Texture Tuesday - Balance

The word I have chosen for 2014 is "balance".  I have given it a lot of thought and feel it is important to find balance in your life. Finding a healthy balance of work, home life, love, family, friends, health, exercise and passions is key. Time management and not becoming too obsessed with one thing is something I'm going to work on this year.  

So have you picked your word for 2014.  I'd love to hear about it.

Today I'm sharing with Kim's Texture Tuesdays.  Kim has opened up her Beyond Layers class to Test Kitchen members and I'm loving every minute. Up to Day 8 and this photo is from Day 4 Vision & Blur assignment. Used Kim's KK_simplicity texture and followed her recipe to create this image. The flowers are Ranunculus - one of my favorites.  

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Home for the Holidays - Song-ography

This picture was taken at the train station on a snowy night in Westwood, NJ on my iPhone.  Thought it would be perfect for this week's Song-ography - "Home for the Holidays".   The town of Westwood actually has a town event in December called "Home for the Holidays" every year.

Love living by a train line, I can hear the train whistle blowing off in the distance at night as it passes through each town.  Also, its a very convenient to get to the city.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stop by Song-ography for Home for the Holidays.

Margie



Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Friday Find - Lantern at Sunset

   

The sunset from my deck was unbelievable on this evening and both these photos were taken within a few minutes.   I'm sharing today with Kim's Friday Finds - I used KK_chill at 30% in soft light on the lantern photo and kk_2801 at 3% in multiply on the chairs.  

Hope everyone had a merry little Christmas this week and enjoyed special time with family and friends. We had snow on Christmas Eve which made the evening even more magical.

Tonight we went to the movies to see "The Wolf of Wall Street" which I thought was excellent.  It may not be for everyone because of the language, nudity, and 3 hr. length, but it will definitely win awards for acting.  

Wishing you all a relaxing weekend.

Margie

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Christmas Eve

Sending you all peaceful holiday wishes and celebrate with gratitude and good fortune to have crossed paths with each of you throughout the year.  I thank you for sharing in my creative journey and hope you will continue to join me next year for more new discoveries in art, photography, and recipes. I appreciate every comment and word of encouragement you leave - it positively keeps me moving forward.  

I'm sharing today with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday by using KK_Chill.  Thank you Kim for your online classes that have opened the door to a whole new creative editing world for me!  Hoping the New Year will bring John back his health and you all get to go home.  

Happy holidays.  

Margie



Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Silver Bells

Today I'm playing along with Song-ography since "Silver Bells" is one of my favorites holiday songs.  This photo was snapped with my iPhone last week in Westwood, NJ.

Yes, soon it will be Christmas Day!




Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Friday Find - Gingersnap Cookies

Today's Friday Find is a lovely gift of homemade gingersnap cookies and mug from a co-worker.  I don't know if I was more excited about the mug and delicious cookies or the thought of getting home before the sun went to to photograph them in natural light.

This weekend I'll be cooking for the three holiday parties we will be attending starting Sunday.  I'm from a large family, so when we all get together food is always a group effort.  We leave the appetizers to the young adults, which always brings a little competition among the cousins.  Little do they know they are in training to someday take over the holiday cooking.

Stop by Kim Klassen's Cafe for Find Finds.

Happy Weekend.
Margie


Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday

Texture Tuesday - Holly Jolly Christmas

Winter has arrived and it looks like it could to be a white Christmas this year with a third snow storm arriving today.  Hoping for a snow day so I can do some baking for the holidays.   Love a snow day!   

The frozen holly picture was taken on Sunday morning after the second storm from my window.  Burrr… way to icy to venture out so early.  I used two of Kim Klassen's textures - KK_more magic and KK_chill. Stop by Kim's Cafe for Texture Tuesday.  

Saturday night we went to dinner locally and the town was all lit up for the holidays, but as you can see there wasn't a soul out that night but us.  I took this one with my iPhone.  

Linked to:  Boogie Board Cottage, Alderberry Hill, Dwellings, Rain on a Tin Roof, The Chicken Chick, A Stroll thru Life, My uncommon Slice of Suburia, Savvy Southern Style, Gingerly Made, Live laugh Rowe, Farm House Porch, Domestic Super Hero, Jennifer Rizzo, Costal Charm, Cedar Hill Ranch, Lamberts Lately, Textured Tuesday, Friday Finds, Quotography, Simple Things Sunday