love and prayers

spring fever...waaaay to early!

Okay, I admit it. I have spring fever and its only mid-January. Not only do we have three months of cold blustery days ahead, but I know that when I get back to Boston I am going to really get hit hard with reality! Tacoma is soggy and soppy, yes, but its also sort of warm and rainy in a springier (wishful thinking) sort of way. So, I am trying to think of things I can do to cheer up the gloomy winter months ahead. Of course, going to the gym is a start, its always warm in exercise rooms, and with everyone running around in tanks and shorts its almost like stepping into a warmer climate. So, gym, check. I also love the colors of spring, soft bright hues against a slate grey sky...oooh! So, my next series of paintings are going to be studies of flowers. Beautiful, bright and luscious gardens, with water. I am obsessed with painting water right now, and can't wait to start a giant canvas. Here is one example of spring treats as my muse.

flowers via saipua

where have all the seals gone? seal watch via acupofjo...really interesting and kind of spooky.

sunday ski sun supper

old duds to new...awesome sewing blog

Skiing at Crystal today...not awesome compared to Utah, but lovely day and beautiful Mt. Rainier was out! I love this ski bunny pin by Tomaniac

also this super awesome outfit via ski news, more too!