tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69537799244191786832024-03-20T22:05:07.459-04:00bebojobebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-43040846925672071272009-07-19T20:37:00.007-04:002009-09-03T17:07:08.301-04:00Watch<span style="color:#ffffff;">e</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2_HXUhShhmY&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2_HXUhShhmY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />The child folk love this one - what's not to love!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WfBlUQguvyw&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WfBlUQguvyw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />The cast was selected from the SOUR fan base around the world. The fans were shot purely via webcam. Love the song too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NmNr_fnLwtI&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NmNr_fnLwtI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Wait for it ... wait ... for ... it!<br /><br />I just got back from our first camping trip as a family!<br />Details to follow soon - instead I thought I would open up a few of my youtube favourite videos. You have most likely seen them already, but they are all so creative go watch them again.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-79071012421953798242009-07-17T10:15:00.000-04:002009-07-17T10:16:21.945-04:00Winner!<div><div></div><span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br /><div>I have been following all the spectacular discoveries of <a href="http://www.blommafinds.com/blomma_finds/">Blomma Finds </a>for many months now and was delightfully surprised to learn yesterday that I won one of the wonderful give-aways!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359430968393792354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xUN_KNOeUykGW6qRXuIyxoLsc_jHuN8RL6oC_i7iX3uO1pdTCAtI4pH4GHWN8SyUXPOTakUCVwWNO9jdCcSygEE4flecapL6gkiNUmo6Ld1Jhnc1nse3Bu5h5fl7PUNTenyNnk2-L3Q/s400/winnerblommafinds.jpg" /> <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>A gracious 'Thank you' to both Blomma Finds and the wonderful artist behind this sweet print, Rebecca Peragine of <a href="http://www.printpatternpaper.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=12">Print Pattern Paper</a>! I know two child folk who will be arm wrestling for it - so I'll place it in a communal living area for all to enjoy!</div><div></div><br /><div>There are so many other gorgeous prints available from this wonderful eco-conscious company!</div><br /><div>Check them out!</div><div> </div><div>Thank you for stopping by.</div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-85372220289363240252009-07-13T09:49:00.001-04:002009-07-19T21:04:41.889-04:00Purple<span style="color:#ffffff;">7</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYC5NUxPhkQ6aiYxPbWC42el0XamaTODZrLo68XaaKsTp-Xq3c-WvsooXlaMz7WLpLcZj53ZikYH4QAtvLhA4-U5k6AYNME79koQmnl2gW11gD1d0P4mG_Lo7BisVlKrNgHJElKLANKg/s1600-h/purpleidealhomemagazine.co.uk.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357361441542740898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYC5NUxPhkQ6aiYxPbWC42el0XamaTODZrLo68XaaKsTp-Xq3c-WvsooXlaMz7WLpLcZj53ZikYH4QAtvLhA4-U5k6AYNME79koQmnl2gW11gD1d0P4mG_Lo7BisVlKrNgHJElKLANKg/s400/purpleidealhomemagazine.co.uk.jpg" /></a> Via IdealHomeMagazine.co.uk<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-joGpBk2qLOC-CONMl1ZR7vk_f3L9lwLxc-TQiXueWV_dvLxxik7Y0H1WbBMUFBMaIgshIpBFPxpANLR4mFAD97t2-95fFTYl0doAl7UMlADCve1CEpdZ9NEk8dBxs5VOguK_bD5FsE/s1600-h/purplestylefiles.com2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357361086250075698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-joGpBk2qLOC-CONMl1ZR7vk_f3L9lwLxc-TQiXueWV_dvLxxik7Y0H1WbBMUFBMaIgshIpBFPxpANLR4mFAD97t2-95fFTYl0doAl7UMlADCve1CEpdZ9NEk8dBxs5VOguK_bD5FsE/s400/purplestylefiles.com2.jpg" /></a>Via Stylefiles.com<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2p1ZihdgQNydtECfXFf39_pQGob0gmHHfIPm_TwmCRHfyz9O8WmaIn1_9mXvyyYEYm66fYxIiXUqkl9vwNR-mV3lRpzlxumakxPCFYoRCPCz00S4Mm-HU_EExpfcWGyBcBUd6FFiV3E/s1600-h/purpledesignties.blogspot.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357361079342017266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2p1ZihdgQNydtECfXFf39_pQGob0gmHHfIPm_TwmCRHfyz9O8WmaIn1_9mXvyyYEYm66fYxIiXUqkl9vwNR-mV3lRpzlxumakxPCFYoRCPCz00S4Mm-HU_EExpfcWGyBcBUd6FFiV3E/s400/purpledesignties.blogspot.jpg" /></a> Via Designties.blogspot.com<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELT9DerKER1d0asPDf9m6wCYHUZuXo182lT1P23T9Ge6gHosXs-zN43cHahE0piTFeFw4kVOonL-X1nAHLDQxI4bg9TH6eHib1Cl7vAjTytxFGD60yNH8xugEWC6xzDB7kuFScvkSd5k/s1600-h/purplebritishhomesandgardensaug2008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357361044612811954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELT9DerKER1d0asPDf9m6wCYHUZuXo182lT1P23T9Ge6gHosXs-zN43cHahE0piTFeFw4kVOonL-X1nAHLDQxI4bg9TH6eHib1Cl7vAjTytxFGD60yNH8xugEWC6xzDB7kuFScvkSd5k/s400/purplebritishhomesandgardensaug2008.jpg" /></a> Via British Homes and Gardens, 08/2008<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgFhy5NVAhmrU0fO7rELW8ZVQAm49pH94FAJUPFrK0yeiRH5n3482ft-NKYGISMdHETNstEPknRQ7P2YyOS4dJzNrNw7nfFIIaSV00EGuY0gdXJuGVNkxG22GqkRoW49pWlKXihlllsc/s1600-h/purple.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357361031025774018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgFhy5NVAhmrU0fO7rELW8ZVQAm49pH94FAJUPFrK0yeiRH5n3482ft-NKYGISMdHETNstEPknRQ7P2YyOS4dJzNrNw7nfFIIaSV00EGuY0gdXJuGVNkxG22GqkRoW49pWlKXihlllsc/s400/purple.jpg" /></a>Via Domino<br /></div><br /><div>Purple.</div><div>It has always been a non-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">existent</span> colour for me. </div><div>I have neither hated nor loved it. It has just never come into play. I have never worn it, painted with it, decorated with it, or really ever noticed it.</div><div>It is little K's favourite colour and ever since this past <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gruesome</span> winter, I have had it on the brain.</div><div>There is something so enticing about the luxurious depth of an eggplant purple that I can no longer resist. Cool yet enveloping. </div><div>For months now I have been working on an oil painting in my head (featuring purple) and it is just about time to lay it out on canvas. This will take some time and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">strategizing</span> to work out, however, since Mr. K moved <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/studio-redesign.html">his studio </a>from the dungeon to a proper space out of the house. I used to be able to come down stairs after the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">child folk</span> were in bed and putter about on a painting at my leisure. It was perhaps the only perk of Mr. K working entirely from home. </div><br /><div>I do have <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/le-celerie-my-studio-in-cellar-part-two.html">my studio</a>, of course, which I draw, paint watercolour, and sew in - but it is not big enough for the size of canvas that I want to paint on ( 34"x 64"). </div><br /><div>Truth be told - I am an extremely messy oil painter.