Etsy Treasuries and Minis

I was going to post a treasury that I spent all day working on, only to discover (isn't 'discover' such a cool word?) that I either don't know how, or it's not possible.  Bummer.  Instead, I can give you a link to the list of Really Cool Things to Buy Dad.  This treasury is based off of all the items that I thought were kind of cool, but probably would never buy my own father.  Sad, but true!  I'm sure someone else's Dad would enjoy things of this sort, so definitely go take a look!

Also, to make up for a lack of the fabulous treasury linked to above, I'll show you some of my most recent favorites on that smorgasbord of homemade items, Etsy.

Oh, Yes! Christmas is Coming!

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!  ~Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers, 1836

When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness.  ~Bob Hope

 I'll end with one slightly irreverent quote, but funny nonetheless:

Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall.  We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space.  ~Dave Barry

Under Construction

Please bear with me as I work on my latest template idea.  I can't just upload things willy-nilly here at home, so I have to wait until I can go to the library/

In the meantime, I have been messing around, trying to find something that I like that will do until I reveal my master plan, but until then...yeah.

A Snowy Photo Walk

I went on a walk today in the snow.  We live in an area that is known for it's orchards and vineyards, and I had previously seen a view of one of the orchards that captured my imagination, so I decided to attempt to capture it with my camera.

Also, I had just learned of a new technique called Auto-Bracketing that I really wanted to try out.  Unfortunately, the situation didn't call for anything so dramatic, since it was so well exposed to begin with.  Another time, perhaps.

Here are a few, choice shots from my walk:

Enjoy the season!