random thoughts, happy places and the one that got away

Oh nooo, lost 1 follower. Where do lost followers go I wonder? Hmmm. Is there a bus or ship for lost followers? Do they give you peanuts? Is the water free?

Do they get on a stagecoach and head west?

Just being silly.

I've told my husband that if he ever discovered I've run off somewhere there are 3 places I'd probably run away to. I've had an odd obsession with these for a while and when I'm having one of my yucky days these are the happy places I drift away to. Of course I'd take my son ( if he's still young enough that is) and my kitty Luna. I'd live the life of a brilliant artist (most likely a starving one) and give a home to all the homeless kitties I could find. Long shot but I can dream. These are my 3 happy places:

1.San Miguel de Allende

An artsy Spanish colonial city in Mexico filled with American, Canadian and European expats.

2.New Orleans, Louisiana

Mmmm...beignets at the Cafe du Monde.

3.England

Land of Jane Austen and Harry Potter.

And because it's my list I'm cheating and adding a 4th one!

4.Big Sur, California

Almost in my own backyard. The classic California bohemian town.

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Well I think I signed up for enough challenges the next few months.  I'm hoping they'll give me the creative push I'm looking for. I'm working on the paper dress challenge this week and since we had another rainy day today I worked on my Mad Tea Party setup.

Okay, time to scrounge up dinner for everyone. What about you?

Where's your happy place(s)?

collage obsession weekly challenge

Happy Mother's Day! If you're visiting for Pink Saturday my entry is right below this post.

I joined the weekly collage challenge at Collage Obsession. This week's theme is 'Mother' appropriately enough. I just discovered it so I'm joining very late but still in time for Mother's Day.

This is the original image for the challenge.

Marcus Gheeraets the younger's painting

"Barbara Gamage with six children"

And here is my digital collage

with a Frosted Petunias twist.

click to see larger image

I had fun with this collage and thought of how her children

are a mother's most treasured blooms. This mom has a garden full!

I 'grew' mom's head which I thought made it more whimsical

and also anchored her better in the composition.

Some elements are from the Rich Collection by Linda Bavin.

Purchased from Digital Scrapbook Place.

happy mommies day pink saturday

Happy Pink Saturday and Mother's Day to all the lovely mommies

including my sweet mom, my mum in law and me!

I 'framed' a few pretty images for you.

These are from a home featured in Country Living Magazine.

You'll find more pretty pics at Country Living Magazine.

Make sure and visit Beverly at

How Sweet the Sound for more pinks.

♥