Demolition Derby & County Fair in Calhan

what a beautiful Colorado setting for fun and funnel cake

Trip to Pueblo

Funky Brooch for Fran

from start to finish...
with vintage beads, flourite chips, swarovski crystals and more

So Exciting!

Yummy...

dinner: Napa Cabbage & Pepitas Slaw, Kansas BBQ Ribs (from WholeFoods), and Grilled Zucchini on Goat Cheese, Avocado and Everything Crackers


snack: Avocado, Goat Cheese, Sprouts and Red Onion on Everything Crackers (topped with salmon)

inspired by my new favorite recipe books: Power Foods and Clean Food

Vintage tablecloth of Los Angeles & the sister cities

Thanks Michelle! I love it.

Working on...

art idea sketches and silver earrings with stone and coral

Earrings for Michelle

floating sea glass chips


silver dangles

Grilled Fish

Maybe I don't know what I'm doing, since this was my first attempt at using these little boards, but I don't get why this is so popular... it was tasty, but nothing to write home about.

Pillows

I finally got around to making these out of vintage fabric I found at a local thrift shop.

Murray's Cheese Shop

I am currently reading and enjoying Steve Martin's Object of Beauty. Through Martin's story, NYC is palpable and I sometimes forget I'm not there...
I felt like reminiscing and just came across this photo of goodies from Murray's Cheese Shop. We brought these delicious cheeses and salami back with us from our last trip.

Arugula Seed Pods

Arugula has taken over my garden and I have a hard time pulling them since the bees love the flowers.

moth

anyone know what kind of moth this? it was at least 2+ inches long!

Shells

missing the beach, the ocean, looking for shells

Cicada Wing

thanks Mom

07.04.2011

grilled organic chicken brats, corn, potato salad, and a green salad from my garden with....

pretty edible flowers (a luxurious gift) and the first few carrots and snap peas

dessert was C's famous creation -- the Insomniac Milkshake
amazing stuff with espresso, coffee ice cream and oreos
it kept us awake for a late night board game
(if you'd like to try it, I believe the Bean Cycle in Fort Collins still makes it, although it may not be the exact original recipe!)

thanks for the photos, Factory

Salad Makings from the Garden