Woke up to this winter wonderland this week. What a treat! I didn't have time to get out and explore much up close, but the errand run to the post office and Home Depot was beautiful. I just love it when the snow and ice collect on every little twig and blade of grass. If you could only see it in person. The snow looks like millions of glittering diamonds...the air was filled with silver glittery snow flakes. It was really magical. Makes me almost like winter;) Now if I could just figure out how to photograph the shimmer...that would make me really happy. Anyone know how to do that??
{Does this house look familiar?? Merry Christmas mom and dad:)}
And finally...thank you girls soooo much for the amazing cuff ideas. I wish I could make each one of you a home painting. I hope you know that. I got so many great sayings. It would take me forever to use them all:) But I have some really good stuff, so I promise to get busy and list some soon.
NOW
for
the
winner...
Carissa @ lowercase letters wrote:
happy 2 whole years!!! this the best giveaway. i adore your amazing artwork. i want to win bad. the saying i love that keeps my mind focused and my heart in check is: "run to the Cross." i'd so want my cuff to remind me!!
Congrats Carissa! For those of you who are interested in a house painting, there will be free shipping for the month of January. Valentine's Day is coming up...maybe you can put a bug in your Honey's ear;)
Have a blessed day.
Oh, if it were only me! Congrats Carissa. Thanks for the beautiful photos. I just miss the snow so much, I haven't seen it in years. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletethat painting is absolutely gorgeous. you do amazing work. i love the snow pix too. we had a couple days like that but i haven't had a chance to get out with my camera.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Carissa! Lucky lady! I love the image of running to the cross as our first response.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your cuffs!
P.S. The snowy pics are soooo pretty! Have fun with your family this week Becky!
yeah for carissa!! she will love it...i so love mine :)
ReplyDeleteCarissa is such a sweetheart. I'm glad to see she won. Maybe next time for those of us that didn't!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Happy in-between Christmas and new Years Becky!!
ReplyDeleteOh my friend, these photos you've captured are absolutely breath-taking...love them all!
The house drawing is so cute!!!!
Congrats to Carissa!!!
Have a great family-week Becky!!!!!
Love,
Deborah xoxo
Yay for Carissa! She totally deserves to win, woohoo!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Carissa! Becky, those photos are gorgeous! So crisp and bright. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeletewow! i really wanted to win but i have to agree, "run to the cross" is absolute perfection...i would love a cuff with these words of wisdom...i hope you sell them in your shop!
ReplyDeleteWinter can be stunning. I especially like it when the sun shines!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Carissa deserves to win. Great words to remember. Congrats Carissa!! Becky, thanks for sharing your pics. I haven't seen snow in years. Can't wait for your next post.
ReplyDeletelove that. "run to the cross." beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBummer... I missed the giveaway. You know how I run away from blogland when my kids are home. Just caught up and LOVE that picture of your mom and your words about her. It made me tear up. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm in amor with the painting of your parents' house! And Carissa's winning comment is the BEST. It's always so much fun to see someone win who will appreciate it so much. And...her cuff words are a rock-star of an idea!
ReplyDeleteI love the pics of the snow. Thank you! Living in southern California - I don't experience that much. So love seeing it. :) I am sure you parents adored their gift!! Handmade from the heart - always the BEST. Enjoy your week!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful painting and congratulations to the winner!
ReplyDeleteTry the macro setting on your camera and get up close. I just discovered mine and it's been there for over a year :-D
I wanteth your snow...
ReplyDeletemy heart skipped a beat! thank you, thank you, thank you so much becky!!!!!!! MUAH! i adore the snow pictures... a winter wonderland, for sure!
ReplyDeleteone more thing... i know your parents must have been thrilled with their painting! so stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Carissa...love that saying. It will make a great cuff, but must say I'm totally bummed that I didn't win! I would love one of your paintings. I just might have to start saving :) Love your blog Beckie!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures and Love all the snow you have! I think I need to buy a house picture :-)
ReplyDeleteSOOOO beautiful!! Love all the snow! It is just a wetland down here - and that snow just made me smile - SO beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Carissa! What a beautiful cuff - would love that one, too!
xoxo
Congrats to the winner...love the words. I would still love a painting...so I will email you:)
ReplyDeleteLove the snowy photos!
