tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43400926964881524092024-02-20T07:48:06.688-08:00cider and faun: where ada sharesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.comBlogger440125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-44127129004164576722012-07-12T14:21:00.004-07:002012-07-12T14:21:43.861-07:00Goodbye and Hello!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As the saying goes, one when chapter ends another begins. I have had loads of fun blogging about art and life here at <a href="http://ciderandfaun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cider & Faun</a>
but I believe it was time to start anew with the old! As odd as that
sounds, it's my effort to consolidate and simplify so please come visit me over at my new blog, <a href="http://hellolittlebighead.blogspot.com/">http://hellolittlebighead.blogspot.com</a>!</div>
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-7096035287523882642012-03-16T16:39:00.000-07:002012-03-16T16:39:49.115-07:00Welcome home Finn!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Q4Ky5C3v2M/T2PL7HsG9FI/AAAAAAAAGUY/ayqXaF0ca4c/s1600/IMG_2156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Q4Ky5C3v2M/T2PL7HsG9FI/AAAAAAAAGUY/ayqXaF0ca4c/s640/IMG_2156.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Our baby boy is finally here! Finn Chesterton Gutierrez was born on the magical day of Leap Year, February 29th, 2012 at 12:28 p.m. God's grace and mercy was definitely upon us as labor and delivery was very different this time than with our daughter. My water broke at 4:45 am and I was already at 4 cm with very minimal contractions (I felt like I had tiny cramps). The contractions finally kicked in at 6:30 in the morning and by the time they really began to kick my butt, it was already about 9:30. I was relieved with a bit of medication through the IV but that only lasted so long. The pain became intense and the body was ready to push! Once the Doctor had arrived, I only pushed a handful of times before our beautiful baby boy emerged.<br />
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We are so happy to finally have him here, to see his face, to look into his eyes and to hold in our arms. I am so thankful for this tremendously blessing of life that has been given to us and look forward to the new journey of having him in our lives!<br />
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To be honest, I can't wait to make more arrows and they don't even have to be for Valentine's Day either!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JvMo81S08kI/TxhYIQ1okDI/AAAAAAAAGOE/BT-kpDRr0Ms/s1600/IMG_1149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JvMo81S08kI/TxhYIQ1okDI/AAAAAAAAGOE/BT-kpDRr0Ms/s640/IMG_1149.JPG" width="476" /></a></div>Her room is not the only room that needed addressing. This week I've been going through my own things in effort to make room for our boy. I've had to buckle down and really ask myself what I can give away or throw out. I have a tendency to hold on to all sorts of things 'just in case' whether it's smaller size clothes or crafting material. I'm trying to understand that if I truly need something, it will be provided for and sometimes it is okay to go out and get just what you need so you don't become a bit of a hoarder. In clearing out some drawers and boxes, I did manage to find a few peculiar items (well, not peculiar to me but maybe for others). I found a handful of little dried ginger roots (which I now call ginger bones), cut out paper bunnies instead of dust bunnies, a family of ghost rocks and other assorted stones and old drawings. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtoOa5mijrI/TxhYQhAVgMI/AAAAAAAAGO0/mHENeYfVWbo/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtoOa5mijrI/TxhYQhAVgMI/AAAAAAAAGO0/mHENeYfVWbo/s640/IMG_1163.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>As I also prepare for him, I wanted to do the best with what we have. Most of you know that we are currently cohabiting with my parents. We have two rooms, ours (Rick and I) and the Nettle's. Like before, our room will now also host the baby (along with already being our bedroom, family room, craft and art space and office). I know it's not the 'ideal' place for a nursery but I still want to make his 'space' nice and intentionally his. I finally finished my first flag bunting for him which I am particularly fond of because it has some sentimental value to it. The denim and white floral flags are actually cut out of an old pair of jeans and a top that was Nettle's when she was younger. It's a small way of including her into what will be his and I truly like that idea. I also made his first initial with buttons and cloth leaves (also from an old top of Nettle's) on an embroidery hoop to add to his 'wall'.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1ZM0Z3j8kgFHg8JSEdGuOs4LRx7vYYK2LSCkkIhkbiCpbQHv0yVhZzQwLFGGB1Vxbpjxp_glp6iBbxf5DBA_zZPcMw-BE-swOuyqNWJrC26vYsptxMN56mihtneDwqGqn4iknE6dbks/s1600/IMG_0080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1ZM0Z3j8kgFHg8JSEdGuOs4LRx7vYYK2LSCkkIhkbiCpbQHv0yVhZzQwLFGGB1Vxbpjxp_glp6iBbxf5DBA_zZPcMw-BE-swOuyqNWJrC26vYsptxMN56mihtneDwqGqn4iknE6dbks/s640/IMG_0080.