</div><br /><div>So I will have to book some time at Mr. K's and get down to business. </div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-15412909832077197362009-07-07T14:55:00.001-04:002009-07-07T14:59:54.833-04:00Yellow & Blue<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/yellow_fever/set?.mid=embed&id=10152511"><img width="400" alt="yellow fever" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmVEVDJOdjVxM2hHblBjc3ZUbXp0QWcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="yellow fever" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/yellow_fever/set?.mid=embed&id=10152511">yellow fever</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=683618">bebojo</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/gucci_bags/shop?brand=Gucci&category_id=35">Gucci bags</a></small></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/night_day/set?.mid=embed&id=10152435"><img width="400" alt="night and day" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmJKY2puLTFxM2hHdmViNHVUbXp0QWcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="night and day" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/night_day/set?.mid=embed&id=10152435">night and day</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=683618">bebojo</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/nine_west_shoes/shop?brand=Nine+West&category_id=41">Nine West shoes</a></small></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/blue_leather/set?.mid=embed&id=10137556"><img width="400" alt="Blue Leather" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm1qalRnNEZxM2hHZlpFb3NZVWpQcncAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Blue Leather" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/blue_leather/set?.mid=embed&id=10137556">Blue Leather</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=683618">bebojo</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/chanel_bags/shop?brand=Chanel&category_id=35">Chanel bags</a></small></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-90642793194998839922009-07-07T10:33:00.003-04:002009-07-07T10:41:49.705-04:00Distracted<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pretty_distraction/set?.mid=embed&id=10152960"><img title="pretty distraction" height="400" alt="pretty distraction" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnBISTYzd0ZyM2hHN0FmVWpqR3lRaFEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pretty_distraction/set?.mid=embed&id=10152960">pretty distraction</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=683618">bebojo</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/anthropologie_shoes/shop?brand=Anthropologie&category_id=41">Anthropologie shoes</a></small></div><br /></small><small><br /></small><small>Thank you for stopping by.<br /><br /><br /></small>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-13458338775095169752009-07-06T09:17:00.006-04:002009-07-06T09:25:44.858-04:00Splash!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zAmbmrF8s3c1AXQCI2b7fqNfobLy_itxIlTek-CFz_JKmFXa6mi_rcWdWAVzU2IaNKmOU9B9ezEMTmcAx6cxz2kMp3vyRwNFm25VKO6u0dJl-ZQ_1yl7QUozvNh-UY3NyCdlAJJXIgc/s1600-h/anthropologievargas2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355336567321734498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zAmbmrF8s3c1AXQCI2b7fqNfobLy_itxIlTek-CFz_JKmFXa6mi_rcWdWAVzU2IaNKmOU9B9ezEMTmcAx6cxz2kMp3vyRwNFm25VKO6u0dJl-ZQ_1yl7QUozvNh-UY3NyCdlAJJXIgc/s400/anthropologievargas2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355336174198188114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc77oYD8pST3sb2EdmRWgeoY2A_rFGaFKfLhApHdnV-rY-rqh2BotPUrV5ZfMMVD37QRX8PtPazm8doNi5qV-vaB7wlhOQolqF9DeCroYLX7sv2Y4HxGq-oCYVEA6gsFsQCkEfZBrG4NU/s400/anthropologievargas.jpg" border="0" /> <div>I adore this Rachel Pally retro style swim suit.</div><div><div><div>It looks so pretty on the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&color=041&navAction=jump&navCount=25&parentid=THERES_ALSO&id=953308">model</a> - of course!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div></div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-1614147448752351122009-07-04T08:42:00.007-04:002009-07-04T09:21:59.752-04:00Happy Fourth!<div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY074KQz6nCy3JYTkqfGWc0haJwNUdk-qbFGFCFI5K__YBm12kcnFFq2H3rxiqx9d-onmULXzvk7SpHUjsy-4WpMIyQqqduTvSWwGxUG-8Xi1Wr5UHuRum1OxE7kM2uJ6XCt3gq7KBag/s1600-h/obama_full.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354585476232657858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY074KQz6nCy3JYTkqfGWc0haJwNUdk-qbFGFCFI5K__YBm12kcnFFq2H3rxiqx9d-onmULXzvk7SpHUjsy-4WpMIyQqqduTvSWwGxUG-8Xi1Wr5UHuRum1OxE7kM2uJ6XCt3gq7KBag/s400/obama_full.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><br /><div>I want to wish all of my American friends and family a spectacular Happy Fourth of July! </div><div></div><br /><div>I love my peeps south of the border, but during the <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/29/drew-friedman-george.html">last eight gruelling years </a>I though we were going to have to break up.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>When Super 'O' was elected I think the universe released a collective sigh of relief. </div><div>I am here to thank you - ya done good, folks!</div><br /><div>Have a wonderful day - you deserve it.</div><br /><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.<br /></div><br /><div>Alex Ross Obama <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">illustration</span> found <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.alexrossart.com/news/2008/obama_full.jpg&imgrefurl=http://my.opera.com/chooseopera/blog/index.dml/tag/obama&usg=__BBZxTXbGPJhyV9s-8wmVd0M1IqI=&h=550&w=472&sz=16&hl=en&start=68&um=1&tbnid=atpYKxQmyj3t6M:&tbnh=133&tbnw=114&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dobama%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:*:IE-Address%26rlz%3D1I7DBCA%26sa%3DN%26start%3D60%26um%3D1">here.</a></div><div>David Friedman Bush <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">illustration</span> via <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/29/drew-friedman-george.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Boing</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Boing</span></a></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-61521653253213205122009-07-01T15:41:00.006-04:002009-07-01T16:18:59.219-04:00Oh Canada!<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnJWMX7v_rd5soD9YbfNVWpbcYZUpmWztnnQAB5fyghcZ98i7EKPa-_mwAUKZgM_h46g-g1NZaBQqxoylhxXTnGAES2DmNrpnwuarieA026a1gJVqwB5WJ8Jpljuyv9e43axayXoYNaY/s1600-h/canada+flag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353587414874583074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnJWMX7v_rd5soD9YbfNVWpbcYZUpmWztnnQAB5fyghcZ98i7EKPa-_mwAUKZgM_h46g-g1NZaBQqxoylhxXTnGAES2DmNrpnwuarieA026a1gJVqwB5WJ8Jpljuyv9e43axayXoYNaY/s400/canada+flag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Happy Birthday Canada!</div><div></div><br /><div>You are such a young and clever country aren't you?!</div><br /><div>There are so many qualities that I love about you. </div><br /><div>Today I celebrate these:</div><br /><div>Freedom</div><br /><div>Health Care</div><br /><div>Equality</div><br /><div>Immigration</div><br /><div>Nature</div><br /><div>Peace</div><br /><div>Not necessarily in that order.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>To celebrate we enjoyed a fabulous picnic in Toronto's High Park.</div><br /><div>Among us: a South African, a Jamaican, a Briton, a Japanese, a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Metis</span> - all of us Canadian.</div><br /><div>We are normally a modest bunch, we Canadians, today we showed our pride.</div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-16004154684806176432009-06-30T08:45:00.002-04:002009-07-01T16:27:24.832-04:00ColdWater<span style="color:#ffffff;">1</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9UJP_R-fXLaznEaBwzua3fDfvCfqxhg5-DsdYb97cfhJA-g3zTqZms-ySjPpFMsDY_OjU2VzKY8lik9dhgyroOF7Dhyz8tKumoV9ibYfUpfHzQd4AsryT50EYNxepvtl5bxf8iTMVjo/s1600-h/coldwater9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469317710033826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9UJP_R-fXLaznEaBwzua3fDfvCfqxhg5-DsdYb97cfhJA-g3zTqZms-ySjPpFMsDY_OjU2VzKY8lik9dhgyroOF7Dhyz8tKumoV9ibYfUpfHzQd4AsryT50EYNxepvtl5bxf8iTMVjo/s400/coldwater9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.skartist.com/index.htm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469317652308226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTP25wHiuoA5uWH_Rs8M6gZrxI2xZdhfaLtuLmCBatShMmvA2f-bPlyUJo-RyQ8XkntF9XNlp1WGo6LN1_jwewRRRbUin_AGJTrJHrgdOHZJDa4qDQGJsjpiUmXhF7EpYyMJWVAjzDmCY/s400/coldwater6.jpg" border="0" /> Mr. K</a> has a show coming up at The ColdWater Gallery, which is located in cottage country. On the weekend he had to drive up and measure the large beautiful space, so the child folk and I tagged along. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The weather was gorgeous, so after an ice cream treat, we took a little trip over to Balm Beach. The lovely owner of the gallery gave us top secret directions to a special stretch of beach that was virtually unpopulated. Thank you Luba!