White Wednesday - A New Favorite Photo Background

 

This is about the time of year that CJ gets tired of hearing "I hate winter", (coming from moi). I keep checking the mailbox, hoping that someone has magically sent me tix to the Bahamas or any warm locale, but so far....    :(

Tossing a few of my etsy items into the snow for their portrait sessions has provided an unexpected bit of winter fun. I like the way the light plays off the snow, and the way bits of snow cling to some of the items.  

I'm linking up with the lovely Kathleen over at Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

Head on over there for truckloads of wonderful whiteness!

Is It Spring Yet??

Sadly, not here!  Snow is falling...again.

But I did find this yesterday.

 It's an old canvas soaker hose

(See those tulips in the background?

I couldn't resist bringing them home from Trader Joe's)

The hose is all wound up on a chippy green reel.

I can hardly wait for "gardening season".

A White Wednesday Wheaton Report

I'm afraid my White Wednesday photos have nothing to do with Wheaton.  I'm such a "cabeza de do-do" sometimes...(that's my 'tortured Spanish' phrase for "do-do head").  Off to the show I went and left my camera behind.

My location was in a great neighborhood, next to Joe & Sandy of Rhubarb Reign, across from Diane Passi and a couple spaces away from my Elkhorn buddy/neighbor Michelle. 

 The Wheaton show definitely has a different vibe; Diane told me that a lot more men shop Wheaton than Grayslake and she was right.  Fortunately I had decided not to devote much space to frou-frou at this show.  Aside from one of the sweet pink dresses and one boudoir cap, most of my sales were of ephemera and industrial/primitive.  

 For every show I always try to guess what will sell first.  I was certain that the wire baskets in my previous post would be the first to go. Wrong. They are now available in my etsy shop.  I had lots of medical jars and they were very popular; there are only 4 left now.

The carny punks got a lot of looks but came home with me. The following day they were sold to someone that had seen them at the show.  They were 'too cool for school', imho!  

 Valentines were popular again, and my favorite moment of the show was when two guys spent time picking out sweet ones to give their gals...awwwwwww....(it would never occur to anyone in my home to do that!)

Traffic was good most of the day. Diane sold a table soon after the show opened.  She's got the gift of staging and was able to re-do her booth in a flash so it still looked amazing.  Things were hopping in Joe & Sandy's booth and people were swarming Michelle's space as she was setting up.

The only sad note of the show for me is that I've been unable to find my 'mobile office' since I returned home.  It's the box that holds my clipboards, notes, business cards; if you were there and asked for info or a contact after the show, please let me know - my notes appear to be gone...

It was great to meet a lot of new people and I'd like to thank everyone that made it a successful show. 
I probably won't set up at Wheaton often, (it's not the most pleasant drive from here), but hope to see you at one of my other shows. Watch the sidebar for details! 

I'm linking up with Faded Charm for White Wednesday. Head on over there and check out dozens of inspiring posts!  The non-Wheaton photos were taken in Case Eagle park and come to you courtesy of the fresh snow on Monday!

We Wish YOU A Merry Christmas

 We've just come in from a walk in the beautiful Christmas snow.

Before the family celebrations begin, we wanted to take a moment to wish each of you a 

Merry Christmas.

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

White Wednesday

It's a beautiful morning.

Sunny, clear blue skies...

and one degree.  

O-n-e.

Occasionally nature presents us

with a peace offering when we have to cope with extreme temps.

It's called hoarfrost - 'glitter' on every surface.

It's fleeting; once the sun is up it doesn't last long.

I'm always reminded to stop and enjoy the 'moment',

before it's gone.

May you  have many moments to treasure this week!

I'm linking up with Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

You'll be captivated by all of the participants...enjoy!

Christmas at Old World Wisconsin

It's easy for most of us to get so caught up in the busyness of the season that we forget to enjoy the season.  Yesterday we took time out to visit Old World Wisconsin for The Spirit of Christmas Past.

With loads of fresh snow, sunny skies, moderate temps and good friends along, the day could not have been more perfect.  We joined in the old-fashioned carol sing in the church, tasted gingerbread baked in a wood stove and strolled from building to building cherishing the beautiful scenery along the way.  Enjoy the photos!