happy 2010

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merry christmas

lots of love, b-real

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recycled gift wrapping

this year i wrapped all of jose's gifts in paper bags and shipping material that i've been collecting. feels good to save money and recycle. i think they turned out pretty neat....what a lucky man.

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live laugh love

i hope you live laugh and love throughout the holiday season.

2008 handmade ornaments by b-real.

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much needed

"the beauty of life is to experience yourself"

- inspiration from my yogi tea bag

tonight, i took the first of seven hatha yoga classes following the principles of integral yoga.

relaxed, enlightened, clear minded, happy

can't wait for my next class.

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awww....he's five!

my sweet lil pup is no longer a pup, he had his 5th birthday on saturday! i am thankful to have him in my life. ♥ 4ev.

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pretty flowers

i know, i know. it's snowing in some parts of the U.S. but, here in the sunshine state it's 70 degrees and my flowers are looking better then ever.

this was a trial and error....i planted a lot of plants in this small space when i first moved in and they all died. the area flooded during a heavy rain and had no where to drain. so, i came up with this solution.... i used old bricks, covered the rest with rocks and planted in three clay pots.

i used the rocks on the otherside of the sidewalk with lower plants. we will see how they do after the winter. - fingers crossed-

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hello.

handmade by me.

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urban facelift

jose entered a design competition called the urban facelift project. the challenge was to give a vacant historic building in downtown jacksonville an urban facelift. the competition was created to open awareness to the public of the potential these buildings have. jose worked long and hard on the project and he won 1st place!!! i'm so proud of him....he is super talented!

before

after

if you like what you see and want to see more click here and here.

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uno peacock feather

so, i had lots of fun with a camera, a tripod, a glass of wine and uno peacock feather.

if you like what you see i have a few more pics here.

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welcome to the holidays

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i heart sunday's

the end to a much needed break from work and a wonderful weekend with family and friends. i hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.

i would like to share with you the cute teacup pin cushion my mom made me for my birthday. she is so crafty.

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look at those legs

my lovely dining table was one of the very first pieces i refinished right after moving into my home. i found the table at a local antique store and got to work. i'm currently working on two antique chairs for the ends of the table and an old hutch. i will post pics when i complete....i hope soon :)

hehe....pink makes me happy.

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she has done it again....

.......my mom that is. she crocheted this wristlet purse with plarn yarn that she made from bread bags and anything else that crossed her path. ooooo i love it and i have to say, i'm a bit jealous because i don't have one....she made it for her good friend, she loves it too.

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cozy asheville

i just recently got cozy in a cabin during a visit to asheville and had a wonderful time. the weather was perfect and the views were beautiful.

the leaves had turned every fall color imaginable.

and the best for last.....awww, the sunset.

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