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnV5zx0HHFdZFJ8pp3opEYtGEjZB116yn1PcEYwTpfa-knKsTx0v1CVu4XPmWSnvL7bRfK4ePslUDV5c9svuQTYtUeVppbzTBe4Vs80lHHTWvKFZfbaJEUvyud9rF8nHR36Bu1TdsSvh4/s1600-h/balm+beach3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469313885222818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnV5zx0HHFdZFJ8pp3opEYtGEjZB116yn1PcEYwTpfa-knKsTx0v1CVu4XPmWSnvL7bRfK4ePslUDV5c9svuQTYtUeVppbzTBe4Vs80lHHTWvKFZfbaJEUvyud9rF8nHR36Bu1TdsSvh4/s400/balm+beach3.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>Sun, Sand and Water have got to be one of my favorite combos. Little feet loved it also.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /></div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-838901427423819742009-06-29T08:24:00.003-04:002009-06-30T14:25:23.084-04:00Western Party<span style="color:#ffffff;">1</span><br />Big K and Little K were both born in February, thirteen days apart. We celebrate with one big bash and this year's 'theme' was a western party. The entire month before, I busied myself making sheriff badges, stuffed wooden ponies, decorations, games etc ... but on the day of their party the entire family had a horrible flu that kept big K out of school for an entire week and Mr. K sick for three weeks. The party was cancelled.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9rup_eQIx1v0cE0nlssx8i9uG0LaHx4PooL1slQsb3bjKfsy_G_Jm_XC_gxIDAzqTfgkVNGGjHmMK3uH4q5BggUbQuwNYJ_is2FO7xgSu1qna-KnkaS9jjh2PvoEAHcL34ParxITQI8/s1600-h/birthday23.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352470934946315938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9rup_eQIx1v0cE0nlssx8i9uG0LaHx4PooL1slQsb3bjKfsy_G_Jm_XC_gxIDAzqTfgkVNGGjHmMK3uH4q5BggUbQuwNYJ_is2FO7xgSu1qna-KnkaS9jjh2PvoEAHcL34ParxITQI8/s400/birthday23.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352470368515830258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCnC3UxdqYpG0etQ1snrC2mn_MM_1atsSjzRdHvBN4HeOU97HuElImpQ9l5XoLSOFvECkAZoiU71rocjLvt4SJTbDWlR2APtsYcUnxPonvxOhvYhBLSheMwldomCKbHCOTnDke0ESFhI/s400/birthday22.jpg" border="0" /> <div><div><div>Last Friday, we checked the weather, decorated the backyard, gathered our friends and shouted a big 'SURPRISE' to two shocked little people. </div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>After the big reveal, costumes were handed out - cowgirl/boy hats and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bandannas</span>. </div><br /><div>At my request, Mr. K made a cardboard cutout of a sheriff and each cowpoke had his/her photo taken.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352580374499232050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYszphI8oRot3nQtTIemEP7LdnCB0oMgeCLDtvqVsNeYj4sOi51GjX-7MlmDI6V0tQG_X1EtYDiyEYlIbQPo8DC_1T8S1e6ig9-_FMk52FJ45rRHX9norc51ZFGmxm3FdxbHNbFbmVzY/s400/birthdaycutout.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>The ponies that I had laboured over were finally distributed but there was a hitch: to earn a deputy badge, the cowpoke had to successfully complete the pony riding obstacle course!</div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469928132171618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRvuHnMt6tW1CdRxrAje1b0-CnoJTURqJ28SrJ3owQCVM716ESQ_RuyA4s4vEScheUDPD9ONmnDJvOJf3W1WqfoQbe2c9bFhmQNSXRLT011OdXimpV1UtqGGdSn9y25eql-9K5CWX5p4/s400/birthday3.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469933677289938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6GOAuNC4YqLuvLGzYIMY_u4nPlQ4xpuvAjlPNaC2nubeTC1upjYiM983iopEnc9yACLm0g7m54D6pkttbokoTThMTwYj6Fp50uwkMH_Ko9ZMX6TUsC3fVR5jkGuRmjmYkYOLah-PHVQ/s400/birthday5.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><div>Badges were decorated and the games continued.</div><br /><div>We played the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ol</span>' standby of pin the tail on the donkey and a new one - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">slimy</span> bug toss.<br /></div><div>Thankfully it was a gorgeous day, but the sun was really intense so we took cover under the umbrella and enjoyed some lunch. Due to the heat, I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pre</span>-scooped <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ice cream</span> and served it in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ice cream</span> waffle bowls with sprinkles and chopped brownies instead of cake.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352470379470144994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLT6QfjFz2jf6_9R04ZoKV9Y3ZD4tFlbbd__7P05qsOoKrDBi4Q9-k4RsoNvfm2tW1b-v4QRrEqxY1oXPud9XozY2gj3vK7erH31dF4lrJDac7H0JMVEoT-nAzLDabjp6gcXeqr8K-Rc/s400/birthday25.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352470378588609042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdF4hi5N487ndPQUVnxxABy_PlVjHe7yZmLLqaayIjzwd_AqbzeeSHoc7ZOd1aTm1O8xKlOm8bL9GZvMJWCeKCX2sgnRis1QjxPoQ1YmDdvopVQpWSwSemT9IfO7s1MwS1TFr1rE3UTzI/s400/birthday24.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><div>While the cowpokes ate, I hid plastic farm animals around the yard. I had doubles and told the deputies that I required their assistance. A robber had stolen half of my farm animals and I gave them each one and they had to find the match to the pair. </div><br /><div>After all of the animals were returned to me, they deputies <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">received</span> medals of honor and fake money as a reward.</div><br /><div>The night before I had set my studio up as a general store. Each child was given a loot bag and got to go 'shopping' with their money. I chose marbles, harmonicas, whistles, rubber snakes, gummy snakes, lollipops, jewelry, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">barrettes</span> and other little treats for the shop. The deputies went wild!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInJKkTNhQGmhY6FkcYNrhyMuHujUxo9fuCslFU2gwnfFVNeZM3bQoh09b-6nwraiTvZQsbVs03qJdqMTv4yurNybkFub-qODlbuKXc56cLM1z6ON8_iPMv9ZVnHeqp7jSMg6fHSUW00s/s1600-h/birthday7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469935931817378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInJKkTNhQGmhY6FkcYNrhyMuHujUxo9fuCslFU2gwnfFVNeZM3bQoh09b-6nwraiTvZQsbVs03qJdqMTv4yurNybkFub-qODlbuKXc56cLM1z6ON8_iPMv9ZVnHeqp7jSMg6fHSUW00s/s400/birthday7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuVWWp7rrrdXVvSK55fwCrbY08qWi-pxKsCG7lmXb9_6DPYcYVnsz2uNH8Vv0s_T-rJwCagqr8HSLqyMcolhAzt3JTWGic4SJDSc81J3AtI52r_s8uPcSddiIysJXl2YnHKYmOdVsF1o/s1600-h/birthday6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352469936104543058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuVWWp7rrrdXVvSK55fwCrbY08qWi-pxKsCG7lmXb9_6DPYcYVnsz2uNH8Vv0s_T-rJwCagqr8HSLqyMcolhAzt3JTWGic4SJDSc81J3AtI52r_s8uPcSddiIysJXl2YnHKYmOdVsF1o/s400/birthday6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352577168481145714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHYQJPFg7b1-FL0DmcHvQz04hRCGOa5C6839D6T-Rf2l_qBF4erV6Srmzgq4sXQ8gqbMc5f5Mcdgk8rck7BQ9GR7_zLv2_hic9eZkU7BiGbfQSX5CM3iImY7Pqp2XGwuIFmZWcf5lCh8/s400/birthday8.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div></div><br /><div>The Western Party was a success, despite the four month delay! All the little cowpokes <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">successfully</span> kept the surprise secret and participated eagerly in all the activities. Even the Sheriffs had a ton of fun. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Yee</span>-haw!</div><div></div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352719626762971122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvjvhOfjcTYKS1q2fb0gH5HSrs-hH9Ni7QSBfkCJtBAXU02FglhTIBBnwdm1meFk_Bpf1uRhaLcOKoDS2cbvjbnKAtiYZrhrrCKB8mzwjOs4WX9KaDwzFHR_hyphenhyphenEsf3qDHA-LyANOdWZY/s400/birthdaysheriffs.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352470382883059426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWeHbzl45v3i6XqBbKzbIKpIyUWXb8Ho3HFR8Y0TyJhvkD6pLGtNC-mqCbbWEX79cClpNDgwzeOafEbRB7NxqejVqS1E46hW2fc41rbPay5cLAmiHb366H8KqEQpctosKBM49jHLeyjGo/s400/birthday12.jpg" border="0" /><br />This is my face on roughly four hours of sleep.</div><div></div><div>A generous 'thank you' to all of our cowpokes for joining in the festivities and helping to make amazing memories for our family.