Steve the Photographer

My husband Steve has graciously taken on the role as photographer for 365Being.  He has always enjoyed photography, so this is a perfect fit for him. He did many of the shots that will be in the spring issue of 365Being, and he is excited to see his work in print.

On a recent trip to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Steve took some beautiful shots of orchids, something else he greatly enjoys.

So thank you, Steve, for your willingness to take on photography assignments and for taking on the role as 365Being photographer.  Your enthusiasm is very welcome and your desire to learn to become better is very much appreciated!!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Smiles,

Cat

More of the white stuff...

The Spring Equinox is in 27 days.  Hard to believe that in Minnesota when you look outside and all you see is white.

More of the white stuff fell last night and is falling as I type this.  I am tired of it and want to see GREEN!  I long to see my backyard in all its lushness.  Right now it is all white.  I want it to look like this:

See the tulip in the foreground?   Just seeing that flower makes me feel good. Soon we will be seeing green and enjoying a fabulous spring.  When the flamingos come out of the shed, that is a true sign that spring is here.

Another sign of spring is the arrival of the Spring Issue of 365Being.  It won't be much longer and it will be here.  If you don't already subscribe, please consider doing so.  We are a small business trying to produce a fabulous advertisement free publication that will inspire and entertain you. Check us out at www.365being.com.

Have a lovely day!

Smiles,

Cat

White stuff everywhere!

Look at this photo.  What captures your attention?  The cute squirrel hanging on the bird feeder?  The pine greens still in my fountain even though it is late February?  The white stuff that I am so very tired of?  Well, if it was the snow that caught your eye, I have to ask, are you tired of it too?  Are you ready to see green buds and colorful spring flowers?  Well it might be a while before we get to that point, BUT the spring issue of 365Being will definitely being some color into your life.  It will be out soon, so keep checking back on the blog or "like" us on facebook so you will receive notification of its release.

You will see beautiful colors in this issue like these gorgeous afghans.  We are featuring some wonderful artists, great guest writers and, of course, our Dawn-Mara will delight you with her writings and DIY projects.

Have a delightful day!!!

Hugs and Smiles,

Cat

Knit one, purl two, hug three

On a recent visit, Cheryl, one of my closest friends, gave me the most wonderful gift--a hand knitted scarf!!!

The scarf is so beautiful and her kind gesture warmed not only my neck, but my heart.

Cheryl LOVES to knit and always has an interesting project she is working on.  In the Spring Issue of 365Being, she spins the yarn and shares why she enjoys knitting.  It is a delightful and colorful piece.

Wishing all a wonderful weekend!

Smiles,

Cat

Someone's in the kitchen with.....Dawn-Marie!!!

I was in the kitchen with Dawn-Marie last Thursday, assisting with the testing and tasting of her delicious recipes that will appear in the Spring Issue of 365Being.  What a fun day it was in the kitchen.  It certainly was a treat to see DM in action and to be able to help chop, cut and spread delicious goodness. It was interesting too to see the staging for the photographs as DM has always done this herself.  My husband Steve is helping out now with photos for 365Being, so he was busy snapping away during the day.

My kitchen did offer a challenge to DM.  She is used to cooking on a gas range and I have an electric stove.  She adjusted well, however, and made some very delicious dishes.Want to know what those dishes are? Sorry!  No hints.  You'll have to check out the Spring Issue.  Printed and PDF copies will be available in March.  Why not make it easy for yourself and just buy a subscription? We would certainly appreciate that!!!

Happy Cooking!!!

Hugs,

Cat

Spring is here....well, almost

Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, so he predicted an early spring.  That sounds absolutely splendid to me. I am tired of winter and am ready to see the trees bud, perennials emerge from the ground and more birds at my feeders. Steve is getting ready to plant his annual seeds and get them started in the basement. He loves to grow colors and types of plants that are very unique.  It is always exciting to see what he finds in his seed catalogs.

When we need a fix during the winter to get us through to the spring, we usually make a trip to he Como Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The warmth of the greenhouse, the vibrant colors of the flowers, GREEN, and the smell of wet dirt all help with those winter blues.

I love these little pansy faces!  They say "SPRING" to me.

Green. Green. Green. Ahhhhhh. It feels so good in the tropical room.  It is warm and humid and the green just makes you feel so alive. Yes, spring is coming, but not fast enough.




Dawn-Marie and I are now getting the spring issue ready. I promise it will be fabulous.  Delightful guest writers and artists, delicious recipes and, of course, the wit and quirkiness of Dawn-Marie.  It is a treat for me to get to read her articles before anybody else gets to and to taste test her recipes.  Oh yes.  That is a fabulous benefit to being her partner.  Yesterday we cooked all day testing recipes.  I'll share more of that adventure next week.





Have a delightful weekend!!! Hugs!!