Versus Blogspot: March 2010

Springtime Lovelies

It was absolutely beautiful here today! Sun shining, temperatures in the 70s, it finally felt like spring! Unfortunately, I have been cooped up inside for the past few days, fighting a cold (my first of the year, which decides to wait until it's nice outside to appear). Since I was not able to enjoy the weather, these bright, spring-y images will have to tide me over.

Love the varying shades and sizes of these bottles

How pretty would these be as centerpieces?

These cherry blossoms are actually made with tissue paper, so the "blooms" will stay fresh all spring long!

to make: layer a sheet of dark pink paper atop light pink paper. cut out a five-petal flower that's 2 to 4 inches in circumference. once cut, reposition the dark pink daisy so the petals won't align with the light pink ones. twist the center bottom of the flower, wrap with a 3-inch length of floral wire, and hot-glue onto a bare branch. repeat, varying sizes of flowers.

Mini pomanders of green mums look great gathered in a rustic, wooden bowl.

I'm a sucker for an airy, white room and the branches sitting prettily atop the side table.

Patterned pillows and pink flowers add just the right amount of cheerful color.

Green is my favorite color & this hue works wonderfully to brighten the kitchen.

The perfect warm weather spot for a gathering with friends.

~hope you are enjoying the same gorgeous weather wherever you may be~

{images from: 1, 3, 9 here, 2, 4, 5 here, 6 here, 7, 8 here}

AfterSki - Christmas goes on till Easter

It´s more than 3 months since Christmas and the famous birth. Time to go for another????

But the main AfterSki photo this Thursday is the leftover lights from Christmas in the trees. Unlighted but ready for next season.
More Easter challenge you can find when Petunia invites to AfterSki

ABC Wednesday--K is for...

K is for Kites

On a trip to the beach last May we saw several people flying kites. This one was pretty interesting in shape.

The kits were colorful, and the kids flying them were having a lot of fun. (So were the Dads.)

In this sixth round of ABC, it is a wonder that anyone is finding something new to display. But they do. Just look and see at the ABC blog.

We also saw some kelp.

New Crate and Barrel
Crate and Barrel has just opened its first store in Abu Dhabi. This is great news for all Arab women who want to register for their honor killings.

Surge for Toyota
Toyota's U.S. sales were up 40% last month... mostly thanks to trial lawyers who were buying up evidence.

Newark No Murders
The city of Newark, New Jersey just finished its first murder-free month in 44 years. The economy is so bad, even the killers are out of work.

iPad Raves
The iPad is getting across-the-board rave reviews from techies. They're gushing about the new features, graphics, and there's even a rumor that it might get some of them a date with a real girl.

Government Layoffs
A new report says the government actually laid off more workers than the private sector last month. The only trouble is, no one can tell the difference between a laid off government worker and one that's supposedly still on the job.

Dimon vs. Obama
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is complaining that President Obama is demonizing the bankers. Dimon is so mad, that he's planning on not including a lollipop the next time he sends Obama a $500,000 campaign donation.

April 1st

1949: The Canadian government stops interning Japanese-Canadians because of civil rights concerns and after learning that some Japanese make decent speed skaters.

1976: Apple Computer is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. 1,500 geeks immediatley line up around the corner from their house in hopes of being the first to buy something.

2002: The Netherlands legalizes euthanasia, in a tacit admission that nothing is worse than having to live in the Netherlands.

Tattoo Hati - Heart Tattoo (Album 2)

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AfterSki - an Easter Meme for fun

Today´s weather report from the morning hours in Oslo. No more comments required.

It may be better to remind you once more about the Easter challenge you can find when Petunia invites to AfterSki either when having lunch with Moules frites or Salat accompanied with excellent wine.

AfterSki at fru Burum´s starts every day in Easter at 3 pm. The bar is ready for your refreshment.

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