Valentine’s Day

Another Pink Saturday at Beverly’s How Sweet the Sound. This week has a romantic theme if we wish. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorites. I thought I would build a vignette and then make a mosaic for Mosaic Monday at Mary’s Little Red House.

 

I started on the coffee table with an engraved silver tray. I added some Waterford Champagne flutes, a wine bucket with Pottery Barn ice and Prosecco. Then a scattering of embroidered hearts (one embellished with crystals) and some chocolate. A pretty necklace and some Rod Stewart and Voila!

 

 

 

 

Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

Mosaic Monday – Fryeburg Fair…..

 

Mosaic Monday is hosted every Monday by Mary at Little Red House. The mosaics that everyone contributes are wonderful and creative. Stop by and see them all and say hi!

The weather held and we went to the fair.

We walked and walked and I took lots of pictures.

We had our fried dough and I drooled over the sausage with peppers and onions!

Then we went into the fiber arts building which is relatively new to the fair and probably my favorite because of the color and textures. I don’t knit any more but I love the yarns and the pattern. I just loved the alpaca goats.

I will post the rest of the fair mosaics for Outdoor Wednesday. Have a great week!

Mosaic Monday for Fall

Well it’s Monday again.  So let’s head over to Mary’s at Little Red House. Mary graciously hosts this event every Monday. Stop by and see what everyone has done!
The time just flies by and soon we will be flying back to Florida. It is raining today and chilly and damp but it could be that white stuff. We had guests from England and we have spent the last 4 days seeing the sights and the weather was beautiful. The foliage has started but just a hint of what is to come.
Next week is the Fryeburg Fair. We will go and take lots of pictures. I love the animals and the food!
Today’s mosaic is pictures from a farm stand in Conway that grows lots of pumpkins and squash. The first is done with PhotoScape and the last two with Picasa 3.


 
I am still having trouble making mosaics with the Mac… I really like the options in PhotoScape but I don’t think the program is for the Mac. So I will keep looking and experimenting. If any one has a solution, please share.

Have a great week.

Mosaic Monday

It’s another Mosaic Monday at Mary’s Little Red House. Be sure to drop by and see all the beautiful examples.
Mosaics are my favorites.  I like making them and I love seeing what others have done. The possibilities are endless!


The skies have been absolutely beautiful recently. Then look down and see what’s on the ground!


Have a great day!

Mosaic Monday

It’s Mosaic Monday at Mary’s. Please head over to Little Red House and see all the wonderful mosaics made from all the wonderful photographs everyone is taking.
I am still experimenting. I used some shadowing on these photos and some different framing. I am really glad we are going away next week. I need some new pictures! I have a new little camera and a mini tripod so I will do some more experimenting. I hope the weather is good so that I can take pictures. I have upgraded my camera – now I need to upgrade my photography. This truly is all consuming. I will have to upgrade my time management as well!

The shadow frames were fun. Trying all the different frames and effects is time consuming but well worth it.
Again, I would like to thank all of you who have written comments. I have tried to visit all of you and leave a comment on your blog. And thank you to my followers. The number is growing and I am most appreciative.

Mosaic Monday

I have been experimenting with a new background from Cutest Little Blog on the Block and making Mosaics with Picasa. It is raining once again so it is probably best that my nose is in the computer rather than looking out the window at the dreary rain. I know I keep changing the appearance of my blog but I rearrange furniture until I get it right as well.



The field of flowers above is at Sherman's Farms. There are very precise directions on how to cut your own and you pay by the pound!


I will head over to Mary's at Little Red House after I post this because I just love seeing what everybody has done. Thanks to all of you who left comments and suggestions on making these mosaics. I really appreciate the expertise I see on the blogs I follow.

Mosaic Monday

I can't believe it's Monday again. My mosaic this week was done with Photoshop 7. I like Big Huge Labs but I want more variety in the arrangement. I would be interested in hearing what others are using to create their wonderful mosaics.

We had friends here for the weekend. We cooked, ate and shopped. I am on a hunt for more hammered aluminum pieces and McCoy. My friends collect Hall teapots. And we all collect what seems like a good idea at the time!

I'm going to go to Little Red House and see what everyone else has posted!

Jack's Garden

The name of this mosaic is Jack's Garden. When we first met about 6 years ago and decided that we would be together he promised me a garden. I was living in Florida and spending the summers in the little cabin on the lake in Maine. I missed my perennial gardens. So in the summer now we have nice gardens at his house and pots of flowers at the cabin! In September we will celebrate our 5th anniversary.

So head over to Mary's at Little Red House and see all the wonderful mosaics. That's where I'm going.

Mosaic Monday

I am going to try a blogging event today. It is Monday so it is Mosaic Monday. I have enjoyed looking at all mosaics and collages that other bloggers have shared. The mosaic includes some of my favorite colors. Posting this will be a test so this entry will be brief. It is going to be another beautiful day and I need to disconnect myself from this computer!