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Inspired by Sassy Radish's Blueberry Strawberry Pie Recipe
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Last night, as I was enjoying a quiet dinner to celebrate my 45th birthday with The Mister and the kids, there was a thought bubble hovering over my head that said: "It doesn't get better than this."
I mean really.
I never knew it would be so good by 45.
Family. Health. Meaningful work (with the smartest and most capable team) ...
So then after dinner at Lola Gaspar's, I told my family I wanted to go to the studio to check things out to prepare for Julie Balzer's class this Saturday. As we were approaching, I saw that the studio's door was slightly ajar and I thought: "OMG, somebody broke in!" And then as I approached, I saw a little pretty votive candle and I thought: "OMG, the interlopers are throwing a party in my studio!"
And then when the door was opened, I was greeted by my friends for a surprise party. OMG.
I've NEVER been so surprised.
Tracy Schultz made everyone laugh as she was placing the cake that Sarah Meehan had baked and got her hand caught on the cake, nearly causing it to fall off the table.
Other amazing treats were present ...
After it was over, I got home to work on some stuff, getting ready for the rest of the week and saw a new thought bubble hovering over me that said, "I'm one lucky girl."
I embrace 45. And next year, I'll embrace 46. I want never to complain about the years I've collected because without those years, I wouldn't have the experiences nor the relationships that I do.
This is as good as it gets.
Some stories are true that never happened.
{Elie Weisel}
This Cookie Flags Recipe from The Farm Chicks is Totally hOT and leads today :: February 1, 2012.
See the rest of our February 1st offerings here, including the best of
Burlap and more.
Happy Wednesday. :)
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Inspired by Raspberri Cupcakes' Lychee & Raspberry Mousse with Candied Violets Recipe
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I'm so excited to announce a brand new half-day class for Studio CRESCENDOh:
Collage Couture with Julie Nutting!
I've been a fan of Julie's work for quite some time and also a huge fan of her wonderful book, Collage Couture.
In this class, Julie will teach all of us how to create the couture magic she makes with paper.
It is scheduled for May 26, 2012 and you can find all the details to enroll right here.
Hope you'll join me and Julie as we create beautiful Collage Couture canvas boards in Studio CRESCENDOh. For our complete calendar of events, click here.
We can only be said to be alive in those moments
when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
{Thornton Wilder}
This No-Sew Burlap Bouquet Tutorial from The Barefoot Seamstress is Totally hOT and leads today :: January 31, 2012.
See the rest of our January 31st offerings here, including the best of
Printmaking and more.
Happy Tuesday. :)
