tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10172640118927901092024-03-19T03:41:11.845-06:00ladylyncreative adventuringladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-29348591688897942412014-04-29T13:31:00.000-06:002014-04-29T13:31:56.567-06:00color palette inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Breaking an inspiring image down to a handful of core colors</div>
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is an an amazingly fun and eye-opening exercise.<br />I have always searched for inspiring color combinations</div>
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in humble, everyday places,</div>
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but this takes it to a whole new level.<br />(Do you want to try it? This is <a href="http://www.themotherhuddle.com/how-to-make-a-color-palette-from-a-photo/">a helpful tutorial</a>.)</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-12419621685211233752014-04-24T12:07:00.000-06:002014-04-29T13:32:50.946-06:00three all-natural scents for your home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I tend to get terrible headaches</div>
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if I use scented candles or other melted wax products in my home,</div>
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so I avoid them like the plague.</div>
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Usually this works just fine</div>
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because between doing a bunch of baking and cooking</div>
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and keeping things relatively clean,</div>
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my house generally smells okay.</div>
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BUT</div>
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when plumbing problems (sewage in the basement--ick)</div>
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and a little one with the flu coincide,</div>
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your house's scent definitely needs a little help.</div>
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I rose to the challenge</div>
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and created three delightful, all natural scents for my home</div>
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using ingredients that I already had in my pantry and fridge.</div>
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You'll find the recipes below.<br />
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<b>Citrus Herb</b></div>
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combine in a small pot or <a href="http://www.crock-pot.com/specialty/entertaining/32041-C-NP.html#start=13&q=little+dipper&sz=12">slow cooker</a>:</div>
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peel from 2/3 lemon</div>
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5 whole cloves</div>
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1 small sprig of fresh rosemary</div>
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1 1/2-2 cups of water</div>
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Warm over very low heat until your house smells better</div>
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or the water evaporates.</div>
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<b>Apple Spice</b></div>
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combine in a small pot or <a href="http://www.crock-pot.com/specialty/entertaining/32041-C-NP.html#start=13&q=little+dipper&sz=12">slow cooker</a>:</div>
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2 slices of apple</div>
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5 whole cloves</div>
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3 slices of fresh ginger</div>
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1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon</div>
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1 1/2-2 cups of water</div>
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Warm over very low heat until your house smells better</div>
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or the water evaporates.</div>
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<b>Tropical Delight</b></div>
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combine in a small pot or <a href="http://www.crock-pot.com/specialty/entertaining/32041-C-NP.html#start=13&q=little+dipper&sz=12">slow cooker</a>:</div>
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1 fresh pineapple core</div>
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1 teaspoon of vanilla</div>
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1 1/2-2 cups of water</div>
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Warm over very low heat until your house smells better</div>
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or the water evaporates.</div>
(By the end of the day<br />
this one smelled like pineapple upside down cake!)<br />
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~Crock Pot doesn't know I exist, I'm just sharing links to what worked for me.</div>
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~Obviously you should always use caution when using heat-producing appliances, especially if you are leaving them on for long periods of time. Don't leave your house scents unattended!</div>
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~The scents produced by these recipes are not as strong as commercial scents. They are nuanced and subtle and work best in small areas.<br />
~I wouldn't use these ingredients for more than a day or two. Since they are natural and fresh, they'll be prone to mold growth and decay if left indefinitely.</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-52881989916552236732014-04-23T13:38:00.000-06:002014-04-23T13:45:22.854-06:00april happy mail--sent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been extremely fortunate</div>
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to find myself in a supportive, generous group</div>
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of artists who swap art and art related "happy mail."</div>
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Here are (most of) the things I sent out in April.</div>
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Color themed ATC's.<br /><br /></div>
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Color themed happy mail.<br /><br /></div>
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A little birthday surprise.<br /></div>
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Tree themed mail for a fellow tree aficionado.<br />
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Happy mail is the perfect name for it.<br />
I don't know what makes me happiest:<br />
making or choosing and packaging pretties for others,</div>
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seeing their joy when they receive it,</div>
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or getting thrillingly pretty mail<br />
in the middle of the bills and junk that usually fill my mailbox.</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-23273953790733287862014-04-17T16:54:00.003-06:002014-04-17T16:54:55.653-06:00blueprint art<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My husband works at a hospital.<br />Last year he invested countless hours</div>
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into making sure that their move into a new facility</div>
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went as smoothly as possible.</div>
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Somehow he managed to score the new building's blueprints</div>
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as a souvenir.<br />Last month he gave them to me</div>
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and commissioned me to make art for his office</div>
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using the blueprint paper.</div>
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I was delighted!<br />I used watercolors, acrylics, and ink to make two options for him</div>
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--two options that actually ended up making a pretty cool set.<br />He's pleased, and I am too.</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-12049252797469291382014-04-15T21:59:00.000-06:002014-04-15T21:59:32.115-06:00gallimaufry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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gallimaufry: noun<br />a confused jumble or medley of things</h4>
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but sometimes they're the only soothing thing to do.<br /></div>
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to make with the kids.</div>
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These are wonderfully homey and rustic pancakes<br />made with almond flour and oatmeal.<br />I got the recipe from the spring 2014 issue of <a href="https://stampington.com/where-women-cook">Where Women Cook</a>,</div>
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a beautiful magazine gifted to me by my lovely aunt-in-law.</div>
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Tonight my evening relaxation looks like this:<br />tea (good earth <a href="http://shop.goodearth.com/Sweet-Chai-of-Mine/p/GET-303046N&c=GoodEarth@ChaiTeas">sweet chai of mine</a>)<br />and reading (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Journal-It-Perspectives-Creative-Journaling/dp/1454703555/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397618820&sr=8-1&keywords=Journal+it">Journal It!</a> and Where Women Cook).</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-24087105833987423562014-04-07T10:55:00.001-06:002014-04-07T11:18:42.379-06:00wedding vow calligraphy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just when I was beginning to think</div>
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that I had raised my custom calligraphy prices a little too much<br />
(pricing is <i>so </i>hard; I'm always second-guessing),</div>
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I received an order for my intertwined heart wedding vows.</div>
