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Hilton Head Vacation Surprise

I was surprised to see this little guy join me in enjoying the early morning sun. This was about 3 years ago and a lot of things had happened. This year I optioned not to go on vacation and instead focus on turning my small backyard space into a tropical paradise. I hope that littleContinue reading “Hilton Head Vacation Surprise”

How Time has Change

Actually, I am the one that has changed a lot this past few years. As an example, I used to garden all around our 2000 square ft + home. Now, I just have a few feet of gardening space and it’s just enough space for me to manage. Although we live in the city, weContinue reading “How Time has Change”

Count Jackson I – Pet Portrait

I recently painted this portrait of my niece’s beloved pet. I like the way he posed. It was so fun to paint him in acrylic that he gave me motivation to do more paintings!

From Doily To Table Cloth

I decided to keep on crocheting and turn this doily into a table cloth using a pineapple crochet design. One completed pineapple motif completed and another is starting. I continue to work on this pineapple table cloth. I’ll have to order another cone of this blue cotton crochet thread size 3. Can’t wait to getContinue reading “From Doily To Table Cloth”

Exploring Graphics Apps

So, I was looking for a design program that will help me in designing crochet chart patterns. I have not been sucessful! There are all kinds of Apps but none available for manipulating crochet stitches. But this one app called “Concepts” got me interested in working with. I see possibility of my beingContinue reading “Exploring Graphics Apps”

How To Start Lemon Grass Indoor

Winter is a good time to start lemon grass plant indoor. First, you must select a lemon grass from a grocery store that has main bulb or root bulb intact like the ones shown on photo below. Fill a clean flower vase with tap water halfway and put the bulbs in. Put the vase withContinue reading “How To Start Lemon Grass Indoor”

Harvesting Lemon Grass

Now that the weather is cooler and I know that the temperature will drop at any time to where tropical plants will not tolerate, I have made a decision to harvest my Lemon Grass and keep them in my fridge to use in my cooking this winter. Before starting this task, I put on denimContinue reading “Harvesting Lemon Grass”

Lemon Grass

Since I planted Lemon-grass on my back patio, I have not noticed any gnat or mosquito hovering over me when I’m outside.

How To Make A Short Blouse Longer

I have this blouse that I like so well, but I wish that it is longer, so I decided to add a lace trimming at the hem. See photo below. I found a lace fabric at Walmart and decided to use the scallop selvedge as the new hem. Like this. See photo below. Step 1:Continue reading “How To Make A Short Blouse Longer”

The Tragic Lullaby

Woke up one night to your soft voice, singing an old Filipino Bicol Lullaby “ *Sa Diklom Nin Bangui….”. Why is my brother crying and restless? Mama, you are singing to keep him still and calm….. Oh mama, mama didn’t you you see? My brother is gasping for lack of air! If I know thenContinue reading “The Tragic Lullaby”