I was feeling pretty good about my gorgeous self this past weekend so I decided to snap a few pictures. I have wanted to play around with head shots so I have a few pictures in the line-up ready to go to update my social media profiles. All of these were taken with my digital camera and me looking into my bedroom mirror while setting up each photo looking at the digital screen on my camera for placement.
I had a little too much fun making faces and clicking away. I am so glad I was inspired to bring out my sunglasses. I think that is my favorite shot of all of them. Enjoy!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Fall is definitely here and the weather in the Midwest has started to get pretty chilly at night. It's time to pull out your favorite afghan or start working on a new one. Today's Mosaic Monday is a little fall afghan inspiration from my Grandma Harvey's collection that I mentioned last week here. I love the warm colors and neat textures. Enjoy!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Hundreds of bras line the bridge over the Kaw river in Lawrence, KS each October in an installation entitled, "Bras Across the Kaw". Last year I was able to snap a few photos of some of the many hundred bras that were donated to promote breast cancer awareness month and women's health.
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/07/4538629/hundreds-of-bras-line-kansas-river.html#storylink=cpy
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/07/4538629/hundreds-of-bras-line-kansas-river.html#storylink=cp
Health Care Access Clinic of Lawrence, KS serves low-income Douglas County residents and provides much needed health care to the many uninsured that would otherwise go without. Shelly Wakeman, the clinic director was quoted in a recent Kansas City Star article promoting the 2013 installation.
"The whole purpose is to catch people's attention and, if they're a woman, hopefully get them to schedule their mammogram. Or, if they're a man who loves a woman, to get them to encourage her to schedule one."
We have all been touched by cancer in some way either personally or we have a family member or friend that has been effected. It's so important that we rally together and support those battling cancer and those who are fighting along side their loved ones. I have a grandmother that is a breast cancer survivor. She is fighting a different cancer battle know like so many people and could use your prayers of healing and strength during this time.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
This summer at the Lawrence Arts Center there was a fascinating display inspired by string theory. I am not a particle physicist so I couldn't even being to fully explain what string theory so I will let Wikipedia take a crack at it. Each of these pieces was created by a different artist or group of artists. Each piece represented to them the essence of string theory. I loved all the colors and each unique take on a complicated subject.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
I so wish I was small enough to enjoy this little retreat I found while visiting Water's Edge in Lawrence a couple months ago. They have the cutest collection of fairy and gypsy furniture and accessories that I have ever seen. The stories we could share while sitting by the water and tending to the plants...
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Water's Edge in Lawrence, KS is one of my mother's favorite spots to spend an afternoon. She took the kids and I along on one of her recent visits and I was able to take a few pictures of the many beautiful gardens. I just love the ceramic toad stools. Enjoy!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
We have survived the first full week of school in the Elliott house. My daughter is starting to enjoy being a second grader and I am getting back into the routine of backpack checks, homework and making lunches. I have attended my first PTO meeting and had a meeting with the principal (Not what you think. They wanted a parents perspective on the school). I am looking forward to another exciting year!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Happy Monday!
Have you ever wondered what you would look like with your head put on an insect body? I got a unique opportunity to try it out with a hand printed art piece. I took a printing class last fall at the Lawrence Arts Center and met the artist, Patrick Vincent. Patrick has an on-going collaborative project where you submit a photo of your face and a bug suggestion and he creates an image on linoleum. He is inviting us to connect with a part of the natural world that is often ignored.
Before Patrick concluded his artist in residence at the Lawrence Arts Center he shared his recent works in a gallery show called Stigmeric. It was so exciting to see not only my face on an insect but the faces of my two kids as well. Enjoy!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
For this post let's pretend this is Monday and I am not late in posting. Thanks so much!
One of my personal goals for the last couple years is to take in as much live music as I can. It has been slow going but I am still keeping this goal high on my list. Catching a free summer concert in the park makes meeting this goal a piece of cake.
Bring your favorite lawn chair and join me!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Happy Monday everyone!
For today's Mosaic Monday I am sharing a few photos of the Terrazzo Coffeehouse I took while visiting family in Iowa this past June.
Terrazzo Coffee House is part of The Dream Center in a former hotel in downtown Spencer, Iowa. The Dream Center is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization
that provides social services and outreach programs designed to meet
physical, spiritual, and long-term needs.
They also provide food, clothing, shelter, life rehabilitation, education and job training. The Dream Center reaches hundreds of hurting and needy children, families and adults across all races and cultures each week.
Part of the beautiful dining facilities of the original hotel on the main floor have been renovated for the coffee shop which serves Starbucks
coffee, has space for live music and comfortable overstuffed furniture. It
is a great place for the community to gather and enjoy their favorite beverage. I thoroughly enjoyed my soy chai latte with a shot of hazelnut syrup.
So, if you are ever in the area make sure to stop by!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Our
public library is pretty amazing. We are lucky in Lawrence, KS to have such a committed organization for multi-generational enrichment and I can't wait until our new facility is completed in 2014. A couple weeks ago I took my two kiddos to a summer program sponsored by our library called Bookworms and Water Bugs.
Bookworms
We all started out at Watson Park near the Lawrence Aquatic Center for story time and a little singing.
Water Bugs
Then we all headed to the pool for a free swim.
These photos were taken with my digital camera. I used Picassa to do a little editing and collage creation.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
I visited my sister and her partner for the second time this summer and took these pictures of Iowa on the way home while riding shot gun in the car. Last time I went through I was asleep and didn't get to see the wind turbines in all their glory. This time I tried my hand at taking pictures in a moving vehicle. I was surprised that quite a few turned out as nicely as they did.
These photos were taken using my digital camera. I used Picassa to do a little editing and collage creation.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
This past July I made a special trip to Chicago for a friend's wedding and had some fun with my camera capturing the mosaics I came across. I even managed to get a few shots of myself.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Loom knitting has become a passion of mine and it helps me make some
wonderful prayer shawls. I use homespun yarns so they are soft and easy
to care for and the large circular knitting loom. I love the ease of
this yarn and the material it makes.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
I just love window shopping the different holiday collections that show up in my local target. They are full of neat design ideas and color combinations. Here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
Each mosaic is unique and has it's own story to tell.
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