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> November and December and all the days leading up to have been magnificent in so many ways. We been attending <a href="http://orangecounty.marshill.com/" target="_blank">Mars Hill OC</a> now since the spring and have been incredibly blessed by it's teachings and people. We are experiencing community and even more, personal renewal and awakening. Our thoughts have grown and have been more centered on His gospel and His kingdom. It has been amazing experiencing the possibility of life more abundantly with purpose and ambition all for His glory. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYrCCpTu2_c/TuzpJO4G1kI/AAAAAAAAGLs/mLskGPrPp6o/s1600/IMG_0105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYrCCpTu2_c/TuzpJO4G1kI/AAAAAAAAGLs/mLskGPrPp6o/s640/IMG_0105.JPG" width="478" /></a></div> We have been through some pretty remarkable situations this year, including finding out that we are expecting our second child and Rick being diagnosed with Melanoma, an aggressive cancer in his finger. I didn't share much during these days of feeling both blessed and sadness due to the overwhelming emotions they brought (along with overwhelming sickness the pregnancy brought to the table in those early months). Now, I feel as if all that almost didn't happen since I am in my seventh month and just dealing with general pregnancy tiredness and roly-poly-ness and Rick being rid of a cancer that could have been deadly (his right middle finger was halfway amputated to remove the cancer. By God's grace alone, the cancer did not spread any where but stayed stationary in that one spot. He didn't even need any additional treatment after the surgery). <br />
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<a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/peanut-butter-cookies-00100000070691/index.html" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Cookies from Real Simple</a><br />
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<div class="recipeIngred"> <h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 cups </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/ingredients-guide/peanut-butter-00000000039345/index.html"><span itemprop="name">creamy peanut butter</span></a></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup </span><span itemprop="name">packed light brown sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup </span><span itemprop="name">granulated sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/ingredients-guide/eggs-00000000039308/index.html"><span itemprop="name">large eggs</span></a></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 teaspoons </span><span itemprop="name">baking soda</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 teaspoon </span><span itemprop="name">kosher salt</span></span></li>
</ul></div><div class="recipeDirections"> <h3>Directions</h3><ol><li>Heat oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugars, eggs, baking soda, and salt until smooth. </li>
<li>Shape the dough into balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Using the tines of a fork, flatten each ball, creating a crisscross pattern. </li>
<li>Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until puffed and golden, 10 to 12 minutes (the cookies will deflate as they cool). Let cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. </li>
</ol></div><span class="recipeCrdt"> By Dawn Perry, December 2011</span><br />
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(I always like to have some variation, so of course, I added Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips to about half of them!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-18985855988080410752011-11-18T14:49:00.000-08:002011-11-18T14:56:43.787-08:00A Day in Los Angeles by snarktwain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MftwgjKKifM/Tsa1a4sH-vI/AAAAAAAAGDg/B4eH8pOHzNY/s1600/1321061562732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MftwgjKKifM/Tsa1a4sH-vI/AAAAAAAAGDg/B4eH8pOHzNY/s640/1321061562732.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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On Friday, the 11th, we decided to in some small humble way celebrate Drea's pre-birthday by visiting a couple of our favorite haunts in Los Angeles. First stop, <a href="http://www.shinsengumigroup.com/" target="_blank">Shin Sen Gumi</a> in Little Tokyo for a bowl of Hakata ramen with our daughter, Drea's parents, and our friends Brandan and Abby and 3/4 of their fantastic brood. There was no way they could accommodate seating for 10 together during the lunch rush, so we split up and slurped to our hearts' content!<br />
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Next, we headed over to <a href="http://www.griffithobs.org/" target="_blank">The Griffith Observatory</a> to spend the afternoon. The parking situation was dicey, so Brandan and I dropped everyone off at the top of the hill and parked most of the way back down. <br />
