Monday, March 4, 2019

Back From The Sunshine State!


 Hello Peeps, I am desperately trying to get back in the groove of things after an amazing week in the gorgeous sunny, warm weather and scenery that is Palm Beach!

 Reality set in quite quickly with this:


Four inches of snow the day we returned, and another five plus inches overnight last night (very sad face).

I'm working on photos and editing but I have a few to share to give an overview:





 Just several of the views from our friends' 16th floor condo. All windows had water views  including our guest bedroom!! Positively breathtaking.


For T Stands For Tuesday I'll share our snacks and waters we were treated to upon our arrival. We had a most wonderful week!


 I got my doggy fixes every chance I could get. Here along the marina I met Tillie (who gave lots of kisses:) and her owners who were heading to the Bahamas on their boat, yacht.


 One day we all went to Vero Beach to have lunch and visit friends we know from our beach vacations in Delaware. I'm with Bella who was anxiously waiting to get permission to go in the pool:)

 On another day my friend Lynne and I went to a special exhibit while the guys went to a men's luncheon:


  The Downton Abbey traveling exhibition was nearby in West Palm Beach!! I am such a fan and this exhibit did not disappoint. It was AWESOME!!! I took 175 pics-don't worry, I'm not posting them:):)

 And last pic (in this post) of our trip:


 Although I did NOT take art supplies as I wanted to take a break I did do lots of art before leaving, and this tag I made quickly today...


 I printed out two contact sheet size pics from our vacation and glued them to the tag. The background was made by spraying water on Distress Oxide inks smooshed onto my craft sheet then dragging the tag over it. I used gold mica flakes in a few places. The sentiment is not only a favorite stamp, but also a very favorite sentiment of mine:):) Sharing my tag with Tag Tuesday (my favorite stamp); the Simon Wednesday Challenge (anything goes); and the Simon Monday Challenge (whatever the weather).

 There is a new theme for this month over at Art Journal Journey " Hello Springtime" and for this I have this journal page:


   I thought this would fit the theme with those vibrant colors and the couple dressed in Spring/Easter finery. This was a mop up page from other projects. Paper Dolls and Snarky Small Talk sentiments -Tim Holtz/Ranger.

 Finally I'll share a calendar journal page from my Dylusions Creative Dyary:


 I used some Dina Wakley paints and collage tissue faces; Tim Holtz Snarky Small Talk stickers, layering stencils- Honey Comb and Linen; scallop stamp (Inky Antics); black, white gel pens.

 Joining Paint Party Friday also. And do pop in to visit the special 8th birthday celebration! Thank you dear EVA and Kristin for keeping us together every Friday to share our creativity. Mwah!!

 Have a wonderful, creative week everyone!

" Everybody needs beauty as well as bread,
places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and cheer
and give strength to the body and soul."
                                                                                          John Muir

42 comments:

  1. Wow what a lovely week in a sunny state near the beach-and then to come to winter that would be very difficult for sure.
    enjoyed all the photos, and I always love your art pieces
    Happy T hugs Kathy

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  2. That is one amazing apartment. Wow, what a view. It sounds like you had an amazing trip. It is hard coming home to snow though, I can relate. Especially after some gorgeous Florida weather. Hope the pattern of snow ends soon. Happy T day. Hugs-Erika

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  3. Such a great Tag..great blog post, sounds like you had fun.
    Thank you for joining us at Tag Tuesday x

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  4. What an amazing week you had, dear Linda. I can only imagine the warmth you felt while you were there. That's a beautiful tag and says it all, since I know how much you love the beach. No wonder it's a favorite tag.

    I had to laugh at your darling Art Journal Journey page, too. We both used the same paper dolls, but your background was so much more clever than mine. Thanks for joining us for Jo's spring inspired theme at Art Journal Journey.

    Of course, I am now hungry after I saw your shrimp cocktail, cheeses and fruit, crackers, and chocolates you had along with your water you shared for T this Tuesday.

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  5. I bet the beach was such a wonderful place to be during this harsh winter we have been having. The views are beautiful.
    And I am loving your journal pages.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  6. so much good stuff here! i also like your favorite stamp! the journal page is like spring come to life. so much wonderful work. anyway thanks for linking up to tag tuesday! xo

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  7. Glad you had such a great vacation, looks such a lovely place to be, wow! And love all the art - the journal pages and of course, the wonderful tag for Tag Tuesday, thanks so much for joining us. Have a good week, and happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  8. First to the art - a wonderful tag and the "love romance" lol page is stunning - and oh gosh that calendar page absolutely has the fitting quote for my personality too!!! Hihihi!
    AMAZING must your trip have been! I am happy to read and see how much you enjoyed this wonderful time! Happy T-Day dear Linda and thank you very much for joining in at Art Journal Journey again - I love how you arranged the couple at the little stitched island with the loose threads and the quote for them is simply awesome!

    We have a 2018 hostess button at the left sidebar at AJJ for you, if you want to grab it.

    Hugs, Susi

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  9. oh the contrast of the florida sunshine and the snow. i love the tag you made, a perfect holiday feeling! i also love the mop up page and how you added to it - and the dina wakley page, too! she really provides good stuff and is a favorite artist of mine these days. great diary entry!
    happy t-day!

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  10. Great artwork and photos. The view from that condo was fantastic. Oh, to be in FL right now. It sounds like you came back to the same weather I had this weekend. Ugh. Your snow covered trees photo looked like my yard. Happy T-Day and Mardi Gras!

