Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Fresh Cut Friday
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Alstromeria or Peruvian Lilies
I received this beautiful bouquet of alstromeria for my birthday.
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Alstroemeria blooms symbolize true friendship and devotion.
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The twisting leaves of alstroemeria symbolizes an everlasting bond between friends and lovers.
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When exchange between friends, they represent a long-lasting relationship between the sender and the recipient. These flowers are also given to wish good luck, wealth and success, while starting out for a new venture in life.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/peruvian-lilies.html |
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| I am joining Fresh Cut Friday
at Liz's Rose Vignettes. Please stop by
to see her "sweet little
shaggy Spider Mums" and other bloggers' fresh
cuts. Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Finally RETIRED
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| I finally retired from work!!! I'm so ecstatic!!! It took me about 2 weeks to finally realised that I won't be going back to work EVER! So many things happened during the month of November: my retirement, my "BIG" birthday, a new addition to our family - Jack the Chihuahua, Thanksgiving, small retirement parties in my honor, and the start of a new phase in my life!!! |
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| How did I do it before when I was working? How does anyone find time to enjoy life and do all the things outside work? I am finding out that being retired is BUSY and the day goes by super fast. |
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| Especially when you have a new little one! Jack has been to the vet's and Dr. McAllister has determined that Jack is only about 4 months old and not 8 months old as we were told when he was given to us. He is a handful and so much FUN! We had to "doggy proof" the house after he ended up in the emergency room. Apparently, he got into Hubby's mixed nuts bowl and swallowed a huge almond. Jack is only a little over 3 pounds!!! |
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| ...and this is how we usually spend our day...me baby sitting him, shopping and running errands, going for "walkies", taking naps together, and Jack chasing our 2 cats and getting into mischief! I highly recommend retirement! I have so many interests and want to keep active. Also, spending more time with Hubby and doing things together! I have worked so hard for so many years and missed out on so many things. I know I am lucky and so very blessed to be able to now start a new life without worries, and it is up to me to make the most of it! Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Monday, November 12, 2012
Meet Jack
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| Please meet Jack Reacher Ohlson, aka Jack! 8-months old Chihuahua He's simply precious and very loveable! Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Sunday, November 11, 2012
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Halloween Tag
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| By pumpkins fat and witches lean By coal black cats with eyes of green By all the magic ever seen... wish you luck this Halloween. I had so much fun making this Halloween tag for Tina. The Altered Paper Tag Swap Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Friday, October 26, 2012
Home Computer
FYI
Just to let you know that my home computer is un-installed for the time being. I'm hoping that by this weekend is hooked up and ready to go. We had water damage in our home office and the room is being totally remodeled...what a mess!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving some LOVE!
Oliva
A Bit of Paris
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| Paris is always a good idea! ~Audrey Hepburn I received this gorgeous ATC from Helen! It's so elegant and at the same time so decadent! I wish I were in Paris right now! Helen and I were swap partners in Flickr's Monthly Themed ATC Swap and the theme was A Bit of Paris. |
Thank you for stopping by~
Oliva
Thursday, October 25, 2012
WICKED
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| For a Halloween matchbox swap I participated in, we were to include two handmade items. I made this WICKED banner as one of my handmade items for Deb. I hope she likes it. Flickr Vintage Dragonfly's Altered Matchbox Group Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
C is for...
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| Celebrate with A Candy Corn Cupcake I made this ATC for Mercedes. I hope she likes it! Tee at The Altered Paper is hosting an Alphabet ATC Swap Series. Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Table Top Tuesday
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| I have been a busy bee lately, and at this time of year (for me) is more like "spring cleaning"! |
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| I kept it simple and as minimal as possible. |
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| I used warm colors and a few Halloween decorations. |
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| You can go to this link for the free printable. |
Thank you for stopping by~
Oliva
Monday, October 22, 2012
C for Cupcake
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| Eat your Cupcake I received this sweet and beautiful ATC from the super talented and creative Mercedes. I'm in awe of her artwork and I look up to her for inspiration. |
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| I love her attention to detail! Simple lovely! |
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| Mercedes is so generous and I love how she presents gifts. I have a hard time opening her packages...too pretty to open! Tee at The Altered Paper is hosting an Alphabet ATC Swap Series. Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Halloween Matchbox for Deb
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| This is my altered Halloween matchbox for Deb. I hope that it was not too scary for her! Deb and I participated in JoAnne's Flickr Vintage Dragonfly's Altered Matchbox Group. We were to alter 1 big 250 count matchbox in a Halloween theme. |
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| Deb's box is fully stuffed with treats! |
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| My witch is styling! I made her a black lace dress and bright orange bloomers. |
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| I painted Deb's matchbox and made it into an easel style card. I used a little pumpkin as a knob so that she can open her matchbox. I hope she likes it! Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
Friday, October 19, 2012
Halloween Matchbox from Deb
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| I received this gorgeous Halloween matchbox from Deb at Garage Sale Gal! Deb and I participated in JoAnne's Flickr Vintage Dragonfly's Altered Matchbox Group. We were to alter 1 big 250 count matchbox in a Halloween theme. |
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| Deb wrapped all of my Halloween treats in a big piece of Halloween fabric. Great idea! |
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| She filled my box with items I simply adore. I have worn the bracelet just about everyday, and have received tons of compliments! |
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| She handmade this adorable Happy Halloween banner and ... |
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| the Jack-o-Lantern spool figurine. Deb treated me to vintage Halloween trinkets, autumn leaves and Halloween ephemera that are one of a kind! I have so much fun doing these kind of swaps! Thank you Deb! Thank you for stopping by~ Oliva |
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