Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Bigger, Better, Best?

On the way to a place called Best.
Jack catching the air coming from the vent just below him. He is learning how to behave himself in a car, which up until recently was an uphill battle. He really winds himself up.Nope, it's not a petting zoo.
Or Jurasic Park.
Just how old do you have to be to be sold as an antiek anyway?
Praying the big plastic rhino doesn't anger the ancient plastic dino.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Enkhuizen

Some very ornate buildings.
A very small part of the marina. In the 17th century it was a very important harbor for the Dutch east indies trade.
Eventually it lost out to Amsterdam. There is a lot of tourism.
Someone turned the lights on.
The 17th Century tower Drommedaris I believe. If it isn't don't yell at me.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Brilliant

Some really lovely buildings around my atelier. I am heading towards the shopping centrum to pick up some art supplies.
Enjoying the sights once I arrive.
Last saturday in an old street in Haarlems center a small fire in a "massage parlor" broke out. For some reason known only to rocket scientists, the helicopter was using infrared to see where if it was spreading decided to land in the small street. His propeller hit a lampost broke off and flew into another building so he jerked the helicopter upward but fell directly back to the ground as he noticed he couldn't fly without all of his propeller.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Dog Day Afternoon

Most of the day was spent in my atelier. In the afternoon the sun broke out and so did we.
We played frisbee for an hour and then Jack needed a bit of a cool down.

Monday, February 18, 2008

A rose by any other name

These beauties were given to me by my tarot client today. They are the biggest roses I have ever seen and the third bunch I have received in the last two weeks. I'm out of vases!
On Monday at the Grote Markt is a market of material and sewing accessories. I picked up some strong canvas to paint on today. It was a beautiful sunny day and the temperature was much warmer than the last few days.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

InnerSelf Cheers!

Thanks Vance for thinking of me. It is a fantastic paper. I have read most of it, and there was some very pertinent information for me. Cheers to you both!
Finally some roses that smell like roses. The fragrance is unbelievable.
Catherine is lovely, but sneezer takes the cake. I could be a bit partial though...

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

It's Magic

This candle is for me and the success of my business. Attracting the right people, business success and smooth transactions. The oil I used on it is Jupiter oil, for luck, and it is my personal planet for my sign, Pisces. Around the bottom of the candle are Alchemical Seals, I mean business, no pun intended.
The Stone Du Jour is Cinnabar. Obviously an aid to the candle I made, but it does so much more. It is an abundance attractor. Increases persuasiveness, aids in prospering one's endeavors without inciting aggression. It helps to enhance your persona as it invests a person with dignity and power. Aids in fluency to the mind and speech. Physically it helps purify the blood, imparts strength and flexibility to the body, stabilizes weight. These small crystals are on it's matrix. I really like the stone. It isn't a cheap stone though I don't remember how much I paid for it. I believe I picked it up at the International gemstone beurs here in Haarlem with you nic. It is also known as Dragon's Blood.
Now I draw your attention to the brilliant spirit orb, not the naked light bulb. I am working on a nice cover for it, the naked light bulb, not the spirit orb. This is one of the brightest I have seen yet. It was taken yesterday after I lit my candle. Gracias a Dio