Archive for November, 2011
NaBloPoMo 2011 – Success!
I did it! Hurray! NaBloPoMo 2011 is done. I posted every day this November, and while there were a few clunkers, I’m really proud that I managed to keep up with the posts. I almost forgot to write this one today, though. Wouldn’t that have been a kick in the pants? Thanks to everyone for [...]
Filed in: Introspective
Three Things in my Makeup Bag
In the first of what I suspect will be many posts about makeup, here are three items in my makeup bag that I love. 1. e.l.f. Mineral Starter Kit – $20 I’ve always wanted to try mineral makeup, but always balked at the price. I also don’t trust myself to go to a makeup counter [...]
Filed in: Makeup
Flying Monster & Photo Challenge
It’s the home stretch for NaBloPoMo. It’s also the first Monday after a long weekend, which means I don’t have much in me to write about. Instead, let’s look at one of my favorite photos. I took this as part of Shutterboo’s Weekly Photo Challenge (which, sadly, I could not keep up with this year). [...]
Filed in: Photography
Knitting in Ends
For those wondering how to weave in ends as you knit, I found this video on YouTube: It goes a little fast, but if you watch it a few times, you’ll see the technique. This is how I’m knitting in my ends as I go on my blanket. So much neater/easier in the long [...]
Filed in: Knitting
New Project: Long Term Blanket (and a Thank You!)
First and foremost, a huge thank you to Pearl from The Beading Gem’s Journal. Pearl featured my Nail Polish Jewelry Tutorial on her blog yesterday – wow! If you have an interest in jewelry, Pearl’s blog features ALL types of tips, tricks and how-tos. Just today on her home page, she features my nail polish [...]
Filed in: Knitting
Happy Thanksgiving!
The turkey has been roasted, the potatoes mashed, the asparagus roasted, and the canned cranberry sauce sliced. Mr. Martini and I are taking a break from, well, everything to relax in the living room. I figured this would be a good time to write this, and express my thanks for so much in my life. [...]
Filed in: Introspective
Thanksgiving Prep – Pies!
Thanksgiving dinner prep has begun. The pies are done! Pumpkin pies, just out of the oven and cooling. Please note: I did not intend to make two pies. I didn’t realize until tonight that the recipe I have makes 2 pies, not one. Whoops! Luckily, I had two frozen pie crusts in the freezer. Tomorrow, [...]
Filed in: In the Kitchen
Random Nail Polish Post
It’s a headache-y, rainy Tuesday. How about a picture of pretty nail polish? Here are my latest nail polish colors (last two weeks or so). Top left: China Glaze Ruby Pumps (inspired by Dorothy’s red shoes in the Wizard of Oz). I really wish I could get a decent shot of this, because it is [...]
Filed in: Nails
