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The theme for this week’s is Undesirable. This one was a little difficult for me at first because I kept asking myself how one photographs undesirable. Then, it began to rain. P Even though I know we need the rain each winter since I live in a desert climate, I always hate the start of the rainy season. This photo was taken on 8 Dec 2009 during our first major storm of the year.



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I do have one other quick photo to share. I think I may have found a new favorite nail polish. This is Berry Sweet from the Nicole by OPI line. It didn’t photograph that well since I took this at night and had to use a flash. It’s a really nice sort of fuchsia red with a subtle glitter. I found it at Target, but the line is available at several different retailers such as Ulta, Meijer, Walgreens, etc.

Ok, that’s it for now. I need to finish packing and then hit the sack. I’m heading off to San Francisco for several days in the morning. My goal is to post some pictures while I’m gone. Time will tell if that actually happens. )

Until next time …

13 comment(s) for this post:

  1. jams o donnell:
    12 Dec 2009 That is an ominous sky. Happy weekend
  2. HOOTIN' ANNI:
    12 Dec 2009 This year, South Texas was in a drought over the summer and I wished for rain...now that it's cold and wintry and raining almost daily, I'd give my ovaries for a sunny warm sky. It IS undesirable. This was a difficult theme this week. Mine's HERE come on over...I'd love your visit. Happy Hunting. PS...LOVE! the nail polish!
  3. Missy Ann:
    12 Dec 2009 Glitter makes everything better.
  4. Mrs. Mecomber:
    12 Dec 2009 :bleh: Gah, I hate the rainy season, too. For Upstate New York, that's 360 days of the year! My Photo Hunt: Undesirable is up. I hope you have time to visit. Have a good weekend.
  5. Surfie:
    12 Dec 2009 Wow, that looks like one major storm blowing in! I hate storms too because my dog Pixie is terrified of them and has an anxiety attack every time. =(

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Every year around this time, I begin my quest of finding a new wall calendar for the upcoming year. In most years, this causes me a bit of stress as I don’t generally go for traditional-type calendars. I like something either very artistic or very snarky. Imagine that. P

Last year was actually very easy for me. I picked up a really nice one when I was on vacation in Hawai’i last October with Terri and Tracy. It was full of vintage travel poster inspired artwork from artist Kerne Erickson. I have thoroughly enjoyed it throughout the year, and it has often brought back wonderful memories of my vacation.

I have to admit, this year’s selection was also very easy for a change. Those of you who know me well know that I’m a major fan of the work of artist Anne Taintor. If you aren’t familiar with her work, you MUST check it out. Go … now … I’ll wait. )

Ok, welcome back. Anyway, I’d never even thought of seeing if she had calendars. Naturally, she does! Once I discovered this, I immediately ordered one which arrived today. I’m just really bummed that I missed out on getting what would have been the perfect holiday card for me to send. )

Here is a pic of the cover of the calendar followed by my favorite image. Unfortunately, I won’t get to see it until next December. lol

I’ve actually been doing a bit of stitching as well. I’m working on the Fa-La-La ornament of the month from Little House Needleworks. It’s stitching up very quickly, so I’m hoping to finish it tomorrow at the monthly all-day stitch at my LNS.

Now, for something completely different. Although, for those who are readers of Missy Ann’s blog, it may well remind you of the weekly manicure pics she used to post. (I miss those, Missy Ann!) I went and got my nails done today.

I just have to say that even after wearing it this color for a couple of years now, Vodka & Caviar by OPI is still my favorite nail color. ) That is followed closed by their I’m Not Really a Waitress color. I so want one of the Dell laptops in that color. lol

Speaking of OPI, has anyone tried their new Nicole line? If so, how are they? I noticed them the other day at Target, but didn’t have time to stop and really look at the colors. I want to try and get by there this weekend to check them out more.

Ok, that’s it for now. Until next time …

6 comment(s) for this post:

  1. Missy Ann:
    05 Dec 2009 I love those prints. Two years ago my calendar was similar in theme. I read the first one as "proving HER mother right". Then I saw it was "HIS mother" which is even funnier IMHO. *sigh* I miss those pictures too. Economy... princess stuff is the first stuff to go... Ah well, tomorrow is another year and dh will have a shiny new MBA; hopefully he'll be able to do something with it. I can't wear Vodka & Caviar it's too true of a red for my skin. Now I'm Not Really A Waitress... might be the best red ever.
  2. Debbie:
    05 Dec 2009 I just love that calendar you got! LOL I'd love one like that, but I don't think it would go over too well with the kids. I usually end up with one from Lang or Susan Branch (very innocent looking). Love your start on the LHN (so festive), and love the nail color too. I used to love trying out all the different colors and had a few favorites, but have gone to French manicures now. Maybe it's time for some color - yours look great.
  3. beritbunny:
    05 Dec 2009 wow; I actually didn't know that she did anything other than calendars! Your nails look beautiful; It's been so long since I went for a manicure/pedicure--I really want to go. That red is a great colour, though it would look terrible on me!
  4. kris:
    05 Dec 2009 I love that artwork. I first saw them as magnets a few years ago
  5. Kathryn:
    05 Dec 2009 We have some framed Matson Steamship menus done by Eugene Savage in our kitchen. Of course, we love Hawaii. As far as OPI (which I love), I need to stay in the copper to raspberry tones. I usually wear Live from NYC...It's OPI on my toes, but currently have Marquis d'Mauve as I go a bit redder for the holidays. No, I don't do my hands. I am lucky if I have any nails at all and usually just wear a protective coat of Sally Hansen clear. If I put color on it would be chipped in a hour.

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