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-29308251328248919462009-06-25T19:39:00.005-04:002009-06-25T20:08:12.389-04:00MJ R.I.P<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NGby0QrcEasT6RzLtjq8mIqoQwxtevoW9QE3XYldlweaM3-gJc1nXiQyYdqQlJ3uC4lHZomxs2uBEb6CVzoKKBKwl8IQOdN8YCXBsKtNtRyGXBvc54yxWAQyEqY4jz8x5Uzj5sWm0J0/s1600-h/Michael_Jackson_1971_got_to_be_there.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351419367789903250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NGby0QrcEasT6RzLtjq8mIqoQwxtevoW9QE3XYldlweaM3-gJc1nXiQyYdqQlJ3uC4lHZomxs2uBEb6CVzoKKBKwl8IQOdN8YCXBsKtNtRyGXBvc54yxWAQyEqY4jz8x5Uzj5sWm0J0/s400/Michael_Jackson_1971_got_to_be_there.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I'm not here to wax poetic on his death or discuss the controversial life lived by Michael Jackson. </div><br /><div>I just have to say that <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-cHBv7UpA&feature=channel_page"><em>Thriller</em></a> was the soundtrack to an amazing part of my youth. </div><br /><div>My first heart-pounding slow dance was to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BlKDXmdiUQ"><em>Human Nature</em></a>.</div><br /><div>The music of <em>The Jackson Five</em> are part of a regular rotation of songs the child folk and I dance to, and most recently big K performed to Micheal Jackson's version of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C65H85oQArY"><em>Rockin' Robin</em></a> in her dance finale.</div><div>This Jackson Five's Top of the Pops video was performed the year I was born.</div><br /><br />Thank you for stopping by.<br /><br /><div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-89322454935546989302009-06-22T09:42:00.005-04:002009-06-22T09:56:46.768-04:00Outdoor Play Area: Part Four - Tout Finis!<span style="color:#ffffff;">t</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9egloGdfnvp6n5xaCbI_CSf_6gaCGg17cce8Pur2keRkNbHWA-QZQaY70qsVc13JHIsc15IWBB0WvrTxHf3aWRBs5l5rXglq0j1yC1HHptL4hRi3NF-wlw-Yzxed2ld6BZ9kc7NHM_E/s1600-h/garden+kitchen+beforeafter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350148389523259682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 148px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9egloGdfnvp6n5xaCbI_CSf_6gaCGg17cce8Pur2keRkNbHWA-QZQaY70qsVc13JHIsc15IWBB0WvrTxHf3aWRBs5l5rXglq0j1yC1HHptL4hRi3NF-wlw-Yzxed2ld6BZ9kc7NHM_E/s400/garden+kitchen+beforeafter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Before and After !<br />Click image to enlarge.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW8k1cLMPCLK4XBt1GnYnhmAgsvuov1abq8TFCm30Xtr6VC3OQFZ-jVi27-PEnKpwYwUNU-3rSIvnl7wPyDlGqZ7KEd0hW-vTW9s5JHOmqMoh9MQzBiIWSr64tI8-wPzLDkhszXZG00c/s1600-h/kitchen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976153841896354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW8k1cLMPCLK4XBt1GnYnhmAgsvuov1abq8TFCm30Xtr6VC3OQFZ-jVi27-PEnKpwYwUNU-3rSIvnl7wPyDlGqZ7KEd0hW-vTW9s5JHOmqMoh9MQzBiIWSr64tI8-wPzLDkhszXZG00c/s400/kitchen.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VBGnTJh0hvOKw2g3xR4zm_f2-6IpK8yugKQbEXpKl7NjXNjOoslrqv3O1ur0KPQWHPjMdVn_luP_8jMCV3Q6NCON55FnfIe3Bw-gsyFVATWCbqAIAWRmM1z0gsJ-cXqeUUa2Acpbqfo/s1600-h/garden.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976151366652050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VBGnTJh0hvOKw2g3xR4zm_f2-6IpK8yugKQbEXpKl7NjXNjOoslrqv3O1ur0KPQWHPjMdVn_luP_8jMCV3Q6NCON55FnfIe3Bw-gsyFVATWCbqAIAWRmM1z0gsJ-cXqeUUa2Acpbqfo/s400/garden.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ta Da!<br /><div><br /><div>Here is the before and after of the child folk's outdoor play area. </div><br /><div>What began as a <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/child-folk-outdoor-play-area-part-one.html">wild and enticingly dangerous </a>corner of our garden with an open window well etc ... has finally become rock soup and worm rescue HQ!</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>I really had my heart set on making some kind of flowing canopy/tent top to the kitchen, but in the end decided to top it with wood and shingles. Only some of the <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/sew-cute.html">miles of bunting </a>I made was used to trim the top.</div><div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976157719030626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoRDiyWTR5RT_vpcvmLDjlWzI726k-cnWdBImySugaIA093N1h-YKIHPeq3Vo5cgvRw5sP0_mftlUUI6TR-i4SgZ_BezwjDtMj5l4nbej9BvkeiqCjSN4S5r1XPV6JW33mg_qZQhzJTg/s400/kitchen+banting.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>I purchased four colors of oilcloth, stitched them together and stapled them under the kitchen top both in the front and in the back. Besides looking mighty cute, they keep the rain out of the <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-play-area-part-three.html">storage space</a>.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976943288069714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2YbrrQ7k8p-iddHTWYtjIDam6KTn_u4kDK2uLE39m_buL1lhpRFI8jCUtWrXc1fr5uSt0roJvRQea3EW5lmen8EkrWu_uuy-U0essGWHoJQyNGgH44mdV2qj5EY3_dYLkUNdveM-LTgQ/s400/oil+cloth+cover.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976521821513330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5UvZeKKEKj1PqFhwJiHtiPLa94Pi9NHqDQqu8bYgRyCCAOBRN-4OlBAWyLpsEGrkBUqhRnP8hAvL7k1CL5IcyscMgW2b_cQC419FsRNOEajAFlaKH7wyw9UgG6iVpiShFQbLrbzYvWk/s400/kitchen+under.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>I used the same oilcloth to make reversible cushions for the wee benches.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976151857777234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuP02-IesPQkqvc_PVgWEpVr4y0nrABylscj34zhLKPxw9CiKk6USX1nIjbBLcxMX6P1aFRgLjOlUwztNG8RyWn8rQZEJu-o1bzRT8sVoFw6QP3-I6skXPeFeX6ODWIXXe1Qfyu18V8oU/s400/chair.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976521192309858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49_XTW7_USIawwJ4EFSdk07nG-mKsJmu2olhFeGEeifE3Y2GMvTwrS5hydZEPrrz6TUO5PVoj23ilvXqWA4vj6YxUJirY6EMqZ9V8o-c6sVrEJg5ShDlanfXr26n0HNO0DQ758xMGOls/s400/kitchen+floor.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>The chalkboard is simply a stretched canvas painted with chalkboard paint. Mr. K had an extra canvas stretcher and I covered it with an end scrap of oilcloth and drilled it into the top of the chalkboard to keep some of the rain off.</div><br />The child folk painted the art on the wall and I used some varathane to coat them. </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976534820305250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPohIEHgfFcupSe3qVWnPGhmW6g8EwVfWQ9lsRcg75qdlcELLCMSCgXSFra2ES97OpnmiCr_1F2y7QrMY2fVAYsi_fUfqkZQes5dRNJ_MDCXhjL2ltXvVHPYiNTfDuwBI43AhMaTAB918/s400/kitchen+view.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div></div><div>The burners are simply drink coasters purchased at Ikea along with the other kitchen accessories. </div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976515508201986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIU91B8LMb8ij26pBX7n3LFyu1REZNuhaUZYhgOB_Wd7_fSQ4Nxd1W5KxX7NdIcoxzHyS9UwqSvMCELKTGajZ57mi4APOcgpP67h4btNaKsAhS4EW8PJTHLClPqzWqW6kB2LjWyax0qy4/s400/kitchen+detail.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976511538203026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1et5oyZ9GX89tqhqaz8vrmNpoBKh-scV3-EWmAycF9Ktz_Sc6xFPI-PdeNmybv7cUG6KpXr1bk82xe8KLnia-wMLPem-c63e1PVs7jD2Zm8j46da0x_kZhpDv9AAaIgT3XvyVGpI1OE/s400/kitchen+countertop.jpg" border="0" /><br />The best part of the play space is that it gets used rain or shine. So far it has been a restaurant, a castle, a dungeon, a ramen street stand, a space ship, a school, and a home for poor souls captured by the evil dragon and forced to live on Virginia creeper leaves and pebble stew. </div><br /><br /><div>When it gets muddy, I hose it down. </div><br /><br /><div>Summer fun!</div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349976939643007346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAop8tAd2VZ8HbZOTEkJTN3UEq0cUuZpE0_Tnkl5yoBIVTLtEaJ6FKPqajrsyKNMoGq99kxtqsQ7a4Bse5YKPpTzzwMORZaDIIX3O9F6O0-qi6H8Nk59J-5TrhEIqtPEmNYz2DA742c4A/s400/kitchen+with+kids.