Category Archives: DIY

Picture a Day #119 – A Tale of Pears

Yesterday I began my history of pear obsession with a listing of my Works of Pear. Today I continue with my first pear project. You may recall it was a drypoint print. I made an edition of eleven. Here are two … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #118 – An Obsession with Pears

My family is well aware of the fact that I am obsessed with pears. Followers of this blog may have noticed that this yummy and shapely fruit has shown up in more than one recipe I have posted. But if you … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #117 – A Perfect Day for Weeding

We were supposed to get showers on Tuesday. Finally, yesterday afternoon, it started misting. Then last night it turned into more of a steady light rain. This morning was one of those on-again off-again events when it’s sunny and then it’s … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #116 – Return of the Tulips!

I have really dragged out this tulip watercolor painting. Here is my previous post on this project. During the last three and a half weeks (!) I added Cobalt Blue to the rest of the leaves, and began filling in the background … Continue reading

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Picture a Day # 115 – A Giant Cookie

Sometimes you need a cookie. In this case, an extra large cookie. Today I used a pizza pan to make my cookie. Giant Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 3/4 … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #114 – Sprouts!

We had such a warm weekend, that just three days after planting seeds in my container garden last Friday, I have sprouts. Most of them are radishes, but there seem to be a few carrots and lettuce sprouts as well … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #113 – Earth Day in My Organic Garden

I planted my container garden the other day with organic vegetable seeds after preparing the soil with an organic container mix. But I’m not resting on my laurels! I am keeping those seedlings moist in the sudden burst of heat … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #111 – Sunny Seedlings

Today was the warmest day we have had since spring officially began. I hardly knew how to act. I put on a pair of shorts. Then I headed for the garden. I was determined to plant all of my prepped containers … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #109 – A Jumping Spider

I’m still trying to rehabilitate my garden in time to plant veggie seeds for Earth Day on Sunday. While I was surveying the wreckage, I noticed this spider. When it noticed me, it jumped away. Cute little bugger!

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Picture a Day #108 – A Media Sampler (update)

Yesterday I was enjoying a fellow blogger’s post, and became inspired. Susan Geckle is creating 6×6 inch works of art to send to Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6x2012. It sounds like a fun way to get myself motivated. But what to … Continue reading

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