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The view as always, was spectacular, and my lovely wife has a great eye for capturing it, even with her temperamental phone camera. <br />
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Here we have Abby, the kids and Drea's dad all showing variable levels of interest in Foucalt's Pendulum. On second thought, looks like they were just showing variable levels of interest in the camera.<br />
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The Pendulum IS pretty cool...it swings.<br />
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We exited through the back of the theater and out to the best view on the hill...<br />
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I had planned to go all "<a href="http://www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com/" target="_blank">Scott Pilgrim</a>" in honor of my wife's birthday and "<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCCRgXrfvkP0bF5n37peCzlF7HMkrSmJ6E1uJDdxnF-bj5jQgDm3AQoHfeKdGxZRzl9_XrRrIsNcHovjSrB0c0VMyzevNfMaA505pFST-HgBQgofj1vxChXSWFO1mtR-tK4xD7_kE-F-y/s1600/scottpilgrimmoon.jpg" target="_blank">punch a hole in the moon</a>" for her, but the humorless, short-sleeved, tie-clad and bespectacled guardians would have none of it. Something about tides...I don't know.<br />
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Here we have the Hall of Skewered Planets...and Pluto.<br />
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If you don't see Pluto, it's growing out of the metal cylinder in the upper-right quadrant of the picture (the small brown ball. Yup, that's it). Who's laughing now, Pluto?!?!?! Truly you've paid for your intolerable arrogance with all the other asteroids in your neighborhood. It was only a matter of time before you got your come-uppance!<br />
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I wonder whether Mr. Einstein ever considered himself to be... plushy?<br />
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Finally it was time to go, but not without first stopping near the bottom of the hill, at a little place called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-trails-los-angeles" target="_blank">The Trails</a>, a coffee and fresh baked goods outfit across the road from the trail that leads down from the heights of the observatory. We led the kids on a short hike across the numerous bridges and trails in the deepening twilight, armed with a t-ball bat and phone lights. We saw a couple of coyotes leisurely trotting down the hill, and not much else.<br />
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The Trails was a quaint little spot, though they seemed a little standoffish with us as patrons, perhaps because we had children instead of dogs. Oh, well.<br />
It really was a fantastic day, full of little explorations and adventures, wildlife, excellent Hakata ramen, great fellowship with family and friends and most of all, gratefulness for the opportunity to spend a day with and celebrate a beautiful wife, mother, daughter and friend. I love you babe! <br />
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<li>Haunted cobwebs and cheesecloth to adorn the front porch </li>
<li>Old horror movies and silent films</li>
<li>Good ol' Ragtime music, keeping with the theme of Nattie's costume for the month</li>
<li>Our first Halloween party attended and another one to enjoy this weekend</li>
<li>Softball games with both cold and hot weather</li>
<li> The best news of all, the anticipated question answered: We are having a little mister (as Nat calls him already)!</li>
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It would seem in my haste last night to finish I forgot to add my little werewolf's ears. Thankfully in conversation with my husband this morning I realized my mistake and now my little lycanthrope can hear!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-43666667295124581462011-10-05T19:25:00.000-07:002011-10-05T19:25:37.175-07:00a little treat, no tricks<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellomorning/6216243208/" title="october calender by pomegranates, on Flickr"><img alt="october calender" height="350" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6216243208_cec7c28a82.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
My first attempt at a calender. If you like it, go ahead a grab it! Just click on the photo or here for <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellomorning/6216243208/in/photostream">the flickr link</a>. <br />
