Storms and Bunnies!

We had a terrible storm come through here.  Straight line winds came across the lake at about 70 miles an hour uprooting trees all up and down the shore line.  See the pretty lake picture at the top of right column on this page ... the one with the pretty blue water and white dogwood.  Just imagine standing in the same spot I was in when I took that photo with a 70 mph wind blowing in your face. 

The storm passed.  Thank goodness no one was hurt and there was very little structural damage.  But I can't imagine how many trees have been lost. 

On the bright side  ... SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG! 

Flopsy and Mopsy are playing in the phlox and ajuga.  That's Flopsy on the left, Mopsy on the right.  My sister, Anne, gave me these cute little brown ceramic bunnies years ago.  They are starting to show their age.  I think a bird may have been using Flopsy's head to open sunflower seeds.  Our youngest granddaughter loves these rabbits.  Everytime she comes to visit she has to pick them up.

This was last year - or was it the year before?

This is when we were trying to go in for the evening.  She wouldn't give up Mopsy.

I can hear everyone say "Awwwwww!" This is so sweet!  I couldn't believe I was lucky enough to catch this photo.

Other bunnies in our neighborhood ...
I think I found the Easter bunny.  He's hiding at Homestead Garden & Gifts on East Antioch Road just down the road from me. 

He loves petunias.  Have you ever smelled petunias???  The fragrance is a little like cinnamon.  A wonderful fragrance.  I didn't buy this planter.  I think I may have to.

Happy Easter everyone!

In or Out? What's it going to be???

Okay Murphy!  It's only about 40 degrees outside.  Do you want in or out???

In .... or out?????  Murphy?

In ... or out??? Which do you want???

Murphy???  Hey!   Murphy!!!!

May 2011 Photo Deal

May is for Moms! And since I'm crazy about Mom's everywhere I'm offering a special deal on photo work from now through May!

Here's the deal. You email me a snap shot that includes a real, bona fide Mom and I'll spend up to one hour on it, clean it up and do my fancy, smancy photo manipulation thing to it and email it back to you for only $10.00. Once you have it back you can print it all you want, share it on Facebook, or email copies to all your friends. It's yours to do with as you please without any fear of copyright issues from me.

What a deal! I usually charge at least $28 for this service.

Here's a little sample of an hour's work.

Original photo

One of the "looks" I created.

Visit my website to see more examples and get the details at http://leeowenby.com/May2011PhotoDeal.aspx

Typography

I've been doing a little typing lately.

This was a custom piece I did for a wedding anniversary.  It uses letters from my Paris, Tennessee Letter Art and was printed on a large canvas.  I have always done custom art for folks -using their photos, their words.  Sometimes they give me their ideas.  Sometimes they just tell me to see what I can come up with.  If this is something that interest you send me an email.

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Both of these Typography art pieces are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors

 from my online art gallery.    These would make great anniversary presents.

What Have I Been Doing????

What have I been up to lately you ask???

Watching it snow.  Took this about 3 weeks ago right after it snowed.

Doing a lot of letter art.  This one was for Jack Jones Flowers & Gifts.

Feeding the fat little birds over at Mother's house.

Making pendant jewelry.  This one is over at Jack Jones Flowers & Gifts.

Watching it snow!

Yipes!  Exploring "Snake Jewelry" at Paris On The Square

Watching it snow!  I think this was last week.

Making more jewelry.  This one is at Schemes & Themes.

Wondering what kind of critter left these tracks in the snow in my back yard.

  Making More jewelry!!!  I think I'm addicted.

And of course ... watching it snow.
I am so ready for spring!!!!!

The Word "No"

After about 16 - 17 years (we aren't sure how old Murphy is) he seems to be actually responding to the word "No."  Has he finally figured out what it means or is this just a courtesy considering our long friendship.  But at least now when I say "No!" he at least pauses in his misdeeds, looks at me and seems to consider what I have said.  Then he usually goes ahead and does whatever he want to do.

The War on Cat Hair and Dander

Found a new weapon this morning for my war on cat hair and dander ... the vacuum cleaner.  Not on the floor ... on Murphy. Can't believe he actually let Eric vacuum him.  Eric had the brush attachement on the hose rubbing it all over Murph.  He seemed to really enjoy it.