tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73409372962129977532024-02-20T18:26:57.126-05:00Jewelz JunqueJulie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-74176870865044529642015-05-13T22:37:00.003-04:002015-05-13T22:44:21.406-04:00Finger Labyrinth Fun<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have begun to create (& teach how to create!) Finger Labyrinths. They are so magical & I zen right out when creating them. I am so in love! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">They are all created (so far!) on canvas boards, sealed for protection & include walls in some form (either gel medium or with string) to keep you on track & instructions on how to use them on the back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">They are all available for sale, I can make a custom labyrinth just for you OR you can come out & learn how to make your very own! (Which is even better!)</span><br />
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<br />Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-17380833332514258502015-04-29T16:39:00.002-04:002015-04-29T16:39:25.896-04:00Duchess<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Order yours: JewelzyBug@rogers.com<br /> Prices: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">8x10: 1 pet $50, 2 pets $60, 3 pets $75 <br /> 12x16: 1 pet $70, 2 pets $80, 3 pets $100, 4 pets $115 <br /> 'Phoenix' style: 1 pet (head & chest): 12x16: $125, 16x20: $150</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Acrylic on framed canvas. Sealed and ready to hang.</span>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-79998596875459841792015-04-14T13:43:00.003-04:002015-04-14T13:43:48.652-04:00Where Have I Been?<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have been a busy, busy girl of late with my many projects. Including! Painting various custom pet portrait orders & not sharing with this blog (Bad me!) But I am back & ready to share. Yay! :) Here is a small selection of all I have been up to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Charlie 8x10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Pepper 12x16</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Sal & Ozzie 8x10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Chopski, Kitty & Wheezy 8x10</span></div>
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Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-50889289897281415202012-11-10T23:32:00.000-05:002012-11-10T23:32:14.390-05:00Help the Cuddly Cats!Cuddly Cats Rescue & Sanctuary is a non-profit cat rescue located in Whitby, On. They care for the sick, injured, homeless little kitties who just need a home until they find their fur-ever home!</br>
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They currently need our help! Medical and food expenses have become too large for them to continue and the local government is threatening them with closure by the end of the year! </br>
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I am doing my part to keep such a valuable organization around with some fundraising! </br>
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<b>Just in time for Christmas (can anyone say: PRESENTS!!!)</b></br>
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Until December 21: 15% of ALL sales will go directly to benefit Cuddly Cats debt. How much more can you ask for? Purchase a great item and help cats in need! </br>
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Secondly, I am also offering CUSTOM 8x10 painted portraits of your own kitties in my unique style! How exciting is that? Get 1 for you and 1 for all the fur-kitty owners on your list! </br>
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Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-8260825529191283512010-11-02T01:30:00.008-04:002010-11-05T13:04:55.906-04:00Skulls, Skulls, Skulls!I have been busy making more Day of the Dead felt skull ornaments recently; both in my traditional white base & also with a new black base. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-Vsk6kwSWh9fQ5gbWBQ4Lmg6BlaOKGVp1B1FqCoQKDgAI0ASDBNiUSaQUSXkvUH8hVpdl5X1F9SzBeAIpgJmMUB9lYVVNJqZWOvkuc6W2JesffZKJcKxebOvzuCvEdMmHkWqxBeNOFk/s1600/Calavera+4+Alt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-Vsk6kwSWh9fQ5gbWBQ4Lmg6BlaOKGVp1B1FqCoQKDgAI0ASDBNiUSaQUSXkvUH8hVpdl5X1F9SzBeAIpgJmMUB9lYVVNJqZWOvkuc6W2JesffZKJcKxebOvzuCvEdMmHkWqxBeNOFk/s320/Calavera+4+Alt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534822271968706658" /></a><br /><br />I just love how they turned out!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8OnjbPv19rcwMgrur0za3nVlHdqyQO30gIFp2xY744v3zHAsdYCEUGgms0VPI0etlynbVHLAoA06k_OlcDN1fzOqV4beTQvWlEHHrC5pwpgSaFXasmn3o0xtu8-QdF8dPKOeYKVDE6c/s1600/Calavera+3+Alt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8OnjbPv19rcwMgrur0za3nVlHdqyQO30gIFp2xY744v3zHAsdYCEUGgms0VPI0etlynbVHLAoA06k_OlcDN1fzOqV4beTQvWlEHHrC5pwpgSaFXasmn3o0xtu8-QdF8dPKOeYKVDE6c/s320/Calavera+3+Alt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534822000236435378" /></a><br /><br />Calaveras (or sugar skulls) from my understanding are used as a symbol of loved ones that have passed during the Dia de los Muertos celebration in Mexico. I think they are truly beautiful & bright!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJF3Vs0RVHzrk90yvPgxY0B2WYxr6Sv9qD91O-bpddzBDlvhexEoAeqarU2UScLAalmQp0xOaKrNgIdk4jQPbSM2y_VmPH3G8uU5njGV3oFN87Z-cvs9tc7XSyN5u7Op0CKO3XBpgBRE/s1600/Calavera+1+Alt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJF3Vs0RVHzrk90yvPgxY0B2WYxr6Sv9qD91O-bpddzBDlvhexEoAeqarU2UScLAalmQp0xOaKrNgIdk4jQPbSM2y_VmPH3G8uU5njGV3oFN87Z-cvs9tc7XSyN5u7Op0CKO3XBpgBRE/s320/Calavera+1+Alt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534821998370758594" /></a><br /><br />I have to admit though: I was quicker about posting them to <a href="http://www.jewelzybug.etsy.com">Etsy</a> then I was to my neglected blog & 2 of them have already been sold! :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSTbFWTrC9105lZmKVOvM8rl0oIRt6ZXZ22-5rEowYl26-S_CxTT68bpgKAB4-kBQB0WZX-VD86tPV52X1XUnO1M3I8akavLp-9HMFuiemCTHxVkWfdhINgn0RP2L8mAxoE6zoeFIDkM/s1600/Calavera+Group.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSTbFWTrC9105lZmKVOvM8rl0oIRt6ZXZ22-5rEowYl26-S_CxTT68bpgKAB4-kBQB0WZX-VD86tPV52X1XUnO1M3I8akavLp-9HMFuiemCTHxVkWfdhINgn0RP2L8mAxoE6zoeFIDkM/s320/Calavera+Group.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534821525878377058" /></a><br /><br />If you want one you better get yours before they are all gone!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n8KQ4u5wWa71mjoLsecL8_7uO5a-HRoLlI6x-tDBECrGnyU76Y7FoZF9M3OooZ2-exXidlWvBKFY6ipUHtGU4qnvN4sP6dhqmJLETVJOOrCyrGD0xzEnyZ1MJgTbCylT8TZQqgtu50o/s1600/Calavera+6+Alt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n8KQ4u5wWa71mjoLsecL8_7uO5a-HRoLlI6x-tDBECrGnyU76Y7FoZF9M3OooZ2-exXidlWvBKFY6ipUHtGU4qnvN4sP6dhqmJLETVJOOrCyrGD0xzEnyZ1MJgTbCylT8TZQqgtu50o/s320/Calavera+6+Alt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534821996052255938" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-27675388600613393212010-11-02T01:02:00.011-04:002010-11-03T21:02:07.873-04:00Garden UpdateI was questioned about how my garden was coming along earlier this week. <br /><br />As it is now frickin' cold (already!) & I even saw snowflakes last week :o( - my garden has officially been put on hold until next year. But lots of changes & exciting things happened (well, at least to me they are exciting!)<br /><br />After pulling out all the unwanted bushes & plants (I can't find the "before" pic on this computer so you'll just have to trust me that it looked blah), we dug out the brick & mapped out the new path.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuEKEtcuLcDDKinYhxqn7eSiotx5YefApg8WO_0d423kcLGtjK51L56WIP82E7GA_WKveYRT6Slstfxe1PaTr4z6mRX8r_JXTlzcxTn75Q6QDXBX-DNmX5SqasTMQygyCfetRJrljq_M/s1600/Step+1+Mapping+it+Out.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuEKEtcuLcDDKinYhxqn7eSiotx5YefApg8WO_0d423kcLGtjK51L56WIP82E7GA_WKveYRT6Slstfxe1PaTr4z6mRX8r_JXTlzcxTn75Q6QDXBX-DNmX5SqasTMQygyCfetRJrljq_M/s320/Step+1+Mapping+it+Out.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534815838690666722" /></a><br /><br />Then, we had to dig down as we discovered and VERY clay based soil (not so much soil at all actually!) (FYI: This water issue was also one of the main reasons behind the new landscaping.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlI3Lm43fGL3chj4OLJy58kH8POvvz-4jEzF14bfJGd-XmNpQ35Wx-C_dQkDC23OUVwLVTbWD8RSx4GCUyM1ZsGnEOvirZ_sLVbX34XzpTam-FLC3ZoFpnR35FFj_pMlgl47PCt8LDMM/s1600/Step+2+Digging+it+Out.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlI3Lm43fGL3chj4OLJy58kH8POvvz-4jEzF14bfJGd-XmNpQ35Wx-C_dQkDC23OUVwLVTbWD8RSx4GCUyM1ZsGnEOvirZ_sLVbX34XzpTam-FLC3ZoFpnR35FFj_pMlgl47PCt8LDMM/s320/Step+2+Digging+it+Out.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534816933296865330" /></a><br /><br />Next came the levelling by the very handy free labour guy! :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zoY2Jr8MbQBuRFwdejDb75zF0hu1sOVkQEqzFMuBYeiR1qnMIzr3UTApqKRVR7_1dZtxGCpFvzniFQds1hgwa_oVnXW4NOd6Yzh0fo72wJBui0GlA8ctgTe3PHsMqyAQkEwEPXx2Ylc/s1600/Step+3+Levelling+it+Out.