A hot and beautiful weekend

IMG_8697.JPG, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

Grateful for: a skilled and affordable house painter, dinner with good friends (N&D), summertime ice cream run after dinner.

Finished my "Wicked Awesome Artistamps" swap.

Planted some astilbe in the front garden, gayflower next to the driveway in front. Cookie is in bloom and looking gorgeous, covered in snow balls.

Azalea

Azalea, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

The lilacs are in bloom!

The lilacs are in bloom!, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

The scent of the lilacs in bloom tonight is intoxicating! It really lifts the spirits.

Themed container swap: Steampunk

Themed container swap: Steampunk, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

My first steampunk effort! Still waiting to be rated for it...

First crocuses (white edition)

First crocuses (white edition), originally uploaded by Deluxx.

First crocuses!

First crocuses!, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

The first crocuses have arrived, and not a moment too soon. There is really nothing like seeing them appear!

WWII letters

WWII letters, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

I just love postal ephemera. Ruthie wrote this letter to Jim during the war.

ATC # 68 - Declaration of Independence

ATC # 68 - Declaration of Independence, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

For a Trapeze-themed swap.

ATC # 65 - A Trip to the Tropics

ATC # 65 - A Trip to the Tropics, originally uploaded by Deluxx.

This ATC is made from a vintage postcard and stamps. The flower is stamped fabric with inked edges, and then of course a jewel flower over that. The bird is a rubber stamp; the cancellations are original.

Rachael Ray's Official Website :: Spanish Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers with Especial Couscous

Rachael Ray's Official Website :: Spanish Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers with Especial Couscous

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