Those pictures are so beautiful! Even though I am sure it is way too cold for me, it looks so peaceful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Carissa!
So glad I found your blog :)
Shannon
LOVE the painting of your parents home! So sweet and special! congrats to the lucky winner too~ Hugs, Rachel
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Oh I'm so jealous! I love your house prints! I may have to personally give you my husbands e-mail address so you can remind him that my anniversary is in March and I would like one! I also love your parents house - it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Carissa!!! I'm so jealous. I love when the twigs and grass are covered in ice and snow. It's a Winter Wonderland!
ReplyDeleteYeah for Carissa...how exciting and I adore and am inspired by her comment!!! The painting will have a wonderful home. You almost made ME love winter too with those gorgeous pictures...WOW! Have fun with your peeps...that time is priceless.
ReplyDeleteJust look at that gorgeous new header of yours, WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteEventually, I'll be getting you to paint our house, your work is just too irresistible to pass up. :-)
Congrats to Carissa, too!
Happy New Year!
XOXO,
Anne
Congrats to Carissa! I love your new header Becky ~ it is sweet just like you. The painting you did for your Mom & Dad is pretty special too. Loving your winter shots ~ we now have snow and now I want it gone ~ is that wrong?? Hope you are having a fabulous week. xo
ReplyDeletebecky, your new painting-slash-header is making me yearn for open spaces. so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow! New header for the New Year! :-) Love it ❈
ReplyDeleteLove your momma and daddy's house you painted. Your art is so sweet, beautiful and so YOU. So excited to see what God has in store for you (and for me) in 2011. (Oh and I promise that I haven't forgotten about the journal I'm sending you!!!one day it will come)
ReplyDelete♥Lee Ann
Becky, I love the painting of your Mother and Fathers's home. It is gorgrous. I also *love* your new banner. It is awesome. I enjoyed looking at the new photos of you and your family on your sidebar. You all look wonderful and so happy.
ReplyDeleteThe only way that I have been able to get the sparkle form snow is by using the macro lens. I will try and find out how to get a landscape of snow look all sparkly and when I do I will.
certainly let you know. :)
And congratualtions to the winner of one of your beautiful home paintings.
Mary
So funny that the automated "posts you might also like" has you in a towel and shower cap! How does winter pictures and announcement of a winner make google think: "hey, shower cap so should link to this. Totally linkable!" haha
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new look!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Carissa!!! I agree with her -- I love, love, love your artwork.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are just stunning! Also, love the new look of your blog...if it is new---since I get it via e-mail I have been remiss in visiting the actaul blog or commenting. I always love what I read though! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove those pictures...I think is almost makes me wish for snow!!! Hope you have a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look. Did you do the border yourself? I"m feeling like I need a change, but still don't know what to change exactly...
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures very much!
ReplyDeleteTo get the shimmer you need to turn down the shutter speed which in turn means you need to use a tripod. The slower the shutter speed the longer the lens is sensitive to light and movement. Putting it on a tripod and using the timer to take the picture will insure that you get a nice clear picture. I have bought many books on my camera and i would suggest that for you too because it tells you so much, Chapters has books for any/everything. It even has a photography section!
Good Luck and have fun.
-Tamara
PS. Youtube is your best friend when you are trying to learn something new
Yea for Carissa!!!! My hubby has been home this week.... i'm loving every second of it too.... i'm already feeling the sadness sinking in though for next week when he flies off for the month... but now will just enjoy the time!!Loving your new layout!!!! sooooo fabulous!!!!!
ReplyDeletexo,
LuLu
Amazing pictures of your snow. That is one thing about living in Florida is missing out on the amazing photos of snow and fall. Enjoy!
ReplyDeletepopped over to wish you a happy new year-the photos are stunning, love the one with the chairs!
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Hi Becky!
ReplyDeleteI'm baaack....
So HAPPY to
be here! And
happy for Carissa,
too. LOVE your
new blog header.
Wish I'd been
as productive
over my break.
Looking forward
to learning how
to capture the
glitter on our
cameras : )!!
xx Suzanne