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zoY2Jr8MbQBuRFwdejDb75zF0hu1sOVkQEqzFMuBYeiR1qnMIzr3UTApqKRVR7_1dZtxGCpFvzniFQds1hgwa_oVnXW4NOd6Yzh0fo72wJBui0GlA8ctgTe3PHsMqyAQkEwEPXx2Ylc/s320/Step+3+Levelling+it+Out.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534816946467154466" /></a><br /><br />Onto the fun part! Brick laying!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZQ_JVmoLmYs7ByM7tldSNU7Oe4aU0cG7Jd-OCPDuTgeOBSQx4WHRiGiiSeg7I42FaF3J88r2KTkeWApMpmfzjGduhjpNEL07KLlPpDl47cBwXAFf4WdBwEIbY78rPnoh5DfzK4IKjnU/s1600/Step+4+Laying+it+Out.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZQ_JVmoLmYs7ByM7tldSNU7Oe4aU0cG7Jd-OCPDuTgeOBSQx4WHRiGiiSeg7I42FaF3J88r2KTkeWApMpmfzjGduhjpNEL07KLlPpDl47cBwXAFf4WdBwEIbY78rPnoh5DfzK4IKjnU/s320/Step+4+Laying+it+Out.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534817858447468802" /></a><br /><br />Tah dah! A new brick path. Lovely!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHJfsIoKNcRifbI8ppad-Rixaq9UFa2nJGNmmYf5XUpsxfYKXIrLam3JZW6he1SE9hOacdfmcvdEfRHhPlK0r8N7LmeJOS0oTDIYsXmWGAZ7gPCn-UOo4XQOk7lTjlouG7K748GTus24/s1600/Step+5+Layed+Brick.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHJfsIoKNcRifbI8ppad-Rixaq9UFa2nJGNmmYf5XUpsxfYKXIrLam3JZW6he1SE9hOacdfmcvdEfRHhPlK0r8N7LmeJOS0oTDIYsXmWGAZ7gPCn-UOo4XQOk7lTjlouG7K748GTus24/s320/Step+5+Layed+Brick.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534817867638812850" /></a><br /><br />Now I just need to fill up my new gardens with new plants! Here's a start & I also added rock edging:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYGwpR7GPriofsavL2AVX6s7kRKMTSf0lqqdgzEr_vb1MxeRm-joJKDWs769ayVKWP-shyXJm-VtolSjUZPFdaKUnj_UbALnPiG13SkpM3qELF1jRaspjUkwEE05uBBGg0yWXJB4HAwg/s1600/Step+6+Rock+Edging+and+Garden.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYGwpR7GPriofsavL2AVX6s7kRKMTSf0lqqdgzEr_vb1MxeRm-joJKDWs769ayVKWP-shyXJm-VtolSjUZPFdaKUnj_UbALnPiG13SkpM3qELF1jRaspjUkwEE05uBBGg0yWXJB4HAwg/s320/Step+6+Rock+Edging+and+Garden.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534818791320732178" /></a><br /><br />Lots still to do, but I think it looks SO good so far!Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-46942904976240057062010-11-02T00:28:00.009-04:002010-11-02T01:02:09.175-04:0050th Post - Whoo Hoo!!!!A great moment in the life of this blog has occurred - post number 50! It is a very exciting time and all of us at JewelzyBug Designs are bouncing off the walls:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBUMvYdlj5fdc_Ol545eXzWPGYwXs4QSVJjooPMz2RkozdcVT_zr3gr4hNg4dhSlsV7c1SajuGvuP6Xv-MAI7QCzVuy_k-TI2gbbzyQQ_7atHNWGW29KHUZLn70b1p7vsb5MK6F6lm4A/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBUMvYdlj5fdc_Ol545eXzWPGYwXs4QSVJjooPMz2RkozdcVT_zr3gr4hNg4dhSlsV7c1SajuGvuP6Xv-MAI7QCzVuy_k-TI2gbbzyQQ_7atHNWGW29KHUZLn70b1p7vsb5MK6F6lm4A/s320/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534806739153457058" /></a><br /><br />Umm... I said bouncing....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopHzNZoHoHVJbx49HZ-IIZi-HpaO3cr0i88Wt_Y4Db9s-y6oMYjwXdbMif2lKqyMm7vqy1MdEMGZT4_zGFp0T4vjhC6lphds-hbpLs4uopiNWB7XF4ELErf68n0sBcrle-UOz3bN8w34/s1600/005+(2).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopHzNZoHoHVJbx49HZ-IIZi-HpaO3cr0i88Wt_Y4Db9s-y6oMYjwXdbMif2lKqyMm7vqy1MdEMGZT4_zGFp0T4vjhC6lphds-hbpLs4uopiNWB7XF4ELErf68n0sBcrle-UOz3bN8w34/s320/005+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534807343278840066" /></a><br /><br />Excited?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvI5IjsfmJtwImBhL_II66OdimjsynL2h5BOLjnlg5nHrVpxCAU0nsLjPk-rhb1jIsZj6WtyUNxdyPe7FKDeYcW0bOQAsIyWo94enrtOw3e7Lp83u_Wifg4fCd-hQeKI1oy0NnB-095Vo/s1600/Mechy+Aug21+2010+010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvI5IjsfmJtwImBhL_II66OdimjsynL2h5BOLjnlg5nHrVpxCAU0nsLjPk-rhb1jIsZj6WtyUNxdyPe7FKDeYcW0bOQAsIyWo94enrtOw3e7Lp83u_Wifg4fCd-hQeKI1oy0NnB-095Vo/s320/Mechy+Aug21+2010+010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534809225603926130" /></a><br /><br />Well, at least moderately happy about it?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NrYXKAQ11VJFm8kUhhMcWWh2O0vyIugILWchx4zOjxqFmbpmVSPKoEvnAFQzhV1DMCzpqZe3gXv7jNptjIhw-0XlPLRD792BpTYom_EYMt5IHxRT-pYH4p3Th77SwQTXjZsjiUCUuq4/s1600/Jewelzy+Smush.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NrYXKAQ11VJFm8kUhhMcWWh2O0vyIugILWchx4zOjxqFmbpmVSPKoEvnAFQzhV1DMCzpqZe3gXv7jNptjIhw-0XlPLRD792BpTYom_EYMt5IHxRT-pYH4p3Th77SwQTXjZsjiUCUuq4/s320/Jewelzy+Smush.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534811928673101122" /></a><br /><br />Ok - so we are moderately happy about it and wanted to share it with all of you! So keep in touch - there's more goodies yet to come!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YOY-3pY-VQbwtHHTj3E-QQ927L4j5KX-_D7qMmJNSGxNt-92hJM73OQVQzR9Dwv6AYATbsoro0r8FpPYybgWEdeFG_L-hJjvVAOGit6Ir-yrvG5W8CyXExDqmHvPWJuHM-kakqY2TG8/s1600/July+1,+2010+092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YOY-3pY-VQbwtHHTj3E-QQ927L4j5KX-_D7qMmJNSGxNt-92hJM73OQVQzR9Dwv6AYATbsoro0r8FpPYybgWEdeFG_L-hJjvVAOGit6Ir-yrvG5W8CyXExDqmHvPWJuHM-kakqY2TG8/s320/July+1,+2010+092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534812871100718770" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-52684899784140256112010-10-31T23:36:00.007-04:002010-11-01T00:03:52.280-04:00Happy Halloween!I have been quiet around here once again.... Been keeping busy attending classes & stuff & have had no time for my poor neglected blog....<br /><br />BUT!!! I have had a request to post some things from some people (yes, you know who you are!) So here we go - I'll start off small..... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDkcP7PTRNL3FaqVLLwiB8jBzf7pH88aVk1KD0xMCzhmpcHcNBu8qGuAAE86rVgIPRn70K_z3EPXvCeGQnOKPngrVbsG2AED3dWB-t9NjaVUMWYdCEWJUpmq6keDYLZ4Y3pq9Y8Q9OZM/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDkcP7PTRNL3FaqVLLwiB8jBzf7pH88aVk1KD0xMCzhmpcHcNBu8qGuAAE86rVgIPRn70K_z3EPXvCeGQnOKPngrVbsG2AED3dWB-t9NjaVUMWYdCEWJUpmq6keDYLZ4Y3pq9Y8Q9OZM/s320/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534422828729802690" /></a><br /><br /><strong>HAPPY HALLOWEEN!</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5762Mqh2M7DWHajNhW1YYrmX1S2Wnoc_LfKVBuOr1lmUU8eYzLBgu_P1WaaH3uXQpfHoOpC-sCaIHzpO1CZ8thN-ExhGrI7Zk3qxrZLlvFbc13A4Ty27wxWFwlG2pgM5WFPmA_WGSNo/s1600/5134103039_9e3be58cc4_z.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5762Mqh2M7DWHajNhW1YYrmX1S2Wnoc_LfKVBuOr1lmUU8eYzLBgu_P1WaaH3uXQpfHoOpC-sCaIHzpO1CZ8thN-ExhGrI7Zk3qxrZLlvFbc13A4Ty27wxWFwlG2pgM5WFPmA_WGSNo/s320/5134103039_9e3be58cc4_z.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534425343609598690" /></a><br /><br />Very exciting time of year for me. I just LOVE it! <br /><br />The pumpkin carving... (and the baked seeds!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnf41sC9THa5I9fgiGAidvJRDymHnM2t3GDhJR3-pA0_OglTAJs-5WEiDRAWUKn81IynOEH9mKA9PWzqFoJMvyHfGVn26sdXFo52hLOS6XWKsb4e3Ii7PY-lgaN7F06UId6SPqeLa3M4/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnf41sC9THa5I9fgiGAidvJRDymHnM2t3GDhJR3-pA0_OglTAJs-5WEiDRAWUKn81IynOEH9mKA9PWzqFoJMvyHfGVn26sdXFo52hLOS6XWKsb4e3Ii7PY-lgaN7F06UId6SPqeLa3M4/s320/032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534425021664538610" /></a><br /><br />The house decorations up and down the street:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYed-7coWEIR1ViQtegV0TQmtViBZwPRf6QsbrYwlrYFuLCTnfZN5veGPG7xTfMCNSxsbpBO4wigp7U_Pof8rHDxvSrmKkJm_9EaFuSBUXXAYgZzOMaJwU82GeF7PylC3OSukMlTqyUU/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYed-7coWEIR1ViQtegV0TQmtViBZwPRf6QsbrYwlrYFuLCTnfZN5veGPG7xTfMCNSxsbpBO4wigp7U_Pof8rHDxvSrmKkJm_9EaFuSBUXXAYgZzOMaJwU82GeF7PylC3OSukMlTqyUU/s320/024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534426076277566930" /></a><br /><br />What were you for Halloween this year?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4nZdPhEqfZZrNPyygSl0Xh-dW_vnfn0HoM5eXeWErA2oqPWB3tFTdvAvGU2OruGFU6uPENSGJjIS4e2eBDrbDfxz0PCtOsq_59E2H26CSsANtyg0SibPMpt6ZsQ5uM6cxua_wOOBTSQ/s1600/Fairy+Jewels+2010+(1).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4nZdPhEqfZZrNPyygSl0Xh-dW_vnfn0HoM5eXeWErA2oqPWB3tFTdvAvGU2OruGFU6uPENSGJjIS4e2eBDrbDfxz0PCtOsq_59E2H26CSsANtyg0SibPMpt6ZsQ5uM6cxua_wOOBTSQ/s320/Fairy+Jewels+2010+(1).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534425353489163570" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYkq3mcu9DsQKY-O0gX2iBZWsWVybzo46hu9uvL-4aThPt_z5-zJ7OAzWCMsW5H7DRjSpwBKeFdlYsInXyCb05yrhwb28ZaZTe-ej8Vo0NfE5qo6NmkQYGI6_DFPgsQOzXy51uerA7hYY/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYkq3mcu9DsQKY-O0gX2iBZWsWVybzo46hu9uvL-4aThPt_z5-zJ7OAzWCMsW5H7DRjSpwBKeFdlYsInXyCb05yrhwb28ZaZTe-ej8Vo0NfE5qo6NmkQYGI6_DFPgsQOzXy51uerA7hYY/s320/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534426696000874226" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-25618324291741192022010-07-20T15:57:00.002-04:002010-07-20T16:01:09.627-04:00And the Winner is...Congratulations goes out to Heather from Oshawa, On!!<br /><br />She won her choice of one of my original book page art prints in the <a href="http://www.sewtara.com">SewTara</a> giveaway. She chose #036 - Butterfly. