Spice it up!

Hola!

I'm SO sweet on Fall=0)

I LOVE this time of year. Could it be because it's so colorful? Is it because I really want to wear boots again? LOL!

Here is a new necklace with three watercolor charms. There is Coral, Agate, glass, ceramic, and I used copper and brass chain.

I'm excited to wear this sweater I made about 5yrs ago. I can smell Fall in the air!

I just love these glass belt buckles I bought on Etsy. I bought these last year and I just love them so much! http://www.etsy.com/shop/FelicityGlass

I've been knitting, knitting, knitting! I just finished this CHUNKY neck warmer. Would it be wrong to just keep this one for myself? LOL! I don't think my accountant would understand, LOL!

Add an extra flower for a little POP!

Beside knitting, I've been volunteering at my son's school. Guess who is teaching art? First graders + art= A LOT of fun.

My next project with them is going to be painting fall leaves! I'm going to explain to them what colors compliment each other and we will study the color wheel. Each child will then draw three leaves and color them using two colors that compliment each other. I'm going to built a LARGE tree made out of brown paper and guess where all the leaves will go. We will put some on the tree and some will look like they are swirling around the room! I even got a super cute owl to hide in the tree=0) I'm having a lot of fun teaching!

Have a WONDERFUL week and enjoy something with pumpkin!

It will jump start your Fall.

XOXO,

Carol

My other job.......

X-I don't feel very good.

Me-What's wrong?

X-If I shake my head REALLY fast....my head hurts.

Wedding bells ring

Hola!

This weekend we went to Manhattan Beach for a lovely wedding and to visit family. My parents were sweet enough to watch X & J, so we could get away. I've got plenty of pictures to show you... so SPF 50 will do!

Can you smell the ocean breeze? Just in time for lunch!

Table for 2(SQUEAL!!!!).

Lovely flowers along the out door patio. Perfect for Fall=0)

Strolling back to the car...just love this flower shop.

It's just a block from the beach....ahhhhhh.

Yummy ribs and beer...next time=0)

The wedding was in gorgeous Palos Verdes.

Beautiful glass chapel.

What a gorgeous view. The water was so blue!

Now back to Manhattan Beach for the reception.

I really wish my back yard could look like this. A guitar player for fun events wouldn't hurt either, LOL. He played such calm music, it was so nice.

This fountain is just the right size and I just loved the brick.

There is my date getting me a glass of chardonnay=0)

The inside was so beautiful. I love hydrangeas and baby blue/cream colored bows on the chairs. I also couldn't wait for a piece of that cake in the back ground!!!! I was VERY happy because it was big enough for me to get seconds, LOL!!!

So I was finally able to take a few pictures of my early paintings that I've given away as gifts.

This one is about four years old! It's very large and took me about 4 months to complete. It's funny to see how my stroke technique has changed. I also remembered it darker, LOL! I also made a BIG mistake....can you see it? Something is missing=0)

This watercolor is almost 8 years old and one of my very firsts. Sorry there is so much reflections on the glass. This was the best I could do. The matte is actually a dark blue and it's on a yellow wall. I love the way it's on display in the family room=0)

I had a super fun family breakfast just before we drove home. Anything that includes hash browns and a truck load of crunchy bacon will always bring a smile to my face, LOL!

Have a COLORFUL week,

XOXO,

Carol

My other job........

Me-Hello

My Mama-X is upset, can you calm him down?

Me-Hello X?

X-I CAN'T TIE MY SOCCER SHOES!!!!!!!! Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Nobody else can do it like you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me-We will practice when I get home. Please let Tito or Tita do it. You are going to be late.

X-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's not the same way you do it!!!!!

Cha Cha Cha!

BUENOS DIAS!!!

Hope you are all feeling well this morning. We are trying to figure out how this month has just flown by. LOL!

Feliz cumpleanos J! Look at her wanting to use the ice cream scooper for the cake, lol.

Banana and sprinkles, yumOH.

J started preschool. She is only there an hour/2 days a week, but here she goes!

My son cried and cried and cried, so I was a little nervous. Luckily, this was just the "getting to know you" visit. I stayed with her to take plenty of pictures and to make sure she didn't karate chop anyone, lol.

She loved going up these stairs.

Yeah...now come hold my hand. She flew off the slide the first time...poor thing.

Running on the hay stacks was fun but....

these tubes were SO much fun for everyone.

HOLA! I'm J=0)

Shovels, sand, AND water?! A match made in heaven.

She did NOT want to ever leave this area.

It was a lot of fun trying to get her out of here.

On the inside...lots of friends to meet. So funny how they just ignore each other!

Can I play crayons with you? Yeah...okay....I'll just go ahead and help myself, lol.

It's all serious business when crayons are involved=0)

My art looks just like Mama's.

Hey T! These are so much fun.

MAMA!!!! Is it okay to play with all this rice? I really want to.