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div>You can see the entire process here: <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/child-folk-outdoor-play-area-part-one.html">part one</a>, <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-play-area-part-two.html">part two</a>, <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-play-area-part-three.html">part three</a> . </div><br /><div><br />Thank you for stopping by.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-17397952231318749202009-06-19T12:48:00.008-04:002009-06-19T13:41:52.674-04:00We're Off To See The Wizard ...<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349084724946614274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSh1znrruyfskZ-WFJVyevGegkzlkKpW_ogbnaISqBhx1sXbUWpt5omkMbPO1VBdKr9TrlbJF6wJ4nxuTQBz0nlgPOwNZuHchYKGurNkKQNRGSbPxPcpwSJybm4trEn86PGYStZE1iFzI/s400/wizard-of-oz-.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;">Tonight is the night! The child folk's dance school presentation of <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> will be performed by munchkins and monkeys alike.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;">At the ripe ol' age of five, Big K is a veteran performer and is so excited to be a part of this wonderful show. </span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;">This is Little K's premier performance and despite the pre-show excitement I expect there will be a lot of little butterflies flapping around that tiny tummy.</span></div><div><br /><span style="color:#666666;">I have had a busy week of costume resizing, dress rehearsals and such but will be back next week with some project <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-play-area-part-three.html">wrap ups</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#666666;">Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;">Thank you for stopping by</span></div><br /><br /><div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-37795995933985089732009-06-15T08:30:00.002-04:002009-06-15T09:30:25.009-04:00Departures<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br />I love film. I have a University Degree to prove it (ha!). I just can't stand sitting in a theatre to watch a film.<br /><br />I like the atmosphere, and the popped corn - but these short (barely 5'3) legs can not sit for more than thirty minutes before they make me want to lose my mind.<br /><br />But I will do it gosh darn it all - just to see this film: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/">Okuribito</a> (Departures is the title in English, however the translation is literally 'the one who sees you off').<br /><br />As soon as Mr. K stops working for five minutes, I will take him and a box of tissues and I will sit and watch.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347368195795421362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbwWcz-esDfnUh74-TfMd-LJpWp6w_bFqfpKyDd9YrTSYtsi-k5_ZhkMmRrExtq8g0MM9814Dr-2yJqYix_C-R52pqJ7nBwp5OH8WZDF4YCR-ZcQodODzERxgKg5RA8kzioeH58kkUTc/s400/departures-poster.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Thank you for stopping by.bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-46267120968539960592009-06-14T09:36:00.006-04:002009-06-14T21:16:14.658-04:00Pancake Sunday<span style="color:#ffffff;">i<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOsE6kGaDPQKKCiCl4E0EPkUAOxfs8n99FAG4pmWRyAO_Nw_uaaViEy3F8X_N-3W0d-3qycNcdFiVL9RkSxZ5UR6Z7Rvb_zZqNlRV9Ij0BnXcvwcNjCiI5pxy5_PEgi0X05pJWS3DF4g/s1600-h/pancake1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347184829697211202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOsE6kGaDPQKKCiCl4E0EPkUAOxfs8n99FAG4pmWRyAO_Nw_uaaViEy3F8X_N-3W0d-3qycNcdFiVL9RkSxZ5UR6Z7Rvb_zZqNlRV9Ij0BnXcvwcNjCiI5pxy5_PEgi0X05pJWS3DF4g/s400/pancake1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Pancakes/Detail.aspx">Easy Pancakes</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>1 cup all-purpose flour ( I use organic whole wheat)</div><div>2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tbl</span> spoons white sugar</div><div>2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tbl</span> spoons baking powder</div><div>1 tsp salt</div><div>1 egg beaten</div><div>1 cup milk</div><div>2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tbl</span> spoons vegetable oil</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Mix dry ingredients together and make a well in the center pour in wet ingredients. </div><div>Mix until smooth.</div><div>Cook.</div><div>Serve with Canadian Maple Syrup.</div><div>Eat.</div><br /><div>Yum!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I like to add bananas, blueberries, or flax seeds to mix it up.</div><div>I always double the batch as we like to have them the next morning too.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Oh Happy Day!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-70358380301509343412009-06-11T09:59:00.003-04:002009-06-14T21:16:49.720-04:00Brain Crush<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346063450419097458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HWayEOunyCWXZlE1xBLuZrMSf_t3VWhLF-ZX5DEtvAN6ktKglZK5eKOgyA_4Dg5cys8oqEhBVX93EpTFXZQCTYD6vuWpfNteU3T7ebyEi9d2DnVYaFESlBscExJ5bY_O-dhGnsd4OIw/s400/brain+image.gif" border="0" />I have a crush - a brain crush. It's okay, Mr. K knows - he's cool with it.<br /><br />I have had a huge crush on <a href="http://www.gladwell.com/bio.html">Malcolm Gladwell </a>since the first time I picked up his #1 best seller <em>The Tipping Point</em> back in 2000. Since that time I have eagerly awaited each and every new publication. Gladwell, also a staff writer at <em>The New Yorker</em>, writes the type of books that once you are finished reading them - you want to turn back to page one and begin again.<br /><br />His first book <em><a href="http://www.gladwell.com/tippingpoint/index.html">The Tipping Point</a></em><br /><br />His second book <em><a href="http://www.gladwell.com/blink/index.html">Blink</a></em><br /><br />His most recent book <a href="http://www.gladwell.com/outliers/index.html">Outliers</a><br /><p>Gladwell is also a fine speaker; you can watch his <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/have-you-met-ted.html">TED</a> presentation <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIiAAhUeR6Y">"What we can learn from spaghetti sauce."</a></p><p>It is 18 minutes long - go watch it.</p><p>Gladwell's hair, by the way, is to credit for the basis of <em>Blink</em>. I think his fine locks ought to win a Booker prize for pure fictional genius.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by.<br /></p><br />Brain image from medem.com.bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-73945039441625381642009-06-10T09:23:00.008-04:002009-06-14T21:17:20.797-04:00Yuka Yamaguchi & The Plastic Monkey Shop<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br />Months ago I stumbled upon the fabulous art of Yuka Yamaguchi - a Japanese artist transplanted in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I love the subtext in her clean, well-crafted images. I like that she takes it <em><a href="http://www.plastiquemonkey.com/shop/all-i-can-see-print-p-56.html">there</a>: </em>that she isn't afraid to put it all on the table.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345694158365402018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJNQm0pKuGYgX9CELWH6AL2xvEl1Qjzy_HGhGE8oBpScsy66VxGi0COitmnppPrDmoZvA0kNuc0dAPbvHAXNMQD_d2GXRw-HMDPvpn0WXem5w3hIJlhgPMIeH1N_Dj_v4BxJ9onL9Zag/s400/yukayamaguchimeandmyladybug.jpg" border="0" /><em>i can wait<br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345694155142267778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9oZ8NpRZogyXFb9eQ8p3GiHgb9pBhbPP-1cBZSmY8nZVEbYW-tvfoLO5ej9t041KRs718avGrkJPJ41x2XOKdlw8CWvDRc5xRHSWKTWuJcVKDE-6KM2AS3bFazpz6u3lM4fFUqECDInM/s400/yukayamaguchiididn't+doit.jpg" border="0" /><em>i didn't do it</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345694152342872754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 377px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PwMdvtKxuB3m77t-QB9i9v3lH5kPP2MG8WORt2-446lXWLbascCfUlb90vHRxIwdxk46A7wcDswsqVSEcgNTQN0etK3Z9iuiTrAbZsVEcj4rTbucIg1apxKY3UaLUl_cVE7Ch1AYydE/s400/yukayamaguchihappymuscleknitting.jpg" border="0" /><br /><em>Happy muscle knitting</em><br /><em><br /><br /></em><em></em>To see more of Yamaguchi's prints and drawings, visit her <a href="http://www.plastiquemonkey.com/">Plastic Monkey Shop</a>.