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Today I picked up my sketchbooks for the first time in a long time. It felt good putting pencil to paper so I drew up these little monster friends. A little vampire and a werewolf, monster friends for ever.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hellomorning/6216243250/" title="trick o' treat! by pomegranates, on Flickr"><img alt="trick o' treat!" height="358" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6216243250_c82ab859a3_z.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-79715175069870066262011-10-03T19:02:00.000-07:002011-10-03T19:02:12.986-07:00N is for Nissien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wunVKh5oN-s/TophtwLwxUI/AAAAAAAAF9w/OcMGPaCoONA/s1600/p20110924-210402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wunVKh5oN-s/TophtwLwxUI/AAAAAAAAF9w/OcMGPaCoONA/s400/p20110924-210402.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> The weekend of September 23, 2011 was the first <a href="http://www.aravenabovepress.com/">West Coast Eisteddfod, Welsh Festival of Arts</a> held at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles. I was privileged to be a part of the Welsh Mythology and Legend Art Show curated by <a href="http://www.lorinrichards.com/">Lorin Morgan-Richards</a> (he actually coordinated the festival). Each work of art represented a letter in the Welsh alphabet and was inspired by a stanza of Welsh mythology written by Lorin. My piece above, is 'N is for Nissien' and here is the poetry that inspired it:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">N is for Nissien <br />
Who battles amongst the celestial star<br />
He combats his twin Efnissien<br />
Dueling for peace afar.</div><br />
It was so very interesting perusing all the different ideas and works put out by other artists. I especially appreciate Lorin giving all the artists complete reign over how they interpreted his words.<br />
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All the works made particularly for this event have all been compiled into a limited edition book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Welsh-Alphabet-Lorin-Morgan-Richards/dp/0983002053">A Welsh Alphabet</a>. The book is rich with diverse imagery, original poetry and historical background to Welsh culture. <br />
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I am especially thankful to have been able to meet in person the wonderful Kimberly Wlassak of <a href="http://gerushiasnewworld.blogspot.com/">Gerushia's New World</a>! We had been messaging each other back and forth a couple of months before the festival and it was such a joy to 'know' someone there! Sometimes it can be a bit intimidating meeting other people, let alone artists, but Kimberly was such a sweet kindred person with a friendly family to boot (Kim, tell Ava thanks so much for hanging out with Nattie)! Go visit Kim's blog about her adventures and artwork for the festival <a href="http://gerushiasnewworld.blogspot.com/search/label/A%20Welsh%20Alphabet%20by%20Lorin%20Morgan-Richards">here</a>.<br />
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As for the original of my work, I will probably be putting it up in the shop so when I do, I'll be sure to announce it. Here's one piece of work that I am very fond of, for obvious reasons (and yes, that's a mustache she is wearing. She got it out of a 25 cent machine at <a href="http://ciderandfaun.blogspot.com/2011/10/small-journey-in-time-traveling.html">The Echo Park Time Travel Mart</a>. Ahhh, my daughter) ;)<br />
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<ul><li>Viking Odorant in four 'fragrances'</li>
<li>Pet Robots</li>
<li>Dinosaur eggs</li>
<li>Caveman, Victorian Violets and Dystopia fragrances</li>
<li>Dodo Chow</li>
<li>Medieval Knights play figurines</li>
<li>Medicinal leeches in a jar</li>
<li>Mustaches for every occassion</li>
<li>Mammoth chunks</li>
<li>Duel-Starter Kit</li>
<li>Robot Repellent </li>
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<ol><li>The beginning of my second trimester</li>
<li>The start of Second Grade</li>
<li>The excitement of Fall's weather approaching</li>
<li>Evening visits to Disneyland</li>
<li>Leaves scattered across the ground</li>
<li>Prospects for a certain spooky holiday</li>
<li>His provisions and His providence, all the time</li>
</ol>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-62842228841049939512011-08-13T13:29:00.000-07:002011-08-29T21:04:44.575-07:00a little seed begins to grow...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-plWcFtznY0g/TkbdkEYQZII/AAAAAAAAF6c/nxIqAYJk5lw/s1600/owl+jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-plWcFtznY0g/TkbdkEYQZII/AAAAAAAAF6c/nxIqAYJk5lw/s400/owl+jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>Hello friends.<br />
