix from American Airlines, direct from Chicago O'Hare to Albuquerque. After checking hotels, it made sense to rent a house instead of hotel rooms. We stayed in a contemporary designer house in Cerros Colorados in the foothills 5 minutes out of Santa Fe that was listed on the Internet. The views were unbelievable! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I thought about what I wanted to say as part of resigning as Chair of the Committee. I composed an email to alert the Board Chair explaining my situation. He was very understanding and supported my decision. Read how I did it…
How I did it: On the last day in Anohola, Kauai, Hawaii, I went to the beach early, at 8am. The tide was coming in and rushing over my feet. I found two cone shells that were pretty intact but very smoothed out. Read how I did it…
How I did it: This is second in my ATC Kauai series. We saw magnificent koi, huge orange and white koi, in resort ponds, in lobbies filled with palm trees, ti plants, and pink and orange hibiscus blossoms. The fish swarm as soon as humans approach the edge of the pond. Read how I did it…