It's been a busy month, so I hope you all get a chance to recharge your batteries....no matter where you are=0)

“Model of the Month” May 2009 Lana Grossa

I started a new sweater for myself! I've been wanting to make a long one for years. Yes, I'm a little loca! This is going to take 1400 yards of yarn. I found some wool/silk blend, yummy! It's super soft and light. The pattern has been challenging, so I've already re started it 5 times, but I'm moving along now(thank you JESUS).

LOVE!

Now if I could just use a magic wand to finish it NOW, lol.

Here is my latest custom order that I just finished. I used an aqua silk chord, so she can change the length. Chinese Azurite, glass, sterling silver, and one small crystal. I deliver it tomorrow...hope she LOVES it=0)

Have a COLORFUL week!

XOXO,

Carol

My other job....

X-Since I'm sick, can I just sleep in your room?

Me-How about we read in my room before bed.

X-Then I can sleep with you?

Me-I have to clean up, so I can't go to sleep yet.

X-Okay so....I can sleep in your bed?

Me-I won't be with you and Daddy will put you in your bed later.

X-This is going to be the best night ever. I never get to sleep with you and Daddy ALL NIGHT!

Fall is in the air.

It's finally starting to feel like summer around here! You are probably wondering why I'm mentioning fall....right?

I'm not LOCA Sweet Cheeks!

Fall is just around the corner and it is my favorite season. Yes, yes....all the COLORS.

It's also because so much is going on this week. I just wanted to give you a quick recap of what I've been working on.

First up.....

A quilted memory/photo blanket. I've got all the squares almost ready for the final stitching. They are all stuffed and now I just need to sew the open side. I think I might knit several chocolate squares, just to give a different texture. The photos have already been printed on material, but they will go on last. This is a gift, so that's why I'm not showing the pictures right now, LOL!

Up next....

I just finished a custom order for a sterling silver, double dangle glass necklace. It's about 17" around the neck, but the dangle part adds another 1.5". This is for a repeat client that always just lets me do whatever I want. Yes! She tells me what color she wants and then she lets me do AN Y T H I NG! Gloria Divina!

Hope she loves it!

And finally...

THIS IS THE REASON THAT FALL IS IN THE AIR.

I've started the locura(craziness) of THE COWL/NECK WARMER.

Quick....funny....story!

Last Christmas I couldn't think of what to get my mother in law. We were on a tight budget, but I wanted to get her something nice and that she could REALLY use. So, this is what I came up with, but in bright orange! I used a silk/wool, that of course was the most expensive on the planet, LOL! I saw it and it was perfect. GULP.....when I looked at the price, but it had to be done(PUNTO!). That means PERIOD! Well, I posted the picture of me wearing it on my Cielo Azul Jewelry Facebook page. SANTA MARIA!!!!!!! I couldn't make those things fast enough. People just loved that you throw this perrito on and then run out the door. No need to tuck in a scarf and wrap it around your cabeza 20 times, LOL. So, this year....I'm hoping that I make enough for the Christmas season.

I better get back to knitting!

Hope you have a gorgeous week,

XOXO,

Carol

My other job.....

X-I'm so hot that my head is watery.

Me-Your body is trying to cool you off. It's called sweat.

X-What?! My body knows I'm hot?

Me-Yup, and when you get older you'll sweat all over the place.

X-You're joking right?(totally grossed out face)

HIP, HIP, HOORAY

Hip, hip, hooray!!! I got a chance to write on my blog today=0)

SWEET CHEEKS!

Where has this month gone? OY! I can't believe it's the 19th. My family has needed me more than ever this month....so I've been a little LoooCCCAAA.

Thought I'd fill you in on the fun stuff, lol.

Who doesn't love celebrating a birthday Backyardigan style?

My little Pablo(X disguised).

Mi Papa is cracking up in the back ground, lol.

FELIZ CUMPLEANOS!

Teeth are going to start falling out left and right, lol!

Let's make sure that there are enough candles on the cake.

How did you know I wanted a Pillow Pet?!!!!

J is wondering where all her presents are, lol!

Now it's time for my little photo shoot! Guess who is next to have a birthday? I thought I'd take a few fun photos in the back yard.

Can I pleasssssse go back to playing with my street chalk?

Do you see all the pretty birdies?

Okay fine....CHEEEEESSEEE!!!

She is about to run away, lol!

STREET CHALK.

WHAT'S GOING ON DOWN THERE? I'VE GOT STREET CHALK!!!!

Have a great weekend!

XOXO,

Carol

My other job...............

Me-How was school today?

X-Uggghhhh.....boring.

Me-I know you don't get to play a lot during class anymore, but it's time to use your brain, lol!

X-I just know everything already, uggghhhh.

Me-OH! You start Hip hop class tomorrow!!!

X-I'm not going. I'm only going to break dancing class.

Me-What? D is going too.

X-I'll just show up for the championship.

Me-(In my head)What is up today, LOL!