Deja-Vu, Illustration Friday

If anything could say it experienced a sense of deja-vu, wouldn't it be water? In southern California, sometimes we have it, sometimes we don't, but we just go with its intermittent flow and hope we don't get stuck up that creek without our paddles!
Gray skies outside my window hint that soon, I'll be dealing with water and a deja-vu of a different sort looms. Unfortunately, it will be in my kitchen, and a sink full of dishes waiting to be cleaned. Hope you return to more exciting circumstances!

Resolutions, Illustration Friday

It's not that I don't set goals. But my conscience likes to follow me around all year long anyway, so why bother with resolutions just because it's a new year? Wouldn't it be nice to be able to just float along without a care?
Before the first week of 2011 is complete, I want to wish all of you who visit a guilt free and Happy New Year, full of inspiration and freedom to create!
P.S. Thanks to all of you who stopped in last week with encouraging comments. It wasn't my intention to create such a sad looking piece, it was just the end of the year and kind of wet and dreary! I guess I can resolve to spread a little more sunshine in the coming weeks!

Winter, Illustration Friday

Today, the winter rains washed away tired reminders of the previous months. Hoping there is a fresh and happier new year waiting for its cue...

Mail, Illustration Friday

If you don't already have too much on your plate this week, then let me "send" you over to They Draw and Cook, where Nate and Salli, along with the FN Dish are hosting an illustrated holiday recipe exchange.

For a tropical twist on a cookie classic, I submitted my recipe for "Coconut Snowballs." Bite sized, buttery coconut shortbread dusted with powdered sugar might be the next best thing to being wrapped, stamped and mailed to the tropics for Christmas!

Hope you have time to bake a batch- Enjoy!

Phenomenon, Illustration Friday

At this time of the year, it would be difficult to ignore the phenomenon of the Star of Bethlehem, a bright star in the eastern sky which led the wise men to the birthplace of the baby Jesus. The miracle of His birth inspired the celebration of Christmas and generations of faithful followers who practice Christianity.

Tonight, a different type of celestial phenomenon will be occurring. The Geminid meteor shower should be visible under clear skies, sending long streaks and flashes of light among the stars throughout the late night and on through the early morning. Bundle up and take a peek, and enjoy a heavenly gift from above!

Prehistoric, Illustration Friday

Just starting to feel the crunch of the holiday season starting to bear down like a rock this week. If this happens to look familiar, the image was previously posted for "Subterranean," back in March. Still, I wanted to offer a submission for this week's prompt! Here's a little holiday repurposing...And hey, it's the thought that counts, right?
*Speaking of thoughts, as much fun as we have with the holiday season, there are those who might be facing challenging situations. Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers!

Savour, Illustration Friday

Savour the warmth of a little sunshine as the temperatures drop!