Thursday, March 1, 2012

"OLW" Blog Hop...

Hello sweet friends,

Bird Image: Brave Girl's Club

It is not always easy to fly,

Yet I believe...

Image: Pinterest

We all have angel wings,

sometimes I forget...

Image: iPhone Histogram App lens John S film Blanko flash Cherry Shine

Around my neck this I wear,

a beautiful reminder...

Image: iPhone Hipstomatic, lens John S film Ina's 1969

So come with me, where dreams are born,

and time is never planned. Just

think of happy things,

and your heart will FLY on wings, forever, in

Never Never Land...

Peter Pan

Image: family album

Look at me, swinging high into the air,

so young, so fearless...

And this is how the pages look within my album, which is really more of an altered journal using bits and pieces of vintage ephemera. If you would like to see the beginning of this project, go here Come Fly With Me

Left page: "scrap lifted" a concept from Betsy Samarco, design team member, Jenny Bowlin Blog
I created the faux vintage flashcards with my "OLW" The little crystal blossoms are vintage, aren't they sweet?

Right Page: Shopped my old stash and found, PHEOBE BasicGrey paper pad and for fun added a little strip of vintage lace.

Left page: I snapped a photo of the beautiful sky, while standing in my front yard. No embellishments, simple word strips.

Right page: Was struggling with Ali's promt to include a full page self portrat when I remembered this black & white photo of me as a little girl and thought it would be perfect to capture my "OLW" FLY...

Thank you for visiting me today,

The next person on the blog hop is,

Naomi http://poeticaperture.com/

The entire blog hop list is at the bottome of this post

Spread your wings and fly...

XOXO

Catherine

"OLW" Pinterest Board

Participant list "OLW" March 1 blog hop...

Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com

Melissa S http://blog.mshanhun.com

Sharyn http://LaVieEnChic.com

Kimberlee http://scrapsandsass.blogspot.com

Jill http://jillconyers.com/

Cheri http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com

Cindy www.cynthiacrysdale.com

Jenn www.studiojenn.blogspot.com

Monica http://scrapinspired.com/

Catherine http://myview-catherine.blogspot.com/ _________You are here

Naomi http://poeticaperture.com/

Jamie jmpgirl.blogspot.com

Coley www.coleybelle.blogspot.com

Melissa C www.smudgetime.com

Donna http://holimess.blogspot.com/

Monica B http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/

Veronica www.veronicanorris.typepad.com

Heidi D http://mommy.heidimdavis.com/

Lisa http://backtoallen.com/category/one-little-word/

Nikki www.inkyart.com.au

Devon http://www.youhadmeatneurotic.com

Amanda http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com

Brooklyn www.everysnapshot.com

Kristina http://hrinspirationfromthe403.blogspot.com/

Jen R http://jenritchie.com

Kara http://iwannabemewhenigrowup.blogspot.com

Eydie www.whatwecreate.net

Ruth http://suburbansahm.blogspot.com

Missus W http://www.mrswookieswanderings.blogspot.com/

Marilee http://rose-brier.blogspot.com

Cindy http://seriousplay.typepad.com

Kaylea http://www.myscrappylife.com

Dawn G www.sunshineandcreativity.com

Rebekah http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/

Becky www.becky-handforth.blogspot.com

Orange Gearle orangegearle.blogspot.com

Katrina www.katrinasimeck.com

Jo http://www.mrsbeee.blogspot.com

Nicky Www.seejanebake.blogspot.com

Beth www.thesingularlyordinary.blogspot.com

Kelly http://mindingmynest.com

Tere http://terecontodomicorazon.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Gibson Girl...

noun

the idealized American girl of the 1890s as represented in the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson.

of, indicating, or resembling the characteristic clothing of the Gibson girl, typically a high-necked, fitted blouse or bodice with full puff sleeves and a long skirt with a flared bottom and a tightly fitted waistline.

Origin:
1890–95, Americanism

Our last name was "Gibson" and my Mother loved to share stories and show me old pictures of

the "Gibson Girls"

And, as a little girl, these prints were hanging in my Mother's bedroom for as long as I can remember.

And now I am ready to hang them in my bedroom...

The prints are signed and dated, these two are Howard Chandler Christy 1905 prints. And thanks to Google I was able to learn quite abit about him. How wonderful is that?

Howard Chandler Christy (January 10, 1873 – March 3, 1952) was an American artist and illustrator famous for the "Christy Girl", similar to a "Gibson Girl".

A recent find...

Whilst out shopping for vintage treasures, my daughter found this delightful glass decanter with Gibson Girl etched upon it with gold lettering. Now how could I resist, I ask you? It is now washed, cleaned and sparkles and sits upon an old French armoire.

Thanks for visiting, sweet friends...

xoxo
Catherine

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine musings...

Valentine indulgence

Laudree, Paris

Valentine outfit

Polyvore

Valentine sweetness,

Two Craxy Crafters

Valentine Vintage Love

La Joie de Vivre

Karen's Whimsy

Valentine Sizzle
gil elvgren
Strutten

“I don't pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanting to be with them more than any other person, love is trusting them enough to tell them everything about yourself, including the things you might be ashamed of, love is feeling comfortable and safe with someone, but still getting weak knees when they walk into a room and smile at you.” Anonymous

XOXO

Catherine

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Potpourri...

pot·pour·ri noun \ˌpō-pu̇-ˈrē\

: a miscellaneous collection: hodgepodge: odds and ends

Today, a little of this and a little of that...

Hipstamatic; Lens: John S Film: Blanko Flash: Cherry Shine

Don't believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitations. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know, and you'll see the way to fly. Richard Bach

My sweeet charm from Lisa Leonard arrived with my "One Little Word" for 2012

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Like many, I have the new iPhone 4s and am surprised and delighted with the camera quality. I also recently discovered a fun little book...

The Art of iPhoneography

A guide to Mobile Creativity by Stephanie C. Roberts

I am now in the process of crafting my toolkit and experimenting with lots of different apps, LOL

Taken with the Instgram iPhone app

Taken with Hipstamatic iPhone app
Lens: John S
Gilm: Kodot XGrizzled

My {View} from 10,000 feet high
Hipstamatic
Lens: Buckhorst
Film: Kodot XGrizzled

So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land.Peter Pan

XOXO

Caherine

Monday, January 23, 2012

Come fly with me...

At Silver Bella, 2009, I attended a Hodge Podge Journal workshop taught by Rebecca Sower but I never actually finished mine, nor did I know what I wanted to do with this little treasure,

until now...

Behold, my One Little Word Journal

It may hold one year or perhaps several, we shall see

Title page for 2012

My January 2012 self portrait

2011 OLW was Snapshot and I spent much time taking self portraits,

it seemed like a wonderful way to honor last year's word

Inside page, behind self portrait,

Becoming acquainted with my "One Little Word"

How does it feel, how does it fit?

The journey begins...

Want to come along with me?

Pay a visit to Ali Edwads who is teaching a delightful class at BPS

Can't wait to see what adventures are in store for me

XOXO

Catherine

Monday, January 16, 2012

Hello sweet friends...

a new year,

a new home,

a new adventure awaits

Eight months have flown by as my life changed in ways I could not have forseen. Wonderful much was, but challenges were faced as well. Tis not always easy to "let go" and embrace new adventures.

it is time, a little voice whispers, it is time

And so I begin today...

Have you choosen "Your One Little" for 2012?