I've been complaining about jury duty for the past few weeks on my Instagram feed and I'm happy to report that it's finally O V E R. It was strange waking up the day after knowing I didn't have to rush off during morning traffic, something I haven't experienced in a few years.
Jury duty wasn't a terrible experience. It ended up being somewhat interesting and I'm now more familiar with the law than before. I'm not one who watches a lot of these criminal minded shows like the other jurors who would make a point of saying "I've seen that on tv." I was more interested in the attorneys presenting their cases, especially since I just finished the Daredevil series.
Now it's back to the good ol' list of projects and work and let's not forget the laundry! My husband, the sweet guy that he is, managed 1 load, unfolded of course. I'm also going through yet another blog overhaul if you haven't noticed. Fingers crossed I'll have everything situated in the next month now that I figured out how to organize my posts and get my galleries up. Yipee! This was a huge lightbulb moment for me people.
One last thing. Is anyone interested in the week end series being turned into something more? Maybe like a digital template? Maybe some printables?
Happy weekend.
XO,
Tina
The holidays and pretty bokeh go hand in hand, no? I think I take at least a dozen bokeh shots in a week but it's fun to mix it up and add some shapes to those lights. I've provided a few free cut files for you to try. If you don't have an electronic cutting machine like a 
Yes, another post about Washi tape and how much I love it so. Funny thing is I probably photograph it as much as I use it. I'm not sure if it's the precise circles, the vast array of colors and patterns or just that they're so pretty to look at (all of the above really) but I love photographing and admiring my collection. It's strange, I know this. But I ask you to try it because it's fun and it's your collection. You know you admire it from a distance when it's not in use. Go ahead. Set up a little photo shoot and snap your washi collection. I'd love to see! Post your photos here, please? So I don't feel so abnormal? :) It is not a requirement for the giveaway though. Yes, a giveaway and a blog hop so after you post here for your chance to win a spot in
Seriously, I'm kidding about the teething toy. ;)
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We've been hunkered down this weekend due to extremely cold temps. (currently -9) New Years was really really nice. Just being together and watching the fireworks from our deck is all I can ever ask for. Tyler slept through it all which amazed us. Butters (our nervous nelly of a dog) on the other hand was buggin the whole time. Alaskans usually go all out with their fireworks on New Years since it's darker than dark out. It's pretty much daylight all summer so 4th of July is nothing but a lot of boom and bang. I love seeing the night sky all lit up with magic. The mountains are especially pretty with all the hillsiders lighting off fireworks. I almost gave myself frostbite by not wearing gloves and taking photos the whole time, no joke. My finger tips were throbbing after 10 mins of being outside.
Freezing my ass off and watching the lights really got me thinking about my one word for the year as well as my resolutions. (Are resolutions not the "it" thing anymore?) Oh well..I still make them. They make me hopeful for what lies ahead. I'm excited. Above are my resolutions, I especially like the "spend less, make more" which leads to my one word. I pondered it for awhile and thought, duh..
