Pretty Peony Blog
There are new homes being built in the community just north of where I live. These homes are small as well and have the hiked up prices just the same. The square footage run about 1400 sq. ft. up to about 2200 sq. ft. I personally loved the sizes but husband thinks they're too small. ... Continue Reading →
I want to first show the comparison between the white orchid and the pink spotted orchid. I had said before that the pink spotted orchid was about half the size of the white one and I wasn't kidding: Pink Spotted Orchid Three more flowers bloomed since last week. One of the bloom is upside down... Continue Reading →
Here is a layout using an image of my eldest when she was 3. I believe the photo was taken on her birthday. The elements and bg are by Irene Aleexeva Designs. DW Theme: Wings Close Up: This layout was made for DW theme #97: Wings. ♥
She bloomed. Her flowers are half the size of the white orchid but nonetheless, just as breathtaking. ...and more of the white orchid. The first one below has been immensely photoshopped to bring out the orchids against the white backdrop. ♥
It's been bone chilling cold today and windy too, but aside from that, the scenery was beautiful with the frost and the haze. Kylie Turn's 4 & Birthday Celebration Sunday morning (the 6th...the day Kylie was born) I was crying to her telling her I didn't want her to turn 4 and asked if she... Continue Reading →
Today is Kida's birthday. In honor of her big day, I asked her to strum a tune for me to record. She was hesitant...a bit embarrassed that I was recording but she was a good sport and grabbed her music sheet for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". She sat down at the foot of her bed... Continue Reading →
I've got a few layouts to share. Hope you like them. Below are close ups: Here's the original photo from our trip to Disney World in 10.2010: The photo below was from the Knights of Columbus Halloween party in 10.2009. Credits for the digital layouts above: All quick pages, backgrounds and elements by Irene Aleexeva... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure if a friend gave this Tandoori chicken seasoning mix to me or if I bought it. Anyway, I thought I'd share my thoughts on this product. The instructions were pretty simple and easy to follow. Instead of cutting the thighs in half, I sliced them into little cubes. And, I actually baked... Continue Reading →
My master bath orchid now has five blooms. They are huge gorgeous white blooms that liven the bathroom in a peaceful and relaxing way. Here are some photos of the blooms. The MB orchid now has a companion. Another orchid. It's a smaller one. This one was given to husband and I for our house... Continue Reading →
We've had a few frosty mornings where the trees and bushes are covered in a thin layer of snow making them appear almost ethereal like. This morning I decide to capture some of that beauty in case it doesn't return again. Digital Layout: Stars This layout is for the Digital Whisper theme challenge. For more... Continue Reading →
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