You only see what your eyes want to see. How can life be what you want it to be? You're frozen, when your heart's not open. You're so consumed with how much you get. You waste your time with hate and regret. You're broken, when your heart's not open. "Frozen" by Madonna The special effects... Continue Reading →
Digital Layouts: Sisters, Blue Glow, Bright Colors, and Lemon Tree
This one was created for the Scrap Orchard "Color" challenge. This one was created for the Digital Whisper's "Lemon Tree" challenge. To see how I was able to achieve the sheep and for other credits, go to creationsbyhli.com. Credits: Bg and elements for "Sisters" by AnnaBV, bg and elements for "Blue Glow" by Irene Alexeeva,... Continue Reading →
Backyard Landscape And More Front Yard Greens
It's that time for husband and I to start on our backyard landscaping. Husband has sketched out what we want it to look like. He researched bushes, flowers, trees, and rocks putting into consideration our neighbor's view of the mountains. There were a couple of Japanese blossoms we liked. One would grow to about 30/35... Continue Reading →
Prepackaged Hot Udon Noodles
I love quick and easy noodles soups and I love it from anywhere: restaurants, friend's house, prepackaged, etc. I'm not picky about the type of noodles either. Any type of noodle will work, even spaghetti noodles. What matters to me is flavor. I won't eat it if I can't stand the flavor no matter how... Continue Reading →
Signs of Spring and Orchids Update
Wish we would get more rainfalls in this part of the state. It's been so dry. It snowed a couple of days ago but melted way too quickly. I'm happy to see signs of spring popping up slowly around here though. Just a tiny bit of green makes me smile. Here's what I found in... Continue Reading →
Digital Layouts: Fairyland Home, Elf Hat 3 Frame, and 2 Frame Stamp
I've been spending so much time on these digital layouts, it's crazy, but I love it! It's so much fun creating little themes and scenes. Here's another Fairyland of Kylie: Closeup: Kylie insisted on holding the star. She purposely posed for a photo in that position so that I could put the star in her... Continue Reading →
Digital Layouts: Fairyland & Amongst The Clouds
Credits: All backgrounds and elements by Irene Alexeeva Designs. For Digital Whisper's challenge: The info and credits are HERE. You'll also be able to get a free download of the castle. ♥
Life Really Is Small
When life feels big and overwhelming, remember, we are merely the toys playing our parts.
Home Theaters & Ceiling Beams
Husband and I have been contemplating a home theater in our unfinished basement. We got the idea when we went house hunting about 5 years ago. We never even knew such a thing existed before then, but after seeing them, we knew it was something we wanted. I've looked online and saw some really neat... Continue Reading →
First Sign of Tulips and Orchids Using 55-200mm Lens
Spring is officially here! Well, actually the first day of spring was on Sunday, the 20th. Last fall husband planted a bunch of tulips down both sides of the driveway. Within the last few weeks I've checked both sides and didn't see any sign of the tulips coming through. I got worried thinking maybe husband... Continue Reading →