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-29879566130108503472009-06-08T14:52:00.003-04:002009-06-14T21:17:49.711-04:00How Ya Like Me Now?<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br />I was so eager to start up my blog a few months back that I didn't stress too much about the little knowledge I possessed regarding the layout how-to. I did, however, want to make it my own and I am finally translating my ideas on to the screen (with the help of the handsome Mr.K).<br /><br />I have a lot of work to do in setting things up the way I want them to be, but the header has just been personalized ... how you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">likey</span>?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-70941153375468366982009-06-08T08:11:00.004-04:002009-06-08T14:15:50.950-04:00Meow!<span style="color:#ffffff;">-<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8l8kCisT2DqNhn5xWUamSAnBeH4JBVCDc8H3TyMvhkyBQaWY7Q6Gm8aoAye1JlcvofGjJXDh2C10qCEQoY8nKwG2GNPYs8F1vimQrcfzuv1ZBVtCkpMRhSc60n3DBOztO0W9I6eKKufM/s1600-h/plum+copy1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344765447289462418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8l8kCisT2DqNhn5xWUamSAnBeH4JBVCDc8H3TyMvhkyBQaWY7Q6Gm8aoAye1JlcvofGjJXDh2C10qCEQoY8nKwG2GNPYs8F1vimQrcfzuv1ZBVtCkpMRhSc60n3DBOztO0W9I6eKKufM/s400/plum+copy1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>We Are All Household Pets</em> in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26076393">Plum</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9X3ebiwhOw2lCirov5-5uNeub_dk93sNhAAvu2Sq1kct5wFZKWPnajkOq_0plHw9wl2stSb1PU5g1GqdV2QmR8jgYglB0lWa41LZeOK9gU0nMx4o2eFLDJB-OwTsWXhqEYMi6nRoX7m0/s1600-h/boys+on+the+beach+copy1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344765441984635314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9X3ebiwhOw2lCirov5-5uNeub_dk93sNhAAvu2Sq1kct5wFZKWPnajkOq_0plHw9wl2stSb1PU5g1GqdV2QmR8jgYglB0lWa41LZeOK9gU0nMx4o2eFLDJB-OwTsWXhqEYMi6nRoX7m0/s400/boys+on+the+beach+copy1.jpg" border="0" /></a><em>We Are All Household Pets</em> in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26076366">Boys on the Beach </a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344765447242495714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-D_a5TSX6fJAd63eIbKO_23J3Z1z9OirQQluali4u25rDdJC-qPnUmqvYI_3Pchg-HBgFjM1LFlceQ-PywseJdiFgLn6JFDntwHYqla4MfiQriJS1lSLD_N85qf70n4EwThWJ6g4JIqs/s400/retro+series+copy1.jpg" border="0" /><em>We Are All Household Pets</em> in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26076254">Retro</a><br /><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344765452906759138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupoQfBu247m9C7hl3Z62od8WULkduoWwr7ZMEZyzHWW41DlkW03s0Tt6-LpmqRc17COtsFHAipzlkHlY3tOaZfoDRD0lgwn9utxfh0ePYE-trrwdi8bSWW7R1OAJfoA8QXNXq_IKPEVU/s400/shore+series+copy2.jpg" border="0" /><em>We Are All Household Pets</em> in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26076334">Shore</a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div>I couldn't resist posting the new colours of prints in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/beanandbird.etsy.com">Mr. K's shop</a>. They are available in individual cat 8.5x11" prints or these nine cat series. It's no surprise that I love the retro colours - but my favourite is the shore series ... it must be summer!</div><div><br />These are prints of an original oil painting Mr. K did of our blind bold cat Bochi. It's a tongue -n-cheek take on Warhol's Elvis, and I think it is hilarious. Fortunately, the child folk don't even know what a gun is and so don't really understand the image. They just think it's their tough blind kitty with an attitude.</div><br /><div><br />Thanks for stopping by.</div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-89100121689419717282009-06-05T07:45:00.000-04:002009-06-05T07:48:59.933-04:00The Leather Handbag<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343646992271005282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQ34V6ARUF3oC6cZmeFlDu1dfEOuTwgVyoy0kR9wsoynZKbLuMKR29RlT9UCEAnQhBEUBvbNIyxQaQ2lEymSDfYmmW3UwjYY0ynpDunTt8mj8ySplA3AiLooZugtnVcCSbrVA80RVEp8/s400/trufflehandbagmorelle.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343646993353785986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvw2yrEJ946Cx-jrKqJ4AFCtP_ykAOtV2zTlHzPAX7Qbs9u6ENDZ7ksyl_xdJ2ro-w8T5sZghMqj4jpNRKgz4HlYmy69qDEvIFNItqYbcT7jPq7SeLyiixYqaBc_Rkc0NVotrfq11kHU/s400/morellehandbag.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />The Truffle Handbag by <a href="http://www.blogger.com/morelle.etsy.com">Morelle<br /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ87YVgwXAYFuvMtvnKorx2hiJOQIrYCTOcZDYt2hzYrizlLQRVktCWTT-SqfVQScpHb6HXZlGPrcv8qS83uirlK5tKt-aM5q3B-oKYwKxf23N14aHKa0O_vVZxW_ukiZ5sBYkqH98VJ8/s1600-h/valhallabrooklynhandbag2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343636518717987266" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSm-JIs6ltycI7bhoA-gdlOaV-weu1xDJwbUXcdWFMJkBd6ATN_CLlx8jlk6mMF1jU-X5SJfjepJL2z4C_OiSfvugIONq7tlqdakJDWKGp7hSILNXQ87eJdt0zVX8jVhdaPCoMobH17K0/s400/theleatherstorehandbag.jpg" border="0" /></a> The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/TheLeatherStore.etsy.com">LeatherStore</a> handbags: The bow bag, The pleated tote and The frilly bag</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ27wpVhPfomhLqoJFjTbBMWbd-UCHClKD8cD4dQTDUMsmeH4O3NWY9xfZOt0CVeLx4HrZ_qCQfc5mYe4ZVpz0T40Myr_HbCma9tLdIDrRXLy3s6IH2k45HZ0jezjElhWHG4l8veXxR2w/s1600-h/theanniehandbag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343635610528928610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ27wpVhPfomhLqoJFjTbBMWbd-UCHClKD8cD4dQTDUMsmeH4O3NWY9xfZOt0CVeLx4HrZ_qCQfc5mYe4ZVpz0T40Myr_HbCma9tLdIDrRXLy3s6IH2k45HZ0jezjElhWHG4l8veXxR2w/s400/theanniehandbag.jpg" border="0" /></a> The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/renneslechateau.etsy.com">Annie</a> Handbag<br /><br /><br />The leather handbag. I want one. Plain and simple. I have a vegan leather-like <a href="http://www.mattandnat.ca/change_location">matt and nat </a>bag that I love the design of, but am totally disappointed with the quality of. The trim on the handles came off right away and can't be repaired. </div><div></div><br /><div>I would like to invest in a good quality, buttery-soft genuine leather handbag and I love to support the designers without the big labels. Which do you like?<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-84834883647704256002009-06-04T10:07:00.019-04:002009-06-14T21:18:24.451-04:00Tag - I'm It!<strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em>'Getting to know you ... getting to know all about you...</em></strong>' <a href="http://brooklynrehab.blogspot.com/">Alyssa </a>tagged me - so here we go!<br /><br />What is your current obsession? <em>Drawing pigs</em>.<br /><br />What is your weirdest obsession? <em>Definitely washing out and saving large tin cans for some unknown future craft project. Yeah, I know ... weird.<br /></em><br />What are you wearing today? <em>Grey Puma's, old jeans, O'Neil T-shirt</em><br /><br />What's for dinner? <em>Amazingly simplistic </em><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/French-Lentil-Soup-236772"><em>lentil soup</em></a><em>, steamed spinach, and rice</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.endlesssummertacos.com/"></a>What would you eat for your last meal? <em>The most decadent chocolate cake in the world!</em><br /><br />What's the last thing you bought? <em>Fresh cut lemon-yellow flowers for the </em><a href="http://www.arttour.info/"><em>art tour</em></a>.<br /><br />What are you listening to right now? <em>I like to mix it up: </em><a href="http://www.myspace.com/culturereject"><em>Culture Reject</em></a><em>, Snoop Dog, Hayden, </em><a href="http://www.myspace.com/ohbijou"><em>Ohbijou</em></a><em>, City and Colour, Otis Redding, Santogold ...