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4Lrg97_dOw65O0IOWLjl37-PsVPuajD5F0LS2IfE-u7hV5euukk3nCnandjpfomoLym92p_A1DdTFVSHyloo00pjELIcd42qppi75vyBhCWdJLgQWz1vPwbAb-uBeTIvai7BsY8NTaQ/s1600/036+-+Butterfly+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4Lrg97_dOw65O0IOWLjl37-PsVPuajD5F0LS2IfE-u7hV5euukk3nCnandjpfomoLym92p_A1DdTFVSHyloo00pjELIcd42qppi75vyBhCWdJLgQWz1vPwbAb-uBeTIvai7BsY8NTaQ/s320/036+-+Butterfly+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496080907902073922" /></a><br /><br />Yay! Thanks to all who entered and a VERY special thanks to Tara for hosting such a great giveaway!Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-64792297595884541692010-07-18T18:41:00.005-04:002010-07-18T18:49:38.637-04:00New Whoos!Ok - I have once again been inspired! This time by my book page art!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xdwJ-LIlfTVZ4M_Kjj15ZyTyAlvq8Z8WzUszdLYIBdAzr80YuNKVE1lZdp2xCRAx3SLM6qwPCZcF_WFWWNT-adRY-tWdRItB42PtyiQhyphenhyphenqu9OWkItw7VlaHK3AbkwXVFBpKHOK3MfUw/s1600/087+-+Happy+as+an+Owl+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xdwJ-LIlfTVZ4M_Kjj15ZyTyAlvq8Z8WzUszdLYIBdAzr80YuNKVE1lZdp2xCRAx3SLM6qwPCZcF_WFWWNT-adRY-tWdRItB42PtyiQhyphenhyphenqu9OWkItw7VlaHK3AbkwXVFBpKHOK3MfUw/s320/087+-+Happy+as+an+Owl+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495381280585991010" /></a><br /><br />I have created: Little Whoos! Felted hand sewn owl ornaments. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3fsZ9WI77S_zHJp1eFbDVIlBDGpmEYYtbPpQ7nBb1-xYZpqdQZIlfu0sJSTG5J_QSNR8nUBb61MsC4GojSnYPCgCapeUeyFbQ5VNEeE6hhu0Um-IaPGT03Nk9JEuQhA6u1HDqtikras/s1600/blue+cu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3fsZ9WI77S_zHJp1eFbDVIlBDGpmEYYtbPpQ7nBb1-xYZpqdQZIlfu0sJSTG5J_QSNR8nUBb61MsC4GojSnYPCgCapeUeyFbQ5VNEeE6hhu0Um-IaPGT03Nk9JEuQhA6u1HDqtikras/s320/blue+cu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495381268710240034" /></a><br /><br />I just love them! They turned out terribly cute!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkTdrxRmLoqkaFtB360yEDOcKv5IQCYlUjcFlkeoUKCpwNGB44L8WsECUWQQNcc1qYX84pddfCUHiEWGZ1uLywGQcZiVmDqkWy8F5GpkyivKL1wIceNyd84Orqy83pnIwvmv5pdrJn_8/s1600/owls+cu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkTdrxRmLoqkaFtB360yEDOcKv5IQCYlUjcFlkeoUKCpwNGB44L8WsECUWQQNcc1qYX84pddfCUHiEWGZ1uLywGQcZiVmDqkWy8F5GpkyivKL1wIceNyd84Orqy83pnIwvmv5pdrJn_8/s320/owls+cu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495381248853161922" /></a><br /><br />For sale on my Etsy. Get yours now!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOE8DrC8P9fl9ps5A-ok_LSadVnzis9qKiHmbaR3yjIsTuyr56yyAfhk-qxtfcwjD4hhUiAkLFC0t1Ko27z-TTB8RBnZGE-UMzrEVySmjmcf8U415bQ7KPQOvU5PcNMPQgH4YZQs0OQ28/s1600/Purple+%26+Beige+front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOE8DrC8P9fl9ps5A-ok_LSadVnzis9qKiHmbaR3yjIsTuyr56yyAfhk-qxtfcwjD4hhUiAkLFC0t1Ko27z-TTB8RBnZGE-UMzrEVySmjmcf8U415bQ7KPQOvU5PcNMPQgH4YZQs0OQ28/s320/Purple+%26+Beige+front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495381271400699346" /></a><br /><br />More cute critters to come as well! :0)Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-48009756973682186462010-07-15T15:21:00.005-04:002010-07-15T15:40:54.977-04:00Giveaway!!I have EXCITING news! And I can't wait to share it with you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGaRDdcBU40gC3YEMAXRCprTvVu68eYYNtBSRTyM3Z0Ty4pBha4R_viT0bR-UzEaAGey8IWeUu9-RPzI-2_Tbw_2S493uDvxMEp5a-A1xWMbUe4NNESWksyQF_s9GekRXte1eYaHX4Io/s1600/Jewelzy+Bumble.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGaRDdcBU40gC3YEMAXRCprTvVu68eYYNtBSRTyM3Z0Ty4pBha4R_viT0bR-UzEaAGey8IWeUu9-RPzI-2_Tbw_2S493uDvxMEp5a-A1xWMbUe4NNESWksyQF_s9GekRXte1eYaHX4Io/s320/Jewelzy+Bumble.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219948223672114" /></a><br /><br />I was recently contacted by Etsy seller, fellow blogger & 'Shwa-tizen SewTara about hosting a art giveaway on her blog <a href="http://www.sewtara.com">SewTara</a>. I, of course, immediately said yes! What a wonderful idea!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuoPABcttWVESC_B6pdSB-3Qadw4rvbSf79FSmJ2IqfK0R9dGoUYq8JS5TtOw9YmXx-sMFY9V-seDEjLixzUFhEStaht4itStR5zrLhYezxrsXC4rurmXqrxuqLhELAYs1XwWi_T2Uks/s1600/n388351590766_9648.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuoPABcttWVESC_B6pdSB-3Qadw4rvbSf79FSmJ2IqfK0R9dGoUYq8JS5TtOw9YmXx-sMFY9V-seDEjLixzUFhEStaht4itStR5zrLhYezxrsXC4rurmXqrxuqLhELAYs1XwWi_T2Uks/s320/n388351590766_9648.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494218041585927426" /></a><br /><br />So - here's the deal: you have to visit her beautiful blog <a href="http://www.sewtara.com">HERE</a> tomorrow (Friday) & read the fabulous post about Moi! She will have instructions on how you can win your very own FREE original book page drawing by me. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mJn-2qWHyYf6OjBNmjSss9cLN2ERouFS8JmIDpBWv50MF4TOXCg_71tm0x9w5tBENS1k5XwfhIy2mD21N83FnjAoPjnuh-89O5Mi06cf2XDftUGBg9ggrIIJH_WGfB9Deuep0nL7oI4/s1600/4796836546_e468dd5b4b.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mJn-2qWHyYf6OjBNmjSss9cLN2ERouFS8JmIDpBWv50MF4TOXCg_71tm0x9w5tBENS1k5XwfhIy2mD21N83FnjAoPjnuh-89O5Mi06cf2XDftUGBg9ggrIIJH_WGfB9Deuep0nL7oI4/s320/4796836546_e468dd5b4b.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219004794803938" /></a><br /><br />Now for the fun stuff! (I know - how could there possibly be more fun stuff?!?!) The winner gets to choose what book page drawing they wish! That's right! Any one they want! I have posted all 90 of them on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jewelzybug/sets/72157603117471579/">Flickr</a> for your perusal. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLCry7w2wH9imAYPKhhZHlb4Kn1gzUpQex2GB-oR9wcvVMLYTaeiOw00ygc6YRd_ruaLoNQ-rmTgpuUWxDb74HkQS9Qf_t5YjsptNRgRPfxRnNzjOFALFnE7td2FbFZlzl3yHhj5hlkrc/s1600/4688638487_c12ea9a94d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLCry7w2wH9imAYPKhhZHlb4Kn1gzUpQex2GB-oR9wcvVMLYTaeiOw00ygc6YRd_ruaLoNQ-rmTgpuUWxDb74HkQS9Qf_t5YjsptNRgRPfxRnNzjOFALFnE7td2FbFZlzl3yHhj5hlkrc/s320/4688638487_c12ea9a94d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494218999531531570" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to get over her her blog to enter! What are you waiting for?Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-1620752267190881102010-07-05T23:41:00.020-04:002010-07-06T00:58:46.748-04:00Garden of LoveI have gotten bit by the gardening bug & it has been whispering into my ear...<br /><br />First, the back story: I met my house 1.5 years ago - the gardens were bare - full only of 2 cedar globe bushes, a tiny weigela, a purple sand cherry, a hosta & 2 other bush types. The path flooded into a stream with every rain fall. The wooden step turned into a slip'n'slide at the slightest moisture. None of this really bothered me. It was easy to maintain and I was content painting the interior of the house... Until recently. <br /><br />Now - I am ready for a change. I am ready for colour. I am ready for pretty, pretty flowers.<br /><br />I know my basic design: informal country inspired perrenial garden: lower maintenance, lots of colour & year round (or at least as year round as Canada gets.) I want it to take over everything - be wild & free! But still be functional & practical for winter shovelling & use.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnYFCyIYTI-OZmn6i9LLBfku3AVjW-D_MVt5N-CPUUBm4Aej9GOw8xibMQi0F56ucWIeYoaz7heGl2praGSDKkbq6d5Lk_8HOTrK2vyQcmG1-O4HVrHRuwo9Fy__eFrK1aUTwrpTA6g0Q/s1600/GS-02-A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnYFCyIYTI-OZmn6i9LLBfku3AVjW-D_MVt5N-CPUUBm4Aej9GOw8xibMQi0F56ucWIeYoaz7heGl2praGSDKkbq6d5Lk_8HOTrK2vyQcmG1-O4HVrHRuwo9Fy__eFrK1aUTwrpTA6g0Q/s320/GS-02-A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490645187081889762" /></a><br /><br />I have scoured the web & come up with a few inspirations of my vision to come. <br /><br />A flagstone path by <a href="http://www.cottagecharmlandscaping.com">Cottage Charm Landscaping</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_owUl_DVu_hLDbzMQQZRist23sjvpaQrpSOOcuVSdlU5tM_rpr6qXcQBYSTPwELV10hAMBMpYjzo1MD37HYAR0thhyDU_7QSoO6A3yVGei1UW0nMOWNRrEfZD3fC-c3JvGwzQPaYknmk/s1600/gardenpath.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_owUl_DVu_hLDbzMQQZRist23sjvpaQrpSOOcuVSdlU5tM_rpr6qXcQBYSTPwELV10hAMBMpYjzo1MD37HYAR0thhyDU_7QSoO6A3yVGei1UW0nMOWNRrEfZD3fC-c3JvGwzQPaYknmk/s320/gardenpath.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490640821969014210" /></a><br /><br />Or this one from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jollyroberts/1584951828/">Pandorea...</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnrvnSJFScsJJNrBPvj4eH0a33xQFLPBzl1WNHnH3JT61xiDim4nT0qy111XruedQezwndQvpHMbXJQ7qXxyRX_NahdCNEhX4SZVIal8EVQOJScpgdAe91XGySiT7rYCg4F4lWLR3_fw/s1600/1584951828_2f475e8c86.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnrvnSJFScsJJNrBPvj4eH0a33xQFLPBzl1WNHnH3JT61xiDim4nT0qy111XruedQezwndQvpHMbXJQ7qXxyRX_NahdCNEhX4SZVIal8EVQOJScpgdAe91XGySiT7rYCg4F4lWLR3_fw/s320/1584951828_2f475e8c86.