Some days this is just too remote...
June 29, 2010
Books as Art
“Book lovers will understand me, and they will know too that part of the pleasure of a library lies in its very existence.”
~Jan Morris
June 28, 2010
June 26, 2010
The chair
“"I am," I said
To no one there
And no one heard at all
Not even the chair
"I am," I cried
"I am," said I
And I am lost, and I can't even say why
Leavin' me lonely still.”
~ Neil Diamond
Mac shot.
Click Hey Harriet for more shadow shots
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Get a Grip Contest Winner
Announced here
June 25, 2010
Twilight
"The summer day is closed, the sun is set:
Well they have done their office, those bright hours,
The latest of whose train goes softly out
June 23, 2010
The Guardians
I've been working on a charity project with the High Desert Design Council this week. Yesterday, while doing prep work, I came across this print and recognized the work of Silverton artist, Ann Altman.
The Guardians by Ann Altman
Altman's work is perfect for the redesign of Saving Grace. Our color palette is bright and cheerful, and multi-cultural artwork is highly desired.
We'll be searching for similar pieces to display.
June 21, 2010
Get a Grip - Contest
The name I drew for the contest winner is Victoria - only she didn't leave any contact information. I'll give here until noon today to get back to me, then I'll draw a second name.
12:29 pm here...haven't heard back from Victoria, so I drew a second name. The new winner is Karine Swenson! Congrats Karine! I just sent you an email...
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Appliance Art makes magnetic, vinyl and metal foil covers for dishwashers and refrigerators. Their philosophy is: "Don't replace a working appliance just because you don't like the look of it, cover it with an Appliance Art, it's easier on your wallet and the environment."
Makes sense, right?
Can't help but think they'd work great in a rental as well.
There's a variety of designs: Quotes, colors, art, seasonal, kitsch, landscape, etc. Take a peek.
For a chance to win a dishwasher design of your choice (excluding custom), leave a comment about how you found my blog. (The company has asked that the contest be open to US residents only) That's it, besides making sure your contact information is there. I'll choose a winner on June 27th. Once I get the winner's address, Appliance Art will send the prize.
June 20, 2010
Back yard re-vamp
We're starting work on the back patio. Our plan is to have a (cement) flagstone patio, a gravel path, and native, drought tolerant shrubbery to conceal the parking area from the patio/deck.
Before:
Mark's sketch.
Cement flagstones.
The blue flags mark the area where the patio will be...with the exception of the two out by the gravel which delineate the width of the path.
Mark's string system in place to make sure we're keeping the backfill dirt level...and, of course, Trux - supervising.
Gettin' there!
The homemade, weighted roller thing...
sadly, the garden tractor isn't working.
June 19, 2010
June 18, 2010
River property
June 17, 2010
Wintercreek Nursery, part two
June 16, 2010
Field trip
Yesterday, the Mariposa Lily Garden Club (I'm co-prez) took a field trip to Wintercreek Nursery. A few photos to drool over:
A native plant nursery near Bend, Wintercreek offers plants we (locals) should all be using. No need to ask if the plants will survive our cold winters and hot summers...they will.
Beautiful grounds and test gardens.
Veggie garden.
A pleasure to wander through.
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