Sorry I left that old post with my mug up for so long! Thanks for all of the good advice, & nice words! I have been very busy lately. First of all I was sick the the upper respiratory crud that knocked the wind out of my sails for a whole week. I still have junk in my lungs, but it's getting much better.
I have been working hard, trying to get my guest room ready for company. Also working on pieces for my show in July. I have 3 very involved thread paintings that I want to get finished this week.
Last Wednesday was a gorgeous day. I took this picture off my deck, of Flattop, the most climbed mountain in the Anchorage bowl. I looked through my spotting scope & there were at least 50 people up there that evening. I checked again at 1130 pm, just before heading to bed & there were at least 30 still up there. It never really gets dark here now, so people get pretty ambitious.
Thursday I had Calendar Girls at my house. We ended up inside, because the day was cool & gray. We laughed so hard, I needed my inhaler, but it was good therapy!
Carol Wight Jones received this quilt from Jan Wills. It was her baggie that Jan got & made this from Carol's stuff.
Carol made this spectacular piece from Jan's stuff. I thought it really looked nice on my quilt rack, but Jan wanted to take it home. The focus fabric was an antique kimono that Jan had bought years ago, & never decided what to do with it, until this baggie challenge came up, so she threw it in her bag! Smart girl!
I have been happy to see some of my flowers coming back finally, after the devastation that our yard has been through, with the construction on the house. These are Forget-me-nots. I also have some Lupin blooming , which I'm really excited about. It only took them about 6 years to really develop after transplanting them.
I did finally decide to go for the color. The grey looked tired to me. I had a hard time getting a picture that actually shows the color. It is very subtle. I used Ash blond, & it still has grey, but it's brighter, not so dull. I really appreciate so many thoughtful replies. I don't like spending a lot of time or money on my hair, but this only took about 40 minutes & didn't even cost $10.00, so I think that's OK.
5 comments:
Sympathy on the chest cold......it is taking so long to feel better! Like your hair-good decision.
I had to stop by to see what you decided on your hair--good call.
I agree that the slight change complements your face and skin. I gave up coloring my hair several years ago. It was below my waist and took two bottles to color. When I finally had it all chopped off in January I decided that the grey looked like a deliberate streak in my hair and just left it alone. Know anyone who want 1 1/2 bottles of hair color?
I just started reading your blog and it looks interesting. I'll lurk some more.
Karen W. in S.W. Ohio
Hello Deb ( I hope this is your name ??)
I like reading your blog which brings me so different landscapes...I am french, living in south of France ...
Your blog is very interesting , we can look at particular quilts , and feel a great friendship in your group.
Thank you to share that with far quilters.
Nicole (testpatch2.blogspot.com)
Hello Deb, WOW, love the new color and it makes you look like a young kid again. VBG WOW, How I love all the photos of Alaska. When I visit your blog I long to visit to see the old places I use to visit soo often. Hugs Judy
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