For the third year in a row, I spent New Year's Eve bowling with friends. Why does the bowling ball seem to get heavier each year that I get older. <grin>
I enjoyed posting a "Photo A Day" for the past year, never missing a day.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year's Eve Bowling - December 31, 2011
For the third year in a row, I spent New Year's Eve bowling with friends. Why does the bowling ball seem to get heavier each year that I get older. <grin>
I enjoyed posting a "Photo A Day" for the past year, never missing a day.
Friday, December 30, 2011
"Yule" Haiku and Fiber Art - December 30, 2011
Sparkling baubles...
Glistening upon the tree...
My eyes dance with cheer...
A designed and made this fiber art piece to go with my "yule" haiku. I made thousands of beaded icicles for my Christmas tree over the years. I took a digital photo of some of these icicles in a crystal vase on my coffee table and then printed it on fabric. I then quilted it and added real red beads to the tree and many of my beaded icicles onto the photo of the vase. This gives it a 3-D effect. Fifteen of my beaded icicles were attached to this fiber piece. It does glisten brightly.
I participated in an internet Haiku Fiber Art group for 2011. I made a fiber art quilt and wrote a haiku every month, after a key word was e-mailed to us at the beginning of each month. I'm so proud that I stuck with it and made a quilt and wrote a haiku for every month of 2011.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Evening Sky - December 29, 2011
We had a beautiful sunset two days ago on Tuesday. I took this photo standing on my front porch. The pink and blue colors were vivid.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
A Close Up of My Tree Ornaments - December 28, 2011
This is a close up of a few of my tree ornaments. I have made many Christmas tree ornaments over the years to put on my tree and to give to friends and relatives. I have made cross stitch ornaments, painted ornaments, needlepoint ornaments, beaded ornament covers, crocheted ornaments, painted cinnamon sticks, photo in glass bulbs, and over 3000+ beaded icicles and many more different things to place on the tree. I have about 400 of the beaded icicles on the tree this year.
I enjoy doing all kinds of needlework, quilting and crafts.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Inside the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC - December 27, 2011
Here is a photo that I took inside the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center about ten days ago when I was in Washington DC to go to see the White House decorations again. We parked under the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and walked through the main lobby to go outside. It had a very "art deco" feel and look to it. There was also a small museum dedicated to 911 off the main lobby that I got to visit.
http://www.itcdc.com/
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ceiling Inside the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC - December 26, 2011
I took this photo of the ceiling inside the Ronald Reagan building in downtown Washington DC about ten days ago. It had a mesh look to it from far away, but it is really a cone-shaped, horizontal glass skylight that soars from 35 to 125 feet over the 170-foot-diameter Atrium. The skylight comprises an acre of glass.
http://www.itcdc.com/about.php?p=12
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Oh Christmas Tree - December 25, 2011
I took this photo of my Christmas tree before the packages were opened. I love to decorate the tree and it is "dripping" with at least four hundred beaded icicles that I made. I love how it sparkles.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve Good Cheer - December 24, 2011
I hope that everyone has a cheerful Christmas Eve.. A toast to you all.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas Goodies - December 23, 2011
This is a photo of some of the Christmas goodies ( cookies and candies) that I made this holiday season. Everything taste delicious.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
La Paella Spanish Restaurant in Los Angeles, Ca. - December 22, 2011
I took this photo last Wednesday night when I ate at La Paella Spanish restaurant in Los Angeles, California. I enjoyed tapas and sangria. It was delicious.
http://www.usalapaella.com/www.usalapaella.com/Welcome.html
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
In-N-Out Burger in Hollywood, California - December 21, 2011
After leaving the Beverly Wilshire Hotel last Thursday night, I got to enjoy a burger and strawberry shake at In-N-Out burger in Hollywood, California. It was delicious.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Ornate Ceiling Inside the Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, Ca. - December 20, 2011
I took this photo of the ornate ceiling inside the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, California last Tuesday night. I enjoyed seeing all their "over the top" holiday decorations and also enjoyed a "rusty nail" at the cocktail bar.
It is always interesting to walk down one hallway and see all the historical photos from all the early "Academy Award" events that were held there. Some of the photos are from the 1930s. It's a walk back in history.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Capitol Records in Los Angeles, California - December 19, 2011
I took this photo of Capitol Records in Los Angeles, California last week.
The Red Room in the White House in Washington DC - December 18, 2011
I took this photo in the Red Room in the White House in Washington DC. Each room is decorated so beautifully this year.
At the White House in Washington DC - December 17, 2011
I got to go back to the White House in Washington DC to see the holiday decorations again on Saturday afternoon. It is always fun and interesting to visit the White House. It looks beautiful this year.
At the Christmas Tree on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills , California - December 16, 2011
This photo was taken at the large Christmas tree on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California. I had just enjoyed drinks at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. It was a wonderful evening.
At the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. for Cocktails - December 15, 2011
I love having cocktails at the bar in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. I enjoyed a wonderful martini there.
At "The Grove" Shopping Center in Los Angeles, Ca. - Santa's Gingerbread House - December 14, 2011
I love going to "The Grove" shopping center in Los Angeles, California, by the Farmer's Market, to shop and watch them film the "Extra" TV show. This is a photo that I took of the Santa's Gingerbread House in the center of the street. You can see the very large Christmas tree in the background.
Stagecoach in the Wells Fargo Museum in Downtown Los Angeles, Ca. - December 13, 2011
While walking through the Wells Fargo Bank building in downtown Los Angeles, California, I saw a sign for the Wells Fargo Museum. This is one of the stagecoaches in the tiny museum. It was great .
Monday, December 12, 2011
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery - December 12, 2011
I took this photo on Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery when I was attending the opening ceremony for "Wreaths Across America" - the laying of the wreaths on the grave sites for the holiday season. The amphitheater, where the ceremony was held, is just behind this area. There were thousands of volunteers/people there for this event on Saturday morning. So next December, just make your way towards Arlington National Cemetery and follow the crowd. You will end up here for this very special event.
http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/events/escort-to-arlington/
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