Spiraling Inward

I'm always in awe of how much I miss when I am not online.  My thyroid was too fast.  I couldn't sit still for long, too hot, too many ideas swimming and spinning.  I was dizzy and scatterbrained.  I walked and talked too fast.   It is crazy how such a small organ- in the shape of a butterfly can wreck so much havoc.  Yet, as I entered the labyrinth of art-I was reminded how much I missed blogging.   I kept wondering what all of you were doing and saying!     As my memories danced around me- I started creating more.  I moved a table into my new space.  There is still much to do, but I am feeling better and want to make it my own.  

I missed all of you~   

A lot happens at the end of the school year-this will be my last chance to be part of it, until the day grandchildren enter my world.  There is plenty of time for that!   My daughter will graduate from high school-soon.  I am trying to embrace all the magic endings. The last Prom, the last Colorguard performance, the last Chorus event-next week.   Near Mother's Day-I celebrated my birthday.  My kids always ask me, "Are you old yet?"-

I always say, "Not, yet!"


So, here are some photos of my spiraling moments.

I made corsages for Prom-omg, I am so happy-that is over.  Two years ago Prom flowers were $80. I said
no way-they weren't even Orchids. One rose and some Delphinium...daughter wore a Royal blue dress and the boy's corsage wasn't anything special.  I told them both- I will make your flowers. Last year, I used vintage millinery flowers and feathers. I was going to attempt something unique, but we went with a more traditional look.    We went with real flowers this year-

Prom 2014



Then I attempted art for my mother for Mother's Day!  I hope all of you Mothers and caregivers had a lovely day~  I always give her seeds and a gift card to get flowers.  She loves to pick out her own seedlings and create themed window boxes.

My parents met at this theater.



I attempted an art gift for my daughter-decided to wait and mail it to her in college.  Translation,  all I have done is make a big mess!  lol

There is this really cool site.  You can print out your Instagram photos.  These are some of  mine and my daughter's pics.   You can make books, calendars, prints, posters, stickers,  buttons, and more.   This would make a great gift for a teen.  You could even give them a gift card and let them create their own personalized book.   I highly recommend it-for a special  one of a kind gift!


I attended my daughter's last Colorguard performance, On Thin Ice.  I will share the video link soon~
Here is my gal getting ready for the show.  Yes, it did remind me of Frozen.  It was hard not to cry.

I had a birthday party inspired by the TV series Mad Men.   Cake demands  milk-so I had to jazz it up a bit~
And I attempted Cookie Shots.  Have you heard of them?

The cookie is a combo of the  traditional Chocolate Chip cookie and  Shortbread.   Yes, the famous Dominique Ansel- who invented the Cronut is the creator of these clever shots.  The recipe can be found at Yum Sugar.   Yes, sugar these are yum~



Don Draper even made an appearance at my party.  He left a pack of his Lucky Lights for me.

This is a Caramello Brownie Shot with Hot Fudge and Caramel sauce.  A chunk of the  candy bar is at the bottom.  My daughter's boyfriend said he wasn't a fan of brownies, but he liked this~


I missed you, I missed writing, but I couldn't sit still.  I do hope you attempt the Cookie Shot. Oh, the  Brownie one is easy.  A square of Caramello candy bar on the bottom, then both syrups drizzled in.  Cut your Brownies tiny and layer that next, then more sauce and another brownie.  I apologize for making you hungry!   Please let me know if you try either!