A gift for Diamond

Don't you love hand dyed slips? Oh, the colors, the pretty textures, the frill of it all. Well, I started collecting the slips. This slip was an ordinary beige. I bought the dye. And voila, here is my first one. The beautiful model, Diamond, is the recipient of the coco/maroon coloured and lightly embellished slip. I am really pleased with the colour and the way it took on the hue. Thank you to Diamond for modeling my first creation. She's gorgeous, don't you think? You are the best, girl....xo, juls

Hello Girls

Meet the girls. They came from "The Fish" thrift store in Carson City. When I saw these little handmade beauties, I knew they belonged to me. They donned my Christmas tree and have been hanging out in the living room ever since...I just imagine someone making these girls by hand. Each one is so sweet with the hand stitched tail feathers and eyes. I can't imagine why after all the work these ladies landed in the box I found them in for $2. xo, juls

San Fran

The Family all went to San Fran for a few days. We went to attend a wedding, which, of course can be stressful. It was. The little family was fortunate enough to be able to visit a few fun places. Here is my little guy and me on the Warf. Yes, I took a picture of seafood that was in the counter being hawked by some hotties...I didn't have the nerve to shoot the hotties.

Of course, we went for sourdough bread. See the gal there in Boudine's Bread factory. She's making teddy bears. So cute. We bought a turtle and ate it up.

I shopped very little. I was able to visit a ribbon store. It was very cute. I paid an exorbitant amount of money for ribbon. When I later looked at the bag, I felt perhaps I was shorted on some of the yardage. Needless to say, I will never again pay prices like that for ribbon - ever.

Here was a quick shot of some cool houses. I didn't snap too many pics. But here is a neat photo of the Academy of Arts and Science rain forest.

Thanks for coming along. xo, juls

We go

Hi all, I left my camera in SB when we traveled down for the holiday. This amazing photo was done by my friend Ari for our Christmans photo shoot. My family will face many changes this year. I will look to my blogger buddies for solace many, many times, I'm sure. Thank you Jen at Artisticallydesignediversions for posting our picture with Melanie, you and I. We are off again. This time to San Fran for a wedding. Hope to get in some thriftin and junking. Happy New Year. xo, juls

Adventures with Advent

Went to Pickled Tink and make this advent calendar. I fell in love with theirs in the shop. Took the class and made my own. I had so much fun making the daily charms to add to each day. I love baby Jesus and Mary. I could not wait to make it. I love this calendar. Hope you do, too. xo, juls

Sentimental things

Well, how are you? I'm so happy you are here. I want to show you these amazing photos that I took photos of. They belonged to my Mother in Law, Lucile. She just passed away and we went to her home for the funeral/mass. When I say Lucile was one in a million, it is true. I will miss her stories and wisdom.

The ballerina is Lucile, we believe. Look at that dress. It is a birthday cake. Have you seen anything like it? Anyone know anything about it? And the elegant woman is Lucile's grandmother. She hung in Lucile's livingroom. The lady was a hat or dressmaker, in Paris, I believe. Aren't they stunning? I see lot's of possibility with collage, art, cards, etc..ummmm

UNFORGETTABLE MAMMOTH

I'm on a special assignment with my job in Mammoth, California. The assignment was to last three weeks. It will go on for a few more yet. I miss posting my little milestones. I hope you all do not forget me. I will be back home, up and running, posting, decorating, arting -- is that a word, really? -- very soon. I hope you all are well and happy. xo juls