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490645665181088610" /></a><br /><br />Or even this with enough patience (found at Denver Botanical Garden):<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBdv2QFG_19AvTWB5JsflLeVaCUm7xKd2Og4mhuYDLLnWsf88WUOkz1bjxi9hPe1QnYu7Rub5w7bDS03cCdsJwfAmMLQSxD5qR3ySLTNkMEmxuwbHXDHO9i6ZGSoqOjyKQDpv1i4L-C4/s1600/2729081804_f2f66a376d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBdv2QFG_19AvTWB5JsflLeVaCUm7xKd2Og4mhuYDLLnWsf88WUOkz1bjxi9hPe1QnYu7Rub5w7bDS03cCdsJwfAmMLQSxD5qR3ySLTNkMEmxuwbHXDHO9i6ZGSoqOjyKQDpv1i4L-C4/s320/2729081804_f2f66a376d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490646273215748850" /></a><br /><br />Maybe recycled brick with how-to on <a href="http://www.benriddering.com/2010/01/06/make-a-path-from-used-brick-how-to/">Ben Riddering</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fHSK0ciIpOO4MtFeDNa8i_wzFJiRVyh5SQtQFaJQcMdkz1KkJEXyDOvZeQaG3cZl4A9pnsG7z1zWYqg_piBXPxQvjNkdRMqcxIOkpdsl3PP6xFfXXysleYUiVRQIbpxhtiqr9R4iU2U/s1600/img_3510.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fHSK0ciIpOO4MtFeDNa8i_wzFJiRVyh5SQtQFaJQcMdkz1KkJEXyDOvZeQaG3cZl4A9pnsG7z1zWYqg_piBXPxQvjNkdRMqcxIOkpdsl3PP6xFfXXysleYUiVRQIbpxhtiqr9R4iU2U/s320/img_3510.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490642477797016738" /></a><br /><br />Or this one at <a href="http://www.craftsmanremodel.com">Craftsman Remodelling</a> with added flagstone pieces & mossy goodness:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeOdQQnv287fbfn5TqRTxYYL31QyHWyR56WU_k10-Jtp1ROgnZ89jUbvcDDBHG8BKiPOY6Y28o_jQpbjulsedrxg5sZOAMO5H2lXS2t1j1M4VszCPL2xv1oSI-MTMiEQpyU3uZrvWh1k/s1600/Craftsman-brick-walkway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeOdQQnv287fbfn5TqRTxYYL31QyHWyR56WU_k10-Jtp1ROgnZ89jUbvcDDBHG8BKiPOY6Y28o_jQpbjulsedrxg5sZOAMO5H2lXS2t1j1M4VszCPL2xv1oSI-MTMiEQpyU3uZrvWh1k/s320/Craftsman-brick-walkway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490643106111656034" /></a><br /><br />Or do I want something more organic like Maggie at <a href="http://www.mmmee.blogspot.com">My Garden</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7ADBv26zS8HGt8Plw_ydIFZFDp0QUEKRkyvZC-gp6LyB_NTB0dqFgWg2RrxuxKjfe2lYT-TXQxfdPhPkHWFHzc1-2d0OTEJ_xZRNRKHPgqcRzDdWKlD3OeVoAv2ams-ahPeeHUE1jCk/s1600/GardenPathStone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7ADBv26zS8HGt8Plw_ydIFZFDp0QUEKRkyvZC-gp6LyB_NTB0dqFgWg2RrxuxKjfe2lYT-TXQxfdPhPkHWFHzc1-2d0OTEJ_xZRNRKHPgqcRzDdWKlD3OeVoAv2ams-ahPeeHUE1jCk/s320/GardenPathStone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490643601139525490" /></a><br /><br />Even this one from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/puddleduckdesigns/3764340869/">Puddleduck Musings</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReW9TTYrmmm9LVgp4L2ISu8EKazqZ-Y1u7EI0bDBwLj_3gWanwRHebx_vsm4s-KdwyibGUXwWYzqxnUDmBH4dkhS-GNG7cajZMsXWqGhGyXAg7brr7P_VG-N3k7ZzY8xWZzTtQ9SzEAk/s1600/3764340869_b016737f41.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReW9TTYrmmm9LVgp4L2ISu8EKazqZ-Y1u7EI0bDBwLj_3gWanwRHebx_vsm4s-KdwyibGUXwWYzqxnUDmBH4dkhS-GNG7cajZMsXWqGhGyXAg7brr7P_VG-N3k7ZzY8xWZzTtQ9SzEAk/s320/3764340869_b016737f41.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490644379050426322" /></a><br /><br />The overall garden of <a href="http://www.empressofdirt.blogspot.com">Empress of Dirt</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0bg1oiG9hRAHxiWEm4L00lfBNFyURgjI7HisNk5iNKlzWMkOj0jwW50f8KLSobVNNUj9RvdzGomsVXGHjWRORsuMZy8MOQMMxlsNH33JRski-otDoR9iPd-TWaxWhyD9ICIHljO0HA8/s1600/sidegardenjuly08afterrain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0bg1oiG9hRAHxiWEm4L00lfBNFyURgjI7HisNk5iNKlzWMkOj0jwW50f8KLSobVNNUj9RvdzGomsVXGHjWRORsuMZy8MOQMMxlsNH33JRski-otDoR9iPd-TWaxWhyD9ICIHljO0HA8/s320/sidegardenjuly08afterrain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490638160064833586" /></a><br /><br />Including her rock edging:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uwo_0HMevb0-XXVPPXmhggAvSvAoewXkPB-kxsHC5nOOyub8kLxVIfqtT0xv-SMmF0EAmkVBVKqim9mVJNbuAba1FUyKJY-dEqhzMKIXaPBsbgUA110teYCXJufnJ9QwzpC_Y4fpWlQ/s1600/2008frontbed3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uwo_0HMevb0-XXVPPXmhggAvSvAoewXkPB-kxsHC5nOOyub8kLxVIfqtT0xv-SMmF0EAmkVBVKqim9mVJNbuAba1FUyKJY-dEqhzMKIXaPBsbgUA110teYCXJufnJ9QwzpC_Y4fpWlQ/s320/2008frontbed3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490638166291287650" /></a><br /><br />Of course I would need a pickett fence, like this one from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/crafts/kids/outdoor-projects/kids-fence-painting-party/">Better Homes & Gardens</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqI-P9zS6xwCOBZ9KMVi2XUFhKjcShs2XN_k7Rs3ums6R6UQ-h5VXy9G32QvboLnTwnhjPXcXGVk9HbuARqSmX3tkvjQG_z65izQCb1USFAsWgPF7CJa_DWmw5rhNSJUjtZTMkt6df40E/s1600/p_BKS058493.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqI-P9zS6xwCOBZ9KMVi2XUFhKjcShs2XN_k7Rs3ums6R6UQ-h5VXy9G32QvboLnTwnhjPXcXGVk9HbuARqSmX3tkvjQG_z65izQCb1USFAsWgPF7CJa_DWmw5rhNSJUjtZTMkt6df40E/s320/p_BKS058493.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490648436500328370" /></a><br /><br />And natural stone edging as seen at <a href="http://maryahernartist.com/garden-blog/page/4/">The Garden Artist</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTeXQs3_4YkzJk-j0Y4asZTjfaGSoBVUi-tkzj-igatohtHHUFd0SDxy8PYRunVTTsvDkFmVTGO7DEaDUGrmpnjzUSZc-cbYrt_QxPLp0aCvrkF2hCZ4f8Aqy6m8sD4T58LOhYJcQBlg/s1600/2008-06-10-entry-garden-2008-05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTeXQs3_4YkzJk-j0Y4asZTjfaGSoBVUi-tkzj-igatohtHHUFd0SDxy8PYRunVTTsvDkFmVTGO7DEaDUGrmpnjzUSZc-cbYrt_QxPLp0aCvrkF2hCZ4f8Aqy6m8sD4T58LOhYJcQBlg/s320/2008-06-10-entry-garden-2008-05.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490650603331330146" /></a><br /><br />The ideas really are unlimited! This is going to be so much fun!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7GCSMFecH6imDVChn70ys0SU4BYYjJCbFGEH7-Xjj5kdsFp4OlTKempvATN7LkVhyphenhyphenPnEnjdYie4OK2qiTCPaSWnj7RPHTiQcxTV9aO7mw2LiZZ-17FcCQrI3ZvtkvcwnEcx6MbBM6Co/s1600/Jewels+Smile.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7GCSMFecH6imDVChn70ys0SU4BYYjJCbFGEH7-Xjj5kdsFp4OlTKempvATN7LkVhyphenhyphenPnEnjdYie4OK2qiTCPaSWnj7RPHTiQcxTV9aO7mw2LiZZ-17FcCQrI3ZvtkvcwnEcx6MbBM6Co/s320/Jewels+Smile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490652468908451122" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-62239837559999668332010-07-01T22:25:00.004-04:002010-07-01T22:38:55.838-04:00Celebration!HAPPY CANADA DAY!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5wHKBiksDVSqt3kBATO1gVJ2XcyyOIlEQQr5lcHUqmD7T0OsuHT3H1gGeCbZpC9jNoCmauMfvvdDwfUL2hVyett6DaJunzBRNCLriq6Il1uS6AfRwrSnB20ZeDg9ys6Go9v1Xa7XDNY/s1600/Canada_Flag-Map.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5wHKBiksDVSqt3kBATO1gVJ2XcyyOIlEQQr5lcHUqmD7T0OsuHT3H1gGeCbZpC9jNoCmauMfvvdDwfUL2hVyett6DaJunzBRNCLriq6Il1uS6AfRwrSnB20ZeDg9ys6Go9v1Xa7XDNY/s320/Canada_Flag-Map.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489131501549994194" /></a><br /><br />What did you do to celebrate?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbyvSLaZE8QnhZxYjNFD4zJc9DZACRvun_eEc-OZFQ3rXmmpjwoOszh-wgchkS9Tn3hctr9qVVa-DTYtPdpgxG4GFNw29u2-I-xUh1aI3MhCB1_hGRC35zwtSUt-GAlHGMuUtze8MW2s/s1600/FW3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbyvSLaZE8QnhZxYjNFD4zJc9DZACRvun_eEc-OZFQ3rXmmpjwoOszh-wgchkS9Tn3hctr9qVVa-DTYtPdpgxG4GFNw29u2-I-xUh1aI3MhCB1_hGRC35zwtSUt-GAlHGMuUtze8MW2s/s320/FW3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489132362835863666" /></a><br /><br />Did you watch the fireworks?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdrVfcODCGBPlvQ9A3pWbDezhat0U2TdJWY1tdxoD1KkecOK2INmkcPRt6snZ25ABro8VunO_2L6cBIAzGLd2orGucBRO4WsALbEMwedVmN9R25SMR5numJZPy2yN5LpEkpTW85qM5i8/s1600/FW2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdrVfcODCGBPlvQ9A3pWbDezhat0U2TdJWY1tdxoD1KkecOK2INmkcPRt6snZ25ABro8VunO_2L6cBIAzGLd2orGucBRO4WsALbEMwedVmN9R25SMR5numJZPy2yN5LpEkpTW85qM5i8/s320/FW2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489131518523165218" /></a><br /><br />My fine city hosts a beautiful fireworks display at the lake every year and we are fortunate enough to get a view right from our deck.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zBftLj5Pol6OEFstKrC774BM-DQFX3n3wKG0o22vsEB77ONPP0-B0u6VY-uRf-QYuAxAMuhyw1Uk3lHnlDTXTqiZVVYD7gk8k9CqrBcPZ7_eHt7N5-UG4D8O5nsn9PpnwCjMtSdl3nI/s1600/FW1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zBftLj5Pol6OEFstKrC774BM-DQFX3n3wKG0o22vsEB77ONPP0-B0u6VY-uRf-QYuAxAMuhyw1Uk3lHnlDTXTqiZVVYD7gk8k9CqrBcPZ7_eHt7N5-UG4D8O5nsn9PpnwCjMtSdl3nI/s320/FW1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489131507923566114" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rtQgb_csOxqCBXUOGBMt3aD2z4mHD9e-acSxpU0oWWdAsUDnTCOdAYqYpqk5Vrv1KaDHAatOz2Tpf9waBgv3pMjx-cNUOQ9VBKHIHWBBAMZHn0sQ7j0FCJmtkt3Omzt_maZ4Oeq9s_8/s1600/FW4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rtQgb_csOxqCBXUOGBMt3aD2z4mHD9e-acSxpU0oWWdAsUDnTCOdAYqYpqk5Vrv1KaDHAatOz2Tpf9waBgv3pMjx-cNUOQ9VBKHIHWBBAMZHn0sQ7j0FCJmtkt3Omzt_maZ4Oeq9s_8/s320/FW4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489132371276282530" /></a><br /><br />Hope your day was a blast!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1efhKPy8dG7dp0qnSuI3tg-dqLJY82-IAtNOd0M06VaUR2AH3NhcQkvbS7I44eKitXGG5cnoILZtxOuYstaqBR_ly4-kfQOhIm4_-HCvqfuDQPKCKVmDDDFEsczvqDHcGpf0a3JQQQRI/s1600/FW5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1efhKPy8dG7dp0qnSuI3tg-dqLJY82-IAtNOd0M06VaUR2AH3NhcQkvbS7I44eKitXGG5cnoILZtxOuYstaqBR_ly4-kfQOhIm4_-HCvqfuDQPKCKVmDDDFEsczvqDHcGpf0a3JQQQRI/s320/FW5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489132385618386274" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-26374366040172399282010-06-29T22:41:00.007-04:002010-06-30T12:36:37.989-04:00InspirationWhat inspires you?