Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"How I Spent My Day"....by Colleen B {re-run warning!}

Crazy-busy day-week (that's a day that feels a week looong) so this is a re-run..encore performance..

From: this time last year...

Yep, it could have been an essay - but let's make it just a blog instead...with photos..

OK, the first bit has no photos, because, actually, I think each of you know what it looks like to do laundry, clean the fridge & freezer, mop the bathroom and clean the tile grout on the floors...that is..unless you have a maid..in which, I think.....

maybe I don't know you at all..

Who ARE you people??

So, that takes care of the drudge stuff..now it's time to play!

I bought some plain clothespins at the dollar store - the un-springy kind..do they have an official name?

Didn't think so..

So, here's the end product...I like them to hold letters, cards, and to just be pretty..



This is another darling photograph of my Mother..look at those cheeks!

The round thingy in the background is a little book I made from drink coasters...
..you should see Mr. B when he knows I'm going to ask the server for..
"oh, like 15 or 20 coasters, please..Um..and a chicken salad, dressing on the side, 'K?? "

The a few of you said how I looked like my Mother {thank you} but here's the proof that I am my Daddy's daughter...uh..son?..no..daughter, it was Halloween, remember?
This one's Daddy...

..and this is his lovely um..daughter...me :-)

Whoa... Hmmm.. Yeppers...

Well, can't really follow that up with anything..

Maybe a photo of {me} so you won't forget what I NORMALLY look like..

Have a "un-drudgery" day tomorrow, OK?

-me

19 comments:

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...
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Monica said...

Hi Colleen,
B_E_A_U_T_I_F_U_L clothespins!!!!
Have a great (creative if possible!) week,
Monica.

Betty said...

Goodness! You DO look just like your dad, especially at Halloween. Wish he could see you...he would roll around laughing! Hey, maybe he CAN see you; in which case, I'm sure he's tickled that you resemble him so much! He was very cute!

Love the little clothes pins...another really fun idea from the mind of Mrs. B!

Charmingdesigns said...

Well, I'm glad you shaved. LOL!!!Love the clothes pins!! Whats for dinner tonight?? Laurie

debi said...

Hi Colleen,
Thanks for visiting my blog. I see you are not too far from me...I'm in Magna, Utah.
I love your pretty clothespins! I'll have to try some of those!
Have a great week, stay warm!
Debi

Laurie and Chris said...

Love the clothes pins!!!

diane b said...

Funny!

Vicki/Jake said...

Love your creations..
Love the Daddy lookalike..
Love YOU!

Hate the new snow falling outside:P

see ya yesterday..

Art by Darla Kay said...

Wonderful post Colleen! I absolutely ADORE those clothespins! So precious!!
Dressing up like your dad? PRICELESS!

I like the 'real' you photo too! You're so cute! It looks like you live in cubicle land! :)

Oh! You asked how I got texture on one of my backgrounds and I forgot to let you know. Sorry!
I just did the painting over a print of sheet music so the notes are showing through on her face. Wasn't sure if I liked it right away, but it's ok after all :)

have a wonderful day!!

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

Too funny, Colleen!

Did you actually paint the detail on each of those clothespins? Ka-yute!!!

Unknown said...

I left an award for you on my blog!
Love, Malou.

Chrissykat said...

You are truly hysterical. I look forward to your blog every day.

Clothes pins...too cute.

Like Dad like daughter...

Irish Cottage Dreams said...

I think your granddaughter Ella looks like the baby picture of your mother. :)

Love your clothes pins!

hugs~kimme

Breezy said...

Great clothes pins!! Did you paint those?? Very talented.

Pearl said...

O.K. you where'd ya get the flowers for your clothes pins??? I knew ya was holding out on me? So can ya remember back that far? I can't but I was hoping you could..maybe?

Unknown said...

I love the clothespins!!!!! I remember your man photo from Halloween too!

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

OK, answers to the questions of did I paint those teensy roses? Na..bought decals at a craft store - I am as tricky as I am talented..LOL

Vee said...

Hahahaha...yes, you are your daddy's girl all right. Those clothespins are beautiful!

Julie said...

I hate to say this, but you make a good man!

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