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(Available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/104087798/intertwined-hearts-custom-wedding-vow?ref=shop_home_feat_2">here</a>, in my little shop.)<br />
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I loved working on this project,</div>
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and as always, I am so honored</div>
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that someone wants my art in their home.<br />
Happy anniversary, Christian and Cynthia!</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-53362545776054127442014-04-01T14:48:00.002-06:002014-04-01T14:55:39.996-06:00journal 52-March<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This year I am enjoying</div>
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participating in <a href="http://journal52.com/">Journal 52</a>,</div>
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a friendly (and free!) art journaling group</div>
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with inspiring weekly prompts.</div>
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I've been keeping it simple and stress-free</div>
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by grabbing my favorite basic supplies</div>
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and not over thinking what I make.</div>
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These are my March pages.</div>
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Week 9: Color Swatch Inspiration</div>
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Just watercolors and one of my favorite gelly roll pens.</div>
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Week 10: Create for a Cause</div>
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I have a dream of making art for the blind</div>
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This one used more supplies since I was trying to add some texture:</div>
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papers, acrylic paints, watercolors, gesso, and pen.</div>
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Week 11: Stars</div>
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One of my first experiments with gouache.</div>
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Week 11: Stars (I loved this prompt)</div>
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Watercolors, gelly roll black and metallic pens,</div>
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Week 12: A Day in the Life of Me</div>
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Watercolors and gelly roll pen--again.</div>
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Week 13: How Does Your Garden Grow?</div>
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You guessed it! Watercolors and gelly roll pen.</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-29855338726887687452014-03-31T22:16:00.002-06:002014-04-01T14:57:11.006-06:00banana frita (fried plantains)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Banana Frita--one of my favorite childhood snacks</div>
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and the first food I clearly remember eating</div>
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after my family moved to Brazil</div>
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when I was five.</div>
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Plantain bananas are not so slimy and sweet</div>
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They are starchier and more substantial.</div>
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Fried and generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar,</div>
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they are a treat I enjoy just as much now</div>
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as I did when I was small.</div>
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To make banana frita you need:</div>
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1 ripe plantain*</div>
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Peel and slice the plantain.</div>
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Add the banana slices to the oil and fry each side until golden.</div>
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Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to taste.</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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I am eating pink lady apples (my favorite!)</div>
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I have the door open because the sun is shining and the air is fresh.</div>
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I drank the first iced coffee of the year.</div>
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I sat down and played the piano for the first time in...um...years.</div>
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I am blocking <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esme-4">this</a> freshly knitted hat</div>
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on a ball I borrowed from my kids perched on top of a bowl.</div>
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I am brainstorming for the best way</div>
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to make manly art for my sweetie using these blueprints as a base.</div>
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I am also going to make Curried Pork Shoulder for dinner,</div>
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and (let's keep it real here) I'd better work on the less glamorous tasks</div>
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of laundry, dishes, and school-lunch-making too.</div>
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today I am inspired by tiny signs of new life</div>
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green, growing things</div>
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on my windowsill and in my yard.</div>
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and by the audacious hope</div>
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poetically symbolized by Spring's renewal.</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-9863772428212480742014-03-20T09:26:00.000-06:002014-03-20T09:26:03.617-06:00Roasted Salmon (or Swai) and Brussels Sprouts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The culinary art</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>is as important as any of the other arts,</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>and a more consistent bringer</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>of pleasure.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>~Source Unknown</i></span></div>
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1 large cloves of garlic, minced</div>
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped</div>
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2 tablespoons olive oil</div>
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1/4 teaspoon salt</div>
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1/8 teaspoon pepper</div>
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Place in a roasting pan and toss</div>
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1 pound of brussels sprouts, halved</div>
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4 cloves of garlic, peeled and halved</div>
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1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar</div>
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Remove brussels sprouts from oven and top with:</div>
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2 6-8 ounce salmon or swai fillets</div>
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(we actually preferred the swai)</div>
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Brush remaining seasoned oil on the fish.</div>
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Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes</div>
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ladylynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11975414639184224517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017264011892790109.post-21701111360333997292014-03-18T15:03:00.001-06:002014-04-29T13:32:34.919-06:00new<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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a new studio</div>
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a new blog</div>
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(pretty spaces dedicated to me and my art)</div>
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both in a single month.</div>
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coincidence?</div>
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maybe.</div>
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maybe it just happens</div>
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that I am coming out of post-baby fog</div>
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with a burst of creative energy,</div>
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so everything is happening at once.</div>
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maybe it's simply time to throw off winter's shackles</div>
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and pave the way for spring.</div>
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or maybe...</div>
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just maybe I am finding myself in a new personal era.</div>
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an era of courage,</div>
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of claiming the audacious titles</div>
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Artist and Studio.</div>
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embracing them with resolve and delight.</div>
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join me in my courageous adventuring?</div>
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my new Studio is in a tiny, odd nook</div>
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off of our master bedroom.</div>
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I love the flood of natural light</div>
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and the space to call my own.</div>
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