I am...

testing out my new Canon Rebel T1i.

Project 52 [week 1]

Have you heard of Project 365? It's been the latest buzz around the blogosphere these days. I've heard so many people say that they're going to give it a try and I think I will too.

I love taking pictures and always have my camera close by. Last year I took almost 2000 pictures with my camera so, aside from my Blurb books, I think this is another great way to do something with all those pictures -- only I'm calling it Project 52. I'm not sure I would be able to keep up with a picture a day but I sure can try to do at least a picture (or a few) a week. It's also an excuse to use my new Canon Rebel T1i, my fist DSLR camera!

So starts Project 52 [week 1]:

Ringing in the New Year: 2010

I am...

thinking how can I still be hungry after eating enough for an entire month over the last two weeks! I better grab a snack before bed.

I'm also sitting here thinking that I have missed the blogosphere and really need to get back into the swing of things. I hope all is well with everyone and that you have been enjoying the holidays as much as I have. I've been trying to keep up to date with all of your blogs and wonderful writings. Reading your blogs gives me the down time my body needs.

But for now I better go eat something before my grumbling tummy really starts getting pissed at me. I think it just grumbled a swear word, is that possible? Off to the kitchen I go!

My Very First Blog Award

I just opened my email and what did I see? My very first blog award! Thank you, Herrad! I needed a little pick me up today and this sure put a smile on my face!

I have been so busy and tired these days that I've been slacking on blogging. But, don't you worry. Once the chaos of the holidays subside, I'm sure things will be back to usual around here.

Chanukah is done (well, with the family anyway), Christmas to go! And might I add, I got some wonderful cozy warm slippers and fantabulous leather gloves for Chanukah! I'll have to show them off soon.

I am...

watching Glee -- my new fave show that's going on hiatus until spring. I finally find a me night for TV again and then the show decides to take a break mid season? What's that all about? Totally not fair! Humph!

I am...

thrilled with how the Blurb books turned out this year!

I'll post pictures soon.

Flower Ring

I popped into Pier 1 the other day in search of a rattan lamp. My friend has one that I love. She thinks she got it from Pier 1, Bombay Company or Bowring but that was awhile ago and, of course, no where to be found now. Anyway, I was at the Pier 1 counter purchasing some wonderfully smelling apple cinnamon candles when I glanced over and saw this flower ring. The sparkle caught my eye. So did the price -- only $6! Score!

Family Photos by Alana McClure

In October we spent a wonderful morning on the shores of Lake Ontario with Alana McClure, a very talented lifestyle photographer in the Durham Region area. She has a way of capturing each moment so perfectly -- moments we will cherish forever.

Multiple Sclerosis: The Liberation Treatment

W5 (a program on the Canadian television network CTV) aired a documentary tonight on Dr. Paolo Zamboni and The Liberation Treatment.

Check it out...
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091120/W5_liberation_091121/20091121?s_name=W5

Holiday Decorating

I was at HomeSense yesterday looking at all the beautiful ornaments and holiday decorations. It inspired me to start my holiday decorating. I usually decorate in red, green and gold. I'm getting tired of the same look year after year so this year I've decided to tie in silvers, whites, pale blues and glass.

Centre Piece





Mantle (Excuse the mirror. I'm still searching for the perfect one.)







Now to figure out what to do with the tree!

Have you started your holiday decorating?