I have been 'missing' from this place for quite awhile for good reason. Earlier this summer we discovered there is a little baby growing inside of me! We are expecting our second child in March and we are all beyond thrilled. As this trimester gets nearer to the end, I hope to feeling much better and begin to be more active once again. Until then, happy summer my friends!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-79933557837731493692011-07-06T13:29:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:47:24.247-07:00flowers, herbs, friends, letters and summer...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5909940546_f78c4d6037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5909940546_f78c4d6037.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/5909383695_79164ed581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/5909383695_79164ed581.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5074/5909383929_d49fb6785b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5074/5909383929_d49fb6785b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5072/5909384013_0b35547a90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5072/5909384013_0b35547a90.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5909846485_9a6c388d2e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5909846485_9a6c388d2e.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5909990274_a09d57e139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5909990274_a09d57e139.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<ul><li>One of my most favorite things about Summer is our Gardenia bush. As the heat begins to rise, these fragrant blossoms open and release such sweet perfumery</li>
<li>Making root and herbal syrups out of ginger (with lemon added after for quick and simple ginger ale syrup) and lemon balm. Add to ice and carbonated or tonic water = instant refreshing natural soda!</li>
<li>My little dancer makes people of all ages smile. She danced for my friend's mother and a week later, she received this handmade fairy crown from her</li>
<li>Always remembering the value of friendships. Especially those in who are daughters have alsostarted and continued</li>
<li>Random letter writing is always a past time of mine. In comes in waves sometimes and this is the first of the season but definitely not the last (I chronicle my handmade/hand drawn letters/envelopes<a href="http://ephemeramail.tumblr.com/"> here if you wish to see</a>)</li>
<li>Sitting outside in the cool breeze, beneath our cut out blackbird from two Octobers ago</li>
</ul>Working on an illustration job, thinking of new projects and reminded of older ones that need to be completed. Summer is a wonder and I will do my work along with the fun. When it's over, and school begins, I really need to get on the ball ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-82689794982437297932011-06-29T13:17:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:48:05.562-07:00scenes from an early summer week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyDNQRoRNyc/TguBkMR_4hI/AAAAAAAAFS0/kGhXxqg0DTE/s1600/1308959768407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyDNQRoRNyc/TguBkMR_4hI/AAAAAAAAFS0/kGhXxqg0DTE/s400/1308959768407.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Summer Vacation has officially begun and the weather still hasn't quite caught up to the fact. I love it though, June Gloom is a favorite 'season' of mine. It's a wonderful feeling, having the windows opened in early morning and that sweet chilly breeze wafts into the room. June has afforded me some great moments, in both the big things and the small. As always, I see His work being orchestrated from everything around me and within me.<br />
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Natalie ended her first grade year tremendously well and we are all so proud of her. On her last day, we gave her vibrant dark pink peonies and red carnations to congratulate and celebrate her on a year well done. I am now looking forward to the blessing of having her more with me during the summer and continuing to establish our relationship as mother and daughter. Sometimes, during the school year things get a bit lost family wise with homework, school activities and extra curricular activities as well. Summer is the time for me to gather everything back and enjoy my daughter with love and with life itself.<br />
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Every summer, it would seem, I always have the same notion of thoughts. I remember my fondness for herbs, for making dolls (like mandrakes and owls), and for fall. Always in the very beginning of summer, I love it even though my heart is set on autumn. I don't know what it is but I certainly hope that the resurgence of creativity and thought will manifest itself in very productive ways! I am looking forward to September, where a piece of my artwork will join a handful of others at the <a href="http://www.americymru.net%20/">2011 West Coast Eisteddfod Welsh Festival of Arts</a>. Lorin Morgan-Richards is the artist heading this up and he presented a wonderful opportunity for some artist friends. He put together his <a href="http://www.aravenabovepress.com/">own original poetry to the Welsh Alphabet, with each artist getting their own letter</a>. I have:<br />
<blockquote>N is for Nissien <br />
Who battles amongst the celestial star<br />
He combats his twin Efnissien<br />
Dueling for peace afar.</blockquote> I finally finished my piece and will be scanning and sending it to him this week. It's all so very exciting and am so interested in seeing what every one else contributed! <br />
