SPA BANQUET

I joined the ladies at Calvary Tablenacle Church in our summer women's group for Under the Sea Spa Banquet. My friend Becky and I decorated (just a little assistant from me). I made Fresh Herb Dip and vegetables. It was the first time trying this recipe and turned out delicious. This Fresh Herb Dip will be great for the holidays coming up.

Here is the Recipe:

FRESH HERB DIP

1 C Lite Olive Oil Mayo
1 C Low Fat Sour Cream
2 T  Fresh Parsley Chopped Fine
1 T  Fresh Rosemary Chopped Fine
1 T  Fresh Thyme Chopped Fine

1 T  Packaged Onion Soup/Dip Mix

Dash of Pepper

Mix all ingredients together and chill for a few hours before serving. Can be served with vegetables, your favorite crackers and a spread for sandwiches. ENJOY! 

Desert Stream

One of my favorite places in California is Whitewater near Palm Springs. My father used to go fishing there. Sorry I never had the chance to go with him. Our dog, Sandy loves to go swimming in the cold water. Enjoy!

Metal Art

The teacher in my art class decided to give us an assignment. This was rare considering the class consisted of more studying the book and tests than actual projects. But, on this rare occasion we could strut our stuff. 
My sculpture; Be Mine

Thought for the Day

"Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas."  -Elizabeth Murray

Old Bottles

A love to repurpose things and give them new life. Above is a few old bottles that were laying around in my friends back yard. So I took them (with her permission) and gave them a new purpose.

Summer Days!

I know it has been a little cool for this time of year, but we still have August and September to enjoy the heat! (oh no) So in honor of the heat wave fast approaching I dedicated my garden window to the event. I glittered the letters BEACH and shells. "Catch a wave and your sittin on top of the world". . .(Beach Boys Rule!)

Thought for the Day

Be not the salve of you own past-plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far, so you shall come back with self-respect, with new power, with an advanced experience, that shall explain and overlook the old.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

The other day I wanted to decorate a cake, which I have not done in some time, I just went in the kitchen found an idea and started, never really knowing where it will take me. I created what looks like a hat with gum drops for flowers. Now shoo calories and be gone with ya!!