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Friday joys

With all that is going on in the world these day, I like to start my day with a good dose of inspiration. I thought I'd share of few of the things that are happying-up my world this morning.

I loved this indoor herb garden idea posted by Better Homes and Gardens. This is not only easy and doable for me but will also be a sunny addition in my kitchen when the weather here is overcast.

I am tickled to have my new clothesline up, I enjoy everything about the process - it brings me back to my childhood, playing under the damp clothes, the clean smell wafting up in the breeze.

I realized this morning I didn't have a clothespin bag so I made this one using one of Violet's little dresses .

This is my new favorite summer beverage: 2 Tazo Passion teabags, 1 lemon or lime or concentrate, and Vanilla Stevia to taste. So good and practically calorie free!

I'm spending a lot of time here, shooting videos for the class. See the tripod there?

But before I get back to work, my studio compradres are rallying for a tea party. We still have 3 chairs open, join us?

 

And we've got a winner...

Thanks to each and every one who left a comment and threw their name in the hat for the class give-away. I was touched by your comments i felt warm and fuzzy that so many of you are interested in the class and I wish I could have responded to each of you - consider this thank you for YOU!

I went to Random.Org and threw in the numbers and the lucky duck is:

Tif !! yeehaaa! Contact me to learn the specifics and see ya in class....

 

an apple a day

Well, that might be an understatement these days...

It's a cool summer day today compared to most of the country, in the 70's and perfect, such a treat here in the rainy northwest. I have  all the windows open in the house, and I'm sitting in my studio, listening to the song of the maple leaves a few yards away swaying in the gentle breeze. heaven. it's the small things, don't you think?

I feel like I'm becoming food obsessed which does often happen to me during havest season. I'm sitting here in  my studio writing this, after a morning of all things apple...

lots of early yellow transparents to gather, not good keepers but they do make excellent applesauce (put several bags up in the freezer for that)

apples on my morning oatmeal

yummy apple crisp (more slices frozen for winter crisp and pies)

and plenty of dried apples for the pantry too. In the next month several things will come ripe and demand immediate attention so I've savored this time with my earlies. picking them is even fun

although some would rather sit in the shade

and others play in the sun, then tend to the work of picking fruit.

Does she eat only apples during apple season you may wonder? No, I like other garden goodness as well. Today I whipped this up for quick lunch- fresh steamed zucchini on a bed of pasta with cilantro pesto and red pepper flakes - easy and yummm!

I want to remind everyone that there is still time to put your name "in the hat" for a chance to win a complimentary spot in my online class, just leave a comment here, I'll draw and name and post the winner here tomorrow. My afternoon, starting now, is back to filming, writing and making art for it. I can't wait!

 

 

Giveaway: free spot in my online class

Yep, you read right - I'm going to give away one spot in my online class via random drawing to some lucky duck. All you have to do is leave a comment here on my blog, in this very post, telling me why you want to take the class. So spread the word - I'll leave the comment section open for 1 week, and draw the winning name at noon on August 11th and announce it here. (This offer does not include the free DVD). 

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