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JsGQGManIjhDfnlC-nZYNi1MredDsIF3fGVTcgpm2mlaJehHrznyTnLnurqxB-P5LB_EThUvK0Qx7T6RulTMC7LpdvWyJnaHq3_FRlhaGvCxJfgzLVbRN3MtFvIsLDcoVdck7JnAdv0/s1600/Inspire.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JsGQGManIjhDfnlC-nZYNi1MredDsIF3fGVTcgpm2mlaJehHrznyTnLnurqxB-P5LB_EThUvK0Qx7T6RulTMC7LpdvWyJnaHq3_FRlhaGvCxJfgzLVbRN3MtFvIsLDcoVdck7JnAdv0/s320/Inspire.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488393944578950834" /></a><br /><br />Outside influences? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9IQz8Z-0QEre5yZXlTTSynxqdrZ5aAcCgDObxCd6orXbrbyQugQRWxoBxcxMkiY9x29mH3J-tflvRr-AvZbbI20C1exU3cTs8u0cwgSrawQxqeblqwewZeYmc3h3w-DBgyTYSAwWIGQ/s1600/Flowers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9IQz8Z-0QEre5yZXlTTSynxqdrZ5aAcCgDObxCd6orXbrbyQugQRWxoBxcxMkiY9x29mH3J-tflvRr-AvZbbI20C1exU3cTs8u0cwgSrawQxqeblqwewZeYmc3h3w-DBgyTYSAwWIGQ/s320/Flowers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488393935589586434" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojFjO9QO_uTZdsmw0sAAEosWMcWF3E0NUDmv1H_w1r7fgc1Yme8xQonMvsQtarExfCGNAdWBZhtWR6bK6L7RBlCIaNlZGK2C04SFDFNQrYYPOxakQjAlIryT0hWmqMzcECSKqGdFZ4pw/s1600/Tree+%26+clouds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojFjO9QO_uTZdsmw0sAAEosWMcWF3E0NUDmv1H_w1r7fgc1Yme8xQonMvsQtarExfCGNAdWBZhtWR6bK6L7RBlCIaNlZGK2C04SFDFNQrYYPOxakQjAlIryT0hWmqMzcECSKqGdFZ4pw/s320/Tree+%26+clouds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488398838968612322" /></a><br /><br />Nature?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKU-UwT4Jtx_fSRar4TW-KyV2qFYM5-0oJd-7tC4G45WigBKDGRvL_zH1kJMJKwdJt4dcHutn2JuvC3HyjW0lEU95s2sHw9iUvgVABEDyFFCkFzZk5uuTCLFhyphenhyphennMcmXYnNvyNcp02ZfQ/s1600/Mourning+Dove.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKU-UwT4Jtx_fSRar4TW-KyV2qFYM5-0oJd-7tC4G45WigBKDGRvL_zH1kJMJKwdJt4dcHutn2JuvC3HyjW0lEU95s2sHw9iUvgVABEDyFFCkFzZk5uuTCLFhyphenhyphennMcmXYnNvyNcp02ZfQ/s320/Mourning+Dove.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488393949214931650" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_4cBP8Jlr8SYT1Ct4UqDZ7xyEM3Dwxf05GQncUkkeYLZcN-6Q4eCER7MZJaY2GiSe5Mtlef-Tc7YrahBixj6yTtsvC8oYo3bRkoXB_mXaZsW1eWvRqo9p3oyRpozo1RiCbh-uL_8Gac/s1600/Pansies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_4cBP8Jlr8SYT1Ct4UqDZ7xyEM3Dwxf05GQncUkkeYLZcN-6Q4eCER7MZJaY2GiSe5Mtlef-Tc7YrahBixj6yTtsvC8oYo3bRkoXB_mXaZsW1eWvRqo9p3oyRpozo1RiCbh-uL_8Gac/s320/Pansies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488397761795972178" /></a><br /><br /><br />What about your home & possessions?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSKvviIK-D-QBygEzCySI8GUN3UARtChGV46u3c9J_vS8qextrX73ZmrA28x5wgRfefwSQo2_fcZAFfgZbmnt5WRoOTzY3XInlONmnYFu5NwWFe0msmkgb5z6dKcE8cZHGiR109w-8xc/s1600/Sea+Glass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSKvviIK-D-QBygEzCySI8GUN3UARtChGV46u3c9J_vS8qextrX73ZmrA28x5wgRfefwSQo2_fcZAFfgZbmnt5WRoOTzY3XInlONmnYFu5NwWFe0msmkgb5z6dKcE8cZHGiR109w-8xc/s320/Sea+Glass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488397167735480594" /></a><br /><br />Where do you go for inspiration?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaXHeEfgV5rhmLq7UfwKvYKWeYWLorms0FoGl7H77mDoakTVjppHb-4XGtW5CALzNRqWNUxnWABxScIF4WuEYqaWGlxeMU-ftqV6V3X4cpUEgnnCNzHNgu2ncOSV35vFCgUoa3Hi3euc/s1600/Clock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaXHeEfgV5rhmLq7UfwKvYKWeYWLorms0FoGl7H77mDoakTVjppHb-4XGtW5CALzNRqWNUxnWABxScIF4WuEYqaWGlxeMU-ftqV6V3X4cpUEgnnCNzHNgu2ncOSV35vFCgUoa3Hi3euc/s320/Clock.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488393926060353106" /></a><br /><br />Other artists?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6fgfmQs6hAkWUk05INz5_H4j8Sx2_jwibl7XLPZ2HMjDciPH7bsGOocR9dUZivRVJk-L1egclbTWE9v_KOn4OaA3iwJI7TnUHaatWwS-OcZ4_eNfYYkaOnPiWPMLd_lySt05eRuYDHw/s1600/Buttons.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6fgfmQs6hAkWUk05INz5_H4j8Sx2_jwibl7XLPZ2HMjDciPH7bsGOocR9dUZivRVJk-L1egclbTWE9v_KOn4OaA3iwJI7TnUHaatWwS-OcZ4_eNfYYkaOnPiWPMLd_lySt05eRuYDHw/s320/Buttons.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488393917625193042" /></a><br /><br />The internet, tv or movies?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9tqL9NaZmfoyd4owieXPB6hFvLnwBRXLXI8dup2vflbF1Ca64lThkJEU4IoStQauNfwApRedrzvNxtVPq4IyyA6MAuE1BOFtJ_G0ICLOfwLdDt1lMUUcC2RMjVKzGOtB4dP6wtUrDw0/s1600/Star.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9tqL9NaZmfoyd4owieXPB6hFvLnwBRXLXI8dup2vflbF1Ca64lThkJEU4IoStQauNfwApRedrzvNxtVPq4IyyA6MAuE1BOFtJ_G0ICLOfwLdDt1lMUUcC2RMjVKzGOtB4dP6wtUrDw0/s320/Star.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488397757252853186" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ244bqDzbWVQ_wLUn5qZXUpyVA_FXxpkP7uwVSJVEZ2yVR47XeGZcQLezNTFozZQG8Xj1lQCzEEA6dVc0qjFFdY9uZJ0twxGd8i5Fd82AgtaYF4k6l4FX25gzgCkdKN8OlqCsJcmAv4/s1600/Tree+%26+Bike.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ244bqDzbWVQ_wLUn5qZXUpyVA_FXxpkP7uwVSJVEZ2yVR47XeGZcQLezNTFozZQG8Xj1lQCzEEA6dVc0qjFFdY9uZJ0twxGd8i5Fd82AgtaYF4k6l4FX25gzgCkdKN8OlqCsJcmAv4/s320/Tree+%26+Bike.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488398848520075186" /></a><br /><br />Where ever it comes from - pull it in - and share it with the world!Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-24842602699984849162010-06-25T10:33:00.009-04:002010-06-25T10:57:51.950-04:00Home...They have sayings for it:<br /><br /><strong>Home Sweet Home.</strong> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOr3oz5lb0EUKfqN71MtKHARmMJCt5gQSwyMnnPpMh7UEQvc54FRTB1M4PpO5paAkwLBk-RblvmJ27EcGCK_rInwpw4ijZ5F3YUyuNFxb2NfLds8Ul52DubgIZwGiIwOYpBcgDr8cbuk/s1600/Home.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOr3oz5lb0EUKfqN71MtKHARmMJCt5gQSwyMnnPpMh7UEQvc54FRTB1M4PpO5paAkwLBk-RblvmJ27EcGCK_rInwpw4ijZ5F3YUyuNFxb2NfLds8Ul52DubgIZwGiIwOYpBcgDr8cbuk/s320/Home.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486720719382855394" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Home is Where the Heart is.</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIW8XAp5t3ZfZGOYZa3yAd76Dua1geKiPhPc9ReGh_8Net597cFapYiGUqSN4WMWC5oxRGmCjlrARpNsZf6jaRJmuwJ3yV0bWAOPlREuT6NuKff9j1mYd6I_dHrVnDj1JBF3Q1YqrUlU/s1600/Lucy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIW8XAp5t3ZfZGOYZa3yAd76Dua1geKiPhPc9ReGh_8Net597cFapYiGUqSN4WMWC5oxRGmCjlrARpNsZf6jaRJmuwJ3yV0bWAOPlREuT6NuKff9j1mYd6I_dHrVnDj1JBF3Q1YqrUlU/s320/Lucy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486720728081138482" /></a><br /><br /><strong>There is no Place Like Home.</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7XuS2rcIcDZdeL3G_uuW9DR9SyxxY68viw8TUv3JJ1sPbV5USBGDgYjF5rNpYQYxY_MrD1J0HSL2tRO0Z7Xs0oy_AnlOhl_qcIXmOeTi756pjRuuOI6sjVQGN_z1VfqWZA7hxyUtnM8/s1600/Neighbours.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7XuS2rcIcDZdeL3G_uuW9DR9SyxxY68viw8TUv3JJ1sPbV5USBGDgYjF5rNpYQYxY_MrD1J0HSL2tRO0Z7Xs0oy_AnlOhl_qcIXmOeTi756pjRuuOI6sjVQGN_z1VfqWZA7hxyUtnM8/s320/Neighbours.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486725422086646754" /></a><br /><br />Whatever home is for you - there are always memories - either good or bad - sometimes a bit of both. It is a place to cherish, to hold in your heart, to share with family, friends & pets. A place where memories are held. And a place you never leave even if you haven't been for years. <br /><br />You watch it grow and change - possibly see a new family move into it and make it their home - but in your mind - Home is what drew you in and helped to form the person you are today. Cherish that because <strong>YOU</strong> are beautiful!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAqq6efiNCPT3mO_GNOOuyvGfudjVITVKBDPC0qFP3ybACqIvJ8BiHptgSrCq2aRM3ZU6ropnKuiYA_4hG8UUiPXmmzpif1YrVv5xeIJ8Ssn_iSKZ2Tpg4S_o5MrJhn3wxv_aJE_i2U4/s1600/Garden.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAqq6efiNCPT3mO_GNOOuyvGfudjVITVKBDPC0qFP3ybACqIvJ8BiHptgSrCq2aRM3ZU6ropnKuiYA_4hG8UUiPXmmzpif1YrVv5xeIJ8Ssn_iSKZ2Tpg4S_o5MrJhn3wxv_aJE_i2U4/s320/Garden.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486725418495257266" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-932449780475954692010-06-23T14:28:00.005-04:002010-06-23T14:41:44.694-04:005.5 & Still Alive!Cheesy title - I know - but I just couldn't refuse! <br /><br />When something of this magnitude happens even for 20 seconds in your life, I feel I need to exploit it to its highest possibilities! :0)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRJn4sq8QI1aBiYXaoSQW_UqqdPhBZJ9v5UUv9LNlX0dI_ejVgSJQ1dOWl4ZQeY5dGyNjjJw11H_SD-sIK7iT21so8oC28Vt0tzo_PRJ9Uxph6QvDgZqA09N2fHk-apMgsaMz7k6Wmjc/s1600/Julie+Camera.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRJn4sq8QI1aBiYXaoSQW_UqqdPhBZJ9v5UUv9LNlX0dI_ejVgSJQ1dOWl4ZQeY5dGyNjjJw11H_SD-sIK7iT21so8oC28Vt0tzo_PRJ9Uxph6QvDgZqA09N2fHk-apMgsaMz7k6Wmjc/s320/Julie+Camera.