Here Comes the Sun

After what seems like a very long time of nothing but rain and more rain, guess what peeked out right before dusk.

The sun was a sight for sore eyes. Hopefully, tomorrow will bring more sunshine. I know these little things would appreciate some sunshine.

My gerber daisies are coming up. With some warmth from the sun I could be picking flowers soon.

Speaking of flowers. I have started a new quilt wall hanging for spring. With a little imagination you could say the squares look somewhat like flowers....maybe?

I still have the sash, quilting and binding to do.

Well, if you can't imagine flowers in the wall hanging, surely you can enjoy these.

The dogwoods, red buds and cherry trees have popped open this past week. Gorgeous beauties!

I have also noticed something else popping open all over our little city.

Sign of the times....in this small strip building, all four businesses are selling dough. Only one business doesn't expect you to return the dough - the bread store. Ugh!

Can't close without sharing my recent dessert.

Lemon Buttermilk Pie

Yummy!

Yarn Giveaway

Check out Stardust Shoes. She is giving away some gorgeous yarn and a cute bag to some lucky winner. It just might be me or you.

Think Spring...Think Strawberries

Welcome, spring! What took you so long? It seems as though winter has been an especially long and dreary season this year.

Tomorrow is the first day of spring and I am more than ready! I am ready to get into the yard and prep my flowers beds. I am ready to open the doors and windows to let in the spring air. I am ready to pick strawberries. I am ready to breathe in all the pollen - oops, I forgot.... that is one thing I am not ready for.

I guess one reason this winter has seemed so long and dreary is what we are all facing with our economy, budget cuts, foreclosures, layoffs and furloughs and the list goes on and on. A news blog that I enjoy viewing did an entry on the recession, not just here in the US but worldwide. The Big Picture, from the Boston Globe posts news stories through pictures. Pictures are worth a thousands words. If you enjoy looking at photographs, go through some of the previous entries. Amazing photos. Check it out!

Speaking of strawberries (a happier subject)....I have tried two new recipes using strawberries this past week.

Strawberry Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

And sitting in the freezer waiting to be cut is

Strawberry Margarita Pie

Here are a few others items I have been working on:

dishcloth

Tag Along Tote

Super easy - uses 3 fat quarters.

Briefly Sold To Me

Last Saturday was a gorgeous day to go to an auction.

I have been to a couple of auctions in the past but have never bid on anything. So, you can imagine my excitement when I "thought" I had actually bought an old rocker at this auction.

Apparently, someone goofed. The rocker I "thought" I had bought was also the rocker another person "thought" he had bought. The rocker was listed on my ticket and his ticket. His bid was $10.00 more than my bid. Soooooo...he got the rocker. Bummer!

This auction was at a beautiful old home that has not seen very much love and attention in a long time.

It had the neatest staircase. Part way up the case, the width of the stairs increases. At that point of the staircase, there is another set of steps leading downstairs to the first floor near the kitchen, a set of steps continuing to the second floor on the front side of the house and the wide stairs leading to the second floor on the back side of the house.

The house was auctioned off as well as all the belongings in the house. I hope the new owner of the house has a lot of money to restore the house. It could be quite the showcase.

Recently, I have been learning more editing techniques on Photoshop Elements. At the auction, I saw a former student of mine and her daughter. Precious little girl with beautiful eyes. Check this out....

Before PSE editing:

After PSE editing:

Snow in March

It's snowing......

School is closed tomorrow!