Darling Doodles: Mama Mia!

Darling Doodles: Mama Mia!: In June 1889, to honor the Queen consort of Italy, Margherita of Savor, the Neapolitan chef Raffaele Esposito created the "Pizza Margherita...

November 15, 2010

It's moving day!!! Now I realize that my house occasionally (frequently?) looks like I'm moving. Especially this time of year when we are bunkering down for the winter (screen removal), planning our baking for the upcoming holiday (cook books and lists everywhere), decorating (jack-o-lanterns to the basement, snowmen coming up), and making gifts (at least a little something handmade by me for everyone on my list). Then there's the unexpected (need a plumber - yikes!), and the usual (laundry and groceries). However, I am not physically moving; I am virtually moving! To follow my Project 365 endeavor, you can now find me at: pointfocusflash.tumblr.com. To keep up with the latest news from 54pineapples, I'll be posting at: 54pineapples.tumblr.com.

November 14, 2010

Another beautiful day . . . this one spent running a gazillion errands. When we came back home this afternoon, I was struck by how beautiful the row of curbside trees looked. They were positively glowing in the sunshine. A spectacular shade of orange that seemed to be the height of autumn color.

November 13, 2010

A glorious day at the Inner Harbor, in Baltimore, MD. 62 degrees, brilliant sunshine, no wind - a terrific day to eat outside and stroll. I had trouble deciding which photo to use from the many that I took today. I finally narrowed it down to these two, of two unusual couples I spotted today. This first couple was positively adorable.And this couple seemed to be unknown to one another until the woman stopped to talk to the elderly man sitting on the park bench. I'd love to know what they said to one another. All I do know is that when the woman walked away, the man waved good-bye to her.

November 12, 2010

Economy Alert: As long as there are beautiful yarns and beautiful fabrics, the stores carrying these items need not worry about making their numbers when they see my 54pineapples business partner and I approach. The two of us went shopping this morning and, after a few hours of ooohs, aaahs, and overflowing carts, came home tired, hungry, and thirsty . . . but thrilled with our purchases and very excited about our ideas for what they will eventually become!

November 11, 2010

I spent some time today working on Christmas cards. Lots of cutting, positioning, gluing, and glitter-izing. I love that my Bright Pink Poinsettia photo taken last December at Longwood Gardens, will be used to send holiday greetings around the world!

November 10, 2010

I met a friend in Princeton for lunch today. Princeton was incredibly busy; automobile and pedestrian traffic crazier than I've ever seen it. And retailers and restaurants are putting up lights and wreaths for the upcoming holiday season. I finally found a parking spot at the very top of the parking garage. This was my view of Princeton rooftops from that level.