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486040200065762514" /></a><br /><br />Ontario just experienced a 5.5 earthquake. At first I thought I was going crazy, getting dizzy, or maybe someone was having a really exciting lunch upstairs - the keys on the wall were shaking and, after confirmation from Mary, I realized I wasn't really going crazy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZct93G61RLBlSlTZtOepbW3LZA6eASQTLugMMaB-_AAQLvPvGoAmZhJmQs2BWOdRdcZeS_MYPlCrgfqC-etRMOTfOQk_8W9jUmZUftYRo5xg1llXZzviXg5QLZyNRdcDFQup7SVw147o/s1600/Zanara+Roll.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZct93G61RLBlSlTZtOepbW3LZA6eASQTLugMMaB-_AAQLvPvGoAmZhJmQs2BWOdRdcZeS_MYPlCrgfqC-etRMOTfOQk_8W9jUmZUftYRo5xg1llXZzviXg5QLZyNRdcDFQup7SVw147o/s320/Zanara+Roll.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486039331410918130" /></a><br /><br />I called Adam in Toronto, Mom called Mandy in South Oshawa & Corinne in Madoc. Most felt it, but those in a car or outside didn't. Melissa also felt it in Oakville & Michelle posted about it from Hamilton. <br /><br />For an area that doesn't get earthquakes - it was a little nerve racking to say the least. But all in all - everyone is just fine! :)Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-74298577015849297342010-06-22T14:36:00.008-04:002010-06-22T15:03:06.982-04:00Art for Everyone!First - A little story: Back in high school, a well meaning art teacher tried valiantly to get me to paint, draw & sculpt what she wanted/needed me to (read: teach different styles & techniques.) Well, stubborn as I was, I refused. <br /><br />Since then, I still refuse to be told how or what my art should be. I fight every step of the way. <br /><br />Why is she telling us this, you ask?<br /><br />I just have to say it: I don't DO custom work. There - I said it. Whew! <br /><br />So, when I rediscovered painting & drawing & art in general - I told myself no customs. Then friends & family whined at me - I huffed & I puffed - but:<br /><br />Mom got her Oak picture:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGm0MiT7-YLYGSkBEmAWUYqfGpCYCxfbmWuY8tTcSyz6iEYELlsQ8J5r8LQMnFwTogCLji2rsGxN-CnrpX6Q9-kdoinxTMkvBlJwh8Dl5hhoRleTCTcRxKNE9VOMIYzfdqBC2qVtgAb-k/s1600/089+-+Oak+Tree+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGm0MiT7-YLYGSkBEmAWUYqfGpCYCxfbmWuY8tTcSyz6iEYELlsQ8J5r8LQMnFwTogCLji2rsGxN-CnrpX6Q9-kdoinxTMkvBlJwh8Dl5hhoRleTCTcRxKNE9VOMIYzfdqBC2qVtgAb-k/s320/089+-+Oak+Tree+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485672020644561570" /></a><br /><br />Mandy got her Zanara & Lite picture:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwBeCTvWxHqaT4PcdSNHSDM192Bp7zmwrm7iz3EgwCVWECtx1frIor-zZAWF3f3bIlwnIKDRl812xSeuiMZ7BiiC3tTy_3m4f2XCSuT-9JjjNnVpPouKyKpKqcOElwshllub-2YSzk08/s1600/090+-+Zanara+%26+Lite+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwBeCTvWxHqaT4PcdSNHSDM192Bp7zmwrm7iz3EgwCVWECtx1frIor-zZAWF3f3bIlwnIKDRl812xSeuiMZ7BiiC3tTy_3m4f2XCSuT-9JjjNnVpPouKyKpKqcOElwshllub-2YSzk08/s320/090+-+Zanara+%26+Lite+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485675541019600226" /></a><br /><br />Jessica got her cupcake painting:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSM_1_Snj2uMf-x4jQvOX2y19rvMdv_Pv7zqHzFnwbNu1fIqGmPEBZr6SZcM8bYpVDFynNz7fBMBUa0Qv1a3-vrLCQ5IEduc6DYXovfe1M43xEKSNhshtVS2EgZxVnthjdsXJnJyScb8M/s1600/Jessica's+Cupcake+side.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSM_1_Snj2uMf-x4jQvOX2y19rvMdv_Pv7zqHzFnwbNu1fIqGmPEBZr6SZcM8bYpVDFynNz7fBMBUa0Qv1a3-vrLCQ5IEduc6DYXovfe1M43xEKSNhshtVS2EgZxVnthjdsXJnJyScb8M/s320/Jessica's+Cupcake+side.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485672770626900866" /></a><br /><br />& Mary got her goldfish necklace:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFowIrEjRs-nDpDwGefdQz48oOW8Gp2xFSJpB7Z_klDAInNgtEcjvO-D1skeapSL-5qweuG481EklcepzH9bCzA7pTMs__P0Pg3vVIRxQoDUZ2wt5hSWP5fvL5WToju6-ifPe5csoZB3U/s1600/Goldfish+1+Fixed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFowIrEjRs-nDpDwGefdQz48oOW8Gp2xFSJpB7Z_klDAInNgtEcjvO-D1skeapSL-5qweuG481EklcepzH9bCzA7pTMs__P0Pg3vVIRxQoDUZ2wt5hSWP5fvL5WToju6-ifPe5csoZB3U/s320/Goldfish+1+Fixed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673002439927826" /></a><br /><br />Despite my temper tantrum - it all turned out alright. Now my inner 5 year old is safely back on the shelf with a big lolli & a band-aid! :0)Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-85714487013772323252010-06-21T23:30:00.009-04:002010-06-22T00:01:20.791-04:00Reveal!Not too long ago I posted a hint as to what new goodies were in the future for me with this photo:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3IlulZoPOVk0cyA-ZmOBqrMKzDpnUOiBFnnyz3u-5R8-E9pE3qZkpwwdntuX1WFbitR6DHsbXyMoGY_07JUGq-4zSCm92siZvX1wZwyG15YUc5pNK1aJvDbxudxMnRnpgYhiybUdRFU/s1600/June212010+145.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3IlulZoPOVk0cyA-ZmOBqrMKzDpnUOiBFnnyz3u-5R8-E9pE3qZkpwwdntuX1WFbitR6DHsbXyMoGY_07JUGq-4zSCm92siZvX1wZwyG15YUc5pNK1aJvDbxudxMnRnpgYhiybUdRFU/s320/June212010+145.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485436015410308290" /></a><br /><br />Were you able to guess? Well, I think it is finally time to let you all know what I have been up to. (I am terribly excited - aren't you?)<br /><br />Tah Dah!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzPQo1xNRc1J56TVN0noS2OBlQPDiuoXN_SliKFKoGob9Jyhetlfpix2AS9x2YFehB6p0GOvlHG42B-t4j96oei0DLOM2j2PQ8T7XHw08vsnQ5u6X5vGf9aO7tdD3T7rWcXWzPlRS3ok/s1600/Blue+Bird+Rock+Pile+F.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzPQo1xNRc1J56TVN0noS2OBlQPDiuoXN_SliKFKoGob9Jyhetlfpix2AS9x2YFehB6p0GOvlHG42B-t4j96oei0DLOM2j2PQ8T7XHw08vsnQ5u6X5vGf9aO7tdD3T7rWcXWzPlRS3ok/s320/Blue+Bird+Rock+Pile+F.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485439254876047506" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgML6qfzMbTySUkbgeYtfm5oENIN__U4MGgRibk2hVKSX7MVLB2v0hkGbKCSPwVHo3Rs52ZbRsauh37HcqUBS8GX5wtCXkM8A0siG4TtKAG4WBODx9pshC8wSBr1JX9MqngDfuS2rtYgdM/s1600/Peace+Snail+Rock+Pile.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgML6qfzMbTySUkbgeYtfm5oENIN__U4MGgRibk2hVKSX7MVLB2v0hkGbKCSPwVHo3Rs52ZbRsauh37HcqUBS8GX5wtCXkM8A0siG4TtKAG4WBODx9pshC8wSBr1JX9MqngDfuS2rtYgdM/s320/Peace+Snail+Rock+Pile.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485440718175132450" /></a><br /><br />I have begun painting onto found beach stones from the beach in Jewels' post.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp1zrZkL8_O43lquMTaWK_yVd0tvxdCGC4Yyl-_-WRimcWPiGVUJ1caxaCROEZYkRUT8KmhKifvglK4gOegDCA9_1JiTPl1VoDlKMgdxoCjahnqs3e_F2rzgvSIGUaYtkSFmW4pZsvb0/s1600/Glodfish+1+(1).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp1zrZkL8_O43lquMTaWK_yVd0tvxdCGC4Yyl-_-WRimcWPiGVUJ1caxaCROEZYkRUT8KmhKifvglK4gOegDCA9_1JiTPl1VoDlKMgdxoCjahnqs3e_F2rzgvSIGUaYtkSFmW4pZsvb0/s320/Glodfish+1+(1).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485441975543058354" /></a><br /><br />I am in love with how they look! I even traded in one of my favourite necklaces so I can proudly wear this little gem:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8DnxlXDfLnCS5jOr_0p-61B4w5GT0GnUWFsQEO1Sp9liky7w7zbapNpxOSh4wpIXg7wiDtv41Kq4j2PCydLRSnYOxX81R3ar6HEWwkDN-a8k5lnIDjMgLOOMohj7qEAMTt1hglzjBcg/s1600/Dragonfly+(2).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8DnxlXDfLnCS5jOr_0p-61B4w5GT0GnUWFsQEO1Sp9liky7w7zbapNpxOSh4wpIXg7wiDtv41Kq4j2PCydLRSnYOxX81R3ar6HEWwkDN-a8k5lnIDjMgLOOMohj7qEAMTt1hglzjBcg/s320/Dragonfly+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485441514070269282" /></a><br /><br />What do you think? Check out my <a href="http://www.jewelzybug.etsy.com">Etsy</a> & <a href="http://www.jewelzybug.artfire.com">Artfire</a> stores in the coming days for more!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYN5EEgAnpV4QZ52BVG_gFtqKiO_VhssnZK_AvK28voPg8VDk-GFKfeM59z6dlpIsjo35A9Wg46AFbWDk0cGY56hOun2eG9JLkiSFUgb4R9ibXVFQOPgN2hBsuegZ87qE8R-hBpuJM6ng/s1600/Cupcake+3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYN5EEgAnpV4QZ52BVG_gFtqKiO_VhssnZK_AvK28voPg8VDk-GFKfeM59z6dlpIsjo35A9Wg46AFbWDk0cGY56hOun2eG9JLkiSFUgb4R9ibXVFQOPgN2hBsuegZ87qE8R-hBpuJM6ng/s320/Cupcake+3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485443168451826818" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-26985473320342131682010-06-18T17:08:00.003-04:002010-06-18T17:11:35.198-04:00Cuteable me!I have been featured as a Flickr Friday feature on the <a href="http://www.cuteable.com">Cuteable</a> blog! How exciting!<br /><br />Time to celebrate:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRglvbrM_-xdDt7D05EUUs4PShyZXa4S1mJhzEprffqw8zAFAiuseA83v6mereFnrVlKDfQK5nbAAyGkKwWbcEHuJtG02ekDAiOtcwZnut3sEuREzJeP094Jd0hdttmD2M4Rs2n8rlF0/s1600/Moose+hat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRglvbrM_-xdDt7D05EUUs4PShyZXa4S1mJhzEprffqw8zAFAiuseA83v6mereFnrVlKDfQK5nbAAyGkKwWbcEHuJtG02ekDAiOtcwZnut3sEuREzJeP094Jd0hdttmD2M4Rs2n8rlF0/s320/Moose+hat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484224245660438370" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-23747781580728283512010-06-16T13:30:00.003-04:002010-06-16T13:36:10.876-04:00Hint, Hint...Ok, I'm not quite done yet... But I have NEW goodies going to be coming in my <a href="http://www.jewelzybug.etsy.com">Etsy</a> & <a href="http://www.jewelzybug.artfire.com">ArtFire</a> stores and, of course, on my blog.