</em><br /><br />What is your favorite ice-cream flavour? <em>French Vanilla<br /></em><br />What do you think of the person who tagged you? <em>Talented, Gorgeous, Underrated -Merci Alyssa from the incredible </em><a href="http://brooklynrehab.blogspot.com/"><em>BrooklynRehab</em></a><em>.<br /></em><br />If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? <em>Ocean side, beach front property ...</em><br /><br />If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? <em>Back to Darjeeling, India for an amazing cuppa tea, the view, and some much needed serenity</em>.<br /><br />Which language do you want to learn? <em>I would love to speak Italian and Spanish, but need to speak Japanese fluently to understand my child folk's secrets.<br /></em><br />Who do you want to meet right now? <em>I'd love to have a beer and a bazillion laughs with </em><a href="http://www.myspace.com/iambobbylee"><em>Bobby Lee </em></a><em>from Mad Tv.<br /></em><br />What is your favorite colour? <em>Heather gray to wear - robin's egg to see</em>.<br /><br />What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe? <em>I'm a hat gal - so my hats.<br /></em><br />What's your favourite magazine? <em><a href="http://int.kateigaho.com/">Kateigaho</a>: A Japanese publication that is stunningly beautiful that my hubby has to painstakingly translate for me. The international version is mediocre.<br /></em><br />If you had £100 now, what would you spend it on? <a href="http://www.kiva.org/"><em>Kiva</em></a><em> donations/loans - a la micro finance.<br /></em><br />Favorite designer? <em>I love </em><a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/oooo-la-la.html"><em>John Galliano's haute couture for Christian Dior</em></a><em>, but would probably have problems fitting into the swings at the park. I love the swagger of Coco Chanel (the woman not the label) and the ease of </em><a href="http://www.calvinkleininc.com/collection/women.aspx#folderId=/lookbook/womens/SP09&itemId=16&"><em>Calvin Klein</em></a><em> ( the label not the man).<br /></em><br />Do you admire any one's style?<em> </em><a href="http://www.smallantproductions.com/"><em>Small Ant Productions </em></a><em>founder and owner, my BFF Lindsay. </em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_/"><em>Piksi </em></a><em>and Ingrid Bergman<br /></em><br />Describe your personal style? <em>I think style/ fashion is like a fingerprint. I would say I am a little bit geek and a little bit chic. I like to mix it up, be comfortable, and punch it up with a unique accessory. Since becoming a SAHM, I am happy to walk out of the house wearing anything not covered in cat hair - just keeping it real.<br /></em><br />What are you going to do after this? <em>Host a play date, make lunch and help to craft rock pets for little people.<br /></em><br />What are your favourite movies? <a href="http://www.kids-with-cameras.org/bornintobrothels/"><em>Born into Brothels</em></a><em> a must see for anyone who doubts the transformative power of creativity - and anyone with a beating heart. </em><br /><em>Borat - anti-pc hilarity</em><br /><em>Finding Forrester, Shakespeare in Love, Good Will Hunting - feel-good films<br /></em><br />What's your favourite fruit? <em>The almighty blueberry!<br /></em><br />What inspires you? <em>People who live with passion and go for it.<br /></em><br />What is your dream job? <em>I studied Theatre and International Development so naturally I would love to act in high quality amazing indie films whilst saving the world! I am still working on a cape that enables me to fly. For my part-time gig I would be well paid for painting, prop-styling, and dancing in my family room.<br /></em><br />What is stopping you? <em>That dang cape design!<br /></em><br />Favorite Quote: <em>"Chance favors the prepared mind." Ansel Adams<br /></em><br />The rules :1. Respond and rework; answer the question on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, add one more question of your own.<br />2. Tag eight other people.<br />I'm tagging:<a name="8576307467711076371"></a> <a href="http://jessjamesjake.blogspot.com/">jessjamesjakes</a>, <a href="http://deesullivan.blogspot.com/">our little love nest</a>, <a href="http://inchmark.squarespace.com/">inchmark</a>, <a href="http://makingitlovely.com/">makingitlovely</a>, <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/">howaboutorange</a>, <a href="http://lovelydesign.blogspot.com/">lovelydesign</a><br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping bybebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-11372175983444937892009-06-02T08:12:00.012-04:002009-06-30T13:16:42.087-04:00Family of Friends<span style="color:#ffffff;">i<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoct79NanJUYA-d5quj9x8ER-hpZiF5sPUPpwjlLymJMVKse03IAeFHfda1PlMHgPelqgi-WpfZrHBLS4RPWj53wdJolOsJ6sbEBRJkUWpBfU_1zaT8i4RD0TnWQ7EwB54dVs5hY0lmY/s1600-h/coconutcake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342702446765227666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoct79NanJUYA-d5quj9x8ER-hpZiF5sPUPpwjlLymJMVKse03IAeFHfda1PlMHgPelqgi-WpfZrHBLS4RPWj53wdJolOsJ6sbEBRJkUWpBfU_1zaT8i4RD0TnWQ7EwB54dVs5hY0lmY/s400/coconutcake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a id="gridQuotesList_ctl08_anchQuote" href="http://www.moviequotes.com/fullquote.cgi?qnum=83256"></a></div>This is what is left of a most scrumptious coconut cake that 'Aunty Cathy' sent home with us Sunday evening. Mr. K participated in the <a href="http://www.arttour.info/">art tour </a>this weekend in which he hauls most of his paintings and prints from his studio to our home and hosts an open house Fri, Sat, and Sun. The house becomes a gallery unfit for the children, so I packed up the child folk and went for a weekend sleep-over to Aunty Cathy's.<br /><br /><br /><div>'Losing family helps us to find our family. Not necessarily the family that is our blood, but the family that may become our blood.' </div><div><br /> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>This is a quote from one of my favourite films, <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181536/">Finding Forrester</a></em>, in part because it describes my experience so succinctly<em>.</em> I have one sister who lives in the U.S. and to whom I am very close and miss deeply. I have two more 'sisters' who have become my blood. 'Aunty Cathy' is one of them. I met her when I was ten and we have been related ever since. We had a wonderful weekend with her and her family and I am grateful to have her in my life.<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Thank you for stopping by.<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Aside: Due to the open house art tour I have had no time for the play area. Hope to post something soon, however.<br /></div><div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-71816071501547544542009-05-20T08:51:00.008-04:002009-06-14T21:19:49.868-04:00Outdoor Play Area - Part Three<span style="color:#ffffff;">i<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOQGbA55gRJb9kuYZm-UN-nqBaPSe7xX5uewS1CdPS1ZyLbZKOM3yDatlMS1rSVwO3tC7eJJSVfNi-RDAs303wMMU2Xy5_nNVRoy8F1_bBC8xpMSnrFc6ruNY72u9v9IpkaLgjckODc0/s1600-h/play6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337888503132599474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOQGbA55gRJb9kuYZm-UN-nqBaPSe7xX5uewS1CdPS1ZyLbZKOM3yDatlMS1rSVwO3tC7eJJSVfNi-RDAs303wMMU2Xy5_nNVRoy8F1_bBC8xpMSnrFc6ruNY72u9v9IpkaLgjckODc0/s400/play6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the play area as it appears right now.<br /><br />I sanded the kitchen area to remove the finish on the rustic bookshelf it once was. To keep costs down I used a can of stain that I had from a previous furniture refinishing job. The colour turned out quite nice. Next came the varathane. I used a clear outdoor deck and furniture varathane - the label said 'odourless' and it was surprisingly odour free (from my experience a lot of scent- free claims are just that).<br /><br />I applied the four coat recommendation of varathane as this structure will be left outside. It was then screwed down to the garden wall for safety reasons.