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Again, I have been filled with so much joy coming from every which way. We have been spending more time with family and old friends whilst making new ones as well. We are seeing and understanding the value of 'community' and living life with others, not just learning to live individualistically. It's been sort of amazing, for me, seeing those little barriers come down that I've never really realized I had in some ways. We are also planting again and truly trying to start a little container garden of sorts. Rick's friend has given us more than a handful of pumpkin seedlings along with a few pepper ones too. We finally managed to get them all little homes with new soil so they can grow and flourish. I really hope as we learn to do all of this our newly green thumbs won't turn black!<br />
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It's afternoon now and that last photo of fresh basil leaves brewing for tea is reminding me how I have not had any tea yet today. I am off, but I hope everyone is truly enjoying this season. For all the wonders and beauty it brings, from every which way around :)<br />
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<li>Drew out two design ideas for a t-shirt contest (<a href="https://99designs.com/t-shirt-design/contests/design-great-t-shirt-become-go-designer-other-80854/poll/bvl3zc?utm_source=voting_app&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=voting">come vote for my designs, #66 and #67</a>)!</li>
<li> Played my old clarinet again (and being inspired to rediscover it all over)</li>
<li>Had dinner and dessert with friends, my family and parents at the local spot for Food Trucks </li>
<li>Introduced my friends to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001326778309">my rad cousin</a> for tattoo ideas</li>
<li>Had a drink with the same friends before watching <a href="http://www.super8-movie.com/">Super 8</a> (and seeing our friend's credit)!</li>
<li>Getting up close and personal with a couple of classic cars from the man my dad bought his bike off of</li>
<li>Theology that leads to Doxology and other things at a Core Gathering for <a href="http://orangecounty.marshillchurch.org/">Mars Hill Orange County</a></li>
<li>Eating at <a href="http://www.wahoos.com/">Wahoo's</a> and hanging out afterwards with friends at the <a href="http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/">Irvine Spectrum</a></li>
<li>Sunday Service of encouragement to live our lives with one another in community</li>
<li>Natalie's last time as a Brownie at her Girl Scout's Ceremony</li>
<li>Perusing <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/home/index.jsp">Cost Plus World Market</a> and picking up a couple of <a href="http://www.drinkfentimans.com/">Fentiman's</a> (my favorite sodas) and an adorable tin of Moustache Mints)!</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;">All in all, completely blessed by these last few days: of art, family, friends, fellowship and being with the One whom all blessings flow....</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Now that the entry deadline has passed, I thought I would share it all with you here. Since we all know Marie had a flair for the outrageous when it came to hairstyles, I thought it only fitting to 'do' her up fresh market style. Of course, a large pink cake had to be in there, along with a bottle of wine and a few pretty roses (which references our Fresh & Easy's pretty bouquets at the entrance). All in all, it was fun drawing this up. It is not the first that have drawn Marie and it definitely won't be the last. <br />
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In other news, I am half way done on a portrait of a <a href="http://reverieart.blogspot.com/">friend</a> of mine with her young daughter. I am pretty excited to finally get at it and I do very much hope she enjoys it. She herself is a tremendously talented artist and has definitely inspired me. I am hoping to continue to venture out with paint and canvas and hopefully will be putting some originals in the shop soon. Until next time friends, Good night!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-4936367127090687082011-06-04T11:54:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:49:39.417-07:00the merry ol' country life...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0-t3TR8pCmU/Tep4KfQSXDI/AAAAAAAAFN8/2B15EHwOZb0/s1600/scan0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0-t3TR8pCmU/Tep4KfQSXDI/AAAAAAAAFN8/2B15EHwOZb0/s400/scan0001.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote>"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all."<br />
- Laura IngallsWilder </blockquote></div><br />