<br /><br />I don't want to release anything about it quite yet, but here is a hint to keep you guessing:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkVopdCCoWL9LbL0o0ih_8wVyALIy5UEnatuHE9CnJPa2t1TdCo-JEw0Xd6QSF80zd57wkxNa0ANbOVkMe5gMi6VuyUjJ5ox25wwCyzSdxf2oa4RZTggQM7rUPLF2aXXw6zyXEGTru08/s1600/Rocky+Road.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkVopdCCoWL9LbL0o0ih_8wVyALIy5UEnatuHE9CnJPa2t1TdCo-JEw0Xd6QSF80zd57wkxNa0ANbOVkMe5gMi6VuyUjJ5ox25wwCyzSdxf2oa4RZTggQM7rUPLF2aXXw6zyXEGTru08/s320/Rocky+Road.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483426295520647378" /></a><br /><br />From the ones that I have made, I have gotten wonderful responses! I can't wait!Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-37364612482679900432010-06-14T18:43:00.006-04:002010-06-14T18:55:18.535-04:00More Goodies...I am having so much fun making, posting and sharing my new doodle-ings! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDoUkn7tKkhfOTRBF24lnJDF3DBu91NPpe3Q66_w1XIURxyj_RBaG_Xc8hJR3XFbEhP5SnjoK0U_JdFGt0I-dKuTPT7YANwQpgMR_22Tq80aw-FxsGCIjP65XUjTBO1U2jCIB-78NdEY/s1600/078+-+Petite+Tweets+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUDoUkn7tKkhfOTRBF24lnJDF3DBu91NPpe3Q66_w1XIURxyj_RBaG_Xc8hJR3XFbEhP5SnjoK0U_JdFGt0I-dKuTPT7YANwQpgMR_22Tq80aw-FxsGCIjP65XUjTBO1U2jCIB-78NdEY/s320/078+-+Petite+Tweets+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482764919601094418" /></a><br /><br />I thought I would try a new style of goodness though...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CP2WWzXeBNxSyCcmv9VQ7gslvpiK0wNb_Tx61gf3fBHv1XOa4Hw2QKPe40Zs6hkO1pgq8ules0PfBzg40e_NhZ8xVzOGrMyMIAFBeu_pKMiAA_ODmrB3wbx53OxS8te7Jx5hnHHTNuU/s1600/077+-+Neighbours+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CP2WWzXeBNxSyCcmv9VQ7gslvpiK0wNb_Tx61gf3fBHv1XOa4Hw2QKPe40Zs6hkO1pgq8ules0PfBzg40e_NhZ8xVzOGrMyMIAFBeu_pKMiAA_ODmrB3wbx53OxS8te7Jx5hnHHTNuU/s320/077+-+Neighbours+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482764915475303826" /></a><br /><br />Rather than my usual: paint, draw, colour, etc...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQQ1hpEpafIC6qiv_Nw71Zs5VPFyTDKn1uH7Iwqieti9DxeJXiXLYSHvgfZW3nzUlj1xewWRfKXrSj1fyj7-5mgEPx1w9rUnL7-1HwfBMKBJC4OrJ_ppTCLH4xzST8Ceu1Wi_LKpe04o/s1600/029+-+Goldie+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQQ1hpEpafIC6qiv_Nw71Zs5VPFyTDKn1uH7Iwqieti9DxeJXiXLYSHvgfZW3nzUlj1xewWRfKXrSj1fyj7-5mgEPx1w9rUnL7-1HwfBMKBJC4OrJ_ppTCLH4xzST8Ceu1Wi_LKpe04o/s320/029+-+Goldie+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482765888179230098" /></a><br /><br />I thought I would try: paint, paint some more, draw...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1iu8PJMFaCu9jPrYZZC_FpAHWSyCNfjalN5nmWRqI01E8RbInyUtAU_z2g-8Np72GIrujLgMvsLP56bby9Tm-6JUiWijQ2rRf2cXrSz_RVvX_iQ0INPIu0S__ZiOBUt3kJGIURYg1Ug/s1600/056+-+Cheese+Dreams+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1iu8PJMFaCu9jPrYZZC_FpAHWSyCNfjalN5nmWRqI01E8RbInyUtAU_z2g-8Np72GIrujLgMvsLP56bby9Tm-6JUiWijQ2rRf2cXrSz_RVvX_iQ0INPIu0S__ZiOBUt3kJGIURYg1Ug/s320/056+-+Cheese+Dreams+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482764905885051538" /></a><br /><br />I am also coming up with more new critters and styles for the future...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGKzup-SjBCdBox7vGnA698Hyfb5oUkh950bSzPuJj4zN9laUaI0siC5CluMvIQli9Ou-XuuNtpXh4qmwh5kM87ablF-kTPGB_K1zfUy3WKaPiIaC-NoI9TkiPN5GLD91ux9hw36tlvU/s1600/082+-+Prickly+Pair+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGKzup-SjBCdBox7vGnA698Hyfb5oUkh950bSzPuJj4zN9laUaI0siC5CluMvIQli9Ou-XuuNtpXh4qmwh5kM87ablF-kTPGB_K1zfUy3WKaPiIaC-NoI9TkiPN5GLD91ux9hw36tlvU/s320/082+-+Prickly+Pair+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482764880406630066" /></a><br /><br />I think they look fab framed too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eQ-BFQTsB8V4Mr8q-Nt0CyKIKiRpbHLl3w61ktQiJB8QGrO8UdTppMIIku7mvlt-x0IRbxwg53aFmh2Grn8bKBtCfHZsP1i3BhwCmn_L3FwuvyfAS0GDZ-tbS2MBNgUk4uIKZ8AdCq8/s1600/Frames.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eQ-BFQTsB8V4Mr8q-Nt0CyKIKiRpbHLl3w61ktQiJB8QGrO8UdTppMIIku7mvlt-x0IRbxwg53aFmh2Grn8bKBtCfHZsP1i3BhwCmn_L3FwuvyfAS0GDZ-tbS2MBNgUk4uIKZ8AdCq8/s320/Frames.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482765879361908098" /></a><br /><br />Check out my <a href="http://www.JewelzyBug.etsy.com">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.JewelzyBug.artfire.com">ArtFire</a> for more designs!Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-91577662018587965632010-06-13T17:18:00.011-04:002010-06-13T17:33:35.226-04:00Expeditions...Enough of this art stuffs - Today it's my turn!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFaYZXWCV7ZYEhyABIOcCYh0nVgzrub25OsdAL3YTz8Vf5HJlS0f1DZ36oL_uzEJ_27QmqE3ayrIzWLTLUcMygMpWL_AUryJCLtI_me_Q0wuTBNuaH4vTnGJ3wbw8M9UhdHrB0iL_NxM/s1600/Wild+Kingdom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFaYZXWCV7ZYEhyABIOcCYh0nVgzrub25OsdAL3YTz8Vf5HJlS0f1DZ36oL_uzEJ_27QmqE3ayrIzWLTLUcMygMpWL_AUryJCLtI_me_Q0wuTBNuaH4vTnGJ3wbw8M9UhdHrB0iL_NxM/s320/Wild+Kingdom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482371237640865970" /></a><br /><br />We went for a journey to unexplored worlds... And put our 'marks' on the path of life, if you will.... We explored high... <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw31FhYx1Mtdl5JvmBWnzPWi23lEQJYgcMgdtAU_ccvbP0ozDL28EXqAGyX14dvBj7XkZEzsksPGYt5qbMxQdBy2__iO74eXjJccS29LdDB8aP8HpXmCGrreUOC4dJ5uZN9Hk8wDkm-w/s1600/Lake+View.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw31FhYx1Mtdl5JvmBWnzPWi23lEQJYgcMgdtAU_ccvbP0ozDL28EXqAGyX14dvBj7XkZEzsksPGYt5qbMxQdBy2__iO74eXjJccS29LdDB8aP8HpXmCGrreUOC4dJ5uZN9Hk8wDkm-w/s320/Lake+View.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482371881768050754" /></a><br /><br />And we explored low...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcKEVQeq4rHfCyv3XHrm2ft07xRFwHBLh0KKPQgIXoyRVTaukQdxOFSqOpGhNC62R4IVyLYRqFs0-_bixdEiZZzTvb17et9rMR99GdRiXfMiEK6WbmPL2NlEtMGPFVF9sMJ1K9l6VhhU/s1600/Bug+Hunter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcKEVQeq4rHfCyv3XHrm2ft07xRFwHBLh0KKPQgIXoyRVTaukQdxOFSqOpGhNC62R4IVyLYRqFs0-_bixdEiZZzTvb17et9rMR99GdRiXfMiEK6WbmPL2NlEtMGPFVF9sMJ1K9l6VhhU/s320/Bug+Hunter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482372739714601554" /></a><br /><br />We found all the good things to sniff and especially play with...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedM3B0_WTSuP-MC6-evMCQLR__gqVT018AAismPY3zCDhs8FXgF-X1D-FY_7N617wwTEBCPE-aNhNQhmIpeGnBRe3LijhHfyYsmSJREmpkHyPNCK9kGkhUIaF-D_gXeVjM40MOXnJbvQ/s1600/Got+the+Stick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedM3B0_WTSuP-MC6-evMCQLR__gqVT018AAismPY3zCDhs8FXgF-X1D-FY_7N617wwTEBCPE-aNhNQhmIpeGnBRe3LijhHfyYsmSJREmpkHyPNCK9kGkhUIaF-D_gXeVjM40MOXnJbvQ/s320/Got+the+Stick.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482372317896833858" /></a><br /><br />Even a fellow world explorer...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7fBwhZF_SWsvVLGSgUcqb9Rz-Nzh-ww-UjGP2VOPdQx4jc8a5B3wcR1cIgvgiNcJekVlfdempj-YS5eFodNGdgkoWsx5YfFHBki7d8UdYepr2GZJ_bbMlMOuJ-sZBfGseEQnWR758XA/s1600/Fellow+Traveller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7fBwhZF_SWsvVLGSgUcqb9Rz-Nzh-ww-UjGP2VOPdQx4jc8a5B3wcR1cIgvgiNcJekVlfdempj-YS5eFodNGdgkoWsx5YfFHBki7d8UdYepr2GZJ_bbMlMOuJ-sZBfGseEQnWR758XA/s320/Fellow+Traveller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482372150852758418" /></a><br /><br />We tested out the waters...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ITTHp_T3pewohJAEt5pJLpHDhbwwimdZL4Llw3WoGLFRqN4IumdSzyfLe7wy8A3YuMsqd9yEDsucxNDIt30pVxzeYawqT2DG02OLCwaAL1vX51rsI6GrnuFDcbaTAOLh5BeqKZK7_bY/s1600/Waiting+for+the+Stick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ITTHp_T3pewohJAEt5pJLpHDhbwwimdZL4Llw3WoGLFRqN4IumdSzyfLe7wy8A3YuMsqd9yEDsucxNDIt30pVxzeYawqT2DG02OLCwaAL1vX51rsI6GrnuFDcbaTAOLh5BeqKZK7_bY/s320/Waiting+for+the+Stick.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482373076819469650" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dHeK0AD4M0bntEahzmMWNqJvulqBYhR-go8sb2yb6OMrQQYgVv1GId3XmodSfDFUemrL__sRHsANH7jyknOp-81wWT_IN5xANy-SXbg7fqVTBL06TZjszb3Bg89_EmAX95h6md30zB4/s1600/Cool+Down.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dHeK0AD4M0bntEahzmMWNqJvulqBYhR-go8sb2yb6OMrQQYgVv1GId3XmodSfDFUemrL__sRHsANH7jyknOp-81wWT_IN5xANy-SXbg7fqVTBL06TZjszb3Bg89_EmAX95h6md30zB4/s320/Cool+Down.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482373071252926002" /></a><br /><br />Said "Hello" to the locals...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHaw_Jjv36cKOkOePiaHuUX5lxldXQYoOi6HVLhzfYGTuEs-PEcBCpntgMatZCvUsbaE9I58mE0l22OAet_IdCJiHKCkEGDYjVn_14jnlDzzVKsKTl1StcivTomr-Be8M9eBJCW99kUo/s1600/Swan+Guardians.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHaw_Jjv36cKOkOePiaHuUX5lxldXQYoOi6HVLhzfYGTuEs-PEcBCpntgMatZCvUsbaE9I58mE0l22OAet_IdCJiHKCkEGDYjVn_14jnlDzzVKsKTl1StcivTomr-Be8M9eBJCW99kUo/s320/Swan+Guardians.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482373245394022354" /></a><br /><br />Climbed every hill..