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337888380899962498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHWz4SjW5757pu74_H0t6t99wgnCGWkomFBW31AkirPS3KQZ23pv5TXJ4tK1hnrr1W8yQRZwxE0v8IDV9l6ljrMK5cd8ZmKi7uYWQsuG1Qzv3GeN-f9qCWNApM63T0GDU5U2TyxsBa9w/s400/play1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Mr. K jumped in and built two little benches.<br /><br />The first fits over the window well and pretty much covers the window entirely. The window is in our tiny furnace room so the loss of natural light was never a problem.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337888386867612018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-jPWNdjPBVFCaHh3aqGEkQSNPMMYYaBwBwcGhHFOgCz3JQ8QiXW7WnnpWNZ6mHp7wrkk-7dMZq_xiTb6s69vyqk9qXoAZVwOnIu-jJ01nhr5FF5GLDX1SrEL9Zegn3iLLxQYXnA03Cs/s400/play3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />The second little seat is a box that fits over the root base of our virginia creeper.<br /><br />I sanded, stained, and varathaned both of the little seats. You'll notice that they turned out much darker than the kitchen. This is due to the fact that the seats are made from pressure treated wood that we had lying around from our porch and fence build a few years ago. Normally this inconsistency would drive me bonkers, but it surprisingly doesn't bother me.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337904242396520434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyDKC3iFNScF9LEKnKN9KGEGmpfcm2UboEfwgk4TKordVFs5J-Z8iodn-hG0Z61Vv3ho6adZmJrjhYSRtozulnFMXs6yLUrP9CZLiB_kuu7IrF5mnCuPs6lBAp5AOJYv4MIJk3L9qV7o/s400/play4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>Once everything was put in its right place, I packed pebble stones into the remaining spaces. I am certain these will need replacing throughout the spring and summer as the child folk use them for soups and magic potions!!!!</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXNTAlafepVANwmeUhtpEXqmo0VP4Vl5PyPXSI0u0U_BOQdCpOv2WWrygBivxAZPVXsRpcoTwkaQ7ZHWz629ukY3JS9_RrQXIMbsLbNJaNzOMH7BCaUCc1cSd66d_ePcCL4tlr3A4TD8/s1600-h/play5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337888392320668770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXNTAlafepVANwmeUhtpEXqmo0VP4Vl5PyPXSI0u0U_BOQdCpOv2WWrygBivxAZPVXsRpcoTwkaQ7ZHWz629ukY3JS9_RrQXIMbsLbNJaNzOMH7BCaUCc1cSd66d_ePcCL4tlr3A4TD8/s400/play5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJZLZgHqHyG8fyF_6V6HaNosXMHA_h0d9I1CskffK2yN9IvgVrHJakPQ7UqLMSETYRZEqhrPh32tEwNWzsxT-Zv1hHjFI_wOlRmvPyL6ylD7BF2MtD5OWmniKfqdN4hQa73bjB4YL97o/s1600-h/play2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337888385436248578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJZLZgHqHyG8fyF_6V6HaNosXMHA_h0d9I1CskffK2yN9IvgVrHJakPQ7UqLMSETYRZEqhrPh32tEwNWzsxT-Zv1hHjFI_wOlRmvPyL6ylD7BF2MtD5OWmniKfqdN4hQa73bjB4YL97o/s400/play2.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>The only thing left to do is decorate - my favorite part!</div><br /><div>Stay tuned for the final chapter.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you for stopping by.<br /></div></div></div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-16567340291467711922009-05-18T09:30:00.005-04:002009-06-14T21:20:25.265-04:00Outdoor Play Area - Part Two<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br />In my search for inspiration for the child folk's outdoor play area, you may recall that I stumbled across <a href="http://bebojoblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/find-and-seek.html">this</a>. All of these adorable little kitchens were hand made and I knew that they were well within my tool-handling capabilities.<br /><br /><br />Unlike the inspirational kitchens, however, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on the supplies. I found a rustic, solid wood, sturdy, handmade bookshelf on Craigslist for $15. When I went to see it, the seller dropped the price down to $10. Sold! Since this kitchen will be left outside, it was important that the bookshelf be solid wood.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337160671877404530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwCFXSv2bISchhp3q8IlPIs92sGEl2jvx4Vml3BY_m41yxhLciofKthgeOoYQm1ebI6l2dstCSIoaMdgLrIN_Dr3LQAWa0Dicq0mu9PvAN2qK3ljvcGNP_2pMD2UvCdasPk998d0UUeA/s400/kitchenshelf1.jpg" border="0" /><br />The shelf was measured and cut down to desired size.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337160673865632466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_lWhjuLdYLiUHAMzA25JOncTTHHVQwG9JsLnos9749QpN3R9tE9yWHbNEfr3bFpg-i3b85i6BvUDu7bRy7PEDVif1KTChmimMkw224oaeQhLf5iaQrf81Sq7pa83vQNl8ngaRobjMoA/s400/kitchenshelf2.jpg" border="0" /><br />A stainless steal mixing bowl (from my kitchen) was then traced in position for a sink. To cut our the circle a drill was first used to make a hole big enough to insert the skill saw in order to cut out the entire piece.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337160675876332578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQaAFnd1bpza5MfAp5HBTgSim7SbjBID3iO9Jn72JrBjXFSD3lU_IMgHZi0-2VGphqJ-lT3rKS_AhLjnYZxD3WR7QO-lyyLnG8-UrTvdEGAuB5iabS30brGSsFFWBBoE3cFaKkrT6Qb4/s400/kitchenshelf3.jpg" border="0" /><br />You will notice that the corners of the bookshelf have notches cut out of them. I purchased 2"x2" pieces of wood that will be drilled into the notches to fasten some type of curtain and/or awning. I am still undecided about what I want to put here - the bunting for sure, but what else?<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337160674750713362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlPjXkdtN9DoSWSMqONsEEU75m6A0o94pvQmMoabBk1LsUDO8j9GFfh85f8FjgPT3AcLJZQL_bg1KHfPPytvHVSvMty5vO5IJAkcrMz5Ggd1ysEg3Sh0wvVTZky-PlNlOGU6ppCAImOU/s400/kitchenshelf4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Still to be done:<br />Sanding<br />Staining<br />Sealing<br />Decorating<br /><br /><br />Stay tuned for more.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you for stopping by.</div>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953779924419178683.post-69586641803055798612009-05-14T09:25:00.007-04:002009-06-14T21:20:53.296-04:00Sew Cute!<span style="color:#ffffff;">i</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYysP94qGxi20kJe8mkScQVE5lHF_QTSlnYm7RR8A4dNw6Q-LACi2bsGoWC9tUToHiUbEH1iFh46IGjxHWnZdAU0sLrHc6DSTKnIZLoUygcaYzLKqm3rEtyrAB_t7dzcyuFO6kWsMCERU/s1600-h/outdoorbunting3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335672940224747410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYysP94qGxi20kJe8mkScQVE5lHF_QTSlnYm7RR8A4dNw6Q-LACi2bsGoWC9tUToHiUbEH1iFh46IGjxHWnZdAU0sLrHc6DSTKnIZLoUygcaYzLKqm3rEtyrAB_t7dzcyuFO6kWsMCERU/s400/outdoorbunting3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><br /><div>I made my first bunting about five months ago for my friend's mother's retirement party. I had so much fun doing so that I knew it wouldn't be my last.</div><br /><div></div><div>Regarding the child folk's outdoor play area, I really wanted a covered section - the logistics of which I am still struggling with. I will however be adding the bunting that I just can't seem to stop sewing.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335672938083422338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BLFZjPAKZrkJPkPSjWYj7N4wSIxFgtwWZX33sz3DK8WMOc7ftD4wlVCuLmrDt4Nz93yG6paIkZLSbH8J21XMROaeGQaJxuA5eRRSr3j3cSU9xhUDCHxGJUGsF0Mkq6AMt8uyDurJOok/s400/outdoorbunting1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>As I wanted to keep the cost way, way down I used (a lot) of restraint and didn't purchase any new fabric for the bunting - I just gathered up my scraps, made a template out of bristol board (in two sizes) and went to town. That is the wonderful thing about bunting - you need remarkably little fabric to make an impact.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335673974833814514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5sQYg6_eMtmCiU5Fd1Wt14Id9H21Hi2Ge69ikoga3VWMo1enP_PfgWZ-GNWM02wWBDTQG4lmQWpX1tLApVDA9JPFbQT9nEnHERKghk-hj8AJH-UZlCCJdLNc6h1wR-hY1UOXpM6BufI/s400/outdoorbunting2.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p>The bunting needs pressing and the photos are a tad dark as they were taken in the basement - I will reshoot the bunting when it is hung outside.</p><p>Thank you for stopping by.</p>bebojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12722195461574996681noreply@blogger.com0