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I started this old man awhile back but finally set out to finish him the other day. I wanted to have a different subject matter than a woman, which is usual for me. I believe this was more an exercise for myself, seeing life from a different perspective and time. I really enjoyed creating this because for me, it is a celebration of life. Sometime we think in our youth lies all the great celebrations but I don't believe that to be true. I think I am one of the few that actually gets excited to see a gray strand because I don't associate it with 'aging' but with growing up, with living rather than just 'getting old'. There is so much more life to be had, to be discovered, So far, in my 'growing up' I am also realizing that the simpler things bring more joy and dare I say, even the labored things can bring more satisfaction. My old man here, is contemplating the goodness of his life, of all his days with various things that fill his home and his heart.<br />
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I do want to strive for simplicity. Not in a way where it becomes an idol, but getting back to what is basic, finding the beauty and need for necessity. With God as my primary focus and in this way, being blessed by all the things He has graciously given to me. Taking joyful care of my family and being happy that we are taken care of. I know I still have wants. I still want a house of my own, with an open kitchen and big back yard for a garden (and for play!). Maybe one day we will get those things but still, I always want to be reminded to keep life simple and revel in the everyday joys. Of things that are not tangible and for the ones that are, just grateful that we have them....<br />
As I sometimes do, here are a few quotes I have found and would like to share them with you. Enjoy :)<br />
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<blockquote>"To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter. . .to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life."<br />
- John Burroughs </blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><br />
<blockquote>"You can't force simplicity; but you can invite it in by finding as much richness as possible in the few things at hand. Simplicity doesn't mean meagerness but rather a certain kind of richness, the fullness that appears when we stop stuffing the world with things."<br />
- Thomas Moore, <i>The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life</i></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><br />
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<blockquote>"I believe we would be happier to have a personal revolution in our individual lives and go back to simpler living and more direct thinking. It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and duty, work and rest, and living close to nature. There are not hothouse blossoms that can compare in beauty and fragrance with my bouquet of wildflowers."<br />
- Laura Ingalls Wilder </blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644263432389986374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340092696488152409.post-39821790270073293572011-05-31T10:54:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:50:56.503-07:00there is always magic to be found by the sea...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FhUTODYENVI/TeUhSSHw9fI/AAAAAAAAFJ4/NPxW1opXFII/s1600/1306802206488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FhUTODYENVI/TeUhSSHw9fI/AAAAAAAAFJ4/NPxW1opXFII/s400/1306802206488.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> The coastline is one of my most favorite places to be and our little adventure yesterday did not disappoint. We took a nice drive through the city of Palos Verdes, ending up at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. The view was spectacular, and we learned from a quick chat in the museum that there were tidepools nearby. We hopped back in the car and drove a mile up the winding sea-cliff road to and quickly found <a href="http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/AbaloneCoveShoreline/index.cfm">Abalone Cove</a> . It instantly became a favorite. The weather was absolutely perfect. We hiked down, through brush and briar and past sharply fragmented rocks. After passing through a bit of 'Narnia' as Nat called it (if you have seen The Voyage of the Dawn Treader where Eustace finds treasure, you'll know what she means) we found ourselves treading over the most beautiful, smooth carpet of beach stones we've ever seen.<br />
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We trundled over the rumbly surface and on to the sand for a short spell before arriving at the foot of a huge cliff where rocks jutted out in to the tide. When the tide is low these rocks become tidepools. The tide was beginning to come again but we did manage to see (and feel) a few starfish and sea anemone. We saw crabs as well, but left those little guys alone. The day was amazing, the views breathtaking and even when we found ourselves grouped with other people, I did find a brief moment where I felt like I was the only one there soaking in all this majesty and glory. <br />
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Before we headed back, we made sure to bring along some of those beautiful smooth stones. They added to our labor as we made our way back up the steep winding trail, but it was so worth it. I can't wait until we get to visit and explore this beautiful place again....<br />
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