Day #279 - An apple a day...

Apples from our visit to the orchard, waiting to be pared, cored, and chopped for apple bread. Or maybe just sliced and dipped in caramel apple dip. Or maybe chunked up in a bowl of milk, sprinkled with brown sugar and a dash of cinnnamon. Hmmmm... decisions, decisions... 'course, we could do all of that and then just go back for more! ;)

Day #278 - The Way of Muffins...

You're all familiar with Thomas' English muffins. Well, back when they relocated their baking operation from New Jersey to CT and Frederick county, the county even named a road for them. I always thought it was just a skosh too cutesy, but whadda I know?

Day #277 - Remember when???

I'm going to assume that I haven't passed over into the Methuselah age yet and y'all will know what this is. In this era of computers, there's probably not too many of these "antiques" left, but I still have some elements that went with my IBM Selectric II typewriter. I even have a *gasp* manual Remington! Anyone else?

Day #276 - I see you...

I've been meaning to do this forever and just kept forgetting, even when I was desperate for a shot. Funny how the obvious isn't always. (I took this shot with Lew's camera.)

Anyway, this is my camera. Lew got it for me a couple of Christmases ago and I just love it and the instant gratification of digital. I can't imagine going back to a film one.

Day #275 - Not your typical covered wagon...

We've passesd this corner in historic Frederick umpteen times and this strange wagon/cart has always intrigued me. Especially the wheels and decorative wood work on the sides of the cover. It sits outside an antique store, unprotected from the elements, which clearly isn't helping to preserve it in any way (you can see rotting fabric on the cover.)

I'm not really into antiques, but this piece fascinates me. One of these days I'm going to go in and ask what the heck it is.

Day #274 - Match play...

Still messing with macro...

Day # 273 - Picking pumpkins...

Well, it's that time of year, so off we went to our local fruit market/orchard today for some pumpkins to decorate with. While we were at it, we also grabbed some apples and fresh apple juice. Mmmm, mm - good stuff!

One of these years I'm going to get really adventurous and cook up some fresh pumpkin for pies, breads, etc... but probably not this one.

Day #272 - 'Til the cows come home...

So, here I am, living out here in the middle of cow country and I haven't taken a picture of a cow yet for this project!! Duh-huh! Ergo...

This little(!) lady lives down the road apiece and interruputed her lunch to pose for me (actually, she was just curious and wondering who the hell I was!)

Day #271 - Textures...

I need to experiment more with my camera, so did some more messing around with the macro setting on a doily, placemat, and napkin.

Day #270 - Messing with macro...

Just your common, everyday grater... in macro.

Day #269 - Him and her...

Being at a loss for a picture today, I took a close-up of the sculptures on the mantel. They look black but they're really bronze. Another Pier 1 find.

Before and after photos...

Thanks to you all for hanging in there with me through the family room redo and for all the compliments and encouraging words you've given.

I've put the before and after photos in my Picasa Gallery - you can see them here:

Family Room Photos

Just click on the "Family Room - B&A" album. You can view them individually or with the slideshow option.

Day #268 - We have a room!

They have arrived! The cabinets were delivered today and we are beyond pleased. There's supposed to be a pull-out lazy susan type thing for the TV that's missing, but that's minor. The shelf configuration in the TV unit is temporary though, until that piece arrives. We're also waiting on a companion vase that won't arrive until November.

So, with the exception of a few finishing touches, we have a room! I know I've only been giving you bits and pieces as we've gone along, but I'll be posting before and after photos of the whole project on my regular blog in the next couple.

Day #267 - Warm glow...

We don't burn them too much in the warmer weather, but as soon as the temps drop, the candles come out. This one, Cinnamon Spice, has been burning a good bit of the afternoon/evening and the downstairs smells lovely!