Day at the Beach

We went to a few California Beaches today. We started out at Huntington. Had a wonderful lunch of Fish Tacos, I love them, at Longboards. While sitting there a couple of gals walked by (we were eating outdoors) with rolling carts giving out Snapple's. As she approached us, I asked her
if I could have a Snapple, she said she couldn't give me one as I was "in" a restaurant. I smiled at her, got up as quickly as I could, ran around to the street where she was waiting...She asked if I wanted Holly's drink or Bretts...What??!! She had the drinks that were produced on the Aprentice...how cool is that...she gave us one of each. It really is very good.

Then we mosied down to Seal Beach where we got these stunning photos

Stacey took this photo of this surfer, neat huh.

oops, got this in there twice.

Again, we had a wonderful relaxing day.

Sunshine sure makes us feel good!!

Pink Saturday

I was going through my pictures on my other computer and thought I would re-share
these with you. Look what can be done with a new empty paint can from Home Depot

Love the color of these blue flower containers that were in front of a store

Not quite pink...but yummy strawberries

Love this vintage pink cup

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I have a question, I need a new photo printer. I don't want to

pay top dollar. I really don't need it for anything other then photos

Any ideas? I read that Epson is great, but the price for the ink is outrageous

I heard there is a nice HP, but they cheat you on ink because you cant see how much is in the container, I heard Canon makes a good one and the price of ink isn't to bad.

I would like to be able to use Costo Photo paper

I would like to stay around $100 or less.

Let me know what you have, if you like it

A little glass

Stacey went for an interview in Beverly Hills...there were only 6 people. The gal that was giving the interview was Asian, Stacey had to wait while she interviewed a younger Asian girl for 10 min. when it was Staceys turn...it lasted one min. Whats up with that.

While she was out and about she stopped in at CB2 and picked up this sweet little glass vase. you have to cut the stems really short, but how cute is it.

Then at Home Goods I picked up the leaf bowl with birds. I will be priming it and giving it a paint job. I've been wanting to get back in to crafting...I think this will do the trick.

Alphabe-Thursday Rest and Relaxation

Yes, we moved to the big city. But we still like our country. After a hard day of work

it is time for some rest and relaxation

I found a Road that took us up to a Reservoir up into the Rugged mountain

The grass is Really Really green Right now

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Computer Desk

This desk also belonged to my grandmother, I can remember her sitting here to write out her checks. I have been wanting to paint it, just need to make the time.
The weird folding door behind this opens to the office, I wont be using it. I would like to find some kind of screen to cover it up.
I went blog surfing today. It actually made me a little sad. In order for us to make this move
to So. Calif, I had to "give" my antiques away at a garage sell. I feel a little naked, my house is now extremely clean and uncluttered. I like the cleanliness, but I feel like a little of ME is missing. I am taking my time to hang my picutes, I want to paint a big canvas with a pear to put in our dining room.
I am going to go watch the Laker game. I'll have another photo tomorrow.

This Week

This week, I plan to start showing you around our new apartment. But first, I wanted to show you what I found by the dumpster..I love this chair on the left, it is so sturdy. I plan to paint it and put on a nice soft cushion. Ant then I think I invision a nest and roses painted on the back. The chair on the right is just right for outdoors, a little shabby chic Pood likes his new home. This desk was my grandmothers. Right before we left I gave it
a coat of black paint. I added a few old bottles, camera, book and a dish of old buttons.
The coffee table is something I painted years ago, I need to glaze over the pink roses with a touch of red to go with the carpet.
Hope you enjoyed a sneek peek.

Pink Saturday

Time got away from me this week. I thought I would play around with this PINK flower

in Photoshop...Do you like the original, top one? Or the bottom one?
Hope everyone has a wonderful Pink Saturday,

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Next week my plan is to start showing you our new apartment

Los Angeles National Forest

When I was young and moved to California, being from Oregon, I laughed when I saw the
sign that said LA National Forest...What forest...I was use to large trees, a forest so thick you
couldnt see very far.

There is a road just 2 blocks away that takes you up to the mountains. Yesterday morning
my husband and I got up early and took a drive up there. Now, I appreciate the beauty that I saw. The above pictures is a beautiful stream way way down

We took a moment here and there to get out of the car and gaze. Its not Oregon, but it is wonderful to find a treasure so close to where we live. We found a place to go fix some breakfast one morning, we are looking forward to that

And then there are the sweet kitties. Cracked me up. This is what I found when I woke up this morning. They wouldn't even get up and say hi...nope, they were loving the sunshine!!

Fresh Lemons

I love the smell of fresh lemons....right off the tree

Alphabe-Thursday

My daughter and I spent some Quality time in a Quaint little town, we walked down the Quiet street.
The only thing missing was some Quail running across the road

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My new job is getting easier, whew! The weather is fantastic, the food...oh my the food!

I met a old man that lives here, he is a big photographer and photoshopper.

He pops in everyday and gives me little tips and brings me pictures that he has

taken...I am so excited to be learning from him!

We had a nice leisurely walk through the farmers market again this evening

Happy Mother's Day!!

Hope you have all have a wonderful day today!

Happy Pink Saturday

Stacey and I made a trip to San Clemente/Dana Point today. We had so much fun. Here is

a cute bike with PINK

I love it when there is a blush of PINK on the petals

I made this beautiful huge PINK rose have a little vinage look

I LOVE wild Roses

And Hollyhocks, probably my all time favorite flower.

Please take note of the beautiful BLUE sky!

Please check with Beverly from How Sweet the Sound for more PINKs

Yellow Sunshine

How beautiful is this Yellow Poppy. The sun was shining down, by getting down low, I took the picture from the underside.

Loving RED

A bed of Poppies
Luscious California Strawberries

A little ornamental strawberry

Nothing quite like California Strawberries

on a bowl of cereal

Alphabe-Thursday "P"

Alphabe-Thursday P is for California Palm Trees

And then there is Poodle...aka Pood Pood

And two sweet friends

Piper holding her cousin Peightynn

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P is for Palm Trees of course

What could be more California

Finally- Some Photos

We are living in a garden setting. There are flowers and Roses everywhere. The smell is heavenly
The paths to the apartments are well groomed and beautiful

The pool is lovely...but cold

Another garden path...and you notice...the SUNSHINE

And then there are lemons. Yes, there is a large lemon tree which, if I could just

reach them, I can have the lemons

There is a quick little tour.

And for those of you just checking in, we made the move to California to be

property managers of an aptartment complex.

We moved from rainy Oregon to Sunny California.

I'm loving my job, love the people I work with.

Love the sunshine, So far so good.

Tomorrow is Alphabe-Thursday...any Idea what I will be showing???

My Treat

I am trying to cram so much information in this little brain that I have, my head hurt. After a nice light dinner, I announced...I would LOVE a Pinkberry. Its been a year since I had one. So off we went. This is Pommagrante with fruit goodies . Soooo good!

Happiness is California Sunshine!!

Just popping in. I had a rough day on my brain. I did a "work through" on the computer trying to learn a new system. I had to run clear across town to get a wireless thingy for my computer, then discovered I needed a new keyboard and mouse, I'm up an running now. Thats the good part. I've taken photos, I'm just to tired to get them into my computer.
Love the sunshine!! Love the warmth, Love the gal that is teaching me my new job, Love the food. Love the flowers. Love our location/town. I'm a happy gal. It feels good to know we made the right descion.