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  11. Wow, what an amazing apartment, the views are spectacular! So pleased that you had a wonderful time and I smiled at you getting your doggie fix too ...lol 😉. Your art is beautiful and the spring page with its vibrant green and pink colours is so pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at Art Journal Journey and wishing you a happy T Day! J 😊 x

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  12. It is a wonderful view from the apartment windows, you must have had a fantastic break, all the photos looked great. Coming home to snow must have been awful after the warm weather of your holiday.
    All your art projects looked great as well.
    Happy T day wishes.
    Yvonne xx

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  13. A great apartment with stunning views, it must have been a great shock going home to snow after the glorious weather.
    You have made some lovely art pieces.
    Happy T day
    Jan #16

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  14. So now you have me wanting to retire to your friend's condo building lol What glorious views! Happy T Tuesday

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  15. Wow! What a spot you stayed in and great photos ~ your hubby is a cutie and what a smile! So glad to 'see you' again ~ we got too much snow here ~ It is supposed to be spring coming not snow!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  16. What a creative tag ~ great memories for you both and lovely collage art for us!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. What a fabulous vacation trip, Linda! The "back to reality" part is awful. But the memories you made and the gorgeous photos you took are forever. I never heard of the Downton Abbey traveling exhibit. I would love to see that. I love the show. We have all the DVDs.

    Very cute beach tag. The ribbons look like palm fronds - clever.

    Great pages! You sure got back into your creative groove quickly ;-)

    Happy T-day! Eileen xx

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  18. Wow! That looks like a prime location! Looks wonderful, and the sunshine is a free extra. I can just imagine you having difficulty coming to terms with more snow on your return. I'm sure you had the most fabulous holiday.
    The Downton Abbey exhibit sounds great. I hope you will post some photos, though not all 175 of them. I would love to see it.
    Your tag and journal pages are lovely. The result of a lot of pent up creativity no doubt.
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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  19. What a great view from the condo your friends have. I am envious that you got to go to a Downton Abby exhibit! Lovely projects. I like that quote about your mouth not cooperating! LOL Have a great T Day!

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  20. Those snarky comments are a hoot! love your art work and Florida pictures! You were much farther south than I, so yeah, a lot warmer! truly gorgeous. so ready for the snow to end! happy T day!

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  21. How amazing to have stayed there - wow!
    Glad you had a lovely holiday... oh, coming back to snow - what a contrast.
    Beautiful art Linda - creativity at its best :D)

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  22. That was such a contrast in weather. Lovely to see your holiday photos but I like the photo of the snow too (as we have not had any at all).
    Your AJJ piece is terrific, the background is amazing and colourful and the couple look very happy standing on the "lawn".

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  23. Looks as though you packed a lot into your holiday! It looks like a great place to visit, especially when you meet up with friends!! Sorry about the snow on your return though!
    Love your AJJ page, your fun tag and that fabulous face page! Belated Happy T Day! Chrisx

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  24. Thanks for joining us at Tag Tuesday - what a fun tag you shared!! The view from the condo was spectacular!

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  25. Thanks for greetings from your holiday with these lovely photos.
    Your art is great as always. Love the AJ page.
    Happy PPF xx

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  26. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, keep warm, hugs, Valerie

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  27. Oh yes, the tag with the banana fronds, my favourite today. Happy you enjoyed a sunny vacation
    Thanks for droppinv by my blog today

    Much🌹love

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  28. Lovely and creative collage art with beautiful palette ~ ^_^

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  29. Happy to hear you enjoyed our Sunshine State. And really love your Dyary page. Your real world looks too cold for me. Happy PPF

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  30. Lovely calendar page creation and fun quote ~ can relate ~ ^_^

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  31. Glad you enjoyed warm Florida! Lovely work that you managed to do before that too!

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  32. Looks like you had an amazing Vacation Linda, beautiful weather & scenery. How lovely you managed to catch the Travelling DA exhibition.
    You have lots of lovely art to share before your travels and your Journal springtime piece is a delight for us all.
    Happy PPF Tracey

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  33. We had snow this morning! It looks like you had a great time on your vacation. I find it hard to get back in the groove after a vacation, too. Your artwork is stunning as always.

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  34. We are expecting snow, rain, wind this Sunday ~ wondering how you are ???

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  35. nice shots from your Florida trip. Seems promising for the future. :)

    As for the art my favorite is the last one :)

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  36. Beachtime is always a nice time, that is also what your nice Tag says.
    Your two Journal pages are so dynamic and fresh coloured and look gorgeous.
    Here in Germany we also love the Downton Abbey TV series.
    Dear Greetings
    Sabine

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  37. Hope you are busy creating your beautiful artwork ~ Snow ~ rain ~ wind here ~ suppose to turn to all rain ~ hope so ~ bit 'under the weather' my self ~

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  38. Beautiful photos of sunny Florida. Althought I have to admit I love snow. ;) But sometimes, especially in spring, I can understand people want to get rid of it. Happy PPF!

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  39. It would be great to live in warmer place from November till February but right now it's too much hassle..So, right now I enjoy light - we have almost 12 hours daylight...so cool!
    ps. sometimes I have problems with my mouth too. Specially if somebody asks my opionion - I'm too honest :)

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  40. Thanks for sharing your journey with us... and your artful creations, too!

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