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNwasETna3o_-bZByBnRbcJs1Rc-2WIQP5RxZO9XxBb73Z8g2tEgrNESjAYBFWl8NSh7LTbgEhfAltqACHRglL-3yM_Ca7LeQMTfzxamu3Mc0zcYS45mwVcUUgy9TV1CGaAYCXhorbG4/s1600/Mountain+Goat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNwasETna3o_-bZByBnRbcJs1Rc-2WIQP5RxZO9XxBb73Z8g2tEgrNESjAYBFWl8NSh7LTbgEhfAltqACHRglL-3yM_Ca7LeQMTfzxamu3Mc0zcYS45mwVcUUgy9TV1CGaAYCXhorbG4/s320/Mountain+Goat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482373707762765266" /></a><br /><br />And stopped to smell the flowers...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12MDkk7YK5fEtC1ShkxDbfUOX2Ex0TjN0uw3Nr7BZ0w7qnGwVD_xj8P7FX5IAlhixqOappACyDRheAUtV-yh6ZJlnFLw5jHfETx5vvDwYYQbcisbelcv0p8iYYBhx-GYj9i5oRzCWgWM/s1600/Daisies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12MDkk7YK5fEtC1ShkxDbfUOX2Ex0TjN0uw3Nr7BZ0w7qnGwVD_xj8P7FX5IAlhixqOappACyDRheAUtV-yh6ZJlnFLw5jHfETx5vvDwYYQbcisbelcv0p8iYYBhx-GYj9i5oRzCWgWM/s320/Daisies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482374145567454930" /></a><br /><br />After we sniffed and chewed and searched as best we could: Homeward bound we go...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_y-FepKlJjmBoQqgRqa5UBJC590pxt5IZZJNMNS5WUun4NcaVzriXyJZcPOJRDvU9ui8-inzyiFwZUIHcIniRZ2W_aPwrk1h6OdA2BBqGwVPNHr_3Ni3EyhNWhGDzQ0eYnQd1hH5hEj8/s1600/Homeward+Bound.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_y-FepKlJjmBoQqgRqa5UBJC590pxt5IZZJNMNS5WUun4NcaVzriXyJZcPOJRDvU9ui8-inzyiFwZUIHcIniRZ2W_aPwrk1h6OdA2BBqGwVPNHr_3Ni3EyhNWhGDzQ0eYnQd1hH5hEj8/s320/Homeward+Bound.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482374171387649330" /></a><br /><br />Whew, what a day!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ2i_Epif6YbwwWdsdhMT9v3YYkes2bo0kQWI6L4cj7rsQd0S3sCZpZfoMf1Y-TtBunhW5Y-cl_TIR3tYlwSFnfOI_JD8yx1EiKYzxiQ4NotFisjoDkwP5leQOI2ZrnzfVD8gFp1hdLM/s1600/Sleepy+Time.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ2i_Epif6YbwwWdsdhMT9v3YYkes2bo0kQWI6L4cj7rsQd0S3sCZpZfoMf1Y-TtBunhW5Y-cl_TIR3tYlwSFnfOI_JD8yx1EiKYzxiQ4NotFisjoDkwP5leQOI2ZrnzfVD8gFp1hdLM/s320/Sleepy+Time.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482374181108886322" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-22921579640263055092010-06-11T14:41:00.005-04:002010-06-11T14:50:41.898-04:00Jewels' Anniversary Celebration!5 wonderful years ago today my sister, Mandy, called me & asked if I would like a boston terrier named Jewels. I conferred with my husband and immediately agreed. She has been a treat ever since. Bringing joy to our lives and a smile to my face.<br /><br />To celebrate, I bought her her very own special paw cookie. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbyAQGLluA6l-L9JjA7Ou3paCAFvNfgeaRvL_lqddTsLYnzn3fiV2jcKboOvB0ypdMBLfl29oGtsdUSaxRVnAjXWbTIN91d4Ygpw1oQmWbQ5wP6XteljpaqgUMC_4j3G2sNep1G1b21U/s1600/Jewels+Cookie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbyAQGLluA6l-L9JjA7Ou3paCAFvNfgeaRvL_lqddTsLYnzn3fiV2jcKboOvB0ypdMBLfl29oGtsdUSaxRVnAjXWbTIN91d4Ygpw1oQmWbQ5wP6XteljpaqgUMC_4j3G2sNep1G1b21U/s320/Jewels+Cookie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481589230839010594" /></a><br /><br />She sniffed it out:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhugNG7VeRytflO6lL7eWjLSrQaOqYlui5VDHTt97BD3dj-0M4-6ULPl6wBek3-nzC0xfjCEtc9itCqJHwYFJgmejzK4-9sJDghznPKAdGkK1CziXgsydAjfbskCDtHSGuAk6vAmaqaY/s1600/Whats+That.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhugNG7VeRytflO6lL7eWjLSrQaOqYlui5VDHTt97BD3dj-0M4-6ULPl6wBek3-nzC0xfjCEtc9itCqJHwYFJgmejzK4-9sJDghznPKAdGkK1CziXgsydAjfbskCDtHSGuAk6vAmaqaY/s320/Whats+That.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481589638312696338" /></a><br /><br />Carried it around:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_RBbAKUXqys6fWHcp-WuujyD9uUkLNYQeMJ8CQ_C322S0akHQy5ihlxIkLIdSLFAyuuH_y3-6276ojLRr1WNK5tGavhWfCDdeBt6vl0n9h4L9FIXigkLxc0kxbjRJWfeHmAMll51wrA/s1600/So+Exciting.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_RBbAKUXqys6fWHcp-WuujyD9uUkLNYQeMJ8CQ_C322S0akHQy5ihlxIkLIdSLFAyuuH_y3-6276ojLRr1WNK5tGavhWfCDdeBt6vl0n9h4L9FIXigkLxc0kxbjRJWfeHmAMll51wrA/s320/So+Exciting.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481589880592339618" /></a><br /><br />And decided it was all hers:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUDA6LIs1PYhdEOD43Op3HjKvhHEtLe8IeUiUsK8YRHVsD7UxGJDS9-6AQukHwim7re5J5u94ubMt1jXxhaz1lcY1hsQaabdOGbWrnXXzGipjye1oIRVqbgrdSoZjjIG4G_zVrPsmX3Q/s1600/Are+you+Done+Yet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUDA6LIs1PYhdEOD43Op3HjKvhHEtLe8IeUiUsK8YRHVsD7UxGJDS9-6AQukHwim7re5J5u94ubMt1jXxhaz1lcY1hsQaabdOGbWrnXXzGipjye1oIRVqbgrdSoZjjIG4G_zVrPsmX3Q/s320/Are+you+Done+Yet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481590235981861090" /></a><br /><br />HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY BEAUTIFUL GIRL!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYZq1mXdGwn8ZtBWzlVHxXxW-Z2lvP35ErCvtAiYnJTpXDUakqtZKP2cNjJlYOPfb22BWPvMX6OXq_5F7T5cTPUOuf79QYPmEBxFPVbZCFACRy7LGUXSgKHB62FGNQ5W97l7qRpTN2kI/s1600/058+-+Joyful+Jewels+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYZq1mXdGwn8ZtBWzlVHxXxW-Z2lvP35ErCvtAiYnJTpXDUakqtZKP2cNjJlYOPfb22BWPvMX6OXq_5F7T5cTPUOuf79QYPmEBxFPVbZCFACRy7LGUXSgKHB62FGNQ5W97l7qRpTN2kI/s320/058+-+Joyful+Jewels+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481590225439534690" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-51937613335841210782010-06-10T13:43:00.003-04:002010-06-10T13:51:28.448-04:00Shh.. I have a secret...I AM IN LOVE!<br /><br />I have discovered and designed something new to me and I LOVE the results!!! :) Turned out better than I could have thought of. <br /><br />I am even thinking of producing more. Spreading them out all over my house. Like a virus or infection! hee hee...<br /><br />Ok, enough suspense.. Here they are: <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG5v2xXnfMA9vD0x_2mKD3uVFYX8UnS9BUsvJ1qS-Oq8JiLuLz3EUPk_kSf-jGw2RzLBli3KA9mCDjw81ksoGOr5HWMLeLzJpFxPFWVZXg9KpCFfoC0yTlw1Y8E1dEgnjKXQkkzqhf0M/s1600/CUrtains.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG5v2xXnfMA9vD0x_2mKD3uVFYX8UnS9BUsvJ1qS-Oq8JiLuLz3EUPk_kSf-jGw2RzLBli3KA9mCDjw81ksoGOr5HWMLeLzJpFxPFWVZXg9KpCFfoC0yTlw1Y8E1dEgnjKXQkkzqhf0M/s320/CUrtains.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481203342328727874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm56IX1KHWtuTzssDiMCqdjk3Q6eZ-EZyiRw__Gp6jc-dtK14GXbFCmrEhIEDhRRN4yOO8hN896SngDndlP4K_7s8t2zL3bXmMCX73CzF20SgXXVB4wfXlUiMsStjR7Yl_j9PUex8XQYE/s1600/CUrtains+(1).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm56IX1KHWtuTzssDiMCqdjk3Q6eZ-EZyiRw__Gp6jc-dtK14GXbFCmrEhIEDhRRN4yOO8hN896SngDndlP4K_7s8t2zL3bXmMCX73CzF20SgXXVB4wfXlUiMsStjR7Yl_j9PUex8XQYE/s320/CUrtains+(1).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481203334607316338" /></a><br /><br />Aren't they fabulous?!? I need to purchase more ribbon to add more length, but I think they turned out gorgeous with the kitchen wall! And the button details on the top are just as I imagined!<br /><br />Don't you love when things work out for you?Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340937296212997753.post-45787861055224615602010-06-09T12:08:00.007-04:002010-06-09T12:41:16.375-04:00Oldies and Goodies!Little something, something to post today: Some lovelies from the past that I haven't yet posted. Currently working towards posting them in my <a href="http://www.jewelzybug.etsy.com">Etsy</a> for sale. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDdnB80sbzxgywdR4ePu6lknR8zLBWxJeLiU58NFpkxYpP_uZXPzr_hlAqZ8iPC5dVtv01WZFk3gbPN8XCaKF136L6wd_RJFrqH1vW5hyphenhyphenAlp9zNSyyWcVy5vxqcafwVpfw_3ulTNaaJM/s1600/Lucy+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDdnB80sbzxgywdR4ePu6lknR8zLBWxJeLiU58NFpkxYpP_uZXPzr_hlAqZ8iPC5dVtv01WZFk3gbPN8XCaKF136L6wd_RJFrqH1vW5hyphenhyphenAlp9zNSyyWcVy5vxqcafwVpfw_3ulTNaaJM/s320/Lucy+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480812182817742834" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VN5lUYRTo7ESKbgZYaKpTOTl9jhNUxJXVoVMimXU450q12k3Fz-Q7eA8XLc6zXMCBxwEkA_nR9WObwTVkwxT8e6-6zQBxRAAr7iJ4_yGpJMaA_KfpUFsNW6TavDTtBK0pZb0k5YkaqM/s1600/Art+Cards+Mixed.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VN5lUYRTo7ESKbgZYaKpTOTl9jhNUxJXVoVMimXU450q12k3Fz-Q7eA8XLc6zXMCBxwEkA_nR9WObwTVkwxT8e6-6zQBxRAAr7iJ4_yGpJMaA_KfpUFsNW6TavDTtBK0pZb0k5YkaqM/s320/Art+Cards+Mixed.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480814388964265362" /></a><br /><br />Hope you enjoy!! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXpN2EVAlebj_-27CkTkyuFZte5NipJR47LF-1ZSmHQ3Mgh2Caajd7fVM0NRnnAKFWnCt-3spoBO4g1wMmlUjT5U-qw66zI6iw6DzGCII2icVD23k41wizpkrorMiguJZGIV_pHOK7ws/s1600/Stacie+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXpN2EVAlebj_-27CkTkyuFZte5NipJR47LF-1ZSmHQ3Mgh2Caajd7fVM0NRnnAKFWnCt-3spoBO4g1wMmlUjT5U-qw66zI6iw6DzGCII2icVD23k41wizpkrorMiguJZGIV_pHOK7ws/s320/Stacie+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480814767242918162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLm2M-ThiOOEu2AMF2XLrfWuF8LicoBxjUnL8zfyOIkBPjNcTd9uV4w8jRw55KRwXjBjfi1QqRSqzrAQIC6uo3rSaRuVA1Dh5RcTsxWmGzhiNaPCQk0girrVm7I8pr1AZQpZPLF9WzkwA/s1600/May+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLm2M-ThiOOEu2AMF2XLrfWuF8LicoBxjUnL8zfyOIkBPjNcTd9uV4w8jRw55KRwXjBjfi1QqRSqzrAQIC6uo3rSaRuVA1Dh5RcTsxWmGzhiNaPCQk0girrVm7I8pr1AZQpZPLF9WzkwA/s320/May+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480814898593373650" /></a>Julie Lockhart Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422990587180435489noreply@blogger.com0